Pension reform: Proposal for over 65s to work beyond and receive higher grant when they retire Monday, 15 June 2015, 19:51 Last update: about 10 years ago The government is proposing reform in the pension system, allowing those aged 65 to continue working and receive an increased pension at a later stage. Speaking during a Gvern li Jisma activity,...
Government launches EU funded photovoltaic scheme; 50% of expenses will be paid for Monday, 15 June 2015, 19:25 Last update: about 10 years ago A new photo-voltaic panel funding scheme was today launched by the Health Ministry and the EU funds Ministry. In a statement, the government said that the scheme involves €15m in EU funding...
66 cases of stolen pets reported to police from 2013 to May this year; dogs and birds most popular Monday, 15 June 2015, 19:19 Last update: about 10 years ago A total of 66 reports of stolen pets have been lodged with the police from the beginning of 2013 up to the end of May this year, Interior Minister Carmelo Abela stated in parliament...
'Your duty is towards the Maltese public,' Marlene Farrugia tells MEPA CEO Johann Buttigieg Monday, 15 June 2015, 19:01 Last update: about 10 years ago The Parliamentary Environment Committee is this evening debating MEPAs site selection report for the area earmarked for the American University of Malta in Zonqor, Marsascala. MEPA CEO Johann...
Question time turns into tit-for-tat between Prime Minister, Opposition Leader on IIP programme Monday, 15 June 2015, 18:40 Last update: about 10 years ago Almost all thirty minutes allocated to question time this evening were used up on a single parliamentary question, which saw Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Opposition Leader Simon Busuttil quabble...
Inflation rate in May 2015 is lowest one registered in 20 years - government Monday, 15 June 2015, 17:54 Last update: about 10 years ago In May 2015, the rate of inflation stood at 0.8% - one of the lowest rates registered by the National Statistics Office in twenty years. In a statement, the government said that during the...
Valletta Shopping Festival: shops to open till 9pm, bands to entertain Monday, 15 June 2015, 17:32 Last update: about 10 years ago The Valletta Shopping Festival was launched today at the Chamber of Commerce in Valletta. The Festival, running throughout this week till Saturday, is part of a holistic campaign to promote Valletta...
Updated: Another motorcyclist hospitalised following traffic accident in Qormi Monday, 15 June 2015, 17:28 Last update: about 10 years ago A motorcyclist has been hospitalised following an accident in Qormi this afternoon. The motorcyclist was driving a Honda Motorcyle when he crashed into a van, being driven by a 33-year-old man from...
Woman conditionally discharged for throwing perfume, tinned food at estranged husband Monday, 15 June 2015, 16:48 Last update: about 10 years ago Neil Camilleri A woman was conditionally discharged after damaging her estranged husband’s car by throwing a perfume bottle and canned food during an argument. The court heard how the couple argued on 28...
Serial criminal jailed for 18 months after bus driver catches him red handed stealing car stereo Monday, 15 June 2015, 16:03 Last update: about 10 years ago Neil Camilleri A 39-year-old man with a colourful police record was jailed for eighteen months after a bus driver caught him red handed stealing a stereo from his car. Lawrence Micallef passed his parked car...