Prime Minister Robert Abela marked the start of the new year with a wide-ranging message reflecting on Malta’s achievements, future priorities, and the path ahead for the country. Speaking from Manoel Island, Abela said the new year was not only a time to reflect on progress made, but also to focus on what still needs to be achieved in 2026 and beyond
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has called for a European Union that places economic prosperity, social solidarity and the removal of bureaucratic barriers at the centre of its priorities. Addressing Europeans ahead of the start of 2026, Metsola said the EU must move forward with “hope rather than false nostalgia”, stressing the need
Malta is ringing the end of the year with stormy weather, as thunderstorms hit the islands overnight, bringing a wet close to 2025. In the early morning of New Year’s Eve, the day kicked off with a storm which brought torrential rain, thunder and even hail in some localities. Wednesday 31st December is seeing thundery showers, with temperatures feeling
Robbers used a large drill to break into a German bank's vault room during the extended Christmas break and steal cash, gold and jewellery worth 30 million euros, police and the bank said. The spectacular heist in the western city of Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia state, saw thieves smash open more than 3,000 safe deposit boxes and make off
Ultra-endurance runner Zach Vella has entered the final leg of a six-day, 360km running challenge after completing a 60km run from sunrise. Vella aims to complete his mission on Wednesday by running 60km worth of loops around the Mgarr church, in aid of YMCA, which works with people experiencing homelessness in Malta. Day five - a run from Xemxija
A couple who are currently on remand after they broke into a garage and stole drugs from suspected drug traffickers have testified about the alleged traffickers and the sophisticated operation then ran. The couple gave detailed anecdotes of the tight-knit drug trafficking operation, who were described as the “easiest people to buy drugs from” and
Europe must slash red tape, ensure safety, provide affordable homes, and open its door to new members, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said in her New Year’s message. A Europe with affordable homes and quality jobs were foundations people could rely on, she said in a video message streamed on the European Broadcasting Service (EBS). Moving
In a heartfelt social media post, Bernard Grech shared a touching tribute to his son, Neil, alongside two special photos. Grech posted a picture of them from when Neil was younger, and another that they recently replicated, capturing how much they’ve both grown over the years. In his caption, Grech reflected on their journey together, celebrating both
On the night between Sunday 28 December and Monday 29 December 2025, a group of 44 irregular migrants, who had been disembarked in Malta after being rescued on 12 December 2025, began their journey back to their country of origin in an operation led by the Malta Police Force, the government said Tuesday. This operation followed another return operation
Forty-four migrants who were in a group that was rescued and brought to Malta on December 12 have been repatriated. Times of Malta had reported on the day that 61 migrants were rescued after their boat capsized off Malta. The Home Affairs Ministry said the group departed Malta on Sunday night on its way to its country of origin, which it did not name
