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Malta one of seven countries hit by piracy in Gulf of Guinea

Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 10:20 Last update: about 12 years ago

The United States warned Monday that piracy and armed robbery are increasing at an alarming rate in the Gulf of Guinea, pointing to reports by industry experts of at least 32 attacks off the coast of...

‘Big John’ Returns to Malta for the third time

Sunday, 27 June 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

A beautiful but stiflingly hot summer morning was the setting for the visit of the USS John F. Kennedy, a massive aircraft carrier that is in Malta for a four day visit. ...

Two Zejtun Men charged with cannabis cultivation

Sunday, 27 June 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Two 42-year-old men of Zejtun were arraigned with urgency in the Magistrates' Court yesterday afternoon and charged in connection with the haul of 285 cannabis plants in two separate raids in Zejtun on Friday....

Saving A valley in danger

Sunday, 27 June 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The stretch of green land between Santa Lucija and Gudja that is Wied Garnaw must be safeguarded and protected against all irregular construction. This was the main theme in an activity for the press organised by the Save Wied Garnaw Action Group yes...

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