A man who is facing criminal proceedings in connection with the importation of seven kilograms of heroin in June 2005 was granted bail against a deposit of Lm7,000 and a personal guarantee of Lm2,000. ...

A man was yesterday jailed for one month suspended for a year and fined Lm127 after he was found guilty of possessing 61 packets of contraband cigarettes and a contraband firearm. ...

A Chinese woman was yesterday cleared of involvement in human trafficking after her boss, Liu Xin, who was jailed for six months on Wednesday, testified that she was not involved in the matter and did not have any idea about his dealings. ...

A man allegedly raped a 29-year-old woman in Lija yesterday morning, the police said in a statement....

A considerable decrease in cruise passenger traffic in January and February, compared to the same period last year, is “no cause for concern” for Malta Cruise Network coordinator Ben Stuart...

Malta is to be sent a final written warning from the European Commission for its failure to provide complete annual reports for two years running, on the progress in reducing and limiting greenhouse gas emissions....

The European Commission has decided to start legal action against 14 member states, including Malta, for inadequately transposing into national law the EU’s legislation on the landfilling of waste....

Reacting to the decision reached by the EU executive on Wednesday to expand the Birds Directive infringement proceedings against Malta...

At the start of Lent, a number of policemen are dispensed from their work to start mixing salt with powdered colours in preparation for the Last Supper Display at the Vilhena Hall at the Police Headquarters in Floriana...

HistoryThe Malta Maritime Museum is housed in the former British Naval Bakery in Vittoriosa...