23% increase in counterfeit euro banknotes found in Malta
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 09:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
In the first half of 2013, the number of counterfeit euro banknotes reported to the Central Bank of Malta amounted to 877 pieces. Consequently the overall quantity of counterfeits withdrawn from...
MaltaPost issues joint stamp set with Curaçao
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 09:16
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
MaltaPost will issue a miniature sheet on 20 August in a joint issue with Curaçao featuring ‘Harbours’ as a common theme between the two islands. Malta and Curaçao are...
EC expands presence in Cambridge, UK
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 09:12
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Maltese-owned English Language school group EC has relocated its premises in the academic city of Cambridge to accommodate high international demand, while upgrading facilities and the learning...
Joseph Zammit Tabona is new chairman of Valletta Cruise Port
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 09:05
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Joseph Zammit Tabona has been appointed chairman of Valletta Cruise Port. Prior to this appointment, Mr Zammit Tabona served as Malta’s High Commissioner for the United Kingdom and...
Leader: Statistics and damned statistics
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 08:47
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
On page 4 (http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-08-08/news/nso-provide-necessary-gauges-for-government-to-guide-the-ship-of-state-2279931915/) we reproduce in this issue the Department of...
Trade balance surplus surges in June
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 08:12
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
The trade balance and current account surplus rose much higher in June in Germany, as total exports to non-euro zone countries jumped higher and total imports fell...
Swiss jobless rate edges higher
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 08:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Switzerland’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.0% from 2.9% versus consensus for 2.9%...
Financial challenges hit Formula 1
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 06:42
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
With the European economic crisis still rattling Formula One, it was not surprising that cash-strapped smaller teams were in trouble at the start of the season. But when Swiss-based Sauber...
MIA Interim Financial Results for first half of 2013 approved
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 18:10
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
During the meeting of the Board of Directors of Malta International Airport plc held on Wednesday 07th August 2013, the Group’s interim financial statements for the six months ended...