Malta today celebrates 50 years since becoming a Republic on 13 December 1974, when the country cut all ties with Britain.
During a ceremony at the Republic Day monument, in Triq Diċembru 13 the Labour Party commemorated when Malta became a Republic under the guidance of Prime Minister Mintoff.
Sir Anthony Mamo became Malta's first President on that day.
Two people have been arrested on murder charges following the gruesome discovery of a body in a suitcase in the sea of Gzira earlier this week.
The suspects, both believed to be foreign nationals, were arrested in Msida as a result of intensive police investigations.
An autopsy of the body revealed that there were around 100 capsules thought to be cocaine...
Prime Minister Robert Abela together with the Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes inaugurated the opening of Dar il-Qawsalla.
A house that will be welcoming members of the LGBTIQ community who are facing socio-economic challenges and are homeless.
In this way, Dar Qawsalla will be offering a safe space for these people while helping to reduce the...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg is meeting with the country’s tourism stakeholders for talks on their plans, challenges and sustainability initiatives for this vital industry.
As soon as he was entrusted with the tourism portfolio two weeks ago, the Deputy Prime Minister invited the organisations representing key players in the industry for these...
The 2034 men's football World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia world governing body Fifa has confirmed.
Spain, Portugal and Morocco will be joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.
The announcement by FIFA chief Gianni Infantino was not welcomed by everyone. Amnesty International condemned the decision citing Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record.
A number of countries, although supporting the choice,...
The Minister for National Heritage, Art and Local Government Owen Bonnici launched the Art Award 2025, during an event which, among other guests, saw the participation of the winners of the last edition.
The Arts Award aims to recognize and honor excellence in the field of culture and art, while encouraging more professionalization and diversity in the sector. The structure...
"The Central Business District continues to increase in its popularity as a major business center in our country, and the opening of Avenue 77 is confirmation of this." This was supported by the Minister for Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri during a visit he made to Avenue 77.
Avenue 77 started its operation last year, with this center...
During the inauguration of a boutique hotel, Prime Minister Robert Abela pointed out the investment that is made and that prioritizes quality over quantity. Royale Sainte Hélène Boutique Hotel is a new hotel in Birkirkara that has left the original features of the facade of a building whose goal is to welcome more quality tourists including people who visit...
In the first phase of the Msida Creek project, which started a few weeks ago and is progressing at a fast pace, the architects of the project explained in detail to Minister Chris Bonett and the CEO of Infrastructure Malta, Steve Ellul, how the construction site was surrounded by two meter high concrete panels while a segregated pedestrian route...
Principal Permanent Secretary Tony Sultana appointed a new Permanent Secretary, after his nomination was approved by the Public Service Commission and announced some changes in the responsibilities of other Permanent Secretaries. These changes will take effect as from 1st January 2025.
Bjorn Callus has been appointed Permanent Secretary within the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works. Mr Callus joined...
