Man claims police beat him to within an inch of his life
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 17:27
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A man charged with assaulting the constables claimed in court Wednesday that on the feast of St Paul in 2006 he was given a beating by the police which lasted about 15 minutes. Joseph...
Malta remarkably resilient, Enemalta problematic - IMF
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 17:15
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The International Monetary Fund today lauded Malta’s resilience in the face of a “major European crisis.” “Average growth of the Maltese economy...
PM says code of ethics ‘not being breached’; PN reacts
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 16:56
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that the code of ethics was not being breached. He was replying to a suggestion during his visit to RS2 Software plc’s premises...
Two other Labour candidates get chairmanship
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 16:42
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Two Labour Party candidates have been named as chairpersons of two entities appointed by the government today. Parliamentary Secretary Jose’ Herrera this morning announced the names...
MEP urges EU to impose sanctions against Malta on spring hunting
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 15:38
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
In a passionate speech Italian MEP Andrea Zanoni who belongs the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe, lashed out against the decision of the Maltese government to apply the spring hunting...
Astronaut captures image of Maltese islands from space
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 15:33
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Chris Hadfield, the Canadian astronaut, whose tweets and videos have sparked interest in Nasa's space programme making him a celebrity, captured an image of the Maltese islands...
Malta following closely attempts to revive ME peace process
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 14:58
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Malta is following closely the current international efforts, led by the commendable diplomatic work of US Secretary of State John Kerry, to revive the Middle East peace process, a...
Mother takes witness stand in compilation against seven doctors
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 14:48
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A very emotional Jacqueline Abela de Giovanni, took the witness stand in the case which sees seven doctors being charged with misdiagnosing Amy Abela, which diagnoses led to her death. Amy...
Court denies request for the extradition of Kazak diplomat
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 14:17
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Magistrates’ court has denied a request for the extradition of Kazak diplomat Rakhat Aliev, who is facing claims that he committed crimes against humanity. The request was...