Updated: 2010 murder of Il-Bona: Accused told police he regretted what happened to victim Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 14:58 Last update: about 11 years ago Jacob Borg A jury heard today how murder victim Anthony Borg – known as Il-Bona – was stabbed to death in the Marsaxlokk square in front of his family and girlfriend. Allan Galea, 36 from Luqa...
Tourist gets nasty surprise when she finds man masturbating in bushes near Dwejra Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 14:54 Last update: about 11 years ago Jacob Borg A tourist visiting Gozo earlier this summer came in for a nasty surprise when she saw a man masturbating in some bushes near Dwejra while staring at her. A 26-year-old man from San Lawrenz Gozo...
Watch: Dalli persists in defending Joe Debono Grech; 'Scandalous' - Farrugia retorts Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 14:05 Last update: about 11 years ago Helena Grech A campaign launched this morning by 89.7 Bay to raise awareness about domestic violence left Minister Helena Dalli in the hot seat after she persisted with condemning both Labour MP Joe Debono Grech...
Wife of man killed on New Year’s Day 2012 expresses empathy with intruder Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 13:01 Last update: about 11 years ago The wife of a man who was killed on New Year’s Day nearly four years ago defending baby twins has spoken out about how the pain of such an experience should not lead to revenge but should be...
Two men handed suspended sentences for entering Malta with false documents Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 12:40 Last update: about 11 years ago Jacob Borg Two men from Mali and the Ivory Coast each have been handed a suspended sentence after admitting to using false identification documents to travel from Milan, Italy to Malta. Dirissa Coulibaly,...
Updated: Euro area unemployment rate at 10.7%, Malta with third lowest rate; government reacts Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 11:31 Last update: about 11 years ago The euro area (EA19) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.7% in October 2015, down from 10.8% in September 2015, and from 11.5% in October 2014. This is the lowest rate recorded in the euro...
Number of tourists arriving in Malta in October reaches nearly 200,000 Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 11:11 Last update: about 11 years ago Total inbound visitors for October were estimated at 199,937, an increase of 10.7 per cent when compared to the corresponding month of 2014. Excluding passengers who stayed overnight on board their...
Tunnel proposal requires comprehensive studies - Front Harsien ODZ Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 10:43 Last update: about 11 years ago In reaction to the setting up of a front in favour of a tunnel between Malta and Gozo, Front Harsien ODZ has called for comprehensive studies before embarking on such a project. "It is...
‘It was an emotional experience driving the Queen around for second time’ - Paul Mifsud Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 10:32 Last update: about 11 years ago “It was an honour, and a little emotional to drive Queen Elizabeth II for what was probably her last visit to Malta,” says Paul Mifsud, who acted as the Queen’s chauffeur during last...
Gaffarena scandal: I am not politically responsible – Michael Falzon Monday, 9 November 2015, 14:11 Last update: about 11 years ago Neil Camilleri Parliamentary Secretary Michael Falzon said that he is not “politically responsible” for the Gaffarena property scandal. He was asked whether he had spoken to the Prime Minister on...