KM Malta Airlines has announced extra flights and increased capacity following what it described as 'exceptionally strong demand' by voters to travel to Malta for the general election. It said that in the first two days of bookings for election travel, it booked over 1,000 return passengers. Approximately 90% originated from Brussels and London. The
The Labour Party's latest proposals for first-time buyers are being presented as a lifeline for young people struggling to enter the property market. In reality, it risks worsening the very problem it claims to address. What the Labour government has introduced and what it plans to do should it be re-elected favours developers and sellers far more
The LNG tanker that supplies the power station will be removed from Marsaxlokk harbour within five years of a Nationalist government taking office, party candidates promised on Wednesday. Shadow maritime affairs minister Ivan Castillo told a press conference that as part of plans for a fixed fuel hub on Hurd's Bank, the party plans to settle the project's
Prime Minister Robert Abela on Tuesday unveiled a series of targeted proposals aimed at supporting post-secondary students through enhanced mental health services and a new financial boost for cultural engagement. Speaking at the launch of the Labour Youth campaign under the slogan Good Politics For Our Future, Abela detailed plans to integrate comprehensive
The European Parliament has called for a larger and more flexible long-term EU budget, shifting the focus to the politically sensitive question of how it will be financed. MEPs want the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) set at 1.27% of EU gross national income, while repayments tied to the post-pandemic recovery fund would sit outside the
The European Parliament has given strong backing to proposals for Europe’s first sustainable tourism strategy, with Maltese MEP Daniel Attard arguing that the future of the sector must be built around fair housing rules, better jobs, stronger connectivity and protection of local communities. The report, approved by 439 votes in favour, 42 against and
Arts Council Malta has launched a new initiative aimed at helping Maltese artists break into international touring, including opportunities at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The programme will see selected artists take part in an 18-month development framework designed to prepare them for global exposure. It includes training, mentoring and workshops
