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Sat,17 May 2025 10:27:44 +0200
Malta embassy in Tripoli denies reports Libyan PM evacuated to Malta
The Maltese Embassy in Tripoli confirms that after consulting with the relevant authorities in Malta no Libyan official has reached the country through diplomatic permission

Sat,17 May 2025 07:30:00 +0200
2,400 reports of suspected illegal works in 2024
Planning Authority’s annual report laments that increase in applications for recreational uses in the countryside adding pressure

Sat,17 May 2025 07:00:00 +0200
Where is the money, Johann Grech? | Matthew Maggi
If the film industry has truly generated €1 billion for Malta’s economy, then where has that money gone?

Sat,17 May 2025 07:00:00 +0200
Union citizenship put back on track
Those newly minted EU citizens would hold rights which, under EU law, override the sovereignty that member states are otherwise free to exercise over them

Sat,17 May 2025 06:00:00 +0200
Miriana Conte back on the Eurovision stage tonight for the Grand Final
Ready, set, Serve! Miriana Conte will be wowing the stage for a second time on Saturday. Can she bring home a win? Or ‘kant’ she?

Sat,17 May 2025 06:00:00 +0200
PN amenable to voting in embassies but lays down conditions
The Nationalist Party agrees that Maltese living abroad should be able to vote in embassies but two conditions have to be met before any changes are prospected

Fri,16 May 2025 20:14:17 +0200
Jurors walk through Carmel Chircop murder crime scenes in Birkirkara, Santa Venera and Marsa
Jurors visit Birkirkara garage, Santa Venera, and Marsa disposal point as Vince Muscat gives tour at key places linked to murder of lawyer Carmel Chircop

Fri,16 May 2025 19:46:00 +0200
Inside the 2025 Malta Book Fund: Budget increases, new categories, and application changes
Laura Calleja sits down with National Book Council Senior Manager Matthew Borg to discuss the 2025 Malta Book Fund. Borg speaks about the fund’s increased budget, its distribution across five key categories, and how it supports the Maltese lit...

Fri,16 May 2025 18:56:53 +0200
Hospice Malta says improved palliative care must come before assisted suicide
Hospice Malta says better palliative care, not euthanasia, should be the emphasis for investment in crucial services which protect life

Fri,16 May 2025 18:26:33 +0200
GWU warns courier companies of service disruption if they dont fix clear violations of the law
The Hospitality and Food Section of within the General Workers' Union has stated that these companies are not meeting the minimum legal standards for wages and working conditions for their workers

Fri,16 May 2025 16:55:33 +0200
Standards czar: Abela’s refusal to table cabinets 2023 asset declaration ‘a big step back for transparency’
The standards commissioner notes that Robert Abela's insistence not to publish the asset declaration represents 'a substantial step backward for transparency'

Fri,16 May 2025 16:50:05 +0200
Triple the monthly rainfall in just 24 hours as unseasonal storm soaks Malta
Malta hit by an unseasonal deluge on Thursday, with more than three times the typical rainfall for May recorded in under 24 hours

Fri,16 May 2025 15:19:31 +0200
PN approves three candidates for general election
The candidates are Andrew Agius who will contest the third district, Owen Sciberras from the fifth district, and Josephine Xuereb from the seventh district

Fri,16 May 2025 14:50:47 +0200
Greta Thunberg slams Manoel Island development as ‘madness’
Climate activist Greta Thunberg weighs in on the Manoel Island debate

Fri,16 May 2025 14:20:25 +0200
Żurrieqs PL local councillors vote against motion to request Bebbux planning application withdrawal
The proposal called for the removal of land currently farmed by young local farmers from consideration in the ongoing application

Fri,16 May 2025 13:53:58 +0200
Lilu King granted bail again in ongoing assault case
The 32-year-old faces charges after an incident that took place in Sliema last October, during which he allegedly assaulted and threatened a man, causing injuries

Fri,16 May 2025 12:57:41 +0200
European higher education register comments on rejection of Maltese authority
The European Quality Assurance Register for Higher Education said the Maltese authority was found partially compliant with eight out of 14 ESG standards, falling short of the requirements for registration

Fri,16 May 2025 12:45:04 +0200
How Malta’s iGaming infrastructure is driving European fintech innovation
Malta is redefining the intersection of iGaming and fintech, using regulatory innovation, technological synergy, and strategic investment to position itself as a European leader in digital finance and entertainment

Fri,16 May 2025 12:18:43 +0200
ARUC warns sale of synthetic, semi-synthetic cannabinoids subject to drug trafficking charges
The Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis says it will be adopting a zero-tolerance approach

Fri,16 May 2025 12:10:34 +0200
Tougher penalties for employers who violate workers rights
Fines to rise sharply under new employment law amendments; government says reform delivers on electoral promise

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