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Attempted robbery in Dingli, nobody injured

Sunday, 27 March 2016, 12:57 Last update: about 12 years ago

At around 04.15 this morning, two men armed with a sharp object unsuccessfully attempted to rob the owners of a farm on Rabat Street, Dingli. From preliminary investigations conducted by the...

Catholic Church celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection

Sunday, 27 March 2016, 10:43 Last update: about 12 years ago

Easter Sunday celebrations were held across the islands tis morning, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Vittoriosa, among other villages and cities, has marked the occasion with the traditional...

Malta’s Largest figolla at Bay Street

Thursday, 8 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 24 years ago Malta Independent

On Easter Sunday, Bay Street will be exhibiting the largest figolla ever made in Malta. Measuring 2.5 metres wide and three metres long, the figolla is the work of ITS students and staff members who have baked it in an effort to raise funds for the U...

Medical Students regret postponement of smoking restrictions

Thursday, 8 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 24 years ago Malta Independent

The Standing Committee on Public Health (SCOPH) of the Malta Medical Students’ Association (MMSA) has greeted with disappointment the decision to postpone the introduction of legislation banning smoking in public places....

Quit Smoking and win

Thursday, 8 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 24 years ago Malta Independent

The Health Promotion Department is organising the fifth International Quit and Win competition. Quit and Win is a smoking cessation competition for adults. The actual starting point consists of a “quit date”, which is on Saturday 1 May....

GRTU Says amendments to smoking ban laws must be discussed

Thursday, 8 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 24 years ago Malta Independent

Discussions are needed to amend the law that states that owners of places of entertainment may be sent to prison if patrons are caught smoking in their establishment, the Malta Chamber for Small and Medium Enterprises (GRTU) said yesterday....

Proposals For local councils considered by government

Thursday, 8 April 2004, 00:00 Last update: about 15 years ago Malta Independent

The Cabinet has discussed the proposal for Maltese local councils to be more involved in acting as a front office for governmental information technology and communications strategy, said Justice and Home Affairs Minister Tonio Borg....

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