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A motorcyclist was grievously injured in a crash in St Paul’s Bay on Friday evening. Police said the crash happened in Triq il-Qawra at around 7pm. Preliminary investigations indicate that a Toyota Corolla driven by a 23-year-old man from Mqabba was involved in a collision with a KTM motorcycle ridden by a 47-year-old Italian man who lives in St Paul’s

Around €1.1 million in public funds have been allocated to 52 small-scale community projects led by voluntary organisations and local councils, following a competitive call under the Community Support Scheme. A total of 40 voluntary organisations and 12 local or regional councils were selected for funding. The scheme targets entities that do not qualify

More than 40 people have applied for a new course in traditional Maltese rubble wall construction, the Building and Construction Authority said. The course, which includes both classroom instruction and hands-on training, is aimed at strengthening skills in a craft closely linked to Malta’s rural landscape and built heritage. Practical sessions were

Government figures indicate that roughly two-thirds of the measures outlined in Malta's gender equality strategy have been completed since its launch in 2022. According to official data, 66 out of 104 measures have been fully implemented, with further actions currently in progress. Key areas of focus include reducing inequalities in employment, pensions,

A woman was fined €10,000 and is banned from owning or residing with animals for five years after being found guilty of multiple animal welfare violations. Elaine Meli pleaded guilty in December 2025 to the charges brought against her, which included causing animals annecessary suffering and operating as a breeder without a licence. She was also found

We just got our first real-life look at the soon-to-open All’Antico Vinaio Malta, and it’s finally starting to feel real. The iconic Italian sandwich spot, known for its insanely stuffed focaccia and queues that wrap around the block in Florence and beyond, is getting ready to open its doors right here in Malta. Seeing the storefront come together

Sand sculptors from around the world are coming to Malta this summer as part of the Malta International Arts Festival. In a first for the country the sand sculptures will be displayed around the island, including at the Valletta Campus Theatre, Pretty Bay in Birżebbuġa, and Dock No. 1 in Bormla. The sculptures will be on display between June 12 and

The Malta Development Association (MDA) has welcomed an initiative by Transport Malta to open privately-owned car parks to the public outside normal operating hours. The association described the proposal as a “sensible and timely measure” that could help ease parking pressures in several localities. According to the MDA, many privately-owned parking

The National Agency for Performing Arts (NAPA), under the direction of Dominic Galea, is organising a weekend of music at the Malta Society of Arts in Valletta. On April 24, NAPA will pay tribute to Malta’s rich musical heritage by celebrating the works of Pawlu Grech, a musician and visual artist of international calibre. The evening will see two

Women across Malta are struggling to find Desogestrel after a shipment delay left the widely used contraceptive out of stock for weeks. As reported by Times of Malta , both the branded pill Lamya and its generic version are currently unavailable, forcing some women to either source the medication from abroad or switch to alternatives that may not be