Bianchi leads negotiations for Easyjet
Matthew Vella
Michael Bianchi, the coordinator of negotiations for low-cost carrier Easyjet with the Maltese government, yesterday said the airline will only issue a declaration “when the moment is right,” when asked at what stage discussions were over the advent of the airline in Malta. READ MORE >>

Immigrants up in arms against detention
Hundreds of immigrants escaped from the Hal Safi detention centre yesterday morning, leading to violent scuffles with police and members of the armed forces in the streets as, according to Police Commissioner John Rizzo, “they made their way to Castille to talk to the Prime Minister”. READ MORE >>

40,793 square metres earmarked for Smart City
James Debono
Agricultural leases on 40,793 square metres of land lying outside development zones have been terminated to make way for the SmartCity@Malta project in Ricasoli. READ MORE >>