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Migrants' Libya pushback case dismissed on procedural point

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 13:31 Last update: about 4 years ago

A human rights case filed by 52 asylum seekers who claimed that they were returned to Libya on a fishing vessel hired by the Maltese government has been dismissed because a crucial technicality had...

PBS fined by Broadcasting Authority after PN complaint

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 12:18 Last update: about 4 years ago

The Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) has been fined by the Broadcasting Authority after being found guilty of discriminating against the Nationalist Party. The PN said in a statement that the...

Tumas Group surpasses 1,000-room mark with third Hilton hotel

Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 10:39 Last update: about 4 years ago

DoubleTree by Hilton Malta, located in St Paul’s Bay, is set to become the third hotel owned by the Tumas Group and managed by Hilton, nearly three decades since the opening of the iconic Hilton...

Hunting group accuses BirdLife of 'deceit'

Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 18:44 Last update: about 4 years ago

The Kaċċaturi San Ubertu said that it condemns hunting and trapping illegalities "no less than condemning blatant deceit spread by Birdlife Malta to reach their abolitionist aims." It...

Direct orders for roadworks exceeded €13 million in 2023

Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 17:27 Last update: about 4 years ago

The total value of contracts, by direct order, given out for roadbuilding during 2023 is €13,721,063.46 excluding VAT. This was revealed in parliament today by the Minister of Transport,...

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