• USA Malta

    Burgers replace apostles, restaurant owner ‘tired of controversy’

    The controversial billboard depicting Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper, with the food replaced by chips, burgers and pizzas was removed yesterday and replaced today.All those offended by the sight of Jesus Christ and his 12 apostles dining on fast food as part of a New York Best advert can collectively ...

  • Malta

    ERA works to improve sustainability of Comino natural heritage

    During the past weeks, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) and PARKS have been carrying out considerable works to improve the sustainability of Comino’s natural heritage. These works form part of the implementation of Comino’s Management Plan and these embellishing and protective management measures have been undertaken in the context ...

  • Panama

    Scicluna writes to PANA committee, says FIAU terminations ‘according to law’

    Finance Minister Edward Scicluna has written to the chairman of the PANA committee to inform him that the termination of work for two employees at the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit was “according to law”.He was reacting to a letter he received from the PANA chairman Werner Langen, who questioned the ...

  • Panama Nuova Zelanda Malta

    Nexia BT appointed as Official Concessionaire to promote residence programme in Middle East

    Government has appointed Nexia BT, the company embroiled in the Panama Papers scandal, as the Official Concessionaire entrusted with the promotion of the Malta Residence and Visa Programme.The news came directly from the website of Nexia BT, and it was then circulated on social media by shadow minister for justice ...

  • Malta

    Bathing not recommended at Xemxija due to sewage overflow

    The Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public Health notifies that until further notice, bathing is not recommended due to sewage overflow at:Malta – Xemxija (Slipway between boathouses further down from Ambassador Hotel) ﴾Site Code C 18﴿Information signs indicating the area have been fixed in the area. For further ...

  • Russia USA Iran

    Updated: Grins and handshakes as Trump encounters Putin for first time

    With broad grins and a warm handshake, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin warmed up for their historic encounter on Friday under the shadow of U.S. outrage about Russian election-meddling and nagging questions about potential Trump campaign collusion.Ahead of a formal, sit-down meeting, Trump and Putin were seen ...

  • Malta

    Edwin Vassallo to vote in favour of the marriage equality bill in its third reading

    Nationalist Party MP Edwin Vassallo will be forced to vote with the PN Parliamentary Group in favour of the marriage equality bill, even if it has to be against his will, during the third and final reading in parliament, PN sources have told The Malta Independent. Vassallo voted against the bill ...

  • USA Taiwan Malta

    Ivan Grech returns in solo concert in aid of ALS Malta

    Ivan Grech returns with his second solo concert on 18 July at the beautiful Ta’ Liesse in Valletta. All proceeds from ticket sales of this concert will be donated to ALS Malta. Tickets are available for sale from www.showshappening.com at €15 for Silver Standing and €25 for Golden Circle Standing.Following ...

  • USA

    European Parliament votes overwhelmingly is favour of Marlene Mizzi report on standards

    On Tuesday, the European Parliament voted with an overwhelming majority 629 to 34, with 30 abstentions, MEP Marlene Mizzi’ s Report on Standards for the 21st Century.Commissioner Bieńkowska highly praised the excellent Report and its recommendations at an extensive debate the day before the vote. ‘’ This is an important ...

  • Spagna

    Guindos ve positivo el informe semestral de la UE sobre economía y bancos en España

    Hamburgo, 7 jul (EFE).- El ministro de Economía español, Luis de Guindos, consideró hoy positivo el séptimo informe semestral de supervisión de la Comisión Europea y del Banco Central Europeo tanto en lo relativo a la situación económica de España como a la situación de sus entidades financieras.