Unions, employers broadly support proposed miscarriage leave, but seek more details The government's proposal to introduce miscarriage leave has drawn broad support from unions and employer organisations alike, although several parties involved have called for clearer definitions and... Comments (0) Share
O-Level student-based assessments are here to stay, says Curriculum director general The newly-introduced O-Level assessment format, featuring student-based assessments (SBAs) throughout the final three years of schooling, is not going anywhere anytime soon, director general Jude... Comments (0) Share
No blanket cuts needed, but public sector hiring raising concerns – Malta Employers chief The public sector has grown significantly over the years, and while it is understood that there is demand to recruit the right people, oftentimes this is creating unhealthy competition with private... Comments (0) Share
Malta gets drones to spot litter – Now can we get one to detect corruption? At long last, Malta is embracing the future. The government has proudly announced an AI-powered initiative to tackle public cleanliness. Prime Minister Robert Abela, flanked by a beaming Minister... Comments (0) Share
So you saw 'Conclave' the movie. Here's what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have swelled... Comments (0) Share
TMIS Editorial: A legal defeat and a crisis of integrity The European Court of Justice's ruling against Malta's citizenship-by-investment scheme is more than a legal setback. It's the culmination of a decade of political decay, institutional failure, and... Comments (0) Share
ADPD says Malta must recognise Palestine as a state immediately and demand Gaza ceasefire ADPD – The Green Party on Sunday called on the government to immediately recognise Palestine as a state and to use every international occasion to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. In a... Comments (0) Share
Government blocking struck vessel’s entry into Malta for second day since drone attack, NGO says For the second consecutive day since it was hit by an alleged drone attack on Friday evening, the humanitarian tugboat “Conscience” is being impeded from entering Maltese waters and... Comments (0) Share
The evolution of the Papal Conclave: From antiquity to modern times The Papal Conclave, widely known for its elaborate rituals, secrecy, and theological significance, stands as one of the most unique leadership transition processes in global religious history.... Comments (0) Share
‘Abuse is rampant’: GWU chief makes case for mandatory union membership Secretary General of the General Workers' Union, Josef Bugeja said that only collective bargaining and mandatory union membership can stop the systemic abuse faced by both foreign and local... Comments (0) Share
Two Maltese teenagers arrested over Paceville stabbing incident which left four injured Two Maltese teenagers were arrested by police in the early hours of Saturday morning after a stabbing incident left four people in hospital. Police said that the police were informed of an... Comments (0) Share
Dinner parties, listening and lobbying. What goes on behind closed doors to elect a pope Rome is bustling with jasmine blooming and tourists swarming. But behind closed doors, these are the days of dinner parties, coffee klatches and private meetings as cardinals in town to elect a... Comments (0) Share
Trump draws criticism with AI image of himself as the pope ahead of the papal conclave President Donald Trump posted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning of Pope Francis continues and just days before the conclave to... Comments (0) Share
NGOs want government to allow entry to humanitarian ship Maltese groups standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people are calling on the public and other organisations to gather tomorrow, Sunday 4 May, at 5:30pm in Castille Square, to demand... Comments (0) Share
Government says crew on vessel attacked by drone again refuses rescue The government said Saturday evening that the crew on board the vessel Conscience continues to refuse to be rescued. In reply to suggestions made during the day that the ship should be allowed... Comments (0) Share
Maksar gang trial - Carmel Chircop's main concern was Adrian Agius, wife told police It's the ninth day of proceedings in the trial by jury of four men accused of murdering journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and lawyer Carmel Chircop. The four men on trial are Robert and Adrian... Comments (0) Share
Comino booking system put on hold after court decree The booking system to visit Comino has been put on hold by the Malta Tourism Authority after a court decree upheld an application filed against the system, the MTA said Saturday. Team Blue... Comments (0) Share
Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal election Preparations for the conclave to find a new pope accelerated Friday with the installation of the chimney out of the Sistine Chapel that will signal the election of a successor to... Comments (0) Share
Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm Floriana Vilhena Pharmacy, 3, Triq Sant' Anna; Ħamrun Fra Diego Dispensary, 94, Triq Villambrosa; Żebbuġ Tal-Grazzja Pharmacy, Triq Franġisk Farrugia; Santa Venera St. Bartholomew... Comments (0) Share
Prince Harry seeks family reconciliation after losing a court case that caused a split with his dad Prince Harry said that he wants to reconcile with his family after losing a court battle Friday over his publicly funded security that he said led his father, King Charles III, to stop... Comments (0) Share
Arsenal's Champions League preparations go wrong after another loss to Bournemouth This was not the way Arsenal wanted to prepare for the Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain. Ahead of Wednesday's crucial second leg in Paris, Mikel Arteta's team... Comments (0) Share
New father Max Verstappen wins pole in Miami, his third through six F1 races this season Max Verstappen celebrated the birth of his first child with a pole-winning run at the Miami Grand Prix. The four-time defending Formula 1 champion edged Lando Norris of McLaren by .065... Comments (0) Share
20 new correctional officers, 5 of them women, complete 16-week training course Twenty new correctional officers have joined the Correctional Services Agency after completing a 16-week intensive training course. A quarter of the new recruits are women, the government said... Comments (0) Share
Press freedom requires free and protected journalists – IGM On World Press Freedom Day, the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IGM) said it stands with journalists around the world who continue to report truth to power in the face of growing threats. These... Comments (0) Share
Birkirkara primary school to undergo full modernisation project Birkirkara Primary School is set to undergo a complete modernisation under the government's €91 million EDU Infrastructure Programme, launched earlier this year. The transformation is part of a... Comments (0) Share
Serie A leaders Napoli beat Lecce amid flares and delays to move closer to title Napoli didn't let flares and delays affect its performance as Antonio Conte's side ground out a 1-0 win at Lecce to take firm control of Serie A on Saturday. Giacomo Raspadori scored the only goal... Comments (0) Share
Drones strike ship carrying aid to Gaza, organisers say, in latest confrontation over assistance Drones attacked a vessel carrying aid to Gaza on Friday in international waters off Malta, the group organizing the shipment said, in the latest confrontation over efforts to send assistance... Comments (0) Share
ADPD calls for change in the economic direction Whilst government propaganda in Malta has focussed on the belief that we are living in the best times that the country has ever seen, with significant wealth and money flowing around the country,... Comments (0) Share