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45,340 people visited Tarxien temples in 2022

Wednesday, 25 January 2023, 17:34 Last update: about 3 years ago

A total of 45,340 people visited the megalithic temples situated in Tarxien in 2022, Heritage Minister Owen Bonnici said on Wednesday. He was responding to a parliamentary question posed by PN MP...

Pioneer broadcaster Victor Aquilina passes away

Tuesday, 24 January 2023, 20:00 Last update: about 3 years ago

Victor Aquilina, one of the pioneers of Maltese broadcasting, has passed away in Australia. He was 92-years-old. Aquilina was the first dj on cable radio, which was run by Rediffusion. He had...

Two 16-year-olds arrested over Valletta assault

Tuesday, 24 January 2023, 19:13 Last update: about 3 years ago

Two 16-year-old young men were arrested over the incident in Valletta that left a teenager grievously injured last Sunday. Four minors were attacked on Merchant Street by a group of older youths,...

274 social housing applicants live in overcrowded homes

Tuesday, 24 January 2023, 19:02 Last update: about 3 years ago

There are 274 social housing applicants who live in homes that are overcrowded and 27 applicants that are living in properties considered substandard, Social Accommodation Minister Roderick Galdes...

102 jury trials are pending

Tuesday, 24 January 2023, 18:47 Last update: about 3 years ago

There were 102 pending jury cases and 119 accused defendants still awaiting trial, Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said on Tuesday. The minister was responding to a Parliamentary question by PN...

EU Minimum taxation level for commercial diesel proposed

Thursday, 8 February 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

In August last year, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the minimum level of taxation on commercial diesel used by the road transport sector...

President’s Birthday today

Wednesday, 7 February 2007, 00:00 Last update: about 12 years ago Malta Independent

President Edward Fenech Adami turns 73 today....

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