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Malta WU19 secure dramatic point against Romania
The Malta WU19 National Team secured a dramatic point against Romania in the UEFA European Women’s U19 Championship Qualifiers, thanks to a very late goal on Friday afternoon.…
New €1.5 million brewery opens at Ta’ Qali Crafts Village
A new independent brewery has opened at Ta’ Qali Crafts Village following an investment of €1.5 million by Takali Brewing Company. Prime Minister Robert Abela attended the…
Malta secures flu vaccine supply despite international shortages
Malta has secured the necessary supply of seasonal influenza vaccines despite international shortages, with a consignment arriving in the country earlier today, the Deputy Prime…
Malta and Trip.com Group sign strategic agreement to promote Malta as a global tourist destination
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) and Trip.com Group have signed a Strategic Cooperation agreement for the period 2026–2029, with the aim of strengthening Malta's promotion in…
€21 million social housing project in Bormla to provide 69 apartments
A social housing project in Bormla, involving an investment of around €21 million, will provide 69 new apartments and 97 parking spaces for vulnerable families. Minister for…
European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, on a visit to Malta for official talks
During an official visit to Malta, the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, met with the Minister for Sustainable Mobility, Chris…
Music Summit Malta 2026: New opportunities for young people developing a career in the music industry
Music Summit Malta 2026: New opportunities for young people developing a career in the music industry The Ministry for Youth, Welfare and the Implementation of the Electoral…
Study visit to The Hague strengthens international cooperation of the Maltese Judiciary
Sixteen members of the Maltese judiciary, including judges and magistrates, took part in a week-long study visit to The Hague, the Netherlands, where they engaged with…
Abela says education is key to social mobility ahead of Budget 2027
Prime Minister Robert Abela has reiterated the Government’s commitment to investing in education, describing it as a key driver of social mobility and a means of creating greater…
Man arrested hours after alleged shop burglary in Paola
A 44-year-old man has been arrested in Santa Luċija, hours after allegedly breaking into a shop in Paola during the early hours of Thursday morning. Police said officers on patrol…
Pharmacies open on Sunday 11th October 2026
Area 1 Valletta, Floriana Chemimart Pharmacy, 20/21, Triq ir-Repubblika, Il-Belt Valletta 21246051Area 2 Il-Ħamrun, Il-Marsa Darwin Pharmacy, 152, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp,…
Church schools in Malta and Gozo are leading 24 Erasmus+ projects worth around €1 million
Church schools in Malta and Gozo are leading 24 Erasmus+ projects worth around €1 million, providing learning and mobility opportunities to more than 600 students, teachers and…
New electric street-washing machine introduced in Mdina
A new electric street-washing machine introduced in Mdina is expected to cut road-cleaning times by around 60%, improving cleanliness in the historic city, which welcomes about…
Educational visit promotes animal welfare awareness among children
Parliamentary Secretary for Animal Welfare Alicia Bugeja Said visited St Jeanne Antide School in Gudja together with Commissioner for Animal Welfare Elliot Magro, where they met…
Committee discusses EU emissions trading system and Malta
Malta’s Standing Committee on Foreign and European Affairs met on 6 October to discuss the proposed revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and its potential impact…
Freephone 1578 launched for older persons
A new Freephone 1578 service has been launched to strengthen communication between the Older Persons Standards Authority (OPSA), older people and their families. The service,…
Malta reaffirms commitment to protecting the Mediterranean
Malta has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation to protect the Mediterranean Sea and its marine environment, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the…
Abela calls for Mediterranean to be treated as European priority
Prime Minister Robert Abela has called for the Mediterranean to be treated as a European priority.Dr Abela was speaking during the MED 9 Summit in Split, Croatia, where leaders of…
Two treated for smoke inhalation in Gozo fire
On Tuesday evening, Civil Protection Department firefighters were called to a fire in a residence in Qala, Gozo. Firefighters brought the fire under control and carried out…
Dates announced for Animal First Aid courses in communities
The dates and locations where Animal First Aid courses will be organised have been announced.free of charge, an initiative being launched in collaboration between the…
Malta at the centre of the global tourism industry as the WTTC Global Summit kicks off
Malta continues to strengthen its position as one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Europe, as more than 1,000 international delegates and 190 journalists gather in…
Goals galore in Match Week 2 of the Enemed Futsal League
The second Match Week of the Enemed Futsal League 2026/27 qualifying phase produced five matches and no fewer than 55 goals, with University of Malta Futsal and Luxol St Andrews…
Malta’s Social Climate Fund Plan launched – an investment of around €60.6 million
The Minister for European Funds, Social Dialogue and Consumer Protection, Keith Azzopardi Tanti, in the presence of the Director-General of the European Commission's…
Man arrested on terrorism charges over RAF Fairford incident
Counter Terrorism police said another man, the seventh, has been arrested in connection with the RAF Fairford incident in September. This latest arrest comes shortly after the…
