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Malta, through the Civil Aviation Directorate within Transport Malta, was the first country in Europe to authorize the launching of fireworks from drones. This was showcased locally during the closing of the International Fireworks Festival in the Grand Harbour, during which the pyrotechnic display featured the participation of 550 drones. “Pyroemotions” the pyrotechnics company responsible for organizing this type of show...
Operation linked to drug Importation at the Malta Freeport lead to the discovery of 35kg of suspected cocaine worth €2 million thought to be intended for the local market. Early Wednesday morning, police stopped a vehicle leaving the Malta Freeport and a search revealed 7kg of suspected cocaine. Further searches at the Freeport led to the discovery of the remaining...
Minister for Justice and the Reform of the Construction Sector, Jonathan Attard, and officials from the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), marked Workers' Day by visiting a construction site in the Marsa industrial zone. "Workers' Day this year is being celebrated in the context of a year in which substantial reforms were...
Floriana could be crowned Premier Champions tonight if they beat Birkirkara and other results go their way. They have a better head to head against Marsaxlokk who are level on points with Floriana at the moment. A draw could even be enough for the Greens should Marsaxlokk vs Hamrun end in a draw and Sliema Wanderers fail to beat Mosta at...
“We are continuing to build a talent-based country, by giving our youth all the opportunities in innovative fields.” This was the message from the Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri, during the launch of the ‘Unreal Engine Education Pathways’ project. This programme aims to increase the potential of youth in our country and open the...
The positive results of the work in the health sector continue, with Malta achieving the lowest rate of limb amputation in Europe in 2024. This was announced by the Minister for Health and Active Ageing, Jo Etienne Abela. Minister Abela said that last year, 52 amputation operations were carried out in our country, compared to over 130 operations in previous...
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Anton Refalo presided over the signing of a new sectoral agreement with the UĦM, which officially recognises the Agricultural Class within the Public Service. This agreement represents a historic step towards filling the gap that existed, and is clear proof of the Government's commitment to giving due value to all those who have...
Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced an artificial intelligence project that will continue to improve the cleanliness and maintenance of the country while raising the quality of work of workers in the Cleaning and Maintenance Division. Dr Abela announced this during a conference hosted by the same division, which marked the investment in more machinery totaling €17 million and also...
Minister for Social and Affordable Housing Roderick Galdes addressed a conference on the future of the social and affordable housing sector in our country. This conference was organised by the Housing Authority with the aim of bringing together the social partners of the sector and providing a platform on which to discuss what has been achieved in this sector,...
Through collaboration between Enemalta, Infrastructure Malta, and Transport Malta, works are underway to further strengthen the electricity infrastructure in the localities of San Ġwann and St Julian’s. This was explained during a visit by the Minister for Energy, Dr Miriam Dalli, and the Executive Chairman of Enemalta, Eng. Ryan Fava, joined by members of the San Ġwann Local Council. This one-million-euro...