The Ministry for Gozo has announced that, once again, the hunting season for turtle dove and quail will reopen on 13 April, bowing to the demands of the hunters' lobby while sidelining the common interest and the wellbeing of our wildlife and ecosystems, ADPD the Green Party said Wednesday. Spokesperson Mark Zerafa said: "Scientific figures presented
The first time was considered a fluke. The second was treated as a crisis. Now, with Italy failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, it has become almost expected for the once-proud football nation. The four-time champion's penalty shootout loss to 66th-ranked Bosnia and Herzegovina in the qualifying playoffs comes after the Azzurri were
At the time of writing, the Lovin Malta Social Media Awards 2026 powered by Malta Vision 2050 has received over 70,000 votes. With several categories in a hotly contested race featuring some of the biggest names in the arts scene, leading activists, and the top content creators on the islands, this edition is looking to be a true photo finish. As a
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and the Central Bank of Malta (CBM) hereby communicate the establishment of a T+1 National Coordination Group (NCG) to govern Malta's transition to a T+1 securities settlement cycle, in alignment with the EU‑level programme and the coordinated pan‑European cutover scheduled for no later than 11 October
The government has launched the official programme for the traditional Feast of St Gregory, the Culture Ministry said in a statement. The cultural evening will feature music, għana, and storytelling. It will also feature historical themes such as the 1614 Ottoman attack on Żejtun. Moreover, the traditional XirCammini walk will take place, this year
A special charity concert featuring an international choir will take place at the Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral on Friday 17 April at 7:45pm. The event is open to the public free of charge, with donations encouraged in support of Inspire Foundation Malta, whose representatives will also be present on site. The concert will bring together the The Really
The Court of Criminal Appeal has delivered its final judgment in the case of an attempted armed robbery at the Crystal Palace confectionery in Żabbar, confirming the involvement of two accomplices while reducing one sentence on procedural grounds. In a judgment delivered on Friday, Judge Edwina Grima upheld the convictions of Luke Vella and Marlon
Chelsea made pre-tax losses of 262.4 million pounds ($350 million) in its latest financial results, the club announced Wednesday, a record high in the Premier League era. Chelsea, whose owners are from U.S. private equity, attributed the losses in part to "increased operating costs" in 2024-25 compared to the previous year. The previous highest recorded
Recently, on 21 March we observed the 'International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination', commemorating the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960, when police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire on a peaceful protest against apartheid pass laws, killing 69 people. The observance, set up by the United Nations, is intended to raise awareness
Maggie, the mascot of the Saving Our Blue campaign, paid a surprise visit to Year 4 students organised by officials from the Strategic Communications Unit within the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness. The Saving Our Blue campaign is aimed at spreading the message about the importance of marine conservation and environmental
