Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran and Lebanon, where state media reported a residential building was hit on Wednesday, as Iran's Guards said they had sealed off one of the world's most vital shipping routes for energy. Governments scrambled to evacuate citizens stranded in the Middle East, where Iran expanded a retaliatory missile and drone barrage
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg has announced that arrangements are underway to repatriate the majority of Maltese nationals currently stranded in the United Arab Emirates, amid ongoing regional tensions. Borg confirmed that the government has secured the services of a private airline to operate a special flight from Dubai
The trial has begun against five Maltese youths , aged between 15 and 18, accused of assaulting a 14-year-old boy in Sliema. The victim testified that a group of more than ten people punched him in the face, with a doctor warning that another blow to his eye could result in permanent vision loss. At the start of the session, two of the accused admitted
The PN will continue to support those who invest their money and expertise in the country, particularly those who undertake sustainable development that gives back to the nation, as AX Group has done with the Verdala complex, PN Leader Alex Borg said. He spoke during a visit this morning to Verdala Terraces and the Verdala Wellness Hotel in Rabat,
Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index has again ranked Malta among the most corrupt Western European countries. Only Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Slovakia and Hungary fare worse. Malta scored just 49 out of a potential maximum of 100 points – that’s a fail. Yet judging by the number of cases that Malta’s Permanent Commission Against
Malta Air Traffic Services (MATS) has successfully completed upgrade works in its control tower, an investment that will allow for more efficient use of the existing space and increase operational capacity. This project forms part of a broader planned investment strategy addressing the increase in demand experienced by the aviation sector in recent
Transport Minister Chris Bonett announced on social media that the new board within the Vintage Vehicle Classification (VVC) Committee has been appointed and is vetting applications pertaining to vintage vehicles. 241 applications have been approved in its opening days, the Minister said. Last week the Maltese Federation for Antique Vehicles (FMVA)
Prime Minister Robert Abela, visited Tastees Manufacturing Ltd in Santa Venera, and praised the company's growth after production increased by 103% over the past five years, following investment in machinery and factory expansion, a government statement said. Abela was accompanied by Economy Minister Silvio Schembri. Founded in 1969, Tastees Manufacturing
A court on Wednesday heard recordings of alleged phone calls and messages made by Tammy Caruan to victims of a scam she was participating in. Victims of the alleged bank scam told a court how the woman accused of orchestrating a widespread fraud scheme convinced them she was calling from their bank's fraud department before draining thousands of euros
An Armed Forces of Malta patrol boat was present near the distressed Russian LNG tanker on Tuesday evening, Opposition national security spokesperson Darren Carabott said, citing information provided by the government during a meeting held that day. The briefing took place between Carabott, Opposition leader Alex Borg, Prime Minister Robert Abela and
