Prison authorities are investigating a laptop seized from the cell of convicted murderer Adrian Agius, also known as Ta’ Maksar, after security seals designed to prevent unauthorised access were found broken. According to a report by Times of Malta , the laptop was discovered during a random search last week. Agius had permission to possess the device
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Ian Borg, together with a number of employees from the Ministry for Health and other officials, visited the Blood Donation Centre to mark World Blood Donor Day, which was commemorated a few days ago. During the visit, Borg met with the centre's management and staff, as well as blood donors who were making
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published a Discussion Paper on Decentralised Finance (DeFi), launching a public consultation process aimed at fostering informed dialogue on the opportunities, challenges and regulatory considerations associated with this rapidly evolving sector. Supporting the Future of Digital Finance Building on
Police in Vietnam seized more than 400 cats in a major bust of a cat meat crime ring in Ho Chi Minh City, according to animal welfare groups and local media reports. More than 40 of the rescued cats were reunited with their owners following the multiday operation last week, but several dozen of those rescued have died due to the harsh conditions that
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the EU Youth Strategy beyond 2027, inviting youths, stakeholders and policymakers to help shape the future of European youth policy. The initiative aims to build on the current framework while responding to emerging challenges which youths are facing across Europe. The consultation is part
A study by Maltese researchers has shed new light on the little-known pre-laying behaviour of Scopoli's Shearwaters, revealing that the seabirds undertake lengthy journeys across the Mediterranean before returning to nest on the Maltese Islands. The research, recently published in the international ornithological journal Ardeola , marks the first time
According to the Bank's latest forecasts, Malta's real GDP growth is projected at 3.7%, 3.6% and 3.8% over the period 2026-2028. Compared to the Bank's previous projections, the outlook for GDP growth has been revised down by 0.1 p.p. in 2027 and upwards by 0.1 p.p. in 2028. Against an uncertain global backdrop due to the Middle East conflict, the
Austria won a World Cup game for the first time in 36 years with a 3-1 victory Tuesday over a Jordan team on debut at football's premier global event. An own goal from a corner kick that deflected off Jordanian defender Yazan Al Arab gave Austria a 2-1 lead in the 76th minute. Marko Arnautovic's penalty kick deep in stoppage team extended the margin
The principal legal framework governing package travel in the European Union (the " EU ") is Directive (EU) 2015/2302 (the " Directive "), which has been in force since 2018. It's aim was to modernise European travel law by reflecting the growth of online booking systems and customised travel packages and to provide a high level of protection for consumers
Before the European Migration and Asylum Pact can be hailed as a breakthrough, it must first prove that it can work. After years of tortuous negotiations, the European Union has finally agreed on a common framework intended to govern how its member states deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers. The very fact that 27 countries, with vastly
