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Addressing EU leaders at today’s summit, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola warned that Europe is facing a “narrow window of opportunity” to secure its economic future. With decisive discussions expected at the March European Council, Metsola urged leaders to act swiftly to ensure the bloc remains competitive on the global stage. Turning

The PN is calling on Government to take the education of our children more seriously and to invest public funds so that educational buildings "are properly maintained, rather than being left in a state of neglect that can endanger the safety of our students and educators." "Following several Parliamentary Questions raised by the Opposition in recent

Malta has launched the implementation of a €4.5 million digital platform designed to modernise the management of its fisheries sector, with funding from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). The new Fisheries Integrated Information System (FIIS), announced by Minister for European Funds and the Implementation of the Electoral

An additional €4.6 million in funding has been secured for the conservation of the marine environment through EU co-financing, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) said. This follows the successful launch of the 'Marine Conservation - An Inclusive Approach to Managing Marine Resources' project in February 2025. "This funding will be used to

President of the Malta Chamber of Geologists Peter Gatt has long called for the establishment of a National Geological Service, a call which the Nationalist Party is also making. When speaking to The Malta Independent about Ghar Lapsi, the damage that was caused by Storm Harry and the government's intentions to restore the area, he stressed the need

FinanceMalta plans to adopt a more targeted, quality-focused promotional strategy in 2026, redirecting resources towards local initiatives and targeted familiarisation visits, Chief Strategy Officer Dr Bernice Buttigieg announced. Speaking at FinanceMalta's first members' meeting of the year at the Phoenicia Hotel, Dr Buttigieg said the new approach

The Malta: No Music for Genocide campaign has released its promo video ahead of the national protest taking place on Saturday, 21 February, at 3pm, starting from Parliament in Valletta. The protest calls on the Maltese Government and the PBS to withdraw from the Eurovision 2026 for as long as the genocidal state of Israel is permitted to participate

James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in "Dawson's Creek" and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48. "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith

On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Archbishop Charles Scicluna led a thanksgiving Mass at the Sanctuary of St Thérèse of Lisieux in Birkirkara to mark the Day of Consecrated Life. The celebration drew many religious men and women from various congregations who participated with lighted candles in the solemn procession as they entered the

Franjo von Allmen of Switzerland looks like a breakout star of the Milan Cortina Olympics after winning his third gold medal. Jordan Stolz has one gold and is targeting three more. And Chloe Kim and a bunch of NHL stars are just getting started. Von Allmen won the super-G in Bormio on Wednesday to become the third man with three victories in Alpine