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Reshaping our Mobility: Over 45 measures announced to mitigate traffic challenges
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Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works Chris Bonett presented a set of measures aimed at alleviating traffic congestion. These measures are based on a number of proposals announced in recent months along with a series of public consultations and bilateral meetings where over 600 ideas were submitted through the website reshapingourmobility.com.
The minister explained how after this process,...
The death toll from the massive earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday has now reached 1,000 according to authorities in Bangkok.
As rescue teams struggle with the enormity of the challenges facing them, support has started to arrive from countries around the world.
At least 144 people have died in Myanmar with many hundreds injured after a 7.7 magnitude tremor struck northeast of Mandalay.
Many hundreds of people have been injured according to state the state broadcaster.
The second Gozo Weekender takes place with the battle for the top places still to be decided.
The early kick-off on Sunday sees current leaders Birkirkara take on Sliema. This game is crucial in the race for the Premier title. A win for B'Kara would strengthen their grip at the top. A draw would leave the door open for Floriana...
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Beneficiaries of Animal Welfare Fund announced: Confirmation of commitment towards animal welfare
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During a press conference, Minister Anton Refalo and Parliamentary Secretary Alicia Bugeja Said announced the beneficiaries of the Animal Welfare Fund.
This fund is testament to Government's commitment towards animals. through an €85,000 investment. With an investment of €85,000, this fund is designed to financially assist animal welfare organizations with regards to medical expenses, education and information on research and...
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National Strategy for the Voluntary Sector launched for public consultation
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A public consultation has been announced on a strategic plan for the volunteer sector. This aims to guide and strengthen the volunteer sector in Malta and Gozo over the next five years until 2030.
The announcement of this public consultation was made by the Minister for Inclusion and Volunteering Julia Farrugia, in the presence of the Chief Executive of the...
Figures released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) show that the deficit on the Consolidated Fund last year was less than €433 million. This represented an improvement of €373 million on the deficit recorded in 2023. Furthermore, the result achieved last year was the best financial result for the Government since 2019.
The figures published by the NSO confirm...
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Running Orders for the Semi-Finals of Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel on Tuesday 13 May and Thursday 15 May: Malta in second seim-final
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Running Orders for the Semi-Finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 taking place in Basel on Tuesday 13 May and Thursday 15 May.
Malta will be in the second semi-final on Thursday 15 May.
The Running Orders are based on which half of which Semi-Final countries randomly drew in January, and also partly producer led to create the most exciting shows...
After work on the Msida Creek began just over four months ago, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works Chris Bonett announced that 20% of this major project is complete. The work, which is divided into several sites, began in November 2024 and is progressing at a rapid pace, so much so that a number of phases are already...
At least six people died when a tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt.
Officials said that 39 tourists had been rescued.
It is believed the six dead are Russian although the Russian Embassy has only confirmed that four Russian citizens had died.
The submarine sank off the resort of Hurghada.