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    UN authorises EU to stop migrant-smuggling vessels off Libya

    The UN Security Council adopted a resolution Thursday authorizing the European Union and individual countries to seize migrant-smuggling vessels on the high seas off Libya for another year.The resolution, adopted by a vote of 14-0 with Venezuela abstaining, stressed that the council's aim is "to disrupt the organized criminal enterprises ...

  • USA

    Nobel laureate Tutu celebrates 85th birthday, giving thanks

    Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu shed tears of gratitude on his 85th birthday Friday as he presided over a cathedral Mass despite his poor health. And in a newspaper column, the former archbishop said he would like to have the option of a "dignified assisted death" when the time comes.Tutu was ...

  • Grecia

    European Central Bank official plays down Brexit hit to eurozone

    Britain's exit from the European Union single market would not hurt the continent's eurozone economies as much as initially expected, and it will be Britain that suffers most, European Central Bank official Yannis Stournaras said Friday.As Britain and the EU, of which 19 countries are in the eurozone, prepare to ...

  • Malta

    Justyne Caruana praises record attendance at University of the Third Age

    Parliamentary Secretary Justyne Caruana praised the record attendance at the University of the Third Age at the opening of the new academic year.She described the programme as "one of the most successful strategies in learning for older adults, which is able to provide opportunities in the wider environment of the ...

  • Regno Unito

    DiscountIF wins start-up competition hosted by Deltatre, Chelsea FC and SKY

    DiscountIF continues to make waves in the sporting world after a successful conference at Soccerex 2016 last week; the London born and Maltese based start-up was also selected as one of the finalists for this year’s Leaders Sports Tech Start-up competition.The Leaders Sports Tech Start-up Competition showcases start-up companies with cutting-edge ...

  • Regno Unito Malta Italia

    Andrea Pirlo says Malta midfielder is the toughest opponent he's ever faced

    Former Italy star Andrea Pirlo says that Malta midfielder Andre Schembri is the toughest midfielder he has ever faced in competitive football, The Mirror reports.Schembri will be lining up for Malta’s match against England today, and British media is extensively reporting the build-up towards the game.In The Mirror article, Pirlo ...

  • USA Malta

    Updated: Nationalist Party presents list of 91 proposals in pre-budget document

    The Nationalist Party today published its pre-budget document with a list of 91 proposals. The presentation was held this afternoon in Parliament by PN Deputy Leader Mario de Marco.Most of the proposals presented today were previously mentioned by the PN Leader Simon Busuttil during his Independence Day speech in Floriana. ...

  • Malta

    No propaganda will cover risks of ‘monument of corruption’ – PN

    No amount of deceiving propaganda will cover the risks that the gas tanker to be permanently based in Marsaxlokk Bay, the Nationalist Party said, describing the project as the “monument of corruption”.In a statement, the PN said that the tanker will be risky business for the people of Birzebbuga,l Marsaxlokk ...

  • Malta

    Michael Pace wins Malta Classic Hill Climb in a 1975 Honda Civic

    This week over 40 local and foreign drivers raced in the Hill Climb by Thomas Smith at Ta’ Pennellu Hill, Mellieha. Weather and road conditions were both ideal, resulting in some excellent timings from participants. Taking first place was Michael Pace in his 1975 Honda Civic with a time of ...

  • Malta

    New road regulations to give wardens greater powers, extend points system to all drivers

    Wardens will be authorized to carry out breathalyser tests and will also be granted the power to temporarily detain uncooperative drivers until the police arrive, according to planned new traffic regulations. Justice Minister Owen Bonnici launched a White Paper on traffic laws reform this morning. The public consultation exercise will ...