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Malta
Updated: MEA voices concern about employment of 150 fitters at Water Services Corporation
The Malta Employers' Association voiced its concern about the engagement of 150 fitters at the Water Services Corporation, stating that while it is doubtful that these persons will be productively employed within the WSC, many of them will have been attracted to the WSC from the private sector, as there ...
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Malta
Editorial: Spring hunting season 2017 - zero tolerance to illegal hunting
The starting gun will be fired on Saturday for the commencement of the three-week spring hunting season, during which time Malta's 13,000 or so registered hunters will be vying for a total of just 5,000 birds. It is, truth be told, a short hunting season with a greatly reduced amount ...
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Mongolia Canada Malta Armenia Bielorussia
Minister George Vella greets the new ambassadors of Mongolia and Armenia
Minister for Foreign Affairs George W. Vella held meetings with the new ambassadors-designate of Mongolia and Armenia.Meeting with the Ambassador-designate of Mongolia Jambaldorj Tserendorj, Minister Vella underlined the potential for increased cooperation between both countries, despite the geographical distances. This was particularly relevant in the finance, tourism, investment and education sectors. ...
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Marocco Malta
Tragic couple’s ‘miracle dog’ Saki survives with minor injuries
Saki, the dog belonging to Bryan and Jane Ottey, who died in a tragic car crash in Gozo on Sunday, survived the tragedy thanks to a specially adapted safety belt it was wearing, The Daily Express has reported.The beloved pet was sitting on the back seat and escaped with just ...
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Malta
New draft legal notice on high standards and visual impact of outdoor advertisements
The Planning Authority has published a draft legal notice which sets out new planning parameters and criteria on outdoor advertising with particular emphasis on billboards. These proposed regulations primarily seek to ensure that the display of outdoor advertisements is of a high design standard that will not have an unacceptable ...
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Portogallo
Il traghetto sudcoreano Sewol è riaffiorato in superficie dopo una serie di azioni di sollevamento e stabilizzazione dello scafo
Il traghetto sudcoreano Sewol è riaffiorato in superficie dopo una serie di azioni di sollevamento e stabilizzazione dello scafo. Il relitto, affondato il 16 aprile 2014 al largo dell’isola di Jindo, sarà trasportato nel porto di Mokpo per permettere il riconoscimento degli ultimi dispersi (ufficialmente nove) e ricostruire le cause della ...
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Regno Unito
Riparte il commercio al dettaglio in Gran Bretagna
(Teleborsa) - Salgono i consumi del Regno Unito dando linfa alle vendite al dettaglio, anche al netto della spesa per carburanti. Secondo l'Office for National Statistics, le vendite al dettaglio...
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Thailandia
SET opens up 4.83 to 1,571.49
Thai stocks opened up 0.31% at the start of trade this morning.
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USA Kenya
Uhuru: Politicians are forming militia groups for elections
Politicians are forming militias to protect themselves, ensure victory and cause trouble for opponents, reports the National Security Council headed by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The NSC also warns of the reemergence of outlawed criminal gangs in the campaign period. Uhuru, who attends all NSC meetings and presides, on Wednesday last ...
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Kenya
Business: KCB deal to expand Diaspora remittance options
Kenya Commercial Bank and digital money transfer service provider WorldRemit have partnered to create a new instant option to send remittances to Kenya.