The Malta Independent 21 August 2026, Friday
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Biker grievously injured in Żabbar accident

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 09:12 Last update: about 5 months ago

A biker was grievously injured on Monday evening after being involved in a collision with a car, the police said. The biker, a 23-year-old man from Nepal who resides in Żabbar, was taken to...

Qormi man dies in tragic refuse truck machinery accident

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 09:05 Last update: about 5 months ago

A 40-year-old man lost his life early Tuesday morning after becoming trapped in the machinery of a refuse truck in Triq il-Kaccatur, Qormi. The incident occurred at approximately 6am while the...

New scheme launched to support expansion of local food products

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 07:44 Last update: about 5 months ago

The Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, through the Malta Food Agency, has launched the Business Expansion Pilot Initiative, a new measure aimed at strengthening the competitiveness...

Strong turnout for AgriFair 2026 at Ta’ Qali

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 07:40 Last update: about 5 months ago

Thousands of Maltese and Gozitans attended this year's edition of AgriFair, which was held over three days at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre in Ta' Qali. It is one of the largest national...

New agreement improves conditions for civil protection workers

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 07:35 Last update: about 5 months ago

A new sectoral agreement for Civil Protection workers has been signed, introducing improved working conditions and career progression measures. Since 2022, the Government has concluded around 140...

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