Prime Minister Robert Abela has arrived at San Anton Palace on Thursday evening for a meeting with the President, amid ongoing discussions on the appointment of a new chief justice. However, sources declined to confirm whether the meeting at the president's official residence is directly related to the chief justice appointment. Earlier today, Opposition
A new ten-bed Medical High Dependency Unit (HDU) has opened at Mater Dei Hospital, expanding the hospital’s capacity to care for patients with severe illnesses who require close monitoring and enhanced medical support. The unit, announced by Minister for Health and Active Ageing Jo Etienne Abela, is designed for patients who need a higher level of
A 52-year-old man from Fgura was taken to Mater Dei Hospital following a car crash that occurred on Triq Tal-Barrani, Santa Luċija, at 2:30pm on Thursday. His medical condition is still pending, police said. The man taken to hospital was driving a Toyota ToyoAce truck which was involved in a collision with a Ford Focus. The Focus was driven by a 70-year-old
Calypso Radio 101.8 is thrilled to announce that pop icon Kim Wilde is joining the station for an exclusive new residency. Starting this weekend, the "Kids in America" superstar will take over the airwaves every Saturday evening with the Kim Wilde 80s Show, bringing her signature energy and musical expertise to listeners across the islands. Listeners
The Minister for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector, Jonathan Attard, announced the implementation of a Budget 2026 measure with the launch of a new training programme in occupational health and safety. With an investment of €400,000 spread over twenty-four months, this programme will be implemented by the Occupational Health and Safety
The global digital economy is currently undergoing a structural transformation that mirrors the early days of the internet, moving from a phase of experimental novelty to one of critical infrastructure. For years, blockchain technology was synonymous with volatile asset trading and the sensational rise of digital coins, often overshadowing the underlying
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.K.'s ambassador to Washington despite his ties to the disgraced financier. The prime minister said Mandelson had "portrayed Epstein as someone he barely knew." In a speech on Thursday, he said "I am sorry ... for having believed
It is easy to forget just how experimental architectural thinking once was, particularly when looking at Malta through a contemporary planning lens. Long before ideas like environmental impact assessments and landscape sensitivity became central to design debates, architects were free to imagine projects that treated the built environment as a place
Non-governmental organizations that directly assist the disciplined dorces in the interest of safer citizens and in providing help at moments of need have been awarded funds by the Civil Protection Department within the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security and Employment, enabling them to continue delivering greater benefits to society. The ongoing
The Malta Business Bureau wants the European Commission to revise the Combined Transport Directive to reflect island states' realities. In an interview with this media house, Mario Xuereb, MBB CEO, said that the directive gives incentives for using lower emission transport modes when choosing alternative transport methods which are less polluting,