The number of people opting to travel to and from Malta by sea has continued to increase over the past year. This continuing development has resulted in the number of cruise and ferry services taking passengers on board in Malta rising to eight. The ...

The Athens 2004 Olympic Games get under way this evening in the Greek capital. Held once every four years, this event is not just the biggest sport manifestation – it also unites the whole world through a spectacle of sport....

Another 60 illegal immigrants were rescued by the Armed Forces of Malta in two separate operations late on Wednesday night and early yesterday morning. According to an AFM statement, these latest arrivals mean that the Safi barracks where illegal imm...

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Joe Borg was yesterday nominated as Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs by new EU Commission president-designate, José Manuel Barroso....

Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi yesterday said that Joe Borg’s appointment as Fisheries and Maritime Policy Commissioner was a sign of the confidence President designate José Manuel Barroso had in him....

An Englishman on holiday in Malta lost his life yesterday afternoon after falling into the sea and swallowing a considerable amount of water. ...

The University of Malta and the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (Mepa) planning directorate will be sinking two sets of experimental artificial reefs off St Julian’s point....

Labour Leader Alfred Sant yesterday said that Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi is not being believed by the Maltese people. Contrary to what was being hoped, he did not bring the breath of fresh air the country really needed. ...

The Department of Health said that although the bay opposite Wied Musa, between Marfa and Cirkewwa, is not one of the official bathing sites, due to the works being carried out on the main sewerage system in the area by the Water Services Corporation...

Ambulances may find it difficult to access the Mosta Health Centre due to the kiosks and fireworks set up in preparation for the Santa Marija feast. The preparations are also making it very inconvenient for patients to reach the centre. ...