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Malta begin their 2018 World Cup campaign with a home tie against Scotland on Sunday. Following an impressive 2-2 draw away to Estonia on Thursday, coach Pietro Ghedin is upbeat about Malta's chances against Scotland. As for Scotland, smarting from missing out on Euro 2016, manager Gordon Strachan will see this as an opportunity to get Scottish football back on track....
Żejtun councillor Joan Agius has been awarded the Peace Lab’s B’Hilti Wasalt award for her work within the community despite suffering personnel heartache. The award, supported by APS Bank and launched last year, honours people who have overcome hardships and who have also managed to help others. Ms Agius has had to cope with the loss of a daughter and recover...
Samsung is suspending sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after some of the batteries exploded. Some buyers reported their phones caught fire or exploded while they were charging, and Samsung said it had confirmed 35 such cases, caused by faulty batteries. A statement from Samsung UK said: "We are currently conducting a thorough inspection with our suppliers to identify possible affected...
In its first two months of operations Air Malta’s new route to Palermo has registered excellent results with load factors reaching an average of 90%. The twice weekly schedule to the Sicilian capital,which commenced on the 4th July,will be retained throughout winter2016/7. “We are excitedwith these encouraging preliminary figures,”commented Ursula Silling, Air Malta’s Chief Commercial Officer. “In just two months we have...
Emirates has awarded FCM Travel Solutions Malta as the top Corporate Sales Agent for its performance in 2015/2016. Established in 1991, FCM Travel Solutions is one of the leading  travel management companies in Malta with offices  in B’Kara, Mosta, Valletta and Victoria in Gozo. It offers a unique level of expertise, personalised service and exceptional 24 x 7 attention, as...
The Malta Tourism Authority recently launched a professional trainee-ship consisting of a work-based learning activity on how to increase sales, for owners and key staff of restaurants in Malta and Gozo. This is the first time that such a trainee-ship is taking place. Through this work-based learning activity all successful participants will learn how to increase their sales through better and...
The Western Union Company and the Western Union Foundation announced a multi-faceted response involving Western Union employees, individuals, Agents, business customers and other business partners to provide support for families and communities most affected in Italy by the recent earthquake. Fexserv Financial Services, main agent in Malta for Western Union Money Transfer service, is part of the initiative in the...
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Parliamentary Secretary for Research, Innovation, Youth and Sport Chris Agius were paid a courtesy visit by members of the Malta Racing Club,  Malta Young Sailors Club and Ying Yang Kickboxing and Karate Club who distinguished themselves in their respective sports disciplines. Photo DOI  
Felipe Massa has announced that he will retire from Formula 1 at the end of this season. The William's driver can look back on a career in which he has driven for two of the sport's greatest teams, won 11 grands prix and come within a sniff of the world championship. He came within moments of winning the Drivers World Championship...
At least 12 people have been killed and 52 people injured after two bomb blasts outside a court in northwestern Pakistan. Authorities said the bombs were detonated outside a district court in the city of Mardan, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to initial reports, a suicide bomber, while attempting to enter the local court building, first hurled a hand grenade on the outer...