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Eight beaches have blue flag status
A record eight beaches, including one in Gozo, have reached the standard to qualify for the Blue Flag, Tourism Minister Karmenu Vella said today. The blue flag beaches are St George’s Bay, Bugibba perched beach, Mellieha Bay, Qawra Point, Fond Ghadir, Ghajn Tuffieha Bay, Ramla l-Hamra Bay in Gozo and the Paradise Bay Hotel private beach. Golden Bay has been...
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Former Slliema contracts manager acquitted of assault
Stephen Buhagiar, the former Sliema Council contracts manager who claimed he was asked for a bribe from former Mayor Nikki Dimech, has been acquitted of assaulting a member of the local council during an argument over a festival pole. The case...
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'Star' killer's effective jail term converted to suspended sentence
Alfred Vella, 45 of Birzebbuga, who had been convicted of killing the dog popularly known as Star has had an effective three-month jail term converted into a three-month jail term suspended for two years. A €10,000 fine was reduced to €9,000. The...
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Updated - Muscat calls on Busuttil at PN headquarters - leaders call for less aggressive political media
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Opposition leader Simon Busuttil have agreed that their two parties should hold open-agenda meetings every two months. The two leaders had a meeting at PN headquarters this afternoon, with Dr Muscat reciprocating a...
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Arriva to introduce bus services to beaches- schedules to be adjusted
Arriva said today that it will be making a number of changes in its summer schedule aimed at improving transport services. It said some services will be operating on different schedules following a recalculation of journey times for all routes,...
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Politics paralyse the University council
It has been two months since the general election but the University council is still not functioning after the Government appointees resigned. The situation was flagged by University lecturer Arnold Cassola, who said academic and non-academic...
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US seeking extradition of German from Malta on child porn distribution charges
A German national, Reuben Rudtke, has started undergoing extradition proceedings for the alleged distribution of child pornography. The man was arrested in Malta recently and is wanted in the United States. Dr Donatella Frendo Dimech, deputy...
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A Night at the Museum
Heritage Malta will be celebrating the European Night of Museums on Friday by welcoming visitors for a night of special activities at the National Museum of Natural History in Mdina. The lucky few who manage to book on time will have the chance of...
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Pedestrian compensated for zebra-crossing incident
A man who was run over while on a pedestrian crossing has been awarded over €38,000 in damages by Mr Justice Lino Farrugia Sacco in the First Hall of the Civil Court. Alex Azzopardi filed his writ for damages against Anna Ellul. Middle Sea Insurance...
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Public consultation about trees
A consultation meeting will be held on June 5 – World Environment Day – to discuss the state of trees in Malta and what can be done to improve the situation, Environment Minister Leo Brincat said. Speaking during a meeting with the Local Councils...
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Romanian arrested in pick-pocketing racket investigation
George Bigu, a 29-year-old Romanian resident in Paceville, was arraigned in court today after having been arrested early yesterday for allegedly trying to steal from the handbag of a woman. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody. Police...
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Nissen Hut destroyed in blaze
An old former British services Nissen hut in Sa Maison Hill was destroyed in a fierce blaze this morning. The hut was one of five used formerly used as stores by GO plc. The fire was put out by fire-fighters of the Civil Protection Department.
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Cancer survivor writes book about his demons
A testicular cancer survivor has written a novel inspired by his experience to raise awareness about the disease that left him psychologically shattered and feeling “inferior to other men”. Being diagnosed with cancer and removing his right...
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Brussels brought in on chairman’s forced exit
Nationalist MEP Roberta Metsola has asked the European Commission if the forced resignation of former Malta Communications Authority chairman Antonio Ghio was in line with EU law. Dr Metsola tabled a parliamentary question on Monday asking whether...
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‘I want to know who killed my mother...’
Almost 30 years after an unidentified driver ran over his mother and dragged her along the road for about a kilometre, Gaetano Sammut is still searching for justice – and is now reaching out to the public for help. “I want justice. Before I leave...
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Press digest
The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press. The Times of Malta says that Brussels has been brought in after a protest on the forced exit of the former chairman of the Malta Communications Authority. The chairman insists his...
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UK court permits tuna firm to sue Sea Shepherd
A Maltese tuna rancher can continue legal action against marine conservation group Sea Shepherd in the UK, a high court has ruled. Fish and Fish won an appeal after a UK court last year threw out a lawsuit against Sea Shepherd in which the Maltese...
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PN’s fading southern star
On Mothers’ Day they voted to have two deputy leaders, but Nationalist Party councillors also took the chance to discuss the most severe of election defeats. After a result that saw the PN trail Labour by more than 36,000 votes, and a nine-seat...
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An ethical question
When George Abela became President in 2009 he inherited a Community Chest Fund that was making annual losses. Four years later, Dr Abela has turned the presidential charity fund into a profitable organ, but along with annual surpluses came higher...
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Updated - Large crowd welcomes Gianluca
Updated - A large crowd of people packed the airport arrivals lounge this morning to give a hero's welcome to Gianluca Bezzina on his return from the Eurovision Song Contest, where he placed eighth yesterday. Security officers had to struggle to...
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Burmarrad apartment damaged in blaze
An apartment in Burmarrad was badly damaged by a fierce fire this morning. Eyewitnesses said they could see flames from the windows and balcony of the property, which was empty at the time. Much of the furniture inside was destroyed. The blaze...
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