The Malta Independent 27 August 2026, Thursday
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Malta counts the cost after Storm Harry batters islands

Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 07:53 Last update: about 8 months ago

Malta is counting the cost after Storm Harry lashed the islands over an extended period between Monday and Tuesday, leaving behind widespread damage to farms, coastal businesses, construction sites...

New Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Malta appointed

Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 14:21 Last update: about 8 months ago

Rita Schembri has been as Deputy Governor Monetary Policy of the Central Bank of Malta for a period of five years, with effect from 14 January 2026.  She replaces Alexander Demarco, who...

Monument dedicated to Vincenzo Bugeja damaged by storm

Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 13:37 Last update: about 8 months ago

A monument dedicated to businessman and philanthropist Vincenzo Bugeja has been damaged by strong winds, the Floriana council reported. Deputy mayor James Aaron Ellul said on Facebook that the...

Gale-force winds set to 'calm significantly' later today

Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 13:01 Last update: about 8 months ago

The gale-force wind currently affecting the Maltese Islands is expected to start easing later this afternoon, the Meteorological Office said Tuesday In fact, from around 6pm, wind speeds are forecast...

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