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The Labour Party on Friday welcomed with satisfaction the "Malta in Motion" plan, a holistic strategy presented by the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, Chris Bonett "which will give people more efficient travel options while strengthening connectivity between key communities, employment hubs, and essential services". This plan

With Labour in government, motorists will spend another five years in traffic while consultants will continue being paid millions of euros for their studies, the PN said on Friday. The party was reacting to the government's announcement on Thursday of plans to build a 24-kilometre light rail line linking St Paul’s Bay to the airport. The government

The Maltese entertainment community is mourning the loss of veteran actress and television presenter Mary Grech, who has passed away at the age of 88. Her son, Josef N Grech, shared the news in a moving tribute on Facebook, describing his mother as a pillar of resilience and bravery who taught him how to face life's challenges. He expressed deep gratitude

The deadline for those interested in submitting their proposal for the procurement of renewable energy from North Africa has been extended by 10 weeks. On March 27 , Energy Minister Miriam Dalli had told a press conference that Malta will be exploring renewable energy projects in North Africa to help supply 25 per cent of its electricity demand. Dalli

Sixteen individuals and companies with unpaid tax have avoided criminal charges by paying a fine since a new law allowing out-of-court resolutions came into effect last year. A total of €3,044,161 in fines has been secured from taxpayers seeking to avoid criminal charges for tax evasion, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said in response to a parliamentary

A major project aimed at upgrading and modernising facilities at Wied iż-Żurrieq has been approved, with works set to begin after the summer season. The initiative, led by the Public Works Department, targets one of Malta’s most popular coastal locations, known for its views and access to the Blue Grotto. The investment is intended to improve the overall

The Armed Forces of Malta has begun a new round of combat marksmanship training aimed at strengthening soldiers’ operational readiness. The programme, led by the First Regiment, focuses on improving shooting accuracy, reaction times and overall weapon handling in realistic combat scenarios. Training includes engaging targets using cover, responding

On May 5, St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta will host a day-long seminar titled ‘Where Stories Live | Narrative in an Evolving Experience’ at the King’s Own Band Club in Valletta, bringing together leading thinkers and practitioners to explore storytelling as a strategic link between heritage, digital transformation, human experience and future relevance

Apple's Tim Cook will step down as the California tech giant's chief executive this year, handing the top job to a company veteran as it navigates a technology landscape being upended by AI. The 65-year-old Cook, who ran Apple for 15 years after taking the reins from its visionary co-founder Steve Jobs, will be succeeded by John Ternus, a senior vice

EU's top court ruled Tuesday that anti-LGBTQ legislation Hungary enacted in 2021 breached the bloc's rules, including an article which sets out the fundamental values on which the EU is founded. The European Commission, 16 of 27 member states and the European Parliament took Hungary to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over the law, in what has been

VOCA choir will be teaming up with the New Hampshire Friendship Chorus of the US in a concert at St Lawrence Collegiate parish church, Vittoriosa, on Thursday, April 23, at 6.45pm. Founded in 2010 by a group of friends with a passion for music and singing, VOCA is a four-voice (SATB) choir. Their repertoire ranges from spiritual and worship music to

Hollywood was clad in black and glittering sequins on Monday to host the Los Angeles premiere of Michael Jackson’s biopic, drawing fans of the King of Pop to the iconic California boulevard. The film Michael chronicles the legendary artist’s rise from a child star to one of the world’s most famous pop icons, and arrives 16 years after his death. Read