Shark attack victim's rescuer describes ordeal
Saturday, 17 August 2013, 08:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A woman who lost her arm in a Maui shark attack kept repeating that she was going to die, the California high school teacher who jumped into the water to save her said Friday. "As...
Pilots register industrial dispute with Air Malta
Saturday, 17 August 2013, 06:33
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
ALPA officially registered an industrial dispute with Air Malta on Friday 16 August 2013 following the airline’s reluctance to abide by negotiated agreements, the Association of Airline Pilots...
Egypt street battles leave at least 82 dead
Saturday, 17 August 2013, 06:20
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Egypt's capital descended into chaos Friday as vigilantes at neighborhood checkpoints battled Muslim Brotherhood-led protesters denouncing the ouster of President Mohammed Morsi and a deadly...
Air Malta ready to meet pilots on Tuesday
Friday, 16 August 2013, 18:53
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Air Malta said it was committed to discuss "all open points with ALPA at a management level in a comprehensive and constructive manner," adding that it had already offered to meet on...
Opposition requests AG to investigate process tied to casino licences
Friday, 16 August 2013, 18:39
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Opposition representatives in the Public Accounts Committee Tonio Fenech, Claudio Grech and Kristy Debono have requested the Auditor General to investigate the process involving the firm of lawyers...
Cable fault in Gozo leads to power cuts
Friday, 16 August 2013, 16:22
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A cable fault in Gozo has led to power cuts in various localities in Gozo, although power has now been restored in seven out of the 10 localities affected. An Enemalta spokesperson said...
Getaway car among six cars torched following Qawra hold-up
Friday, 16 August 2013, 15:24
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Police are looking for two unidentified men in connection with an armed hold-up after thousands in cash were stolen from a man in a daring hold-up in broad daylight that took place at around 9.30 a.m....
Two arrested after truck fire
Friday, 16 August 2013, 14:18
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Two men were arrested following a fire in a truck today, August 16, 2013, at about 2.45am, in Triq il-Qolla s-Safra, Żebbuġ, Gozo. Upon being informed of the blaze, a Mobile Squad patrol...
Motorcyclist grievously injured
Friday, 16 August 2013, 13:44
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A man fractured his left leg when he lost control of his motorcycle today at about 3.15am, in Triq il-Kosta, Naxxar. The motorcyclist, a 48-year-old living in Naxxar, was driving a Yamaha...