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Holy punch! Cyprus priest punches best man at wedding

Tuesday, 14 June 2016, 07:40 Last update: about 11 years ago Associated Press

The best man slapped the groom on the back, which is an old Cypriot wedding custom. The priest punching the best man would be an innovation. But Cyprus police said Monday they are investigating...

AD Favours European solution to migration problems

Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party is calling for a Europe-wide solution to problems posed by migration that recognises Malta’s special circumstances. It also expressed its concern on the idea of establishing immigration gateways outside the ...

Pope To deliver address during priests’ congress

Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

Pope John Paul will be delivering a message to priests from 90 countries who will be in Malta for an international congress, to be held between 18 and 22 October. The message will be delivered via satellite on 20 October....

Unions Demand implementation of public lotto agreement

Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 23 years ago Malta Independent

The Union Haddiema Maghqudin and the Lotto Receivers’ Union are insisting with the government to immediately honour the agreement that was reached during the public lotto privatisation process on lotto receivers that are associated with band clubs an...

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