One million cruise liner tourists expected in 2024, and a new military tourism niche, Minister says Malta is set to welcome a million cruise liner tourists by the end of this year, while negotiations are ongoing for a new type of tourism niche including the military sector, Tourism Minister Clayton... Comments (0) Share
Policeman acquitted of rape charges to face retrial A police officer who last year was acquitted of charges of raping a female colleague at the Msida police station will be retried, a court of appeal ruled on Wednesday, The 34-year-old officer,... Comments (0) Share
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets July 4 election date to determine who governs the UK British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., choosing a day of good economic news to urge voters to give his... Comments (0) Share
Man, two women, charged with human trafficking and money laundering Three individuals: an Italian man, his Brazilian partner and her sister, have been remanded in custody after being accused of trafficking women and forcing them to work in the sex trade in... Comments (0) Share
Central Bank of Malta Governor sends representative for Armenia meeting Central Bank of Malta governor Edward Scicluna has not attended a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development meeting, sending a representative instead. Scicluna has been under fire ever... Comments (0) Share
Spain, Ireland and Norway will recognize a Palestinian state on May 28. Why does that matter? Spain, Ireland and Norway said Wednesday that they would recognize a Palestinian state on May 28, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration that came amid international outrage over... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Paul bermon, 22/05/2024 12:13: Israel rejects any move to legitimize the Palestinians internationally. Are over 140 countries wrong, more of the same violence of the last 75 years is certainly not the answer and a new approach is needed New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Police issue warning over scam calls The Police on Wednesday appealed to the public to be cautious of scam and deceitful phone calls. In a statement, the police said that these fraudulent calls are being made using... Comments (0) Share
Repubblika appeals to public to avoid going to Valletta during Muscat’s arraignment NGO Repubblika on Wednesday appealed to the public, those of “goodwill,” to avoid going to the capital city on 28 and 29 May, the days in which former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, Keith... Comments (0) Share
Thalidomide victims receive first compensation payment from near €1 million fund The first instalment of the compensation payment, from a fund of nearly €1 million, to 25 people who had been confirmed to suffer from a type of disability following their ingestion of... Comments (0) Share
‘Environment Minister blaming people for drainage at sea’ – PN PN MP Rebekah Borg said Wednesday that Environment Minister Miriam Dalli is blaming the people’s inappropriate waste disposal into the drainage system as the cause for the recent instances of... Comments (0) Share
Government relaunches double glazing scheme for Birżebbuġa residents With the support of the Malta Freeport Corporation and the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS), the Government is relaunching the double glazing Scheme. This initiative, aimed... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: The MUT’s ultimatum The Malta Union of Teachers has given an ultimatum to the government. Unless an agreement is reached on Friday, the MUT will be issuing directives to its members as it seeks to pressure the... Comments (0) Share
Grech slams Abela’s ‘irresponsible’ trap comment, says Prime Minister has reached ‘desperate levels’ Opposition Leader Bernard Grech hit out at Prime Minister Robert Abela for 'desperate' comments the latter made on Tuesday evening. Abela had alleged that the Nationalist Party is planning 'a... Comments (0) Share
Muscat ‘solidarity meeting’ on day of arraignment ‘a major challenge for police’ - Repubblika Honorary President of NGO Repubblika Robert Aquilina said that former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is continuing to increase tension in the country, and his irresponsible behaviour will be creating a... Comments (14) Share latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 22/05/2024 08:05: Even El Chapo was widely loved !!!! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Law report: ‘Equal pay for work of equal value’: The importance of comparing like with like In a decision handed down by the Industrial Tribunal (the ‘Tribunal’) on 5th October 2022 in the names James D’Anastas vs Wembley Stores Company Limited (and confirmed by the Court... Comments (0) Share
Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi want immediate full disclosure of evidence against them Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi on Tuesday demanded that the Attorney General and Police Commissioner give them full disclosure of the evidence which there is against them immediately, alleging that... Comments (9) Share latest comment from Tony Meli, 22/05/2024 06:25: Has the location of the 400 million been disclosed? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
PN is ‘planning a trap’ for supporters who attend demonstration for Muscat, Robert Abela claims Prime Minister Robert Abela has alleged that the Nationalist Party is planning 'a trap' for supporters of Joseph Muscat who attend a demonstration on 28 May. Abela was asked by journalists... Comments (6) Share latest comment from Mark Debono, 22/05/2024 11:34: The narcissist dictator has spoken rallying his sheep who obey his every command (from Joseph) just how he likes it or spits his dummy out of his pram? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Edward Scicluna sold his integrity to pig out like the rest of them, Casa says Central Bank governor Edward Scicluna has sold his integrity for greed just like the rest of them, MEP David Casa said on Tuesday. “Edward Scicluna has remained at the helm of Malta’s... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 22/05/2024 10:19: It is about time that Casa makes way and give someone else a chance. Who is pigging out really? No contribution at all to the PN. The PN party keeps sinking and Casa keeps declaring Holy wars to impress the disciples of DCG. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 1
‘Robert Abela’s government has impoverished the Planning Authority’ - PN The Nationalist Party on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Robert Abela’s government has impoverished the Planning Authority and has aggravated the situation by delaying needed revisions for the... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Vassals, 21/05/2024 20:37: It has certainly not impoverished certain bank accounts! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Two men arrested after burglary from residence in Naxxar Two 18-year-old men were arrested shortly after they allegedly committed a burglary from a residence in Naxxar, the police said Tuesday. The two were found in possession of items belonging to the... Comments (0) Share
Owen Bonnici appointed Leader of the House, replacing Fearne Culture Minister Owen Bonnici has been appointed as Leader of the House of Representatives, which he will hold in addition to his role as minister. This is a different post to that of Speaker of... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Paul bermon, 22/05/2024 07:42: 20 different positions!! and no idea what he was doing in any of them New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
1 dead, others injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence One person has died aboard a London-Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence, Singapore Airlines said Tuesday, in which the plane apparently plummeted for a number of minutes before it was... Comments (0) Share
PN calls for necessary, proper consultation with artists The Nationalist Party on Tuesday emphasized the importance of proper consultation with those involved in various artistic sectors to truly address their needs. PN MP Julie Zahra said in a... Comments (0) Share
Leading hotel in Malta classified as five-star resort The Marriott Hotel has sealed an investment which classifies it as a five-star resort and spa in the country. Prime Minister Robert addressed the occasion marking the classification of a leading... Comments (4) Share latest comment from Cikku Borg, 22/05/2024 07:08: About time we cap tourism as country is overpopulated witnessing traffic jams galore and not one village and town is spared with residents forced to walk on roads because pacements have been taken by restaurants and bars. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
PN local councillor concerned over the appearance of red circles on trees at Jubilee Grove PN local councillor James Aaron Ellul has expressed concern over the appearance of red circles marked on trees at the Jubilee Grove in Floriana. No explanation has been forthcmong as to why such... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Santa, 22/05/2024 09:13: maybe green colour would be better? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Bernard Grech says non-PN votes will be ‘wasted and lost’ As Bernard Grech was addressing residents from Gżira, Floriana, and Santa Luċija as part of the campaign for the upcoming local council and European Parliament elections, the PN leader said... Comments (1) Share latest comment from C Xerri, 21/05/2024 19:58: ADPD so those who are voting for your candidates are being seen as wasting their vote and are favouring the political party that (ADPD) so often attack. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Santa Venera Mayor acquitted of drunk and dangerous driving charges dating back to 2022 Santa Venera Mayor and Boffa Hospital CEO Stephen Sultana has been acquitted of drunk and dangerous driving charges dating back to 2022, after a court heard how he had repeatedly complained to LESA... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 21/05/2024 15:14: Almost two years to clear this up. A waste of time and effort of the Courts. And taxpayer money! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Court orders Pilatus Bank inquiry be exhibited in Muscat's libel case against Daphne Caruana Galizia The magistrate in Joseph Muscat's libel case against Daphne Caruana Galizia has ordered the Egrant magisterial inquiry to be included in the case records. It emerged during Monday's sitting that... Comments (4) Share latest comment from L-argument, 21/05/2024 07:22: Tinsiex li EGRANT mhux ta Kieth u Konrad imma ta xi hadd iktar importanti.Min hu? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Updated: Bathing in St George’s Bay, Balluta Bay not recommended because of contamination According to the Bathing Water Directive, the Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public Health said that until further notice bathing is not recommended because of the... Comments (0) Share