The Malta Union of Teacher says that during talks with government on Thursday evening, it was confirmed that a 'top health official' did communicate with the education authorities about schools reopening despite previous denials

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Minister Michael Farrugia says by the end of March all elderly home residents are expected to receive at least the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine 

Xtra on TVM | Education Minister insists there was no direction by health to keep schools closed • Opposition spokesperson accuses government of hard-headedness

The Malta Chamber of Commerce backs calls by health authorities that the return to schools following Christmas recess is safe

The Malta Union of Teachers says talks at Castille with Prime Minister Robert Abela and Education Minister Justyne Caruana were 'inconclusive' and will continue on Friday morning • Strike action remains in place

Police were called for assistance on the Marsa-Ħamrun bypass earlier in the afternoon

Police arrest two after robbing 67-year-old man on New Year’s Day

The health authorities have announced that elderly people aged over 85 will from Monday receive a letter inviting them to get vaccinated against COVID-19 • Letter will include the date, time and location for the inoculation with the first and s...

Recordings of phone calls made by Caruana Galizia murder middle Melvin Theuma to be exhibited in case against George Degiorgio, Alfred Degiorgio and Vince Muscat following judge decision

All schools should be adopting the same strategy in the wake of a spike in COVID-19 cases, parents’ association of State school students says as it decries mixed messages by the authorities

A car thief has been jailed for three years after being convicted of two counts of vehicle theft by a Gozo court

Konnekt CEO Josef Said says the ‘Right to be Forgotten’ should be revisited because the law is being hijacked by people who have good reason to want their past buried

In this recipe, Chef Daniel Grech replaces the bun with avocado and stuffs this burger with beef, cheese, bacon and so much goodness 

To date, only three out of nearly 27 courtrooms can hold virtual court hearings, PN spokesperson Jason Azzopardi says • Court Services Agency says five more halls will be equipped for virtual sittings by the end of the month

A coalition of 10 green groups and several academics propose an alternative that prioritises public transport and open space instead of planned massive flyovers for Msida’s main square

All three persons are being held at the Floriana HQ for further investigations into the dynamics of the argument that took place

Markets summary

Parents' reactions to the school strike ordered by the Malta Union of Teachers have ranged from anger at the union to blaming the government's inaction as COVID-19 cases spike and the lax attitude adopted by some during the ho...

This vegan dish is a refreshing twist on broccoli, adding big bold flavour and texture to the vegetable. It'll even win over broccoli skeptics