Downing Street applied constant pressure on civil servants to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington and seemed to brush off security concerns, a sacked official told MPs Tuesday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office had a "dismissive attitude" towards the security vetting for its US envoy pick, said Olly Robbins, the
Zanzi Homes, alongside QuickLets and QLC, recently hosted its Awards Night 2025, commemorating a decade of growth, innovation, and contribution to Malta’s real estate sector. The event brought together agents, management, partners, and key stakeholders to celebrate both individual achievements and the collective success that has defined the brand since
The Labour Party has decried Opposition Leader Alex Borg's recent comments from earlier last weekend, where he questioned how Malta, as a neutral country, can have anything to do with the ongoing war in the Middle East. During a PL press conference on Tuesday, Energy Minister Miriam Dalli and Finance Minister Clyde Caruana condemned Borg's remarks,
President Donald Trump offered mixed messages on Monday about the path ahead for the U.S. war against Iran, declaring that he was in no rush to end the conflict while also expressing confidence that further negotiations with Tehran will soon take place in Pakistan. With the 14-day ceasefire to expire Wednesday, Trump whipsawed in telephone interviews
The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, today presented the 45th edition of Case Notes 2025 to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia. This edition brings together a selection of 38 cases investigated and concluded during 2025 by the Office of the Ombudsman and the three Commissioners. The publication
The Natiomalist Party said Tuesday it is concerned by the latest figures published by the National Statistics Office (NSO), which show that the cost of living continues to rise month after month. Statistics issued today by the NSO on prices in March show that last month the annual rate of inflation stood at 2.7%, meaning that it increased by 0.2 percentage
Floriana FC confirmed their dominance of the domestic season by clinching the Closing Round title in emphatic fashion, capping off a campaign defined by consistency, resilience, and attacking flair. Heading into the game against arch-rivals Valletta FC, Floriana knew that even a draw would be enough to secure top spot. However, in keeping with their
The Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri has announced the opening of a public consultation by the Planning Authority for new planning guidelines regulating temporary outdoor sporting events and facilities in rural areas. Minister Camilleri said that this initiative is motivated by the increased number of proposals for temporary outdoor sporting
A Maltese parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker Anġlu Farrugia and composed of Edward Zammit Lewis and Robert Cutajar, participated in the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly. They joined the 12+ Group and contributed to daily discussions on key Assembly issues. Cutajar participated in the Standing Committee on International Security and Peace,
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
