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A murder investigation is underway after the body of a 41-year old woman was found in St Julian's. Police say the body was found at a residence in Triq George P Badger at around 5pm on Friday afternoon. It is believed that the vicitim suffered multiple stab wounds.
Valletta and B'Kara line up against each other this evening in what could already be a decisive match in the race for the BOV title. City were outplayed and outclassed by Hibenians last weekend, B'Kara suffered defeat at the hands of Pembroke Both sides will be looking to make amends tonight Hibernians take on high-flying Gzira at the Hibs Stadium knowing a...
Minister for Finance, Edward Scicluna attended the yearly commemoration of the two Chinese engineers who died while working on the construction of the No. 6 Drydock in 1979. The commemoration took place on Qingming, a Chinese public holiday in which Chinese traditionally pay their respects to those who died during significant events. The commemoration, which was organised by the Chinese Embassy,...
The European Union has closed another three infringement proceedings against Malta, the Deputy Prime Minister Louis Grech confirmed today. The College of Commissioners approved this formal decision after Malta adopted legislation complying with the relevantEU directives. Mr Grech welcomed the College of Commissioners’ decision and said that such positive results show Malta’s dedication and efforts to close pending infringements efficiently and...
HSBC UK Contact Centre Malta (HBEU) held its annual summer party for employees at Isla. This year’s party embodied a special significance for the staff as HBEU is marking 10 years of successful operations in Malta. Located in Swatar, HBEU started out in Malta in 2006 with a plan to recruit 250 employees. Today, it is home to 450 staff members with several...
The funeral is taking place in Israel for former president and prime minister Shimon Peres. Many world leaders including US President Barak Obama are in Jerusalem for the state funeral. Peres shared a Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for helping negotiate a historic interim peace agreement with the Palestinians. Peres shared a Nobel Peace Prize in 1994 for helping negotiate a historic...
Paola Health Centre received over 1,000 requests for an ambulance in the first six months that the new service has been in operation. The Paola ambulance service covers 21 towns and villages in the sout of Malta, including Cottonera, Paola, Santa Luċija, Birżebbuġa and Xgħajra. Health Minister Chris Fearne visited the centre and said that the reponse by the public showed...
Many people are feared injured following a train crash in New Jersey. Fox News reports as many as 100 injured in rhe early morning rush hour crash. More to follow
Leo Brincat's nomination to the European Court of Auditors has been approved by the EU Council of Ministers.
According to figures published today by the National Statistics Office, the number of inbound visitors to Malta in August 2016 reached a new record high of 256,782, registering an increase of 3.4% over the same month last year. Total inbound tourists (excluding cruise passengers spending overnights inMalta) increased by 2.8% or 6,845 more tourists. The number of nights spent by...