A crane pictured behind the recently vandalised Salib tad-Dejma had been illegally parked there for weeks and the site used as a dumping ground for years, according to Qormi mayor Josef Masini Vento. On Tuesday, the seven-centuries-o...

Heritage Malta is marking this year’s European Heritage Days – which take place in the 50 countries party to the European cultural convention – with a programme of events between October 1 and 3. There will be guided tours and ...

Using a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate their Android-powered smartphones hands-free, Google said Thursday.  Two new tools put machine learning and front-facing cameras on smartph...

At the “Human Library”, you can “loan” a person to tell you their life story, an original concept born in Denmark that is designed to challenge prejudice and which has spread around the world. Iben – a quiet 46-year-old sex...

Asian markets fluctuated on Friday as investors kept a wary eye on developments in the Evergrande debt crisis, while keeping an upbeat outlook for the global recovery outlook. Investors struggled to track a surge on Wall Street that ...

Barcelona made it three games without a victory on Thursday as a goalless draw with Cadiz further weakened Ronald Koeman’s position as coach. Frenkie de Jong was sent off in the 65th minute at the Ramon de Carranza stadium but hold...

Americans Xander Schauffele, the Tokyo Olympic champion, and US PGA playoff winner Patrick Cantlay face Europe’s Ian Poulter and Rory McIlroy in Friday’s opening foursomes session of the Ryder Cup. Pairings revealed at Thursday�...

BMW hit the ground running when it came to electrified vehicles. You might remember the striking i8 which, although a hybrid and not a fully electric car, showcased what the future of the firm’s battery-assisted vehicles might look...

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has appealed his conviction for the murder of George Floyd, citing 14 complaints about his high-profile trial earlier this year in a case that roiled the United States and laid bare dee...

The statue of Our Lady of Sorrows, forming part of the Crucifixion statue at Xagħra basilica, is back in the church after it was restored by Atelier del Restauro. The statue, along with the crucifix, are exposed on the main altar o...

Over 20 employees of Atlas Insurance recently spent a day cleaning various coastal areas in Malta as part of the company’s voluntary leave day initiative. A total of 51 bags of plastic and sea debris were collected from various sea...

Malta will start recognising the digital COVID-19 vaccine certificates of Kuwait and Singapore, the health authorities said. In a statement, the authorities said the certificates will be recognised from Friday if vaccines approved by...

The Church on Thursday defended its decision to sell unutilised, developable land it previously owned in Għargħur and is now subject to a planning application for what residents say is a “monstrous high-rise project”. It was no...

This week young Maltese waterpolo players have the opportunity to watch one of the greatest teams in the world as Champions League winners Pro Recco are currently in Malta for a short training camp at the Neptunes WPSC pool in St Jul...

Nadur Youngsters and Għajnsielem, the main challengers for the title, both earned maximum spoils from their respective matches last weekend to go top of the GFA Division One. The Youngsters and the Blacks are leading the way on seve...

Today is World Cancer Research Day and the scientific community is renewing its commitment towards research to reduce the global burden of cancer, facilitate access to scientific advances worldwide and, above all, increase survival f...

The following are the main stories in Friday’s newspapers. Times of Malta says the Malta Union of Teachers has warned that about 80 state school primary classrooms are still without a teacher just days before the start of the new s...

Tens of thousands of climate activists including Greta Thunberg are due to descend on German cities Friday ahead of the weekend general election to crank up the pressure on the candidates to succeed Angela Merkel. As Germany's top pa...

Diamond wedding anniversary MR JOSEPH P. BLACKMAN & MISS TERESINA GALEA The marriage between JOSEPH and TERESINA took place at the Rotunda Basilica, Mosta, on September 24, 1961. Mgr Paul Galea officiated. Thank you for being such lo...

About 80 state school primary classrooms are still without a teacher just days before the start of the new scholastic year, the Malta Union of Teachers has warned. Speaking to Times of Malta amid a dispute between teachers and the go...