Watch: Fire in Pembroke on roof of residence, 85-year-old woman evacuated Friday, 11 March 2016, 08:58 Last update: about 12 years ago A possible lightning strike could be the cause of a fire in a Pembroke residence, witnesses told The Malta Independent, however Civil Protection officials have not yet concluded their investigation...
Malta once again declared third best diving destination in the world at London awards Thursday, 10 March 2016, 17:04 Last update: about 12 years ago The Maltese Islands have once again claimed 3rd place in the category for ‘Best Diving Destination’ at the Diver Awards Ceremony held recently at the International Dive Show in London....
It’s official: February was driest in 93 years, mean temperature was highest since 1923 Thursday, 10 March 2016, 16:43 Last update: about 12 years ago Carnival enthusiasts’ delight at last month’s unseasonal weather was not shared by those who had been counting on February to usher in some much-needed rain. Last month broke two records...
24-year-olds denies attempting to inflict ‘grievous injury’ in Gzira shooting Thursday, 10 March 2016, 15:59 Last update: about 12 years ago A 24-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to attempting to inflict grievous injury after allegedly shooting in the direction of a 43-year-old man during an argument. Bail was granted against a...
GRTU, Merchants Street Business Community Association satisfied with monti solution Thursday, 10 March 2016, 15:56 Last update: about 12 years ago The GRTU and the Merchants Street Business Community Association (MSBCA) have expressed their satisfaction regarding the arrangements made with Monti hawkers. Earlier this week, it was announced...
St Julian’s entrenchment wall to be preserved by Westin, while next door Hilton just cut through it Thursday, 10 March 2016, 15:45 Last update: about 12 years ago The Westin Dragonara Hotel today obtained Mepa permission to create an additional two-level parking space next to the hotel and to create a public garden on top. The application...
Best approach in EU-Turkey relations is to recognise differences that exist on both sides - Sant Thursday, 10 March 2016, 15:24 Last update: about 12 years ago Former Prime Minister Alfred Sant told the European Parliament that the best approach in EU-Turkey relations is to recognize the differences that exist between the two sides. Dr. Sant,...
Minister Konrad Mizzi has not yet accepted Marlene Farrugia's debate challenge Thursday, 10 March 2016, 14:24 Last update: about 12 years ago Kevin Schembri Orland Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi has not replied to Norman Vella's invitation to debate Marlene Farrugia on his programme, on NetTV. This newsroom contacted both Mr Vella as well as independent MP...
NSESD Board releases consultation document on ‘Nurturing a Sustainable Society’ Thursday, 10 March 2016, 14:23 Last update: about 12 years ago The National Strategy for Education for Sustainable Development for Malta (NSESD) Board of Governors along with the Ministry for Education and Employment and the Ministry for Sustainable Development,...
Man who claimed to have found bag full of drugs at party cleared of all charges Thursday, 10 March 2016, 14:13 Last update: about 12 years ago Helena Grech A 47-year-old man has been cleared of aggravated drug charges after he picked up a bag which he happened to step on, only to find ecstasy pills contained inside. Eugenio Sultana, who was arrested...