Mass protest in Valletta against proposed planning laws

Thousands of people gathered in Valletta today to protest against the government’s proposed Planning Bills, chanting “Irtirawhom Issa” (Withdraw them now) and “Ġustizzja għal artna” (Justice for our land). The protest began in front of the law...

Church in Ukraine: manufacturing prosthetics for war amputees

Some don’t return from the war. And others do. But not as before. This is the result of landmines, also known as “butterfly” mines. And they work exactly as intended. They don’t kill. They mutilate, forcing the army to slow down its advance in...

Malta’s path to understanding

Picture Malta: a Mediterranean gem where ancient temples stand sentinel over azure seas and history whispers through cobbled streets. This archipelago of Malta, Gozo and Comino is a cultural crossroads, shaped by Phoenicians, Romans, Knights of St...

Updated (3): ‘Just the beginning’ - Thousands protest in Valletta against planning reform

Thousands of activists gathered in Valletta Saturday for a national protest under the banner Ġustizzja għal Artna: Kill the Bills!, pledging more opposition to the planning reform as proposed by the government unless the bills it presented before...

GENE campaign launched to promote and safeguard biodiversity in Malta

The Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights has launched the GENE campaign, which aims to continue raising awareness about the preservation of local varieties that are essential to safeguarding Malta's agricultural heritage. It...

Four Maltese holidaymakers who died in Croatia car tragedy named

The four Maltese citizens who lost their lives when their car plunged into the sea while on holiday in Croatia have been identified. Jeremy Gambin, 68, and his wife Lorraine (Cynthia), 67, (photo, from Facebook) both residents of Swieqi, died...

Months after launch, Timor-Leste bans iGaming industry

Lawmakers in the Southeast Asian nation of Timor-Leste vote to shut down online casinos following August police raid. On Wednesday, lawmakers in Timor-Leste approved a resolution to shut down the fledgling iGaming industry and rescind all...

Malta faces 10 more dry days a year

Malta is likely to experience more than 10 extra days each year without significant rainfall expected by the end of the century, a new report warns. The projection is based on a middle-of-the-road climate change scenario, assuming some global...

Doppelganger expands internationally with first store in Malta’s Centerparc

Doppelganger Roma, a leading name in men’s ready-to-wear fashion, continues to grow its global presence with the opening of its first store in Malta. The launch forms part of the brand’s international expansion strategy and marks another step...

Meet the architects rethinking Malta’s building boom

The architects behind the award-winning London Design Biennale installation, Urna, intend to keep breaking the mould, designing whole houses in pigmented concrete and propping buildings to construct the ground floor after the first. They are also...

Manufacturer secures European distribution agreement for Disney-themed collection

Hamish Morjaria Kings Heath-based Dalian Talent Group (DTG) has secured a European distribution agreement for its new Disney candle and home fragrance collection with wholesale gift supplier Enesco. The deal covers all 70 products in the first...

Malta's bond market is in trouble. Here's how to fix it

The local bond market has lately been encountering some considerable turbulence. Various listed bond issues are on the radar as to possible difficulties, nay default, in the redemption payment on maturity. This unfortunate situation has been long...

In Case You Missed It: Malta Guinness at Iri Ji Lagos

What do you get when you mix tradition, games, great vibes, and the rich taste of Malta Guinness? A celebration like no other! That’s exactly what went down at the Iriji Festival in Festac on the 28th! From the moment you stepped into the festival...

Malta Guinness fuels the fun at Iriji Festival 2025

What do you get when you mix tradition, games, great vibes, and the rich taste of Malta Guinness? A celebration like no other! That’s exactly what went down at the Iriji Festival in Festac on the 28th!From the moment you stepped into the festival...

Solar Becomes EU’s Largest Energy Source in 2025

Solar Power Dominates Europe’s Energy Mix Solar energy has reached a historic milestone in Europe. According to Eurostat, solar generated 122,317 GWh in the second quarter of 2025, accounting for 19.9% of the EU’s electricity mix. In June 2025,...

Malta signs International Code for Protection of Tourists

Malta has joined the International Code for the Protection of Tourists and hosted Europe’s first conference on tourism law, addressing sustainability, overtourism, short-term rentals, and consumer protection. MALTA – Malta has become the 29th...

PN wants to introduce measures to strengthen catering industry, Alex Borg says

The restaurant and catering sector is one that contributes significantly to Malta's economy, PN Leader Alex Borg said, adding that the party wants to introduce measures to strengthen this industry at a time when many operators in the sector are...

Malta risks remaining ‘a laggard’ in renewable energy, ADPD says

The 21% of Malta's energy from renewables in the second quarter of 2025 may look good in isolation, "however once again the country is a laggard in this sector," ADPD - the Green Party, has said. "Comparing to Luxembourg (also historically a...

Manufacturer secures European distribution agreement for Disney-inspired collection

Kings Heath-based Dalian Talent Group (DTG) has secured a European distribution agreement for its new Disney candle and home fragrance collection with wholesale gift supplier Enesco. The deal covers all 70 products in the first phase launch,...

Malta joins International Code for Protection of Tourists

Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer...