US Weekly jobless claims
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 15:02
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Weekly Jobless claims rise by 5k to 333k, and the previous reading was revised to 328k from a previous 326k. Despite this the actual figure was better than the expected 335k, and on average the figure...
6 of 12 small cars do well in front crash tests
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 14:37
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Six of 12 small cars performed well in front-end crash tests conducted by an insurance industry group, but some popular models fared poorly in the safety evaluations. Only the two-door and...
MSE Index kicks off Q3 higher
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 11:52
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Malta Stock Exchange (MSE) Index ended the month higher as it increased by a further 0.81%, to close at 3,445.155 points. Throughout the month, 20 equities were active as gainers and losers...
Visit Malta reaches 200.000 Facebook fans
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 11:20
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Visit Malta has recently reached 200,000 Facebook fans on its Global Facebook page. More than 200,000 people now actively follow and engage with Visit Malta regular updates, the majority of which...
Dutch State appeals against preliminary SNS Reaal judgement
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 10:49
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Dutch State has decided to file an appeal at the High Council against the preliminary verdict of the Enterprise Chamber that was published on 11 July, Frans Faas, who is appearing on behalf...
Diversity in different sectors of the tourism industry
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 10:39
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Tourism is undoubtedly a pillar of the Maltese economy. Data shows that tourism is growing, therefore efforts need to be made to ensure that the industry is managed well in order to enable it to...
Rendezvoushoes offers top quality ‘Made in Italy’ shoes at Bay Street
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 10:14
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Shoes and bags of top quality for men and women by leading Italian brands Baldinini, Fabi and Loriblu are available in Malta for the first time at Rendezvoushoes, the new outlet that is now open on...
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...