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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg joined the Malta Tourism Authority, and key tourism industry players, to promote the Maltese Islands during ITB Berlin, the world’s largest travel fair, which convened this week in the German capital. Hosted by Malta Tourism Authority (MTA)’s international promotion arm VisitMalta, Malta’s pavilion at ITB Berlin featured more...
Jean Claude Micallef has resigned as CEO of the Sports Integrity Authority following a spat between himself and the Board Chairman and Secretary. Former judge Antonio Mizzi offered to step down as Chairman while Frank Camilleri tendered his resignation as Secretary. Both claimed a difficult working relationship with Micallef. The Sports Minister Clifton Grima did not accept their resignations which Micallef left...
Prime Minister Robert Abela is joining European leaders who are meeting in Brussels with Ukraine and the threat from Russia on the agenda. European Council President António Costa convened the Special European Council to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defence, with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
A new collective agreement was signed today between Housing Projects Solution Ltd, an entity that forms part of the Ministry for Social and Affordable Housing, and UĦM – Voice of the Workers. Through this agreement, which is the first of its kind, and which will cover a four-year period between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2028, 22 employees...
Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia held a productive and insightful meeting today with Yana Mintoff of the Graffitti Movement, along with Saleh Hijazi, Policy Coordinator, and Fiona Ben Chekroun, Europe Coordinator of the Palestinian Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) National Committee (BNC). The BNC is the largest coalition in Palestinian civil society, encompassing all major trade unions,...
A small fire broke out in Parliament building on Tuesday afternoon. Civil Protection units were quickly on the scene. No injuries were reported.
The Malta FA and the national team fan-base group South End Core have signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering the home matches of the Men’s National A Team matches over a period of one year. The agreement recognises the South End Core as the official fan group of all national team selections and will see the Malta FA assisting in...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced a ReArm Europe Plan in the wake of events in America which has decided to suspend military aid to Ukraine. "I have outlined a letter to the leaders ahead of the European Council the ReArm Europe Plan. It is a set of proposals focuses on how to use all of the...
Kurt Grech and his father Joseph have been found guilty of the murder of 21-year-old Brandon Pace in 2017. Pace was stabbed outside his apartment on Giovanni Barbara Street, Ħamrun, in April 2017.  
Goods from Canada and Mexico will face a 25% tariff with immediate effect, President Trump announced on Monday. Speaking from the White House, Trump suggested that car makers would have to move their production lines to America, thus avoiding having to pay tariffs. China has been hit as well with tariffs doubling from 10% to 20%.