Government introduces new Sports Visa with strict rules for athletes invited for trials by Maltese clubs Monday, 7 July 2025, 14:32 Last update: about 8 hours ago Government has introduced a new visa category aimed at third-country athletes who come to Malta for trials with local sports clubs, a statement said. The purpose of this sports visa is to...
Planning appeal window to be shortened as part of ‘holistic reform’ to be announced soon – Abela Monday, 7 July 2025, 14:23 Last update: about 7 hours ago A holistic reform of the laws that regulate the planning process, with which the government will be increasing efficiency in the process, will be announced in the coming days, Prime Minister Robert...
Updated: PM says Buhagiar was never dismissed from Lands Authority; PN slams reinstatement Monday, 7 July 2025, 14:22 Last update: about 6 hours ago Kurt Buhagiar, one of the individuals facing a court case for involuntary homicide in relation to the death of Jean Paul Sofia, was never dismissed from the Lands Authority and was instead temporarily...
At least 260 affordable housing units to be built, will be offered at 30% less than market price Monday, 7 July 2025, 14:02 Last update: about 6 hours ago Kyle Patrick Camilleri In a collaboration between the Archdiocese and the Government of Malta, the Foundation for Affordable Housing (FAH) has announced that at least 260 housing units are to be developed across four...
PM says euthanasia debate 'cannot be rushed', warns against disrespecting 15,000 public submissions Monday, 7 July 2025, 13:36 Last update: about 9 hours ago Prime Minister Robert Abela has ruled out a rushed decision on euthanasia reform, warning that it would be a "great disrespect" to the more than 15,000 people who participated in the public...
Lawyer let off domestic violence threat charges after police bungle report Monday, 7 July 2025, 12:32 Last update: about 10 hours ago A lawyer has been acquitted of threatening to shoot his partner and her lawyer after the police wrote down the wrong time and place in the charge sheet. William Cuschieri, 42, from Mosta, was...
Jean Paul Sofia’s mother condemns reinstatement of accused developer to Lands Authority Monday, 7 July 2025, 12:04 Last update: about 5 minutes ago Semira Abbas Shalan The mother of Jean Paul Sofia, the 20-year-old young man who died in a construction site collapse in 2022, Isabelle Bonnici, has condemned the reinstatement of one of the men accused in relation to...
Government records surplus of €7.7 million in first quarter of 2025 Monday, 7 July 2025, 11:23 Last update: about 10 hours ago In the first quarter of 2025, the government recorded a surplus of €7.7 million, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said. During the period January to March 2025, total government revenue...
Swieqi mayor urges Prime Minister to intervene as garbage crisis reaches ‘unbearable limits’ Monday, 7 July 2025, 09:47 Last update: about 13 hours ago Yasmin Mifsud Swieqi mayor Noel Muscat has called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to intervene immediately in what he described as an out-of-control garbage crisis that is making life unbearable for...
‘We’re working seconds from death’ – emergency doctor criticises onlookers at crash scenes Monday, 7 July 2025, 09:40 Last update: about 12 hours ago An emergency doctor has spoken out strongly against onlookers who take photos of victims at crash scenes, calling their actions reckless. Dr Michael Spiteri issued a public warning to bystanders...