230,320 contraband cigarettes seized in multiple customs operations Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 08:08 Last update: about 11 years ago Officials of the Customs Department over the past weeks seized 230,320 contraband cigarettes and 400 cigars in a series of operations both at points of entry as well as in shops around Malta, the...
New planning strategic plan, SPED, approved at committee stage, includes proposals by eNGOs Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 21:23 Last update: about 11 years ago The Strategic Plan for Environment and Development (SPED) was approved at committee stage this evening. It includes last-minute amendments proposed by environmental NGOs. SPED, which will...
Independent authority enforcing standards at old people’s homes to be set up – PM Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 21:21 Last update: about 11 years ago Prime Minister Joseph Muscat today said that an independent authority tasked with enforcing standards at old people's homes will be set up. Speaking during the launch of a private old people's...
Tourism Minister says profitable airlines have been 'rationalising' their fleets for several years Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 20:57 Last update: about 11 years ago Tourism Minister Edward Zammit Lewis said this evening that the fleet "rationalisation" exercise being carried out by Air Malta was not a big issue and profitable European airlines have been doing it...
Inaugural flight by AGEAN lands in Malta; three flights a week to Greece being offered Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 20:55 Last update: about 11 years ago AEGEAN, the largest Greek airline, landed at Malta International Airport for the first time today from Athens. The aircraft was welcomed by a celebratory water arch from the airport's Fire and Rescue...
95% of persons with a disability unemployed, employers will have to start paying contributions Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 20:50 Last update: about 5 years ago Only 5% of persons with a disability in Malta are employed, Education Minister Evarist Bartolo said this evening. Speaking during the debate on the Bill to Amend the Act on the Employment of...
Tourism Minister confirms TMI report on risk of ITS losing EU funds, says it is not too late Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 18:29 Last update: about 11 years ago Neil Camilleri Tourism Minister Edward Zammit Lewis this evening confirmed a report published in The Malta Independent last week which revealed that the Ministry for Tourism risks losing thousands of euros in EU...
CampbellGray Hotels announces refurbishment plans for the Phoenicia hotel Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 18:18 Last update: about 11 years ago CampbellGray Hotels is to start an extensive refurbishment programme of The Phoenicia Hotel Malta between 14 November 2015 and 31 March 2016 when the hotel will close its doors to allow work to take...
John Dalli says he had nothing to do with subcontracting of works at Mater Dei Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 18:03 Last update: about 11 years ago Former finance minister John Dalli has denied claims made in an inquiry report that he subcontracted works at Mater Dei hospital. In a statement, Mr Dalli said made reference to an earlier...
Updated (3): Gonzi says government still has the right to sue Skanska; Konrad Mizzi 'baffled' Tuesday, 2 June 2015, 17:50 Last update: about 11 years ago Duncan Barry Former Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi and former FMS chairman Paul Camilleri never met to discuss Skanksa’s closure agreement conducted by the FMS, sources told this newsroom....