National security minister pondering hitting Eurovision final
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 11:45
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The minister for home affairs and national security Manuel Mallia is pondering a brief excursion into Sweden on Saturday for the annual barrage of forgettable music that is the...
One-fourth of babies born outside marriage in 2012
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 11:24
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The theme for this year’s International Day of Families is “Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity”. This day is commemorated annually on 15...
Xzibit artists to display their wares next weekend
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 11:06
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Xzibit, a young enterprise company from De La Salle College will be representing Malta in London in July after winning this year’s national competition. The team...
Fiery greeting for Ocean Princess
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 10:48
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
This beautiful shot was taken as a gun salute was fired yesterday morning from the Saluting Battery in Valletta on the first call in Valletta harbour of the cruise ship Ocean Princess....
PBS drops all court cases against BA
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 09:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Public Broadcasting Services has decided to drop all pending court cases against the Broadcasting Authority in a spirit to strengthen the collaboration and commitment in the interest of...
Where's Everybody denies it is closing down
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 09:45
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Where’s Everybody, which produces several popular TV shows on the national broadcasting station, will not be closing down but will undergo a restructuring process that entails the formation of...
GRTU says government not yet performing
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 08:57
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The Small Business chamber has said that two months after a change of government the change in the business climate that was promised has not materialised. The Government has been in...
Preparing for a tsunami
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 08:41
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
Malta is located in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea and is densely populated especially at coastal areas. The Mediterranean Sea is seismically active with large earthquakes in Greece, Italy, and...
UN: Eat more insects; good for you, good for world
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 08:39
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food...
Maltese silver collection could make more than €8,000 at auction
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 08:30
Last update: about 12 years ago
Malta Independent
A collection of hand crafted 19th century Maltese silver, will be sold at English auctioneers Rowley's on 21 May. The collection which is expected to make more than €8,000, when it goes...