More than 13,000 students will attend the University of Malta during the 2026/27 academic year, including more than 5,500 new students starting their university studies this year. The figures...

Italian financial police and customs agents at a Sicilian port intercepted a Maltese man attempting to smuggle 377 live exotic animals toward Malta, marking one of the most substantial wildlife...

Fondazzjoni Sebħ has entered into a new agreement with the Ministry for Social Policy and the Family, which will support the ongoing running of its aftercare services, separate statements from...

A 23-year-old from Senglea has been handed a two-year suspended prison sentence after admitting to assaulting and injuring his pregnant former partner. The accused cannot be named due to a court...

Two police officers have been cleared of fraud-related charges in separate but linked cases following an investigation into alleged overtime abuse during the Marsa Junction construction. Alessio...

Nathaniel Attard has been removed from his position as communications director for the Nationalist Party (PN), The Malta Independent can confirm. Reports of Attard's dismissal surfaced on social...

Birgu will once again be illuminated by around 45,000 candles for 'Birgu by Candlelight', which is the highlight of Birgufest 2026, the Ministry for Local Government and Public Works said in a...

Fires caused by batteries thrown out with household waste are occurring every month, leading WasteServ to launch a nationwide campaign warning the public of the risks posed to workers, emergency...

As Malta looks toward the future of its educational landscape, the Malta Union of Teachers has put forward a comprehensive set of budget proposals for 2027. Centred on strengthening the...

Only around 43 out of every 100 applications for recognition of professional qualifications were approved by Malta in 2023, compared to 82% across the whole EU. The figures were presented by...