The third edition of The Malta Architecture and Spatial Planning Awards aims to further promote the evolution of quality interior and exterior architecture in our country. Awards organiser Peter Gingell explains how this year’s awa...

Russians married to Maltese nationals, seeking to be reunited with family in Malta, are facing several obstacles because their vaccine remains unrecognised by the health authorities. Some say they cannot be reunited with their family...

“There are two responses,” Diego Simeone said after Atletico Madrid lost to Mallorca on Saturday in La Liga, four days before needing to win away at Porto in the Champions League -  “depression or rebellion.” Only a victory...

The European Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli found herself in hot water last week after a working document outlining communication guidelines for European Union staff was leaked to the press and infuriated people across the c...

Junior Messias’ composure in his first season at AC Milan should come as no surprise despite the former delivery man’s remarkable rise from amateur football to the Champions League. As recently as 2019, Brazilian Messias was...

The church of Our Lady of Pilar in Valletta will be open for the public on December 13, Heritage Malta said. Arguably one of the finest of Valletta’s lesser-known assets, the church formed part of the adjoining Auberge of the Lang...

The first round of the 2021-2022 BOV Premier League came to a close on Sunday with Hibernians firmly in charge of this season’s title race as they are currently enjoying a five-point lead over nearest rivals Valletta. The Times of ...

Xavi Hernandez faces his first critical test as Barcelona coach with the club at risk of failing to make the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in two decades. A goalless draw at home to Benfica last month left Barca...

It was looking so good. Demand was exceeding supply, (good) inflation signified a strong recovery with global economic growth rates estimated to be 5.6 per cent (source: OECD) and the vaccine seemed to have won the war. Omicron has s...

ECB monetary operations On November 29, the European Central Bank announced the seven-day main refinancing operations (MRO). The operation was conducted on November 30 and attracted bids from euro area eligible counterparties of €2...

The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Tuesday: Times of Malta reports how concerns about the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has fueled take-up of the booster jab.  It also reports how the National Audit Office coul...

This short feature is not about the expediency of a new law which makes the possession and use of cannabis legitimate under certain conditions. Plenty of arguments have already been made, for and against. This is about the concern of...

The feast of the Immaculate Conception will be celebrated at St Francis of Assisi church in Victoria, tomorrow. Today, eve of the feast, Fr Guardian Joseph Xerri OFM Conv., will lead a concelebrated Mass at 8am, the last day of the n...

Pope Francis urged caution Monday in the "interpretation" of a damning report into child sexual abuse by French Catholic clergy, saying a "historical situation" must be viewed in context. A landmark inquiry overseen by an independent...

Obituaries CAMILLERI. On December 1, ENA, aged 94, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Nadya, her sons Joe and Ray and their spouses Josette and Stephanie together w...

The doctors’ union has given the government an ultimatum to settle the industrial dispute it has with phlebotomists, after young doctors stepped in to do their job. Phlebotomists are healthcare workers who draw patients’ blood. S...

The police are investigating allegations by a woman who claims that a soldier harassed her by sending sexually explicit videos and pictures of himself while on premises belonging to the Armed Forces of Malta and wearing a military un...

There is broad agreement in our country, registered time and time again, that we should put a stop to the arresting and taking to court people who decide, out of their own volition, to make personal use of cannabis. We agree, of cour...

Recreational cannabis Over the last weeks, we have been inundated with comments and expressions of preoccupation, basically from various individuals, entities and parents, on the legalisation of recreational cannabis. These observati...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta lambasted his side’s performance after Everton struck twice in the final 11 minutes to end an eight-game winless run with a 2-1 victory over the Gunners. Arteta’s men have passed up a huge opportunity...