The 73-year-old mother of a man suspected of being a loan shark had 16 cars registered in her name, a court has heard. Criminal proceedings continued Tuesday against 45-year-old Keith Pace; his sons Carlos Pace (24) and Cleaven Pace (20); his partner, 49-year-old Maria Grixti, and his parents Lawrence and Emanuela Pace, both 73. All stand accused of
The government said Tuesday has finalized a major tax reform that will see thousands of pensioners benefit from expanded tax exemptions on both their pensions and additional income. This marks the completion of a multi-year process that began in 2022, designed to ensure that retirees are not unfairly penalized by high tax brackets when they have more
Malta International Airport (MIA) has published its flight schedule for the upcoming summer season, introducing new routes and increased frequencies that will further strengthen the island's connectivity with key international markets. "The most notable development for the summer is the arrival of Delta Air Lines, which will become the first American
Parliamentary Secretary Keith Azzopardi Tanti has launched the 'Renewal Spring Camps' initiative, led by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ under the theme 'Reset, Refocus, Revise'. These camps are specifically designed to offer a space for active rest and preparation for young people during the spring period. Azzopardi Tanti emphasized the importance of young people
The Government of Malta's proposal to establish national parks at Manoel Island, White Rocks, and Fort Campbell provides a significant opportunity to make a fundamental shift towards long‑term environmental stewardship, public accessibility, and cultural regeneration, the Chamber of Architects and Civil Engineers has said. The Chamber said it welcomes
Gżira United Football Club has now confirmed it is behind the construction of the padel courts at Nicholl Ground on Manoel Island. While the club argues that the facilities are located within land leased to it by the government, it has failed to show any planning permit for the ongoing works. Carrying out development without a permit is illegal and
The use of direct orders is, of course, necessary in certain situations. One example that comes to mind would be in the case of emergency works in order to ensure that a road is structurally sound should damage have been observed for instance. Generally speaking, a direct order would be justifiable when no applications have been submitted in response
Next weekend there will be several decisive matches in the YoHealth Malta Premier Closing Round, especially for the Top 6 race and the title chase. Many teams are still fighting for qualification to the Top 6 phase, so a number of fixtures are crucial. Teams like Sliema Wanderers, Valletta, Naxxar Lions and Birkirkara are still battling for the remaining
Works are underway on a project of around €2 million to reconstruct and structurally reinforce a compromised section of the Fiddien Reservoir in Rabat, an important component of Malta's historic water storage infrastructure, the government said. Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli and Water Services Corporation
The number of reported thefts in Malta fell significantly in 2025, reaching the lowest level recorded in decades, according to information provided in Parliament by Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri. Responding to a parliamentary question from Opposition MP Ivan Bartolo, Camilleri said theft cases declined sharply compared with the previous year
