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Tax revenues for government rise to €6.7 billion - NSO

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 12:06 Last update: about 11 months ago

In 2024, total tax revenue stood at €6,769.9 million (€6.7 billion), indicating a tax burden equivalent to 29.3 per cent, the NSO said Wednesday. Tax revenues increased by €1,179.0...

Feltom objects to trebling of eco-tax announced in budget

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 11:49 Last update: about 11 months ago

The Federation of English Language Teaching Organisations Malta (FELTOM) strongly objects to the government's decision to triple the eco-contribution from €0.50 to €1.50 per tourist per...

Six-year jail term for man who sexually abused 10-year-old boy

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 10:22 Last update: about 11 months ago

A Pakistani man has been sentenced to six years in prison after a court found him guilty of sexually abusing a 10-year-old boy over several separate incidents. The accused, who had been renting a...

Chief AI Officer to be appointed within the Public Service

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 10:18 Last update: about 11 months ago

Principal Permanent Secretary Tony Sultana (photo) announced that the Malta Public Service will be strengthening its internal structures with the creation of a new position: Chief AI Officer. This...

Man missing at sea found dead

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 09:47 Last update: about 11 months ago

The man who went missing at sea last Monday has been found dead, the police said Wednesday. The 37-year-old from England had found himself in difficulty while swimming at Ramla l-Hamra. A...

EU General Court upholds the EU-US Data Privacy Framework

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 09:37 Last update: about 11 months ago Ganado Advocates

On 3rd September 2025, the General Court of the European Union delivered its judgment in Case T-553/23, Philippe Latombe v. European Commission, whereby it dismissed the action brought by Mr. Philippe...

Constitutional application in femicide case rejected by court

Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 18:08 Last update: about 11 months ago

A Court has dismissed a constitutional application which was filed by Fabian Eliuth Garcia Parada, who faces charges over the murder of Sandra Ramirez. The ruling, handed down on Tuesday by Judge...

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