Wied Ghomor adjacent sites slapped with enforcement notices
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 09:00
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Considered to be a protected valley, a relatively large part of Wied Ghomor has been despoiled by an illegal small building and a small poultry farm, with the area fast becoming infested with rats...
€16m Qawra attraction featured on leading international website
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 08:41
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The €16m Qawra aquarium has been featured on WebEcoist, a leading international website promoting environmental matters, green innovation and inspirational natural wonders, before work on the...
Offshore Leaks database uncovers 39 Maltese offshore entities
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 08:37
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A database of the ownership of offshore entities and the networks built around them published by the Washington-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on Friday has listed 39...
Unsolved mysteries at Mattia Preti study day
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 08:30
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A full account of the talks made at a special Mattia Preti study day held last Wednesday will be published in book form later on. The study day was organised under the patronage of the...
Budapest: More than you expect
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 07:57
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
There are places that disappointed me. I had gone there with great expectations, but ended up returning home with a resolution that I would never go back. Budapest is a different...
Croatia’s biggest leap since independence
Sunday, 16 June 2013, 07:54
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The 1st July is seen by many as a historic day in Croatia’s relatively brief existence as an independent state, marking the country’s accession to the EU. Twenty-two years have passed...
Gozo murder jury: Star witness credibility discussed
Saturday, 15 June 2013, 17:01
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The trial by jury of David Zerafa, 39, of Nadur, who stands accused of murdering lawyer Michael Grech nine years ago, continued today. The defence team and the prosecution debated the...
Foundation to organise national festivities set up
Saturday, 15 June 2013, 16:22
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The government has set up a foundation with the aim of organising national festivities in the run-up to each one. A statement issued by the government stated that during...
PN sets up commission to screen its candidates
Saturday, 15 June 2013, 15:57
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
PN leader Simon Busuttil has appointed a commission with the aim of screening its candidates while also putting forward any recommendations it deems fit. Former EU Commissioner Joe Borg is...