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Malta in ruins, and not because of war
The Malta Independent
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Wednesday 10pm. A US Air Force plane that took off from Sigonella airfield near Catania has been patrolling the sea to the East of Malta for some hours going over and over the same area. If the war between Israel and Iran were to degenerate any...
Concrete Island: Life in Malta’s never-ending building site
The Malta Independent
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An AI generated picture showing a typical Maltese street overwhelmed by construction cranes, dust, scaffolding, blocked roads, traffic signs and potholes Welcome to Malta - advertised as a jewel in the Mediterranean, rich with history, bathed in...
Regulating the building industry: an absence of good faith
The Malta Independent
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During the past days we had many experts roaming about and advising us as to the cause of the building collapse at Paceville. Realistically speaking, we are too early to conclude as to what caused the building to collapse. At the end of the day,...
Repairing spaceships in orbit: Malta’s ASTROBEAT mission blends science and art
Times of Malta
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June 22, 2025
Space is getting crowded. Decades of launches have left a growing field of debris orbiting Earth: old satellites, rocket parts and fragments travelling at incredible speeds. Even tiny pieces can hit spacecraft with enough force to cause serious...
Malta’s Film Sector Booms Ahead of Mediterrane Film Festival
Times News Global
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June 21, 2025
VALLETTA, Malta — Malta’s film industry is experiencing a significant boom, with Film Commissioner Johann Grech reporting impressive statistics that highlight its economic impact. On June 20, 2025, Grech showcased data indicating that films...
ADPD says construction sector in an 'unacceptable' state
Malta Today
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The ADPD has criticised what it described as the unacceptable state of Malta’s construction sector, in the wake of last week's building collapse in Paceville. Speaking during a press conference held on the site of the collapse, party Chairperson...
Malta has second lowest percentage of energy being generated from renewable sources in EU
The Malta Independent
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Malta was the nation with the second lowest percentage of energy being generated from renewable sources, a statement by Eurostat shows. In the first quarter of 2025, 42.5% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources....
The current state of the construction sector is unacceptable, ADPD says
The Malta Independent
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There are a number of questions in relation to the collapse of Tania Flats in Paceville that remain unanswered. It is important to discuss this issue in public as it is the only way that we can communicate that the current situation vis-a-vis the...
Robin Williams' Live-Action Popeye Movie Was A Production Nightmare
/FILM - Indiana
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June 21, 2025
The landscape along the road from Mellieha to the west coast of Malta is pretty sparse until you reach the sea by the old World War II pill box and look down into the bay below. There, you will be greeted with a remarkable and incongruous sight: a...
Malta to Regulate Cryptocurrency in 2025
Telangana Tribune
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June 20, 2025
-Advertisement- Malta is known as the “Blockchain Island” for its proactive approach to cryptocurrency. In 2025, it has solidified its position as a crypto hub with clear regulations that encourage innovation and provide certainty for businesses...
Malta's Bridges Air Cargo leases two E190Fs
Ch-Aviation
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June 20, 2025
Bridges Air Malta (5B, Malta International) has signed a dry-lease agreement with Regional One for two E190(F)s. The Maltese carrier will be the launch operator for the type, and is set to take delivery of the first aircraft in the third quarter...
BBVA supports Malta Inc.’s long-duration thermal energy storage tech
Energy Storage News
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June 19, 2025
Announced on Monday (16 June), the agreement establishes a revenue structure for the 14MW long-duration energy storage (LDES) project. It will be based on a technology that Malta Inc. claims can enable cost-effective energy storage for...
European Fisheries Commissioner concludes two day visit to Malta
Malta Today
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The European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans has concluded a two-day official visit to Malta and was given a tour of the Maltese fisheries and aquaculture sectors. In a statement, government said that Commissioner Kadis gained a first-hand...
Malta’s killer roads and police inaction
Times of Malta
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June 20, 2025
In 2022, Malta recorded its deadliest year on the roads: 26 people killed. The number dropped to 14 in 2023 and 13 in 2024 – but that’s still more than one death a month. And, each time, the response is the same: public shock, media outrage and...
Construction costs allegedly unpaid for three more expo pavilions
Japan Times
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June 20, 2025
Construction costs for three more foreign pavilions at the ongoing 2025 Osaka Expo allegedly remain unpaid to subcontractors, sources said Thursday. The total amount of unpaid costs for the German, Serbian and Romanian pavilions are said to reach...
New stamp issue to mark Presidency of Malta – Council of Europe
Gozo News
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June 20, 2025
Malta is currently holding the Presidency of the Council of Europe until the 14th of November, presiding over the Committee of Ministers which is the decision-making body of the Organisation. To celebrate this milestone event, MaltaPost is issuing...
More voluntary organisations to benefit from energy and water efficiency scheme
Times of Malta
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June 20, 2025
The energy and water efficiency scheme for voluntary organisations was relaunched for the fifth time on Friday as applications grow every year. Over the past three years, the scheme has supported over 85 voluntary organisations with a total of...
New-look SBC Summit Malta Shows Strong International Appeal
European Gaming
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June 20, 2025
Reading Time: 5 minutes Save the date: The show will return to the island next year, from 28–30 April. Last week, SBC Summit Malta transformed the InterContinental Hotel into a powerhouse of industry networking, bringing together 6,000...
KM Malta Airlines ranked 4th best regional airline in Europe by Skytrax
Times of Malta
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June 20, 2025
KM Malta Airlines has been ranked fourth in the Best Regional Airlines in Europe category at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025, held in conjunction with the 2025 Paris Air Show. In a statement on Friday, KM Malta Airlines said the...
Malta Bankers’ Association convenes conference on fraud and financial crime compliance
The Malta Independent
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The Malta Bankers' Association (MBA) hosted a conference at the Xara Lodge in Rabat with the theme "The Fraud Landscape: Malta and Beyond". The 2025 edition brought together key stakeholders, including regulators and operators from the local...