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Minister's earnings
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (142+ words) Social Solidarity Minister Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca said in a statement yesterday that she earned "39, 807 and paid "9, 257 in tax last year. Her declaration of assets made public earlier this month was incomplete as she had failed to include her. .. Social Solidarity…...
Time is right for "Rediscover to Align
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (579+ words) The Malta Chamber's goal is to ensure that Malta remains a growing, authentic, and sustainable tourism destination for generations to come, writes Joe Galea Malta's tourism story is one of remarkable growth and resilience, recovering from the ravages of COVID…...
UK reverses its Chagos handover plan after Trump criticism
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (443+ words) Starmer government shelves plan to hand back sovereignty to Mauritius while leasing Diego Garcia Britain will shelve its plan to hand back the Chagos Islands after opposition from US President Donald Trump, media reports said on Saturday. Legislation to return…...
Activists urge government to withdraw Pembroke football campus proposal
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (694+ words) Concerns raised over the impact of the proposed Pembroke sports complex on the environment and traffic in the area Several organisations have urged the government to withdraw proposals to transfer land in Pembroke for the development of a large football…...
Robert Abela's newest used tactic
2+ week, 6+ day ago (674+ words) The prime minister's 2022 pledge to convert five large urban spaces into impressive parks and gardens has come to nothing, says Kevin Cassar On the eve of the 2022 general election Robert Abela convened a theatrical press conference. Flanked by Miriam Dalli…...
Poor workmanship" caused Bulebel wall collapse, architects find
2+ week, 5+ day ago (427+ words) Chamber of architects finds no professional negligence by perit responsible for project A partial wall collapse at a Bulebel Industrial Estate building site was caused by "poor workmanship," an investigation by the Chamber of Architects has found. The chamber said…...
Bulebel wall collapse: Bonnici Brothers silent on "poor workmanship" claims
2+ week, 3+ day ago (382+ words) Chamber of Architects investigation into partial collapse of Gutenberg Press perimeter wall last year points to 'incorrect sequencing of works' A major building contractor has not responded to claims of "poor workmanship" made by a professional body of architects and…...
Vehicle used by Floriana jewellery thieves in "250, 000 heist found in Luqa
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (235+ words) Four suspects involved in theft, not excluded that they have fled the island The vehicle allegedly used in a theft from a Floriana jewellery shop has been found in Luqa, according to police sources, as investigations continue." Meanwhile, sources confirmed…...
The war halted shipment of his art. Biennale won't accept his alternative work
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (682+ words) An Egyptian artist created a smaller version of the installation stuck in Lebanon, hoping to keep the project alive An Egyptian artist selected to exhibit at the Malta Biennale says organisers rejected an alternative version of his work after the…...
'Don't waste our time', court tells AG as 60 officers are called to testify
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (361+ words) Ongoing case against boxer Scott Dixon and psychiatrist Mark Xuereb over fake medical certificates A court has reprimanded the Attorney General's office, warning it not to waste the court's time unnecessarily, after receiving a list of 60 police officers to testify…...