The Nationalist Party is proposing a fixed fuel hub off Hurds Bank to service the thousands of vessels passing through the Mediterranean. In a news conference on Tuesday, PN leader Alex Borg said the hub will generate €450 million in revenues within three years without putting additional pressure on Malta’s infrastructure. Borg said the hub would be
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan faces a no-confidence motion on Tuesday afternoon, as a former coalition partner joins forces with a hard-right opposition party in a bid to bring down his pro-European government less than a year after the coalition was sworn in. The joint effort was launched last week when the leftist Social Democratic Party,
HSBC Bank Malta said Tuesfday has posted a pre-tax profit of €21.3m for the opening quarter of 2026, marking a 24% decline from the same period last year. According to a formal company statement, the drop was primarily triggered by a cooling interest rate environment and diminished returns from its insurance arm, which suffered from price volatility
Malta’s Eurovision Song Contest 2026 representative Aidan has just dropped his official look for the big stage, and it couldn’t be more him. The singer will be rocking custom archival Versace, originally designed by the late Gianni Versace, bringing a serious fashion moment to Eurovision this year. The look was styled by Tom Eerebout, Best Global Stylist
During the second and final day of the EU Speakers' Conference being held in Copenhagen, Denmark, as the final event of the inter-parliamentary dimension of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Speaker of the Maltese House of Representatives. Hon. Anġlu Farrugia, spoke during the session discussing how parliaments can ensure
Transport Malta has made one of the most astounding announcements of the year, declaring that, over the past five years, it had received not a single request from any political party to issue a permit for a street banner. Not one. This begs the question: Are we just hallucinating when the only thing we see as we travel on our roads is political propaganda
Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has raised doubts over the Nationalist Party’s proposal to reduce electricity bills through a €60 million investment in solar panels. In a post, Muscat questioned both the financial logic and the practicality of the plan, particularly its reliance on government-owned rooftops rather than land. He argued that the
A person fell ill during a PL political rally on 1st May, prompting concern among those present. Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela quickly stepped in, providing assistance on the spot. The situation was handled swiftly, with the individual receiving immediate care before further help arrived. Those nearby were seen making space as the incident unfolded,
Malta's new National Homework Policy is presented as a forward-looking reform, one that shifts emphasis from quantity to quality while safeguarding student wellbeing. On paper, the rationale appears sound. Few would argue in favour of excessive, repetitive homework that burdens students without clear educational value. Yet beneath the language of balance
By the sixth full day of the campaign, the tone has sharpened noticeably, with both leaders escalating their messaging and beginning to challenge each other more directly. While Prime Minister Robert Abela continued to unveil a wide package of social and economic measures, Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg shifted part of his campaign towards questioning