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Siggiewi woman dies as car crashes into electricity pole

Friday, 1 April 2016, 06:30 Last update: about 12 years ago

A Siggiewi woman died Wednesday evening after the car she was driving crashed into an electricity pole at 10.15pm, the police said. The accident happened in Mgr Mikiel Azzopardi Street, Siggiewi....

96 Immigrants feared dead in rough seas

Saturday, 17 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 24 years ago Malta Independent

A journey of hope has ended in disaster for 96 illegal immigrants who are now feared dead after a search and rescue operation to locate them, following a distress call, was called off yesterday afternoon....

Three Fishermen saved by AFM

Saturday, 17 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 24 years ago Malta Independent

The Rescue Co-ordination Centre of the Armed Forces of Malta have saved three fishermen whose trawler started taking on water off Marsalforn in the early hours of yesterday morning....

Emigrants Commission Helps 484 refugees in 18 months

Saturday, 17 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

The Emigrants Commission has, over the past 18 months, offered temporary shelter to 484 people who have been recognised as refugees or are being given some other form of protection. Of these, 144 are children, a commission statement said yesterday....

Culture Sets Malta apart – Francis Zammit Dimech

Friday, 16 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 24 years ago Malta Independent

Maltese culture must be brought to a fore during EU accession celebrations on 1 May. “Our culture is what sets us apart from all other countries and therefore serves as the best promotion for our island”, said Tourism and Culture Minister Francis Zam...

Seminar For importers and sellers of organic produce

Friday, 16 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The Organic Farming Unit, on behalf of the Rural Affairs and the Environment Ministry, has held a half-day seminar at the Victoria Hotel, Sliema, on the importation and selling of organic produce in Malta....

14,000 Fake Rolexes seized at Freeport

Friday, 16 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Customs yesterday seized 14,000 counterfeit Rolex watches at the Freeport which were destined for mainland Europe....

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