Iran deployed troops and offered a bounty as it launched a hunt for a US pilot whose jet Iranian media said had been downed by the Islamic republic's air defence systems Friday. US Central Command (CENTCOM), responsible for military operations in the Middle East, did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment on the first such report in
Italy’s football coach, Gennaro Gattuso, resigned on Friday after the Azzurri failed to qualify for the World Cup for third consecutive time. The resignation comes a day after the head of Italy’s football federation, Gabriele Gravina, also stepped down. Four-time World Cup winners Italy fell at the play-offs again on Tuesday, this time after a penalty
Good Friday is a unique - and uniquely solemn - day in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus, ahead of what's a central tenet of faith for believers - his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, according to the Gospels. This year, it falls on April 3 for Catholics and Protestants, and April 10 for Orthodox
If you’ve been keeping up, you already know the 2026 Lovin Malta Social Media Awards, powered by Malta Vision 2050 , are in full swing and the competition is tighter than ever. Thousands have already had their say, backing their favourite creators, athletes, brands and personalities across all 16 categories. And with so many strong contenders in the
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Pope Leo XIV washed the feet of 12 priests in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, restoring a tradition his predecessor had broken by including laypeople and non-Christians in ceremonies at prisons, juvenile detention halls and centers for asylum-seekers. The priests included 11 ordained by Leo last year, along with the Rev. Renzo Chiesa, the director
Some of Malta’s top culinary spots and talent have just been recognised in the latest Lovin Recommends awards, celebrating the passion, dedication and quality driving the local food scene. Here’s a full breakdown of the winners: Best Dessert Manouche Craft Bakery & Bistro won Best Dessert, with the salted caramel éclair and żeppoli standing out as
The Ministry for Justice has issued a public call for applications for two new magistrates. This call follows the appointment in recent days of two new judges, both of whom had been serving as magistrates. This increase builds on the various appointments made to the judiciary during this legislature, which have resulted in the country continuing to
During an official visit to various infrastructural and cultural sites, Romania's Minister for Investments and European Projects, Dragoș-Nicolae Pîslaru, praised how Malta has utilised its European Union funds for projects around the country. Pîslaru was welcomed to Malta by Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, the Minister for European Funds and the Implementation
A €4 million investment in the extension of the St Andrews distribution centre has been completed, according to a statement by the Energy Ministry. The project increases capacity and improves resilience to meet growing electricity demand in the area. The project was inaugurated during a site visit attended by Energy Minister Miriam Dall, Enemalta Executive
