A new project aimed at preserving indigenous breeds of cattle, sheep, goats and chickens has been announced as part of a number of agreements signed by the Agriculture Ministry to promote investment in the sector. In a statement, the ministry said the MOBAC project would aim to protect and preserve local breeds of agricultural animals using genetic
A jury has found Gordian Azuogu Ohaegbu guilty on all three drug trafficking charges by a 7-2 majority in a case involving nearly two kilograms of cocaine. Following a five-day trial, the accused was found guilty of all three charges. As the verdict was delivered in court, Ohaegbu broke down in tears, protesting his innocence. "I did nothing. Why?
The Church of Our Lady of Muxima was built by Portuguese colonizers in Angola at the end of the 16th century as part of a fortress complex and became a hub in the slave trade. It remains a reminder of the inextricable link hundreds of years ago between Catholicism and the exploitation of the African continent. Pope Leo XIV's planned visit to the church
Why does Labour keep attacking the University of Malta? Why does Finance Minister Clyde Caruana keep picking on it? Ostensibly, because it’s got an €11 million deficit. And Labour doesn’t tolerate deficits, doesn’t tolerate debt. Imagine that – a national university with 12,500 students and 1,500 employees running 900 different courses, is responsible
The Lovin Malta Social Media Awards 2026, powered by Malta Vision 2050 , are turning up the heat — and the lineup just got even stronger. Johnathan Cilia is officially part of this year’s host lineup. Known for his effortless confidence and natural stage presence, Johnathan is set to play a key role in what’s shaping up to be our biggest show yet,
A new project aimed at improving and preserving the Għar Ħasan site in Ħal Far has been officially launched by Culture, Lands and Local Government Minister Owen Bonnici. Covering approximately 5,000 square metres, the Għar Ħasan area forms part of Malta's coastal garigue landscape and holds archaeological, historical and intangible cultural significance,
Elected members and employees of Malta's Local Councils have begun receiving specialised training aimed at enhancing their effectiveness in serving communities, the government said. The programme, launched last year under the National Training Strategy for the Local Government Sector, recently saw its first participants receive certification upon completion
Prime Minister Robert Abela on Friday reassured social partners that Malta's energy supply and prices will remain stable despite escalating conflicts in the Middle East, insisting the government is prepared to shield families and businesses from external shocks. Addressing social partners at a specially-convened MCESD meeting, Abela said that both
Marcus Thuram scored his fourth goal in three games as Inter Milan beat Cagliari 3-0 and extended its lead in Serie A to 12 points on Friday. After a poor first half in which Inter failed to turn its pressure into goals, Cristian Chivu's men took control during a four-minute period shortly after halftime. Federico Dimarco's superb pass left Thuram
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer probably wishes he had never heard the name Peter Mandelson. Starmer is again facing questions over his future. And again, it's do with his misguided decision to appoint a self-professed "best pal" of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein to the plummiest of plum jobs in U.K. diplomacy - that of ambassador to the
