Newsletter May 2008

The aboutmalta newsletter for May edited by Toni Sant includes a number of features on the MaltaMedia Online Network, a sample of dates from Today in Maltese History and highlights from the Events Calendar for May. The Network has now introduced a new service called Blogosfera. The aim of this new feature is to provide an easy-to-access regular update for anyone looking to explore or keep up with the Maltese blogosphere. The May newsletter also provides readers with a news round-up for April:

01 Police constable acquitted of involutary homicide
02 Alfred Grixti to challenge Jason Micallef
03 Zejtun man jailed 10 and a half years over cannabis
04 Bishop Grech asks for forgiveness over child abuse
05 New Parliament to open in early May
06 Woman rescued by helicopter from rock face
07 Elderly man, 84, hit by a coach in Luqa
08 Two men critical after two separate incidents
09 Illegal immigrants intercepted in Maltese waters
10 Man critical after escape attempt from Police Depot
11 Friday is warmest day in April in over 20 years
12 End of hijack on yacht heading to Malta
13 George Abela officially announces leadership bid
14 69-year-old woman stabbed in fight with 17-year-old
15 Kalkara man in danger of dying after 3-storey fall
16 Council of Europe votes in favour of abortion
17 All members of new parliament elected
18 MUT enraged by rise in violence against teachers
19 Son finds elderly mother drowned in well
20 Young woman injured in Zabbar car crash
21 Opening of bridge causes chaos and frustration
22 Roberto Benigni receives honorary degree
23 Suspended jail term for admitting sex offence
24 Petition calls for wider participation within MLP
25 Government will not open hunting season
26 MUT orders MCAST lecturers to strike
27 George Abela endorsed by Dom Mintoff
28 Maltese fake passports produced in Thailand
29 Deathbed video alleges police brutality
30 MLP denies George Abela's claim on presidency

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