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Man seriously injured after falling down staircase

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 09:18 Last update: about 11 months ago

A man was seriously injured on Wednesday evening when he fell down the stairs in a private residence, the police said. The man, aged 77, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The...

Malta-flagged oil tanker damaged in Black Sea drone attack

Thursday, 15 January 2026, 09:06 Last update: about 11 months ago

A Malta-flagged oil tanker was damaged by drones in the Black Sea this week, and Russia has blamed Ukraine for the attack, international media report. The tanker, called Matilda, is owned by a...

Marsa scrapyard fire operation cost €166,000, Minister says

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 17:23 Last update: about 11 months ago

The operation to control and extinguish the scrapyard fire in Garibaldi Street in Marsa last November cost an estimated €166,000, Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri told Parliament. The...

New haematology service launched at Gozo General Hospital

Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 16:34 Last update: about 11 months ago

Health and Active Ageing Minister Jo Etienne Abela announced the opening of a haematology clinic at Gozo General Hospital, a government statement said. The clinic began operating on 9 January...

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