Malta has only 2 palliative care specialists when it needs 12, MAM says Malta must aim higher than offering the minimum palliative care, the Medical Association of Malta said. For one thing, in Malta there are only two officially appointed palliative care... Comments (0) Share
Two people die while swimming in Sliema, Xlendi Two people have died while swimming in separate incidents, the police said Tuesday. The police said that at 1am it was informed that a 25-year-old man from Nepal, who resides in Qormi, had been... Comments (0) Share
‘Unfit to lead’: Abela’s defence of injustice is an insult to the Maltese people, Momentum says Prime Minister Robert Abela's defence of the Lands Authority's decision to reinstate Kurt Buhagiar, one of the men charged with involuntary homicide in the tragic death of Jean Paul Sofia, is not just... Comments (0) Share
‘It was just a joke,’ Owen Bonnici says on David Walliams quip about sleeping with Film Commissioner Culture Minister Owen Bonnici said that a quip made by comedian David Walliams while he was presenting the Mediterrane Film Festival last week was “just a joke.” A clip was widely... Comments (6) Share latest comment from odomos, 07/07/2025 20:46: "Foreign producers constantly praise Johann Grech, our Maltese crews, and the local support they receive. The message is clear: Malta is a welcoming place with skilled workers,” he said. OF COURSE, AND THE DOSH IS ALSO VERY, VERY GOOD INDEED, New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Only 10% of bottom ash generated by planned incinerators will need to be exported - Energy Minister Only around 10% of the bottom ash produced by the planned Thermal Treatment Facility and Waste-to-Energy plant will need to be exported, Energy Minister Miriam Dalli said as she responded to a... Comments (0) Share
Malta leads discussion on digital transformation and emerging risks in insurance Malta is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in the insurance industry, taking a leading role in shaping how the sector responds to digital transformation and emerging global risks such... Comments (0) Share
Planning appeal window to be shortened as part of ‘holistic reform’ to be announced soon – Abela A holistic reform of the laws that regulate the planning process, with which the government will be increasing efficiency in the process, will be announced in the coming days, Prime Minister Robert... Comments (0) Share
Alex Borg pledges new roles within PN for youths, in bid to make them ‘decision-makers’ PN leadership contender Alex Borg has vowed to create new internal roles specifically for young people within the Nationalist Party, saying the future of the party and the country depends on putting... Comments (0) Share
‘A political party is not a talk shop – it exists to win and govern,’ Adrian Delia says PN leadership contender Adrian Delia said that a political party is not a “talk shop,” and its purpose is to win elections and govern, with one of the most fundamental ingredients to win... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 07/07/2025 22:24: 13 years in opposition,17 years losing national elections and still trying to decipher their identity!!! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Central Bank of Malta issues warning about fraudulent emails The Central Bank of Malta has issued a warning about fraudulent communications being circulated through the email address [email protected], using the Bank's letterhead. These messages... Comments (0) Share
At least 260 affordable housing units to be built, will be offered at 30% less than market price In a collaboration between the Archdiocese and the Government of Malta, the Foundation for Affordable Housing (FAH) has announced that at least 260 housing units are to be developed across four... Comments (0) Share
Malta needs urgent reforms in waste management, European Commission says Urgent reforms and investment are needed in waste management to move away from Malta's reliance on waste disposal in landfills, the European Commission said Monday. In particular, the country... Comments (0) Share
Swieqi mayor urges Prime Minister to intervene as garbage crisis reaches ‘unbearable limits’ Swieqi mayor Noel Muscat has called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to intervene immediately in what he described as an out-of-control garbage crisis that is making life unbearable for... Comments (0) Share
PM says euthanasia debate 'cannot be rushed', warns against disrespecting 15,000 public submissions Prime Minister Robert Abela has ruled out a rushed decision on euthanasia reform, warning that it would be a "great disrespect" to the more than 15,000 people who participated in the public... Comments (0) Share
Jason Micallef slams €5 million cost of Mediterrane Film Festival The chairman of the Valletta Cultural Agency, Jason Micallef, has slammed the cost of the Mediterrane Film Festival. Writing on social media, he said that €5 million in public funds could... Comments (0) Share
Prime Minister certain solution can be found on Swieqi mayor’s garbage complaints The Prime Minister told this newsroom on Monday morning while responding to questions from journalists that he is "sure" that a solution can be reached regarding the 'garbage crisis' in... Comments (0) Share
New guidelines for vintage vehicle classification introduced A new set of guidelines regulating the classification of vintage vehicles will come into effect from 1 September, the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works has announced. All... Comments (0) Share
‘We’re working seconds from death’ – emergency doctor criticises onlookers at crash scenes An emergency doctor has spoken out strongly against onlookers who take photos of victims at crash scenes, calling their actions reckless. Dr Michael Spiteri issued a public warning to bystanders... Comments (0) Share
Updated: PM says Buhagiar was never dismissed from Lands Authority; PN slams reinstatement Kurt Buhagiar, one of the individuals facing a court case for involuntary homicide in relation to the death of Jean Paul Sofia, was never dismissed from the Lands Authority and was instead temporarily... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Vassals, 07/07/2025 20:24: Jidħku f'wiċċ il-vittmi tagħhom u lanqas iota ta' rispett. Dan il-pajjiż huwa ddestinat li jitmermer u jitkisser. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Lawyer let off domestic violence threat charges after police bungle report A lawyer has been acquitted of threatening to shoot his partner and her lawyer after the police wrote down the wrong time and place in the charge sheet. William Cuschieri, 42, from Mosta, was... Comments (0) Share
Government must explain the resignations of the Chief Executive and Deputy CEO of Identità – PN The PN has called on the Government to clarify what is happening within the Identità Agency “which, aside from being mired in one scandal after another, has now also seen the sudden... Comments (0) Share
Jean Paul Sofia’s mother condemns reinstatement of accused developer to Lands Authority The mother of Jean Paul Sofia, the 20-year-old young man who died in a construction site collapse in 2022, Isabelle Bonnici, has condemned the reinstatement of one of the men accused in relation to... Comments (0) Share
There should be a harsh sentence for anyone caught torturing animals – activist Malta has witnessed a disturbing increase in violence against animals on the streets, particularly the brutal killings of stray cats. The Real Animal Rights Foundation recently offered a... Comments (0) Share
Government records surplus of €7.7 million in first quarter of 2025 In the first quarter of 2025, the government recorded a surplus of €7.7 million, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said. During the period January to March 2025, total government revenue... Comments (0) Share
Government introduces new Sports Visa with strict rules for athletes invited for trials by Maltese clubs Government has introduced a new visa category aimed at third-country athletes who come to Malta for trials with local sports clubs, a statement said. The purpose of this sports visa is to... Comments (0) Share
‘What do we mean by quality tourists?’ – NSTS director The managing director of the NSTS English Language Institute, Francis Stivala, has told this newsroom that it remains "a big mystery" what authorities mean by the term "quality tourists." "We've... Comments (0) Share
Institute for Education CEO hopes that AI could help develop personal programmes for students The CEO of the Institute for Education, Joanne Grima, hopes for every young student to have their own personal programme in schools. She believes that artificial intelligence could be the tool needed... Comments (0) Share
Investing in nature is an opportunity that the EU can’t miss Three quarters of all businesses depend on nature, one way or another. For raw materials like timber, cotton, and crops. For ecosystem services, like the microbes and decomposers that keep farmland... Comments (0) Share
Biker critically injured in Mosta crash A biker was critically injured on Sunday afternoon following a crash with a car in Mosta, the police said Monday. The accident took place in Żejfa Street at 6pm. It involved a Kia... Comments (0) Share