Malta Philharmonic Orchestra to go on its first tour to China; eight concerts in major cities Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 16:59 Last update: about 12 years ago In December of this year, members of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will be making their way to China, to put up 8 concerts in the country's major cities. In the beginning of next year, the...
Singer who went so close to winning Eurovision song contest in 2001 will not make comeback Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 16:16 Last update: about 12 years ago There will be no Eurovision comeback for Ira Losco in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, despite speculations that she is contesting again. A week ago, the popular singer asked her fans on...
PN rubbishes claims of success in employment, saying government employed 10 people a day on average Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 16:02 Last update: about 12 years ago The government has employed an average of 10 people a day since the Labour Party won the election, the Nationalist Party said in a statement. The government "has typically hidden" the real...
Meanwhile, Malmstrom is convincing in her ‘grilling’ as European commissioner-designate for trade Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 15:42 Last update: about 12 years ago While Malta's commissioner-designate was struggling with his answers in another hall, Cecilia Malmstrom was convincing in the answes she gave on her plans for trade. Acknowledging strong public...
Finance Minister highlights need for more tax professionals as demand for them rises Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 15:22 Last update: about 12 years ago Trained professionals in the field of taxation are progressively in demand, especially in light of changes taking place within the Eurozone to ensure good fiscal governance, Finance Minister Edward...
Government pleased with the numbers as unemployed persons' list decreases by 5 per day Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 14:50 Last update: about 12 years ago The government has welcomed the latest unemployment figures published by the National Statistics Office, noting how the number of registered unemployed has been falling by an average of 5 a day this...
Accusations of rape by Maltese woman: Dutch rapist ‘feeling threatened’ Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 14:38 Last update: about 12 years ago Proceedings against Johan Stellingwerf, 33, continued in court today, as he stands accused of raping and defrauding a Maltese woman. He is pleading not guilty to the charges brought against...
Karmenu Vella’s yes vote in European Union referendum: Nothing surprises me – Alfred Sant Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 14:11 Last update: about 12 years ago Labour MEP Alfred Sant today said that he was not surprised by Commissioner-designate Karmenu Vella's declaration that he voted in favour of EU accession. Speaking to the media prior to Mr...
Statistics Office figures show considerable drop in number of unemployed people in August Tuesday, 30 September 2014, 14:04 Last update: about 12 years ago In August, the number of persons registering for work stood at 6,698 compared to 7,457 in the corresponding month last year. Data provided by the Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) for...