Government has launched a €15.3 million package of renewable energy schemes for 2026, offering grants, feed-in tariffs, and long-term contracts aimed at boosting investment in solar energy and battery storage across households and businesses. Energy Minister Miriam Dalli, together with the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS), launched the
Pope Leo XIV blasted the "handful of tyrants" who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of peace Thursday in the epicenter of a separatist conflict considered one of the world's most neglected crises. Leo traveled to the western Cameroon city of Bamenda, where jubilant crowds clogged the roads, blowing horns and dancing
Michael Bonello Ghio’s My Dearest Mother is continuing its strong international run, with the Maltese short film now officially selected for the Atlanta Film Festival in the United States. The latest selection builds on the film’s growing presence abroad, following its recent acceptance into Screamfest in Los Angeles, and further cements its position
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States. Speaking at CNBC's Invest in America Forum, Infantino said it is important that Iran participates in the World Cup even though its participation has been in doubt since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes
Kintech is marking ten years of delivering Cashlogy cash management systems in Malta with a focused business conference aimed at companies that handle cash daily. The event will take place on April 22, 2026 at Hilltop Gardens in Naxxar and is designed for retailers, hospitality operators, and service providers who rely on cash and want tighter control,
Forensic specialist Mario Scerri told the court on Thursday Fawaz Najem died from a violent death, succumbing to 1.9cm wide stab wounds puncturing the heart. The sitting started off with jurors asking Inspector Josef Gauci questions about the weapon used, whereby in particular, one juror asked if a search was conducted in the sea, in which the inspector
The General Workers' Union (GWU) strongly objects to calls by employer organisations to postpone the EU Pay Transparency Directive, stressing that there is no justification for any delay. Adopted on 24 April 2023, the directive sets a transposition deadline of 7 June 2026, giving employers a full three-year window to adapt their pay structures and
The technology landscape in 2026 is evolving in ways that are not immediately obvious to most users. While major announcements still capture attention, the real transformation is happening quietly across multiple sectors. Finance, navigation, and communication systems are undergoing subtle but meaningful changes that are gradually reshaping everyday
ADPD-The Green Party on Thursday welcomed the proposals put forward by Minister Ian Borg to regulate short-term tourist rentals and withdraw the additional floor allowance for existing hotels, describing them as a step in the right direction, albeit a delayed one. After years of largely unchecked growth in the tourism sector, the party argues that
In case you missed it, we are currently announcing the massive roster of awards hosts, special comedy guests, and red carpet hosts for the Lovin Malta Social Media Awards 2026, powered by Malta Vision 2050 . And joining our amazing line-up so far… Dynamic duo Dan Xuereb and Dan Diacono, will be officially slated as part of our special comedy hosts
