Malta News
Whale killed by cruise ship
A cruise ship operating in Alaska fatally struck a whale.
Princess Cruises said the dead whale became stuck at the bow of the Sapphire Princess, and
Maradona feels betrayed
Diego Maradona has accused Argentinian Football Association president Julio Grondona and director of national teams Carlos Bilardo of forcing him out of his job as ...
Ferguson intends to stay on, and on
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he intends to carry on as long as he remains healthy. At 68, he is heading into his 24th ...
Inter to start title defence in Bologna
Inter will begin the defence of their Serie A title with a trip to face Bologna on the opening day of the 2010-11 season. Bologna, who ...
Taxpayer's charter: Clients to be considered honest and compliant until proved otherwise
Consultation procedures on the proposed Taxpayer's Charter were initiated by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday with the launch of a draft in booklet form in ...
Wanted Nazi charged with murder of 430,000 Jews
One of the world's most wanted Nazi suspects has been charged in Germany with the murder of 430,000 Jews at a concentration camp. Former guard Samuel ...
Small fire at Kappara sub-station
No one was injured this evening in a fire which broke out at an Enemalta sub-station near the Kappara roundabout. People on the scene said a ...
Smells bad, tastes bad...
It may smell bad and taste even worse... but some researchers in India swear by the healing qualities of cow urine and dung. But does it ...
No reason for government to delay tax cuts - PL
The Labour Party insisted today that savings made by the government through the elimination of various subsidies meant that it had no justification for delaying ...
Company requests accreditation for its courses
A private provider of educational services, Future Focus, has filed a judicial protest against the permanent secretary at the Ministry of Education and the Malta ...
Helping Hands controversy: publisher says €640,000 donated to charities
Over €640,000 have been raised and donated to charities by the magazine Helping Hands, the person responsible for it, Reuben Vella said today. He ...
Bag snatcher jailed after opportunities for reform fail
A man who was convicted three years ago of having stolen two bags while their owners were swimming at Sliema had a six month jail ...
Corporate Village deadline extended
The deadline for submissions of expressions of interest for the detailed design, development, operation and marketing of Corporate Village Malta, has been extended to October ...
55 apply to benefit from photovoltaic scheme
A total of 55 applications from people interested in installing photovoltaic panels have been received by the Malta Resources Authority today. Applications are being received ...
BA upholds PL request for new reply to Net TV item
The Broadcasting Authority has ordered Net television to carry a new reply to a news item it carried in June about the voting methods ...
More than 1,500 jobs saved through ST agreement - Tony Zarb
GWU General Secretary Tony Zarb said today that workers at ST Microelectronics would only be losing €250 over two years as a result of the ...
Camera, Action, Bruni
France's first lady is making her debut as an actress, filming this week in Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris". Even former supermodel turned songstress Carla Bruni's ...
Stock exchange: IHI equity holds on to gains
During today's trading session the share price of International Hotel Investments plc held on to its recent gains as a further 20,000 shares traded at ...
Property prices start recovery
Property pprices rose by 0.38 per cent in the first quarter this year, compared to the corresponding period last year. The National Statistics Office said the ...
Repair works on Marsa footbridge commence
Repair works on the Marsa pedestrian footbridge have commenced, Transport Malta said. It said the works are being carried out between 3 and 11 p.m. ...