Downing Street applied constant pressure on civil servants to approve the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington and seemed to brush off security concerns, a sacked official told MPs Tuesday. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office had a "dismissive attitude" towards the security vetting for its US envoy pick, said Olly Robbins, the
The liquidator of Harbinson's Forensic Limited, Dorothy Brown, told a court she acted solely on Jeremy Harbinson's instructions when liquidating the company and that it was liquidated because it "ceased trading". This came during the proceedings against former chief-of-staff Keith Schembri, former minister Konrad Mizzi and businessman Yorgen Fenech,
VOCA choir will be teaming up with the New Hampshire Friendship Chorus of the US in a concert at St Lawrence Collegiate parish church, Vittoriosa, on Thursday, April 23, at 6.45pm. Founded in 2010 by a group of friends with a passion for music and singing, VOCA is a four-voice (SATB) choir. Their repertoire ranges from spiritual and worship music to
A Maltese parliamentary delegation, led by Speaker Anġlu Farrugia and composed of Edward Zammit Lewis and Robert Cutajar, participated in the 152nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly. They joined the 12+ Group and contributed to daily discussions on key Assembly issues. Cutajar participated in the Standing Committee on International Security and Peace,
Zanzi Homes, alongside QuickLets and QLC, recently hosted its Awards Night 2025, commemorating a decade of growth, innovation, and contribution to Malta’s real estate sector. The event brought together agents, management, partners, and key stakeholders to celebrate both individual achievements and the collective success that has defined the brand since
The Labour Party has decried Opposition Leader Alex Borg's recent comments from earlier last weekend, where he questioned how Malta, as a neutral country, can have anything to do with the ongoing war in the Middle East. During a PL press conference on Tuesday, Energy Minister Miriam Dalli and Finance Minister Clyde Caruana condemned Borg's remarks,
The Parliamentary Ombudsman, Judge Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, today presented the 45th edition of Case Notes 2025 to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia. This edition brings together a selection of 38 cases investigated and concluded during 2025 by the Office of the Ombudsman and the three Commissioners. The publication
The Lovin Malta Social Media Awards 2026, powered by Malta Vision 2050, just got a whole lot more entertaining. Ashley Peschel is officially joining this year’s host lineup. Known for his humour and bold personality, Ashley is set to bring the laughs to the stage as Lovin Malta celebrates its 10-year anniversary with its biggest edition yet. With an
The Natiomalist Party said Tuesday it is concerned by the latest figures published by the National Statistics Office (NSO), which show that the cost of living continues to rise month after month. Statistics issued today by the NSO on prices in March show that last month the annual rate of inflation stood at 2.7%, meaning that it increased by 0.2 percentage
Floriana FC confirmed their dominance of the domestic season by clinching the Closing Round title in emphatic fashion, capping off a campaign defined by consistency, resilience, and attacking flair. Heading into the game against arch-rivals Valletta FC, Floriana knew that even a draw would be enough to secure top spot. However, in keeping with their
