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Two hurt in Marsa crash
An elderly couple were injured this morning in a collision on the sliproad which from December 13 Road leads to the the Regional Road in Marsa. The crash involved a Toyota SUV and a bendy bus. The Toyota also crashed heavily into a wall. The...
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The Catholic Herald tells readers: pray for the Pope, and remember Gianluca
Britain's The Catholic Herald has called on its readers to remember the Pope in their prayers this Pentecost, as well as Malta’s entry in the Eurovision Song Contest. Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith, no newcomer on Malta affairs, said he hoped that...
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Minister took law in his hands and ignored regulations - PN
The health minister took the law in his own hands and ignored clear regulations when he dissolved the board of the Embryo Protection Authority citing conflict of interest of one of the members as the reason. In a statement this evening, the...
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Updated: Valletta officially gets European Capital of Culture title
Valletta, together with all localities in Malta and Gozo, has been officially given the European Capital of Culture 2018 title during a European Council Culture Ministers meeting in Brussels. The meeting is being attended by Culture Parliamentary...
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Former Muscat aide to head Wasteserv
David Borg has been tasked to head the Government waste management agency, Wasteserv. Mr Borg will be non-executive chairman and will head the agency's new board, announced by Environment Minister Leo Brincat this morning. Mr Borg was Prime Minister...
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How to hold a Eurovision celebration
Don your spandex leggings, fish out the power-padded jackets, back comb your hair and sit down in front of the television to follow the drama of Eurovision tonight. If you hate the Eurovision, please note that you live in Malta, so stop being in...
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Live blog: Malta in the Eurovision final
Welcome to our live blog on the Eurovision final taking place at the Malmö Arena in Sweden.Malta's entry, Tomorrow by Gianluca Bezzina, is one of 26 competing for the ultimate prize. Malta has never won Eurovision - could this year finally be the...
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Malta should introduce civil unions, not gay marriage - TPPI
Malta should introduce civil unions for same-sex couples because marriage is "one step too far for Malta at this time", according to the Today Public Policy Institute. It would be "premature and impolitic" to introduce gay marriage at this time, the...
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Common cape, joint Confirmation ceremony in Gozo
267 children and their proud parents gathered outside Ta' Pinu Sanctuary this evening for the first ever Confirmation ceremony held jointly by all the parishes of Gozo. The ceremony was led by the new Apostolic Nuncio Mgr Aldo Cavalli, Gozo Bishop...
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Are Cabinet members who lecture in breach of code?
It is not yet clear whether Cabinet members who lecture at the University are violating the code of ethics. Times of Malta is informed that, as happened under the previous Administration, some ministers still deliver lectures. The Office of the...