Pensions expert David Spiteri Gingell is proposing a significant extension to Malta's current retirement framework, arguing that workers should be rewarded for staying in employment beyond the age of 65.In an article published in this newspaper today...

The next general election, whether it's called early or not, is around the corner, and as the electoral machines of the two major parties starts to grind into gear, we can start to get an idea of what this next general election will be fought on.Rece...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not an eco-friendly industry - it currently requires a lot of water for its cooling systems and is already estimated to be using up at least 1% of the Earth's total electricity generated. Given Malta's climate commitme...

A nine-member independent team will challenge SDM in the upcoming University of Malta Student Council (KSU) elections, marking the closest the campus has come to a fully contested race since 2018. The team is being led by Nick Muscat, who i...

Loranne Vella and Joe Gatt, the creators of the Maltese-language literary journal Aphroconfuso, outlined an ambitious project that seeks not only to publish literature but to fundamentally reshape how it is written, read, and understood in Malta.Sinc...

The outcome of Hungary's election, which brought an end to the long tenure of Viktor Orban and ushered in Peter Magyar, serves as a timely reminder of a principle that is often spoken of but not always fully appreciated: the will of the people remain...

Maltese mountaineer Nicky Ellul has successfully summited Lobuche East (6,119m), marking a key milestone in his acclimatisation programme as he prepares for an ambitious ascent of Mount Everest (8,849m), a statement said.Ellul began his summit push i...

A coalition of activist groups condemned a newly passed Israeli law introducing the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of fatal attacks, describing the measure as discriminatory and calling for its immediate repeal.In a statement issued by Just...

The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass, in retaliation after the United States pressed ahead with its blockade o...

 Pope Leo XIV challenged Angola's leaders to break the "cycle of interests" that have plundered and exploited Africa for centuries as he arrived in the southern African country on Saturday with a message of encouragement for its l...

Labour deputy leader for party affairs Alex Agius Saliba has dismissed speculation that a snap general election is imminent, insisting there is no urgency within the party to head to the polls and no discussions have taken place on a possible date.Sp...

A man from Serbia was arrested by the police after sachets containing cocaine were found in his car in Birkirkara on Friday, the police said.The 36-year-old was approached by another person and after a "suspicious contact" was made, officers approach...

A jury has found Gordian Azuogu Ohaegbu guilty on all three drug trafficking charges by a 7-2 majority in a case involving nearly two kilograms of cocaine.Following a five-day trial, the accused was found guilty of all three charges.As the verdict wa...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer probably wishes he had never heard the name Peter Mandelson.Starmer is again facing questions over his future. And again, it's do with his misguided decision to appoint a self-professed "best pal" of conv...

ADPD-The Green Party argues that Malta's road system continues to prioritise private cars at the expense of communities, contributing to congestion, pollution, unsafe streets, and a declining quality of life. Despite official commitments to sustainab...

Valletta New British Dispensary, 109/110, Triq San Ġwann; Marsa Vivien Pharmacy, Triq Patri Magri; Qormi Evans Pharmacy, 96/98, Triq San Bastjan; Birkirkara Rational Pharmacy, 74/75, Triq il-Wied; Gżira D'Argen's Pharmacy, 330, Triq D'Argen...

Tottenham remains rooted inside the relegation zone. Chelsea is stuck outside the Champions League spots.It was a disappointing Saturday for the two London giants in the Premier League, starting with Tottenham conceding an equalizer deep into stoppag...

Napoli was jeered off the field after it lost 2-0 at home to Lazio on Saturday - a result that saw Inter Milan take a huge step toward winning the Serie A title next week.Matteo Cancellieri and Toma Basic scored for Lazio, which could have won by a g...

A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech's spring football game Saturday.Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver "was safely secured and is currently stable" following rescue efforts. The incident caus...

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the Labour Party's next electoral manifesto will be more ambitious than the last, which featured 1,000 proposals of which, the government has implemented over 80%, he said."Four years ago, we were very ambitious ...

A court has dismissed a series of preliminary objections raised by the defence of several accused individuals and companies in the Kasco-linked money laundering case.The court ruled the charges brought against them are not time-barred and may proceed...

The Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights has announced a significant investment in Malta's agricultural sector through a series of new agreements supporting strategic projects focused on innovation, research, and heritage preservatio...

A 64-year-old man died in Mater Dei Hospital shortly after experiencing difficulties while diving off the coast of Wied iz-Zurrieq on Friday, police said in a statement.The police said that the Englishman, whose identity was not provided, passed away...

Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research, and Innovation Keith Azzopardi Tanti opened the Malta Statue Collectors Statue Expo 2026 at the Montekristo Arena. This year's exhibition stands as the most ambitious project to date for the Malta Statue C...

 Iran swiftly reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reimposing restrictions on the critical waterway on Saturday after the U.S. said it would not end its blockade of Iran-linked shipping.Iran's joint military command said on Saturda...

Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg this week announced a set of regulations which introduce sweeping new rules that affect the tourism industry.These regulations are long overdue, and have been - quite rightly - praised in almost all quarters.These new r...

The Church of Our Lady of Muxima was built by Portuguese colonizers in Angola at the end of the 16th century as part of a fortress complex and became a hub in the slave trade. It remains a reminder of the inextricable link hundreds of years...

A new bone density scanner has been inaugurated at Gozo General Hospital, in a move aimed at improving diagnostic services and preventive healthcare for patients on the island.Health and Active Ageing Minister Jo Etienne Abela said the new equipment ...

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Friday reassured social partners that Malta's energy supply and prices will remain stable despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, insisting the government is prepared to shield families and businesses from exte...

While Europe's population is projected to dip by over 10% by the year 2100, the European Union's statistics body Eurostat does not believe that will be the case for Malta, as it projects the country to host a population of over 720,000 people by that...

Malta's tourism future depends on expanding long-haul aviation, particularly towards North America and Asia, Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Ian Borg said Friday.Speaking at the fifth edition of the Deloitte Malta Aviation Conference, Borg empha...

Marcus Thuram scored his fourth goal in three games as Inter Milan beat Cagliari 3-0 and extended its lead in Serie A to 12 points on Friday.After a poor first half in which Inter failed to turn its pressure into goals, Cristian Chivu's men took cont...

The Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights has launched a public consultation on the White Paper for Malta's National Agricultural Policy, a strategic document establishing a long-term vision for the development of the sector between 2...

A knife discovered in the boot of a car has been cited as evidence in court proceedings into the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Fawaz Najem.Investigators said the knife was found in the BMW which was parked next to the mortuary at the Gozo General Hos...

Elected members and employees of Malta's Local Councils have begun receiving specialised training aimed at enhancing their effectiveness in serving communities, the government said.The programme, launched last year under the National Training Strateg...

A new project aimed at improving and preserving the Għar Ħasan site in Ħal Far has been officially launched by Culture, Lands and Local Government Minister Owen Bonnici.Covering approximately 5,000 square metres, the Għar Ħas...

Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici Square in Cospicua will be given a new lease of life through a regeneration project aimed at families in Cospicua and all those who visit the area. This project was announced by Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employmen...

Government has committed nearly €2 million to extend a prison-based rehabilitation programme until 2027, aimed at helping inmates overcome drug addiction and reintegrate into society.A statement Friday said that government is continuing to stren...

Parliamentary Secretary Andy Ellul announced the launch of a National Campaign on Workers’ Rights alongside the publication of an updated Workers’ Rights Charter.The updated charter aims to clearly list all workers’ rights in Malta,...

The government has announced a new investment in the restoration of the façade and lighting system of the Parish Church of St Publius, as part of ongoing efforts to preserve Malta’s cultural and architectural heritage.The project, reveal...

A 10-day truce appeared to be holding in Lebanon early Friday, promising a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and possibly clearing one major obstacle to a deal between Iran and the United States and Israel to end ...

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, as a 10-day truce in Lebanon appeared to hold.The truce offered a pause in fighting between Israel and the He...

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry on Friday welcomed the Tourism Accommodation Regulations 2026 as a meaningful first step towards enhancing the quality of the visitor experience while also supporting a more harmonious integratio...

ADPD-The Green Party and Momentum have concluded discussions on cooperation for the coming general election.Reports in the past weeks suggested that the two parties were seeking to form a coalition, but in the end the two sides chose to remain separa...

The Nationalist Party expressed its concern Friday at the increasingly partial manner in which public broadcasting is being conducted, specifically by the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS).PBS is funded by the public and, by law, is required to be i...

AgriFair 2026 was officially inaugurated at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta' Qali by President of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono. The national event, which runs until April 19, brings together key players from Malta's agriculture, fisher...

New regulations governing the direct transfer of residual government-owned sites have been published, with the aim of improving and refining the existing framework introduced earlier in this legislature.The updated rules build on Legal Notice 232 of ...

Presiding judge Natasha Galea Sciberras has begun to give her final address to the jurors during the jury trial against Gordian Azuogu Ohaegbu.The 51-year-old Nigerian stands accused of three counts, conspiring to traffic cocaine, supplying or distri...

There is a familiar rhythm to Maltese politics: difficult decisions are delayed, controversial proposals are softened or quietly shelved, and the electorate is spared the full extent of what is planned - at least until after votes are cast. It is a p...

Speaker Farrugia chaired the 47th session of the Committee to Promote Respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The session was convened in Istanbul within the framework of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter Parliamentary Union.The Committe...

In less than four months, Malta's 10-year contract for the supply of gas used to run the power station will come to an end, and the Government appears to have only this week remembered that it still has no plan to ensure gas supply for the operation ...

The Planning Authority on Thursday approved a major mixed-use development at the Dolphin Complex in Balzan, consisting of 102 apartments and 15 shops, rising to four full floors with a recessed fifth storey.The project, located close to the Urban Con...

Government has launched a €15.3 million package of renewable energy schemes for 2026, offering grants, feed-in tariffs, and long-term contracts aimed at boosting investment in solar energy and battery storage across households and businesses.Ene...

Pembroke Mayor Kaylon Zammit has defended a proposed pedestrian crossing on St Andrew's Road, saying the project is necessary to improve safety along one of the area's busiest roads, despite criticism.In a statement on Facebook, Zammit said that the ...

The Nationalist Party on Thursday approved another six candidates for the upcoming general election.They are John Baptist Camilleri on the Third Electoral District; Stefan Caruana on the Fourth Electoral Distri...

Europe has "maybe six weeks or so (of) jet fuel left," the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in a wide-ranging Associated Press interview, warning of possible flight cancellations "soon" if oil supplies remain blocked by the ...

Former Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train at a level crossing in Salzburg.Police said the incident occurred at around 08:20 local time. Manninger was alone in the vehicle when the collision happened. Emergenc...

Addressing the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Istanbul, Speaker Anġlu Farrugia delivered a clear and urgent message as global commitments to peace, justice, and human dignity must now be matched by concrete action.During t...

A €6.5 million investment aimed at assisting more than 900 families was announced Thursday, with targeted improvements to three housing schemes focusing on first-time buyers, separated individuals, and those in need of social accommodation.Parli...

Ollie Watkins scored again as Aston Villa knocked out Bologna out of the Europa League in a 4-0 rout Thursday to set up an all-English semifinal against Nottingham Forest.Unai Emery's team reached its second European semifinal in three seasons with a...

An 80-year-old British woman sustained grievous injuries following an accident in Floriana earlier on Thursday.At around 11am, police were informed of an accident that occurred at Xatt Pinto in Floriana.Officers immediately went on site, where prelim...

There is an odd sense of isolation when you are covering Pope Leo XIV from inside the Vatican's traveling press pool: Escorted from venue to venue with police motorcades that clear even the most congested of traffic jams, it's a membership ...

A Nationalist Government will establish a dedicated Ministry for animals and their protection, because animals must have a voice, PN leader Alex Borg said Thursday when he addressed the National Conference on Animals 2026 held at the Salina Nature Re...

Forensic specialist Mario Scerri told the court on Thursday Fawaz Najem died from a violent death, succumbing to 1.9cm wide stab wounds puncturing the heart.The sitting started off with jurors asking Inspector Josef Gauci questions about the weapon u...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.Speaking at CNBC's Invest in America Forum, Infantino said it is important that Iran participates in the...

• 28.7% of Maltese enterprises reported a cyber incident in 2023 -well above the EU average of 21.5%. (Eurostat, 2024)• 6 million+ distinct cyber-attacks recorded within Maltese IP ranges August and October 2025 alone -more than one every s...

Ultra-endurance athlete Zach Vella is approaching the halfway mark of his extraordinary London-to-Malta run, having covered 1,210  kilometres with 1,489 kilometres to go.The run, Miles From Home, part of his Homebound project, has already raised...

 Pope Leo XIV blasted the "handful of tyrants" who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace Thursday in the epicenter of a separatist conflict considered one of the world's most neglected crises.Leo tr...

Five foreign nationals were arrested by the police following an investigation and surveillance on a residence in Manikata, in connection with alleged drug trafficking and possession.Investigations revealed that the residence was being used for crimin...

ADPD-The Green Party on Thursday welcomed the proposals put forward by Minister Ian Borg to regulate short-term tourist rentals and withdraw the additional floor allowance for existing hotels, describing them as a step in the right direction, albeit ...

Malta International Airport is advising passengers to allow extra time when travelling during the coming months as increased passenger traffic is expected to result in longer queues and possible delays.The airport is preparing for its busiest summer,...

The General Workers' Union (GWU) strongly objects to calls by employer organisations to postpone the EU Pay Transparency Directive, stressing that there is no justification for any delay.Adopted on 24 April 2023, the directive sets a transposition de...

A man was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car in Zabbar on Wednesday afternoon, the police said.The man, aged 54 of Zabbar, was hit by a Toyota Starlet driven by a 28-year-old man who resides in the same locality.The pedestrian was taken to h...

A reform hitting the hospitality sector this June will stop all new development applications for one-star and two-star hotels, as well as all-inclusive resorts and most hostels, from being considered for development.Approaching this summer season is ...

Prime Minister Robert Abela used his address at the Labour Congress business breakfast on Wednesday to highlight Malta's economic resilience in the face of global instability, while outlining a forward-looking vision focused on productivity, social w...

Environmental crime does not always happen in plain sight, and that is precisely the problem.Insights from the Police Environmental Protection Unit (EPU) highlight a reality that is easy to overlook: many of these offences take place away from witnes...

The Malta Employers' Association on Tuesday made an official request to the government to postpone the transposition of the EU Pay Transparency Directive into Maltese law set for June 7.Amongst the reasons for this postponement, the association cited...

Malta must confront global challenges head-on while strengthening collaboration between government, businesses, and society, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg said during a business breakfast held as part of the Labour Party...

Mediators moved closer Wednesday to extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and restarting negotiations to salvage the fragile truce before it expires next week. A senior Iranian military official threatened to halt trade in the re...

The government has announced a package of legal reforms aimed at modernising the Public Registry, improving efficiency, and reducing costs for citizens, the Ministry for Internal Affairs said in a statement. The reforms are built on principles of gre...

The Social Care Standards Authority (SCSA) issued around 200 licences in 2025 to operators providing community-based social care services, the Ministry for Social Policy said in a statement. The Authority carried out 1,762 inspections during the year...

A student opened fire randomly at two classrooms at a middle school in southeast Turkey on Wednesday, killing four people and wounding 20 others, an official said, in the second such shooting in the country in two days.The student, who was also kille...

Bayern Munich turned the tables on old rival Real Madrid.Luis Díaz and Michael Olise scored late for the Bavarian powerhouse to beat Madrid 4-3 and advance to the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday.In the last four two-legged ties b...

It's back-to-back Champions League semifinals for Arsenal.A 0-0 draw with Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday saw Arsenal advance 1-0 on aggregate to set up a clash with Atletico Madrid in the last four of Europea...

The compilation of evidence against a 25-year-old Tammy Caruana from St Paul's Bay continued on Wednesday, as the prosecution laid out what it described as a sophisticated fraud operation that allegedly targeted around 200 victims and generated close...

The Swieqi Local Council expressed its serious concerns regarding planning application PA 1595/26, which proposes the construction of a pedestrian footbridge along Triq Sant Andrija, connecting Swieqi with parts of Pembroke.While the Council fully su...

The Minister for Justice and the Reform of the Construction Sector, Jonathan Attard and the Minister for Gozo and Planning, Clint Camilleri presided over the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Planning Authority (PA), the Building a...

A sports building featuring a gym and indoor padel courts has been proposed for a vacant area of St Julian's.Plans for a vacant plot of land situated along Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli (Regional Road) and Triq Henry Calleja were filed with the Planning...

On the third day of the 2022 Marsalforn murder trial, jurors heard detailed testimony from police officers and witnesses as proceedings against Maher Aljasem continued.Inspector Josef Gauci, who has served in the police force for nine years, recounte...

The Malta Tourism Awards 2025 celebrated the outstanding contributions of individuals and organisations within Malta's tourism industry, recognising their commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainable development.Held at the Malta Marriott Re...

Vouchers for the tree-planting initiative have started to be issued to the first group of beneficiaries who successfully completed the verification process by last week.During the "Family in the Park" family event held at Minden Grove in Ta' Qali, th...

Minister Anton Refalo on Tuesday again defended his long-term lease of a property in Qala, strongly rejecting any suggestion of links to notorious Sicilian mafia boss Totò Riina and insisting he did "not know him".The controversy follows inter...

Public spaces need investment, and localities such as Bugibba deserve modern, well-designed infrastructure that reflects their importance to residents and the tourism economy. But there is a clear line between necessary development and prolonged disr...

 Pope Leo XIV is heading to the central African nation of Cameroon with a message of peace for its separatist region and for talks with President Paul Biya, the 93-year-old leader whose grip on power was extended for an eighth ter...

A court has found 33-year-old footballer Jurgen Pisani guilty of attempting to manipulate a Malta Premier League match played on 3 May 2024 between Santa Lucia and Birkirkara, sentencing him to 15 months in prison and imposing a 10-year ban from all ...

Malta is doubling down on subsidies, hedging, and storage to shield families and businesses from volatile global energy markets, the government said Tuesday. Prime Minister Robert Abela has outlined a series of measures aimed at safeguarding Malta's ...

Kevin Buttigieg, the former CEO of real estate giant Remax, has been found guilty of assaulting a man during a "packed" night at the Tiffany Lounge in Portomaso Marina. On Tuesday, Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech sentenced Buttigieg to a one-...

A new collective agreement for employees of the Court Services Agency was signed on Tuesday, with the government describing it as a key step in strengthening the justice sector and improving working conditions within the courts, a statement said.Desc...

In the world of European financial markets, inside information plays a central role in the Market Abuse Regulation ("MAR"). It constitutes the basis for both the issuer's disclosure obligations and the prohibition on inside trading, whilst also regul...

A man from Qormi has pleaded not guilty after he allegedly lured men into his home, assaulted and robbed them.Nathan Magri, unemployed, 25, faces a series of serious charges, including grievous bodily harm, kidnapping, aggravated robbery, and injurin...