Bumpy ride on the ‘new way’
The new leadership trio of the Nationalist Party is in place and, presumably, all set to go. After a gruelling leadership election that saw Adrian Delia emerge winner and a lacklustre election...
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Electrogas in ‘serious’ default of €450 million loan deal
Updated at 11.15am with PD letter A top official at the Finance Ministry in September raised concerns about a “serious” default by Electrogas under the terms of a €450 million loan agreement, which is...
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Harry got on one knee - prince, fiancee share their love story in first...
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have vowed to work together as a team when they embark on life as a married royal couple. The newly-engaged pair shared their love story, with Harry declaring the "the...
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The Malta International Organ Festival continues today with an organ, voice and cello recital in Gozo. Estonian musicians Andres Uibo (organ) and Aare Tammesalu (cello) will be accompanied by...
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German mayor known for liberal migration policy stabbed in the neck
A conservative mayor of a small town in western Germany known for his liberal migrant policy was stabbed in the neck at a snack stand on Monday evening and seriously hurt. A man who witnessed the...
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'He just pulled my hand in to his lap': what it's really like to be assaulted...
Sexual harassment is rife in public spaces, and as an integral part of daily life, public transport is no exception. As global as it is endemic, women are forced to negotiate the risk and reality of...
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Understanding asset and portfolio risk
Retail investments are generally composed of a number of asset types. The level of risk tolerance between one investor and another differs, not only the composition of portfolios but also the...
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What is the best exercise for losing weight?
Pumping iron: Is it really all worth it? W_Minshull, CC BY It may come as little surprise that taking exercise is a way to lose weight. However, a debate about the best type of exercise for weight...
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Tourists, authorities feel the heat as Bali volcano keeps airport closed
Indonesia on Tuesday extended the closure of the airport on Bali as ash from a volcano swept the island, stranding thousands of tourists as authorities tried to persuade villagers to leave their homes...
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Water entered snorkel of missing Argentinian submarine and caused short circuit
Water entered the snorkel of an Argentinian submarine and caused one of its batteries to short circuit before the vessel went missing 12 days ago, a navy spokesman has said. Hopes for survivors have...
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Old arias
Upcoming 18-year-old soprano Celine Marie Abela will today be performing a selection of mostly baroque arias from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries as well as excerpts from Handel’s Messiah and...
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Malta is cash capital, says European Central Bank
A European Central Bank (ECB) report analysing the use of cash, cards and other payment methods used in the euro area economies in 2016 showed Malta is the cash capital of the EU, topping the list of...
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Eurozone corporate lending growth surges to post-crisis high
Growth in eurozone corporate lending jumped last month to its fastest rate since the global financial crisis while a key money supply indicator eased, the European Central Bank said on Tuesday. With...
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In just one week, 159 arrests and 766 ‘money mules’ identified
There were 1,719 money mule transactions amounting to €31 million identified in just one week of a campaign against this crime, with more than 90% linked to cyber-related crimes, such as phishing,...
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Anġlu Xuereb removing illegal structure in Valletta
Works have started on the demolition of an illegal structure on top of a Valletta palazzo in Merchants Street which is planned to be turned into a boutique hotel by construction magnate Anġlu Xuereb....
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Watch: The power of sport (ARTE)
Rotem Genossar believes in the power of sport to foster integration and citizenship, and that's why he's founded a sports club for asylum seekers.
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Millions of insecure gadgets exposed in European cities –report
A year after a wave of denial-of-service attacks knocked out major websites around the world, millions of unsecured printers, network gear and webcams remain undefended against attack across major...
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Dynamic icons
Printmaking in Malta is the focus of a new exhibition currently on at the Malta Society of Arts in Valletta. This annual exhibition promotes local and international artists working in original...
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Airbus, Siemens and Rolls-Royce team up to develop hybrid electric plane
Three major European companies are teaming up to develop a hybrid passenger plane that uses an electric turbofan along with three conventional jet engines.The plane is an effort to develop and...
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Feeding young children: what are the choices?
Young children between the ages of 12 months and three to four years grow and develop quickly. Parents need to make sure that children at this age are eating well and that they are getting all the...
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