EU finance ministers have agreed to introduce a €3 tax on low-value parcels entering the European Union from July 2026, marking a major step toward curbing the flood of cheap online imports, particularly from China-based platforms such as Shein and Temu. The measure will end the long-standing tax-free status for packages worth less than €150, known
'L-Istejjer Meraviljużi u Ribellużi ta' Ġuża Ħanfusa' are a series of adventures aimed at raising children's awareness about sustainability, environmental initiatives, and climate action. The book was presented today by the Minister for the Environment, Miriam Dalli, and the Minister for Education, Clifton Grima, during a visit to students at Sacred
The Malta Road Safety Council, together with the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, presented awards and certificates of participation to a number of schools and students who took part in a writing and design competition related to road safety. The initiative included two main competitions: one for primary school children, who
The Malta Authority for Integrity in Sport (AiMS) presented registration certificates to 56 sports organisations after they completed the existing schedules required under the law governing the registration of sports persons in Malta. According to Chapter 626 of the Laws of Malta, all sports organisations must be registered in the Register for Sports
Sir Harry Luke Street in Mġarr saw extensive and holistic works, the government said. During a visit to Mġarr, the Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works Omar Farrugia observed the completion of this infrastructural project, carried out through an investment of €700,000. "Projects such as this one in Mġarr, along with others that have been completed
King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat. Charles, 77, revealed the positive outlook in a recorded message broadcast on British television
Malta's planning laws do not offer enough protection for communities. For example, large scale developments which are heavily opposed by residents get approved, even when they would cause severe infrastructural challenges. This has already been seen. NGOs and environmentalists have been highlighting problems with the current planning regime for years,
Floriana Vilhena Pharmacy, 3, Triq Sant' Anna; Ħamrun Darwin Pharmacy, 152, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp; Qormi Brown's Pinto Pharmacy, 43, Triq San Bastjan; Santa Venera St. Bartholomew Pharmacy, 30, Triq Fleur-De-Lys; San Ġwann San Ġwann Pharmacy, 11, Triq Feliċ Borġ; Ibraġġ Krypton Pharmacy, Triq l-Ibraġġ; Sliema Brown's Pharmacy, Unit 22, Triq Tigne;
Serbian striker Nikola Štulić scored his first Serie A goal to give Lecce a vital 1-0 home win against fellow struggler Pisa on Friday. The match featured two of the three lowest scoring clubs in the league and featured just two shots on target in total. Lecce had slightly the better of a dull first half but was more incisive after the break. Substitute
A group of up to 60 migrants have been rescued by Malta's armed forces (AFM) on Friday after their boat capsized. It is understood they were spotted in the water by a fisherman outside of Malta's territorial waters, who subsequently alerted Maltese authorities. Sources said AFM rushed to the scene, rescuing the group. One person is in a critical condition,