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74 year old arrested ahead of 'royal' prank
A 74-year-old man has been arrested in New Zealand for planning to pelt Prince Charles and Camilla with horse manure. Sam Bracanov, a Croatian national living in Auckland, New Zealand was arrested...
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Court confirms jail sentences for child abuse priests
Two former priests were imprisoned today after an Appeal Court confirmed their conviction of child sexual abuse. Godwin Scerri and Charles Pulis, formerly members of the Missionary Society of St Paul,...
View ArticleNew tourism itineraries for villages
A scheme to develop new itineraries promoting authentic Maltese attractions outside traditional tourist areas was presented today at a discussion in Valletta. Tarxien, Cospicua, Sta Venera and Żebbuġ...
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Tonio Borg hearing, live on timesofmalta.com
Timesofmalta.com will be streaming live the three-hour hearing of Tonio Borg before MEPs. The hearing starts at 3 p.m. Dr Borg is facing opposition especially from liberals about his views on...
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Traffic lights fall on van
A set of traffic lights fell on a small van while it was stationary at Tal-Barrani this morning. The incident happened close to the junction to Zejtun. Damage to the van was described by people on the...
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Victims confirm they expect monetary compensation from the Church
One of the victims of sex abuse by priests, Lawrence Grech said this morning that the Appeal Court decision confirming prison terms on two former priests showed that truth had finally prevailed. He...
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Government going for solar as wind energy fails to materialize - Labour
Private operators have cast doubts on the government's plans to base its renewable energy targets on wind farms, according to Labour Environment spokesman Leo Brincat. Addressing a press conference...
View ArticleAccused of stabbing flat-mate
Neil Vella, 37 of Birkirkara, was remanded in custody today after having been accused in court with the attempted murder of Sandro Mifsud, his flat-mate. Vella allegedly stabbed him with a pair of...
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Church backs Australia sex abuse inquiry
The Archbishop of Sydney Australia, Cardinal George Pell, has announced his support for a national inquiry into sexual abuse cases. "We acknowledge, with shame, the extent of the problem and I want to...
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Human rights ‘concerns’ over father’s prison term
The imprisonment of a man who did not pay maintenance to his ex-wife because he was unemployed raises human rights concerns, according to legal experts in the field. Although the law allows the...
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Updated: European workers act against cuts
Workers across the European Union sought to unite in a string of strikes and demonstrations against austerity measures today. They have faced increased taxes and cuts in spending, pensions and...
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European Commission approves gender quotas proposal
The European Commission has adopted Viviane Reding's proposal for a European law that would see women represent 40 per cent of company board members by 2020. This was announced by Commissioner Reding...
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PN deputy leadership election: Two is company, three’s a crowd, de Marco
As the nomination period for the PN deputy leadership election closes today Ministers Mario de Marco and Chris Said reiterated this morning they preferred to continue working on their ministry. Dr...
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Politicians hijacking economic debate - economist
Politicians have hijacked the economic debate and very few understand what is really happening in the job market, according to economist Joe Vella Bonnici. He said the country lacked proper economic...
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Increase in wholesale value of fruit and vegetables
Although the volume of fresh fruit and vegetables sold through official markets in the third quarter declined by 6.8 per cent, the wholesale value increased by 6.3 per cent. The National Statistics...
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Maltese encouraged to test for diabetes
As the world celebrates World Diabetes Day today, Health Minister Joe Cassar this morning encouraged the Maltese to test for the condition, which one may be able to prevent by leading a healthy...
View ArticlePL requests audit of Marsa incinerator
The PL spokesman for the Environment has reiterated his call for an urgent audit of the Marsa incinerator. He said in a statement the plant had again stopped working after being in operation for just...
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Unions join forces against austerity
Maltese workers have had to endure their fare share of austerity measures in the form of high utility bills, a top union official said today. GWU general secretary Tony Zarb said the higher utility...
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Villas application approved
The planning authority’s Environment and Planning Commission has approved the renewal of a permit to erect 2 semi-detached villas and a detached villa on the Ta’ Saura Rabat Ridge. During the hearing,...
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Draft standards for drug, alcohol and gambling problems residential...
Draft national standards for residential facilities for those with drug, alcohol and gambling related problems were launched this afternoon. Justice Minister Chris Said said the state had a duty to...
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