The Malta Independent 4 August 2026, Tuesday
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Birzebbuga feast fireworks hit by court order after fire allegedly caused over €100,000 in damages

The skies over Birzebbuga's annual parish feast this past weekend were quieter than previous years after a court injunction blocked the locality's feast enthusiasts from launching most of their aerial...

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Pitbull gives heartfelt message to Maltese cancer patient during Ta' Qali concert

A touching moment unfolded during Pitbull's concert in Ta' Qali on Sunday night when the American artist noticed a fan's sign about Maltese cancer patient Cheyenne Muscat and urged the crowd of around...

Government distributes palm fronds to fisherman for the lampuki season

The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Anton Refalo, visited the Fisheries and Aquaculture Department offices at Għammieri, where palm fronds are being distributed to fishermen as part...

‘I learned about it from the media,’ Malta Tourism Authority CEO on Noma Island

The chief executive of the Malta Tourism Authority, Carlo Micallef, told The Malta Independent that he learned about Noma Island through local media. He said the MTA did not push for its entry into...

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‘I do not believe we have overtourism,’ Malta Tourism Authority CEO says

The chief executive of the Malta Tourism Authority, Carlo Micallef, does not believe that Malta is experiencing overtourism. He argued that even though Malta welcomed 4 million tourists in 2025 and is...

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