Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost at least $400 million, experts say Rebuilding Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge could take anywhere from 18 months to several years, experts say, while the cost could be at least $400 million — or... Comments (0) Share
Mob in Mexico brutally beats suspected kidnapper to death hours before Holy Week procession A mob in the Mexican tourist city of Taxco brutally beat a woman to death Thursday because she was suspected of kidnapping and killing a young girl, rampaging just hours before the city’s famous... Comments (0) Share
AFM rescues two minors who drifted out to sea The Armed Forces of Malta rescued two minors at sea, it said in a statement. "Earlier this afternoon, the Armed Forces of Malta received a 112 call, as 2 minors found themselves in... Comments (0) Share
Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison during a Holy Thursday ritual meant to emphasize his vocation of service and humility. The 87-year-old... Comments (0) Share
Man harassed, stalked former classmate after school reunion A man has been remanded in custody after being accused of subjecting a former primary school classmate of his, to months of harassment and stalking, following a brief online reunion. The... Comments (0) Share
2023 deficit at €808m, debt climbs to €9.7 billion - NSO By the end of December 2023, the Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a deficit of €808.0 million, the NSO said Thursday. The country’s debt has now reached €9.7... Comments (0) Share
Archbishop Scicluna prays for more vocations as priests renew their vows Archbishop Scicluna invited clergy and Christians to reflect that Christ not only loved us until death but is also the doctor of the soul who continually frees us from sin. “We must pray... Comments (0) Share
Mosta Ficus trees subject to ‘vandalism’ after holes are drilled into them The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) and the Mosta Local Council have each issued statements stating that the holes found in main trunks and roots of a set of Ficus trees in Mosta, as well as... Comments (0) Share
Archbishop emphasises key role of Holy Communion ministers within the church Archbishop Charles Scicluna expressed his profound gratitude to the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion for their unwavering dedication and service within the parishes and broader communities.... Comments (0) Share
Archbishop leads Last Supper commemoration Archbishop Charles Scicluna led a Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Supper at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta. During the ceremony, Archbishop followed Jesus’ example and... Comments (0) Share
Bus plunges off a bridge in South Africa, killing 45 people; an 8-year-old is only survivor A bus carrying worshippers headed to an Easter festival plunged off a bridge on a mountain pass and burst into flames in South Africa on Thursday, killing at least 45 people, authorities... Comments (0) Share
Festivals Malta believes Malta became a sovereign state in 1979, not 1964 Malta became a sovereign state when it became an independent nation in 1964, but according to Festivals Malta it was only in 1979 that Malta “officially became a sovereign... Comments (0) Share
President George Vella receives EP President Roberta Metsola at Grand Master’s Palace President of Malta George Vella received European Parliament President Roberta Metsola at the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta. President Vella underlined the important role of the... Comments (0) Share
Prime Minister visits prisoners preparing Apostles’ bread rings Prime Minister Robert Abela this morning visited the Kordin prison where inmates have prepared tens of “Apostles’ bread rings”, the traditional bread that is consumed during Holy... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Summer Shade, 28/03/2024 12:02: Why exactly is this news? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
MUT says many people are closing their eyes to youth problems, as it protests at MCAST The Malta Union of Teachers held a protest at MCAST, after an MCAST lecturer was assaulted by a student, needing medical treatment. As a show of solidarity towards all MCAST grades and a... Comments (0) Share
Banned Sandro Tonali has been charged by the English FA for breaching its betting rules Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been charged with breaching English soccer's betting rules, the Football Association said on Thursday. Tonali is serving a 10-month ban issued by... Comments (0) Share
Parliament unanimously approves Myriam Spiteri Debono as Malta’s next President Parliament unanimously approved notary Myriam Spiteri Debono as Malta’s next President in a plenary sitting on Wednesday evening. The notary – who served as Malta’s first woman... Comments (1) Share latest comment from M'hiniex ĊUĊ, u INT?, 28/03/2024 05:34: Definitely now, there is going to be an end to the Political Division, Corruption, Environment Distraction and What Not !!! In other words, the Maltese National Anthem is going to become in its entirety a reality !!! Unity in Parliament, Unity in the Entire Nation concerning anything under the sun !!! Hip, Hip, Hurrah !!! New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
Doctors visiting a Gaza hospital are stunned by the war's toll on Palestinian children An international team of doctors visiting a hospital in central Gaza was prepared for the worst. But the gruesome impact Israel’s war against Hamas is having on Palestinian children still left... Comments (0) Share
KM Malta Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines sign codeshare agreement KM Malta Airlines, the national airline of Malta, announced Thursday the signing of a unilateral codeshare agreement with KLM, the flag carrier of the Netherlands. Under this agreement, KLM will place... Comments (0) Share
Parliament thanks George Vella for tenure as President in ‘challenging times’ Parliament on Wednesday thanked George Vella for his service in the last five years as Malta’s President, saying that he had navigated through “challenging times” with great... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: The night of the betrayal The Catholic Church this evening will commemorate what is known as Maundy Thursday, the night when Jesus Christ had his Last Supper with his 12 Apostles before he was crucified. It is the night... Comments (0) Share
PL MEP candidate concerned about ‘exaggerated’ presence of Rangers in countryside PL MEP candidate Marija Sara Vella Gafa expressed concern over what she described as an "exaggerated" presence of Rangers in the countryside. The Malta Ranger Unit is an environmental... Comments (4) Share latest comment from c. borg, 27/03/2024 18:10: DOTTORESSA FL ELLEZJONI SE INTIK SUPER ONE. CHEAP PROPAGANDA GHAX MA TAGHLIMX FTIT EDUKAZJONI DWAR L AMBJENT? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Updated: Government denies NGO claim that buildings on agricultural land to be converted into hotels Graffitti claimed today that the government is preparing legislation to allow small buildings on agricultural land to be converted into hotels. “We have just received alarming information... Comments (2) Share latest comment from C Xerri, 27/03/2024 11:50: "“We have just received alarming information which, if true, will really mean the last nail in the coffin of ODZ in the Maltese islands,” Graffitti said on its social media pages.." So Graffiti issued a statement accompanied by a poster "l-A]]ar musmar fit-tebut" re something, which in their own words, did not know if it was true or not. What is their position now that supposed "alarming information" has been denied? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
PN accuses government of ‘manipulating the truth’ to seem like it is addressing inflation The Nationalist Party on Wednesday lambasted the government for “manipulating the truth” to make it seem like the cost-of-living crisis is under control, members of the party said in a... Comments (0) Share
Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge - officials The cargo ship that lost power and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore underwent “routine engine maintenance” in port beforehand, the U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday, as divers recovered... Comments (0) Share
InnovationGUIDE: A beacon for Rural Innovation Ecosystems begins its journey The InnovationGUIDE project has officially kicked off with a successful launch meeting at the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) headquarters in Istanbul. This ambitious project, comprising six entities... Comments (0) Share
Cassola letter to European socialists on possible Muscat candidacy remains unanswered A letter sent by independent candidate Arnold Cassola to the European socialists to ask them whether they would accept disgraced former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat as candidate is still... Comments (8) Share latest comment from Paul Michael Cassar, 28/03/2024 08:59: He has always been an irrelevant man and he feels that he is something, he has to remember that he never won a single seat in the parliament. He is nothing! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Police had 90 seconds to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge fell; 6 workers feared dead It was the middle of the night when a dispatcher’s warning crackled over the radio: A massive cargo ship had lost its steering capabilities and was heading toward the Francis Scott Key... Comments (0) Share
BOV announces profit before tax of €251.6 million for 2023 Bank of Valletta on Wednesday announced its performance for Financial Year ending 31st December 2023, registering a profit before tax of €251.6 million. "These positive results are... Comments (0) Share