The beginning of a new year has brought the introduction of new fees and taxes, this time across the financial services sector, once again exposing the Labour Government's claims of "no new taxes" as empty rhetoric, the Nationalist Party said Friday. In the midst of the Christmas festivities post-Budget 2025, the Labour Government had introduced a
The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Friday. Times of Malta leads with an article on how Maltese residents in the US say they fear being stopped by enforcement agents and deported from their adopted country, with some citing their appearance as a source of added vulnerability. The newspaper also reports that Ħamrun Spartans president
Palestine solidarity organisations have teamed up with an organisation representing people working in the arts and entertainment sector to launch the campaign "Malta: No Music for Genocide", calling on the Maltese Government and Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) to withdraw Malta's participation from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. This call, a
Gozo ferry commuters reported long delays at Mġarr harbour on Friday morning, as only two of the four vessels were operating in the busy early hours. The inclement weather made the delays worse, as the ferries are taking the longer route, passing from behind Comino. Those in line waiting to board the ferry, hoping to make it in time for work or an
US federal agents shot and wounded two people in the western city of Portland, Oregon, on Thursday, local police said. The shooting came the day after a masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, sparking widespread anger over the increasingly militarised presence of federal agents on US streets.
Wednesday marked a significant and joyful occasion for the parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St Gregory the Great in Kerċem as the community came together to celebrate two important milestones in the parish life. It was on January 7, 2016 that the Eucharistic chapel was inaugurated. As the parish church closes at 8am and reopens at 5pm before
Milan missed the chance to close in on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it was held to a 1-1 draw at home with relegation-threatened Genoa on Thursday. And it could have been worse for the Rossoneri as Genoa missed a penalty with virtually the last kick of the match, after Milan had scored a stoppage-time equalizer. Second-placed Milan was left three
Arsenal missed a chance to pull eight points clear in the Premier League after being stifled in a 0-0 home draw with Liverpool on Thursday. Disappointing for so much of its title defense so far this season, Liverpool put in a polished display in driving rain at Emirates Stadium to bring an end to Arsenal's five-match winning run in the league. The
A €25,000 grant may not be enough to persuade most university students to give up their driving licence, unless public transport improves. Times of Malta spoke to university students the day after applications opened for the government scheme, which offers up to 1,000 grants on a first-come, first-served basis to 18-30-year-olds who agree not to drive
Maltese residents in the United States say they fear being stopped by enforcement agents and deported from their adopted country, with some citing their appearance as a source of added vulnerability. Despite speaking English fluently and holding valid documentation, Maltese residents say their Mediterranean features – especially their olive-toned skin
The talk about Malta being overpopulated is a long overdue one and should lead to a healthy debate on the issue. The debate, however, risks becoming unhealthy (and unrealistic) when simplistic causes of the problem are bandied about, such as, “This is all fault of the foreigners that have invaded us”, and even unhealthier when ridiculous solutions,
Sergio de Feunte Garrido of Madrid, Spain, writes: The detention of Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the United States is a moment of profound political and symbolic significance. On one hand, it represents a necessary reckoning with a regime that has brought Venezuela to the brink of collapse. Chavismo established a dictatorship that dismantled institutions,
Malta prides itself on being an affluent, growing country with record-breaking budgets and a robust welfare system. Yet, year after year, we tune in to telethons where people disclose the most painful details of their lives to secure help. This contradiction should trouble us far more than it currently does. Telethons that generate funds such as L-Istrina,
AGIUS. On January 7, GUIDO, of Balzan, residing in Iklin, former Malta Dockyard employee, aged 89, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Forever loved and remembered by his wife Yvonne, his daughter Elizabeth and her husband Oscar, his grandchildren Valentina and André and his partner Hannah, his great-grandson Jamie, his siblings,
It is a pattern that we see all too often: a problem is flagged; we see countries around us tackling it; we discuss best practice; we issue guidelines; we ignore them. Over five years ago, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) and the Planning Authority drafted guidelines aimed at reducing light pollution, which were never implemented. The
The White House said Thursday that US law enforcement was under "organized attack" as protesters clashed with officers in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration agent. The victim of Wednesday's shooting, identified as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, was shot in the head as she apparently tried to drive away from agents
Malta’s cost of living rate in December stood at 2.3 per cent, above the Eurozone average which fell to 2 per cent, Eurostat data show. Compared to December 2024, Malta’s cost of living increased by 0.5 per cent, rising from 1.8 per cent to 2.3 per cent. Meanwhile in the Eurozone, inflation over the same period fell from 2.4 per cent to 2 per cent
President Emmanuel Macron Thursday said France would vote against the European Union's trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur, a day before member states were to cast ballots on a final go-ahead. "France will vote against signing the agreement," he said on X, calling it a deal "from another era" after French farmers earlier in the day rolled
Domestic violence reports rose by 70 per cent in the five years since the police launched a "more professional, empathetic service", the Police Commissioner said on Thursday. Angelo Gafà was speaking as the police prepare to open a third hub for victims of domestic violence and gender-based violence in Mtarfa later this month. The police already operate
Morning radio show The Morning Vibe has announced a new addition to its on-air team. Kurt Borg has joined the programme as a full-time member, appearing alongside hosts Nate, Nicole and Marvic on Vibe FM’s weekday breakfast slot. The show’s presenters reacted to the news in their own way, with brief quotes “Il-”, “Mulej” and “Magħna”. The Morning Vibe