Man suffers grievous injuries in road accident
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 14:53
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A 48-year-old man from Birkirkara suffered grievous injuries but is not on the danger after crashing in a central slip while driving his Toyota Hilux. The incident happened this morning at...
Dalli to oversee Mater Dei reform; PM defends Bondi's appointment
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 11:52
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat confirmed speculation that former European Commissioner John Dalli will be trusted to oversee the reform at Mater Dei Hospital. According to Dr Muscat the current state of...
23 illegal immigrants brought to shore
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 11:03
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A group of 23 illegal immigrants was brought to shore this morning by the Armed Forces of Malta. The group included three women....
Mixed reactions to Gozo bridge concept
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 10:59
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
There have been mixed reactions to the government’s announcement on Friday that it intends going ahead with exploring the potential for a bridge linking Malta to Gozo. Chinese parastatal...
Malta Gay Rights Movement announces ‘Love is Love’ pride week
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 10:43
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Love is Love is the theme of this year’s Pride Week being held between 17 and 23 June. This year, Malta marks the 40th anniversary of the country’s decriminalisation of sodomy,...
Government still claiming PL's scheduled, derelict properties
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 10:40
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The government’s claim on scheduled buildings in Pembroke, which were granted to the Labour Party on a perpetual lease in 1979 – including Australia Hall and the former Raffles disco...
Dalli claims his ‘entrapment orchestrated from the very beginning’
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 10:16
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Former EU commissioner John Dalli, in an interview with this newspaper, does not rule out the possibility of his reinstatement to the European Commission as a result of a court case he has brought...
Malta and Italy head for litigation over oil exploration
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 10:01
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Malta and Italy, and possibly also Libya, might be heading for legal contention regarding the oil exploration now being attempted in the sea between Malta and Sicily, according to Italian media...
Historic garden in total disrepair
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 09:46
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
I had parked, sacrilegiously as I found out later, in a parking space which has covered most of it, and we all were, some sitting and some standing because there were so many people, inside the...
Commissioner orders inquiry on Malta’s ‘Far West’ spring hunting
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 09:35
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
European Commissioner for the Environment, Janez Potocnik, has ordered an inquiry to be held on Malta’s spring hunting derogation. He was replying to a question by ALDE MEP Zanoni,...