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Cloud of fine dust envelops Malta
A dust cloud enveloped Malta today, significantly reducing visibility. The dust was blown towards Malta from North Africa by a strong south-westerly wind, which, the Met Office said, is expected to get stronger during the night. Flight operations at Malta International Airport were not affected, and an Austrian Airlines flight to Tripoli was diverted to...
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This time... it’s William Mangion
Singer William Mangion, who represented Malta at the 1993 Eurovision Song Contest, has been appointed coordinator for the promotion of local bands. Mr Mangion said he had been offered a one-year contract by the Government to help in the...
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Press digest
The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press. The Times of Malta says tuna quotas may be increased next year. It also reports how a court decided that a topless dancer did not offend public morals. The Malta Independent says...
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Tuna quotas could increase next year
European Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Commissioner Maria Damanaki indicated yesterday she might propose a “slight increase” in the tuna quota. However, she advised against re-opening talks on the agreement between European Union member states on...
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Community Chest Fund will not publish meeting minutes
The Malta Community Chest Fund has refused to publish the minutes of meetings in which its board discussed the President’s suggestion to reimburse costs for the studies of his daughter-in-law’s sister. In response to a series of questions sent by...
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Constitutional Court finds itself in the dock
Three lawyers have complained to the European Court of Human Rights about inconsistencies in judgments handed down by the Constitutional Court. David Camilleri, Joseph Gatt and Franco Debono, a former Nationalist MP who was appointed Law...
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Eurovision conspiracy theories abound
Just four days have passed since the Eurovision final in Sweden and conspiracy theories abound, with Azerbaijan questioning the televoting system and Lithuania pointing fingers at Azerbaijan’s “lobbying” tactics. Malta has been spared the blame,...
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Government reaches settlement with BWSC
Enemalta and the Danish power plant supplier BWSC have withdrawn claims for damages against each other. Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi said in a statement to Parliament that the amount BWSC stood to gain from suing Enemalta was far larger than what...
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Scicluna says Malta 'not being believed' in talks to avoid excessive deficit procedure
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna complained once more when speaking before a parliamentary committee today that in the government talks aimed at persuading the European Commission not to put Malta under an excessive deficit procedure, Malta was 'not...
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Former ministers, parliamentary secretaries received €1.6m in pay raises, refunded 299,566
Ministers and parliamentary secretaries in the old government received a total of €1.67 million in controversial pay rises but refunded €299,566, according to a reply to a parliamentary question. The prime minister said in a written reply that the...
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PN to set up expert group to get clear snapshot of society
Am expert group to deliver a clear updated snapshot of Maltese society which would also throw light on the realities of the south is to be set up in the next few days, PN leader Simon Busuttil said this afternoon. Dr Busuttil was addressing the...
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Animal Farm or a fair society for all? PN's Solidarjeta' Haddiema asks
The Solidarjeta’ Haddiema Partit Nazzjonalista has criticised the government over the appointment of former Super One journalist Ramona Attard as chief of staff within a parliamentary secretariat and for the way she then left the post to become...
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timesofmalta.com off-line for some hours
timesofmalta.com apologises to its readers for having been off-line for several hours. The interruption was caused by what could be a cyber attack. Some readers have reported that their service has been restored.
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PN announces commission for revision of its statute
A Commission for the revision of the PN’s statute and structures has been set up by party leader Simon Busuttil. The commission is chaired by Francis Zammit Dimech. The other members are Therese Comodini Cachia, John Bonello, Valentina Cassar,...
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Malta against more rules that hamper EU funds absorption – Louis Grech
Malta is in favour of flexibility in EU procedures that make it possible for funds to be carried over from year to year, but it is against a compulsory review clause, EU Affairs Minister Louis Grech said. Speaking during the General Affairs Council...
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Żaqq, tanbur and għana at Gudja Mass on Sunday
A Mass which will 'celebrate' Maltese traditions will be held at the Loreto church in Gudja on Sunday at 9am. It will be celebrated by Fr Maurice Mifsud. The Mass will be held as part of the celebrations of Għanafest 2013. It will be accompanied by...
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Malta's bathing water among the EU's best
Struggling Cyprus has ranked as the European Union's best in the latest EU bathing report published today. In contrast, Belgium, Britain and the Netherlands had the highest percentages of bathing sites that failed to meet EU standards in 2012, in...
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Minister does not rule out means tests for services to the elderly - review under way
The Social Policy Minister did not rule out the introduction of means tests for services to the elderly when replying to a parliamentary question yesterday. Nationalist MP Mario Galea asked the minister to confirm whether there were plans for...
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Ġensna cost €23,600
The presentation of the rock opera Ġensna as part of Notte Gozitana cost €23,600, Gozo Minister Anton Refalo told Charlo' Bonnici (PN) in reply to a parliamentary question. He said the production costs included the involvement of more than 90 people...
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PBS head of drama
Frederick Testa has been engaged by PBS on a contract of service for one year and is being paid €2,350 per month, Home Affairs Minister Emanuel Mallia told Ryan Callus (PN) in reply to a parliamentary question. Mr Callus had asked if Mr Testa had...
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Minister explains FSS adjustments for reduced income tax
Finance Minister Edward Scicluna has explained in parliament how workers will be paying less income tax for several months to compensate for higher income tax paid between January and April until the tax rates were reduced in line with the...
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