The number of students choosing to continue into post-secondary education has been on a consistent downturn during a five-year period, according to the latest statistics published by the NSO. While 6,000 students registered for sixth...

At a time when the word ‘positive’ is instantly associated with the number of COVID-19 cases announced daily on the local media, the title of a new contemporary play premiering today  refers to another type of diagnosis. Il-Poż...

Juventus legend and honorary president Giampiero Boniperti has died at the age of 92, the Serie A club announced. “This is the news we never wanted to give you,” a Juventus official statement said. “Today, 18 June 2021, we bid ...

Turkey’s central bank on Thursday held its interest rate at 19 per cent for the third month, balancing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s call for lower borrowing costs with the need to support the depreciating currency. “Taking ...

England can join Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands in the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Friday if the Three Lions get the better of neighbours Scotland in a grudge match at Wembley. The oldest and most played fixture in international foot...

Nearly three dozen women have filed a lawsuit in California against adult video website Pornhub, accusing it and its parent company of knowingly profiting from footage depicting rape and sexual exploitation, including of minors. Lawy...

Five of the finest chefs on the Maltese islands, in association with Malta’s most-awarded winery, Emmanuel Delicata Winemaker, are teaming up for an intimate al fresco wine and dine experience. On the evening of June 30, the day af...

“He is an exemplary man,” was the declaration made by Adrian Hillman’s lawyer as his client was finally charged with fraud, money laundering and other serious crimes. The man who once enjoyed impunity, thanks to his links with ...

It has often been said that Malta’s economy is very resilient. This is a view which I fully subscribe to and which data proves to be the case. The last severe recession we had was some 37 years ago, where the economy had slowed dow...

The front pages of Times of Malta from 25 and 10 years ago.  Become a Times of Malta premium member to gain full access to our archive dating back to January 1930.

Israeli jets launched air strikes in Gaza overnight Thursday to Friday after militants in the Palestinian territory again set off incendiary balloons into southern Israel, the army and AFP journalists said. The fire balloons and air ...

In the sweltering heat, Duncan Bone keeps his windows shut to block out the noise of the new fast ferry service but that doesn’t stop the fumes. “It sounds like a plane is about to take off every half hour and you can literally t...

A contingent of 31 athletes are currently in Cyprus as this weekend they will represent Athletics Malta at the European Team Championships Third League in Limassol. Maltese athletes will be up against Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerb...

Following the success of Tbissem performed with Ira Losco, Matthew James has dropped a brand new solo track. The singer-songwriter and producer has been one of the most active artists during the pandemic. Releasing song after song, c...

The HSBC Malta Foundation continues to support The Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation (MCCFF) through financial support. These donations have helped MCCFF in its ongoing work which includes providing medical assistance to people w...

When people are asked about their views on corruption, they are likely to express divergent opinions, mainly because corruption means different things to different people. The online Oxford Dictionary defines corruption as being dish...

Gender-based violence is a phenomenon deeply rooted in gender inequality and continues to be one of the most notable human rights violations within all societies. Gender-based violence refers to harmful acts directed at a person base...

Danish footballer Christian Eriksen is to be fitted with a type of miniature defibrillator to detect and correct heart rhythm disorders to prevent the repeat of a near-fatal heart attack. The Inter player had to be revived after his ...

The following are the main stories in Friday’s newspapers. Times of Malta says the Planning Authority has been ordered to pay over €331,000 in damages after turning down a permit for a garden centre on protected land but then all...

Hong Kong's pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper hit the stands Friday a day after police raided its newsroom, with an extra-large print run and a characteristic message of defiance emblazoned on its front that read: "We must press on...