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It is estimated that 70,000 people gathered in Valletta - mostly in St George's Square, the main streets in Valletta, Triton Square and along the streets of Grand Harbour where a spectacular 25-minute pyrotechnic display was let off - to welcome the start of 2026, the government said Thursday. The celebrations in Valletta included an amazing show in
Bulgaria on Thursday became the 21st country to switch to the euro, a milestone met with both cheers and fears, nearly 20 years after the Balkan nation joined the European Union. At midnight (2200 GMT Wednesday), Bulgaria gave up the lev, in use since the late 19th century, and Bulgarian euro coins were projected onto the central bank's building. "I
Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump. After the clocks struck midnight, bringing in 2026, Mamdani took his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop to begin managing the United States' largest city. He is New York's
A 25-year-old man from St Julian's, Kurt Muscat, was charged on New Year's Day with breaching the conditions of bail under which he had previously been released. The prosecution told the court that the accused has an acute drug problem and that on 29 December he failed to report to the St Julian's police station as required. The following day, he allegedly
A 36-year-old man from Cospicua, Alfred Bonnici, was arraigned in court on New Year's Day on charges of domestic violence against his parents, after allegedly threatening them to obtain money. The prosecution said that Bonnici had been released from prison just ten days earlier and that on Christmas morning his parents reported him to the police after
It’s the one thing everyone expects to happen next year, despite all the public denials we’ve seen. Though Prime Minister Robert Abela himself appeared to pour cold water on the idea last month during an interview with The Times of Malta, he was also careful to include a lawyer’s disclaimer in his response to a direct question about whether he would
Enzo Maresca left his post as Chelsea head coach on Wednesday after a reported deterioration in his relationship with the Premier League club's hierarchy. The Italian coach was midway through his second season in charge. In his first season, he won the UEFA Conference League and Club World Cup. Last month, Maresca said he had experienced his "worst"
Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 on Thursday with a plea for peace, singling out in particular countries "bloodied by conflict" and families wounded by violence. Leo celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza, which was full of pilgrims and tourists on the bright,
With the celebrations over and 2026 officially here, New Year’s Day is the perfect moment to hit reset and set the tone for the months ahead. Whether you want a calmer year, a more productive one or simply a fresher start, here are five simple things you can do today to begin 2026 on the right foot. 1. Take A Walk Somewhere Quiet Start the year with
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