An official survey indicates that many youths, under 30 years of age, are employed in manufacturing (25.3 per cent), wholesale and retail trade (16.6 per cent) or hotels and restaurants (11.9 per cent), the National Statistics Office said. ...

Another 26 irregular immigrants were rescued by the Armed Forces of Malta late on Tuesday evening....

Representatives of the 10 countries making up the 5+5 western Mediterranean dialogue convened in Malta yesterday in a meeting chaired by Maltese Foreign Minister Michael Frendo, as Malta is holding the presidency of the 5+5 dialogue. ...

Life is being made easier for the computer literate. Following the launch of the on-line tax return facility a few weeks ago, the passports office has also launched an on-line passport application service....

For the second time in a few weeks, after several days of investigations and close surveillance, Customs officers tracked a fruit and vegetable van where smuggled cigarettes, soft drinks and alcohol were found. ...

There was a good turnout for the Try Dive event organised by the Calypso Sub-Aqua Club in conjunction with Dive Systems Ltd which was being held in aid of the Puttinu Cares – Children’s Cancer Support Group. ...

The Malta Labour Party’s extraordinary general conference kicks off today with the two main issues to be discussed being the party’s social and economic regeneration plan, on which there seems to be consensus....

The scorching sun yesterday morning did not deter thousands of people from flocking to the annual traditional Mnarja feast, to participate in what may be described as the oldest celebration in Maltese history....

After three hours of deliberation, a panel of jurors returned with a verdict in which they found 29-year-old Antonio Barbara guilty of cocaine trafficking and possession with intent to traffic. ...

The continuous rise in the price of oil on the international market will inevitably mean that the price of oil products, including fuel, will have to go up in Malta and elsewhere....