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Agreement signed with General Workers’ Union in health sector

Monday, 22 August 2016, 11:13 Last update: about 11 years ago Mathias Mallia

The government today signed an agreement with the General Workers Union which deals with conditions of work for employees in the health sector throughout the privatization process of St Luke’s...

Man injured in Mqabba blast on 10 August dies in hospital

Monday, 22 August 2016, 10:26 Last update: about 11 years ago

The elderly man who was critically injured after a gas cylinder explosion at his Mqabba home on 10 August has died, the police said. The accident, caused by a gas leak, took place shortly after...

Polish diver in critical condition after losing consciousness

Sunday, 21 August 2016, 19:45 Last update: about 11 years ago

A Polish diver is in critical condition after she lost consciousness after a diving exercise at ix-Xatt l-Ahmar in the limits of Ghajnsielem this afternoon. The driver, aged 41, lost her senses...

Man in critical condition after he was hit by car in Msida

Sunday, 21 August 2016, 19:32 Last update: about 11 years ago

An elderly man is in critical condition after he was hit by a car in Marina Street, Msida, this afternoon, the police said. The accident happened at 5.50pm when the 79-year-old of Pieta was hit...

10 Tips for good study skills

Wednesday, 12 January 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

One of the main things that kids struggle with during their school years are proper study habits. Developing a habit can take a couple of weeks, so be consistent, and implement these 10 tips to help them study better. ...

Maltese Customs Department Seizes record haul of counterfeit goods

Saturday, 8 January 2005, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Careful and selective targeting, made possible by expertise and experience, was what led to the largest seizure of counterfeit sports items, shoes, fashion accessories and a staggering nine million “fake” cigarettes by the Customs Department....

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