Argentina and Lionel Messi will start their World Cup title defense against Algeria, while the U.S. was drawn Friday to open against Paraguay as soccer's quadrennial championship returns to North America for the first time since 1994. Three-time champion Argentina also will play Austria and Jordan in Group J of the expanded 48-nation, 104-game festival,
On the 39th anniversary of the political murder of Raymond Caruana, the Nationalist Party this evening paid tribute to the "Martyr for Freedom", who fell victim to a political attack on the PN Club in Gudja. Caruana was killed on 5 December 1986 when shots were fired in the direction of the Gudja PN club where an activity had been held. Caruana died
Minister for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector Julia Farrugia has launched the National Strategy for the Voluntary Sector for the years 2025 to 2030, setting out a strategic plan for the sector, a government statement said. The strategy was prepared by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS), following a public consultation earlier this
Malita pls announced Friday that its secretary Albert Cilia has resigned in what is yet another development for a company that has already seen the departure of its chairman. In a company statement, Malita announced that Cilia resigned from his position with immediate effect, and has been replaced by Desiree Cassar. No reason for the resignation was
The Gozo Regional Development Authority has launched a new three-year Corporate Plan aimed at strengthening mobility, connectivity and socio-economic development, a government statement said. Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri addressed a Business Breakfast themed 'Connections, Plans and Priorities', organised by the Gozo Regional Development
The Commission on Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence has collaborated with LESA as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign to reinforce Malta's national response to domestic and gender-based violence. The partnership forms part of the Commission's 'Għandna Ħolma: Futur Mingħajr Vjolenza' (We Have A Dream: A Future Without Violence) campaign,
The festive season is about to get even brighter with the Christmas Market at Palazzo Francesco in Lija, taking place between 19 and 21 December 2025 . This three-day celebration will be held in the historic Palazzo Francesco, which will be open to the public for the very first time, making the event even more special. The market will officially open
I happened upon this muse while wedged into the Number 54 heading into Valletta. It had arrived roughly on time, traffic was only mildly perceptive, and, for once, the bus wasn’t auditioning for the role of a sardine can. Even when it is, some kind young foreigner usually gives up their seat. Maltese youths, by contrast, seem to believe that looking
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg told a Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) that "it is up to us all to do more to de-escalate, to promote constructive dialogue, to prioritise diplomacy, and to re-invigorate the Helsinki Spirit." "Let's choose cooperation over
The Nationalist Party said Friday that a new legal notice introduced by the government will lead to significant price increases in essential medicines, disproportionately impacting vulnerable groups, including pensioners, low-income families, and patients requiring specialised treatment. Addressing a press conference, Shadow Minister for Health Stephen
