53 new soldiers join the Armed Forces
Fifty-three new soldiers joined the Armed Forces of Malta in a ceremony during which they took the oath of loyalty. The AFM opens its doors for recruitment once a year. During the course, which...
Ivan Grech Mintoff resigns from ABBA, but will still contest
ABBA leader Ivan Grech Mintoff has resigned from party, but has not withdrawns his candidacy, and will remain on the ballot sheet. The flamboyant politician announced his departure from the party...
Letter to withdraw Mqabba tarmac plant planning application filed
An official request to withdraw an application for a tarmac and asphalt plant in Mqabba has been filed by the applicant, The Malta Independent is informed. Residents of Qrendi, Mqabba, Zurrieq,...
Xemxija residents publish open letter calling on PM to protect garigue land from construction
A group of over 150 Xemxija residents, mainly from the Xemxija Heights area, have sent an open letter to the government, calling on it to safeguard a site of relatively untouched garigue "that is...