Roderick Galdes says he has no intention of resigning as he continues to face scrutiny over a €140,000 penthouse he bought from mogul Joseph Portelli. Speaking on Andrew Azzopardi’s Saturday radio show, the Housing Minister was asked if he planned to leave office over the Gozo property he purchased from Portelli for what many perceive to be well below
Netflix struck a deal Friday to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, the Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and HBO Max, in a $72 billion deal that would bring together two of the biggest players in television and film and potentially reshape the entertainment industry. If approved by regulators, the merger would put two of the world's biggest streaming
President Donald Trump was awarded the new FIFA peace prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw - giving the spectacle to set matchups for the quadrennial soccer tournament even more of a Trumpian flair. Trump, who had openly campaigned for the Nobel Peace Prize, had been heavily expected to receive the newly created FIFA prize. FIFA president Gianni
The bust announced by the Malta Police Force this week highlights the importance of law enforcement agencies from different countries working together. The police said that an international operation coordinated by Europol, with the involvement of the Maltese Police, has successfully dismantled fraud and money-laundering networks amounting to more
During the official celebration of the 35th anniversary of Eurodesk Malta, the Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation Keith Azzopardi Tanti emphasised the fundamental value of Eurodesk as a pillar of information, guidance and opportunity for young generations in our country. He stated that Eurodesk, operated through Aġenzija Żgħażagħ and
The Minister for European Funds and the Implementation of the Electoral Programme, Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, visited the Caritas Community Centre in Blata l-Bajda, a modern and accessible facility financed through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). This €4.2 million project, of which €2.8 million was financed by the EU, brings together under
The Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, together with Festivals Malta, officially presented the agency's events programme for the year 2026, which includes eleven festivals, five national celebrations, and several other events. This calendar, beginning in January 2026 with the Valletta Baroque Festival and concluding with
S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Malta's long- and short-term sovereign credit ratings at 'A-/A-2', maintaining a stable outlook that reflects a balance between an improving fiscal trajectory and expectations of moderating economic growth. The country is on course to exit the European Union's excessive deficit procedure as budgetary outcomes strengthen,
Christmas at the Ark is happening tomorrow, and animal lovers across Malta are invited to join a heartwarming festive event in support of the rescued dogs of Noah’s Ark Dog Sanctuary Malta . Taking place on 7th December from 11am to 2pm at Triq Wied Musa, Mellieħa, this special Christmas market is the perfect opportunity to pick up early gifts for
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, Anton Refalo, announced two key initiatives addressing challenges in Malta's agricultural sector. These measures aim to ensure productive and sustainable use of agricultural land and to create opportunities for young farmers and new entrants, the government said. The first scheme will offer
