Hungary youngsters too strong for Malta
Hungary came from behind to beat Malta in an U-21 friendly international at the Hibs Stadium. Things looked promising for the hosts as after only two minutes Steve Pisani crossed the ball into the path...
View ArticleMalta registers second lowest inflation rate in Euro area
Malta's inflation rate in January was the second lowest in the Euro area. At 1.5 per cent, it was was more than one per cent lower than the euro area's average, which reached 2.6 per cent. Ireland was...
View ArticleFuel prices up
The price of unleaded petrol has gone up three cents to €1.45, Enemalta said. Diesel and kerosene have gone up 1 cent. The company said the new rates reflect the prices fetched by Enemalta for the...
View ArticleCanale 5 to air second film shot in Malta tonight
"Sotto Protezione" (Bodyguard) directed by Edoardo Margheriti, an Italian/US co-production between Leader Film Company and Dolphin Entertainment (USA) entirely filmed in Malta and managed locally by...
View ArticleMIP files counter protest against company forced to relocate
Malta Industrial Parks has filed a counter judicial protest to that filed by the company some days ago, in which the company claimed it suffered damages after being forced to relocate. MIP said that in...
View ArticleUHM stops industrial action at Transport Malta
The UHM has stopped industrial action which would have affected driving tests and inspection of vehicle imports as from tomorrow. The union said it had decided to withdraw its directives after the...
View ArticleTow row delays Costa ship's arrival at Seychelles
A disabled cruise ship will spend an extra 10 to 12 hours at sea without electricity, air conditioning or toilet facilities because of a row over tugs, a Seychelles minister says. Joel Morgan said a...
View ArticleCourt dismisses appeal on telephone tapping
The Magistrates Court had been correct when it ordered the prosecution to exhibit a ministerial order for telephone tapping, the Court of Appeal ruled following an appeal by the Attorney General. The...
View ArticleMifsud double as Malta beats Liechtenstein
Michael Mifsud scored a second-half brace as Malta came from behind to beat Liechtenstein in a friendly match at the National Stadium. After a goalless first half, Liechtenstein jolted Malta with a...
View ArticleSmartphones getting smarter
At the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona, the emphasis is on speed, power and versatility. Phones this year are going into pens, watches -- even underwater. AFT TV takes a look.
View ArticleEngland, Italy, Germany lose in friendlies
Results of international friendlies involving European countries today: At Genoa, Italy Italy 0 United States 1 (Dempsey 55) In London England 2 (Cahill 85, Young 90) Netherlands 3 (Robben (57, 90+2,...
View ArticleKlinsmann's USA shock Italy
Jurgen Klinsmann celebrated his first ever win over Italy as the German's United States team inflicted a well deserved and memorable 1-0 defeat of the 2006 World Cup winners in an international...
View ArticleRobben's double Dutch downs England
Arjen Robben scored twice as the Netherlands overcame a brave England fightback to win a thrilling friendly international 3-2 at Wembley. England, playing their first match of the post-Fabio Capello...
View ArticleDefeat was not deserved - Prandelli
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli was disappointed but not distraught after his side's 1-0 friendly defeat against the United States in Genoa. Clint Dempsey's second-half strike ensured the Azzurri lost to...
View ArticleDalli wants tougher rules to discourage smoking
EU Health Commissioner John Dalli said today that there was a need to revise EU legislation on tobacco products. "Tobacco remains the single most preventable cause of premature death and disease in the...
View ArticleN Korea nuclear envoy to visit the US
North Korea's top nuclear negotiator is heading to New York next week, following a deal between the nations to suspend uranium enrichment in return for food aid, it emerged today. Two people with...
View ArticleUpdated: Lucio Dalla dies at 69
Italian pop idol Lucio Dalla has passed away, just short of his 69th birthday. Dalla, well known for his hit Caruso, performed with Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja on the granaries last Summer, and took...
View ArticleFamily tragedy ends up in court
A family tragedy ended up in court today, with three daughters accusing their parents and their sister of contributing to the death of their mentally ill sibling. Separately, the whole family was also...
View ArticleFebruary was third coldest since 1923 - and one of the wettest
Last month was the third coldest February since records started being kept in 1923, and rainfall was twice the average, the MIA Met Office said today. A total of 132.6 mm of rain fell in February at...
View ArticleRespira project to assess air quality
600 schoolchildren are to be involved in a project to assess air quality and its impact on children in various localities. The project, a collaboration with Italy, was announced today by Health...
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