Each of the three national parks slated for Manoel Island, White Rocks and Fort Campbell should have a “distinct and independent identity” and works to the sites should favour rehabilitation above new interventions, the Chamber of Architects has said. The proposals came alongside a number of other recommendations from the Kamra tal-Periti (KTP) in
Explosions thundered out in Tehran on Tuesday after the Pentagon chief warned US strikes on Iran would reach their highest intensity since the start of the war in the Middle East. The war has been a shock to energy markets, and Iran has vowed that no crude exports would leave the Gulf if the United States and Israel kept up their bombardment. But the
A 49-year-old man wanted for an attack on his two children on Saturday night has been arrested by police. Sources said Salvatore di Prima from Catania was arrested an hour ago. A police statement is expected shortly. His 12-year-old son remains in critical condition, while his 10-year-old daughter's condition has improved, Times of Malta was informed
Updated 7.40pm A 49-year-old man who had been sought by police after an alleged attack on his two children on Saturday night has been arrested. In a statement, police said Salvatore di Prima, from Catania, was arrested in a "delicate operation" at around 7pm in Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq. The arrest was made possible following "days of intensive investigation"
A 66-year-old Sliema man has been fined €3,500 for firing flares from a cabin cruiser anchored in Ramla l-Ħamra at a time the bay was subjected to an Emergency Conservation Order due to a loggerhead turtle nest. On August 30, 2024, at around 8pm, Nature Trust volunteers were looking after a turtle nest when they noticed a cabin cruiser anchored in
The Ministry for Health and Active Ageing has launched the first National Suicide Prevention Strategy, which will guide the country's work in this area for the period 2026-2031. The strategy, prepared by the Mental Health Services, establishes a comprehensive framework of targeted actions to strengthen prevention, early and timely intervention, and
Malta International Airport (MIA) has published its flight schedule for the upcoming summer season, introducing new routes and increased frequencies that will further strengthen the island's connectivity with key international markets. "The most notable development for the summer is the arrival of Delta Air Lines, which will become the first American
The 73-year-old mother of a man suspected of being a loan shark had 16 cars registered in her name, a court has heard. Criminal proceedings continued Tuesday against 45-year-old Keith Pace; his sons Carlos Pace (24) and Cleaven Pace (20); his partner, 49-year-old Maria Grixti, and his parents Lawrence and Emanuela Pace, both 73. All stand accused of
An illegal dumping site in Ta’ Qali, used to deposit construction waste for the past decade, continues to expand, despite the Planning Authority’s (PA) multiple direct enforcement actions and tens of thousands of euro in unpaid fines. The 13,000sqm site, which used to be an agricultural field in Vjal l-Istadium Nazzjonali , continues to serve as a
When director and screenwriter Clint Bentley decided to adapt Train Dreams for the big screen, he hoped he could captivate audiences with the tale of an ordinary man living in extraordinary times – the early 20th century. Now, that vision − starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones − is up for four Oscars, including the coveted best picture prize.
Mater Dei’s psychiatric unit will reopen in "the coming weeks", once new wards in the administration blocks are completed and can accept patients, the health Minister said on Tuesday. Speaking after the launch of Malta’s first national suicide prevention strategy, Minister Jo Etienne Abela was asked for an update on the planned psychiatric hospital
A non-profit organisation has accused the Malta Biennale of censoring its artwork on abortion pills after it was removed from an exhibition at the Malta Maritime Museum hours before the launch event. Women on Waves, a non-profit organisation providing help and information on safe abortion in restrictive settings, was invited to participate in the Malta
The mother of alleged loan shark Keith Pace had 16 vehicles registered in her name despite never holding a driving licence, a Maltese court has heard. According to MaltaToday , investigators revealed during the compilation of evidence in the Pace family usury case that Emanuela Pace had multiple vehicles registered to her name despite never having
The Manoel Island: Post Għalina campaign has expressed concern over Gżira United Football Club’s decision to build several padel courts on Manoel Island without a planning permit. In a statement, the campaign said such activity would amount to illegal development on land recently heralded as a future national park and included within the Government’s
The first application to build a block of flats in a recently re-zoned area of Nigret, on the outskirts of Żurrieq, has been filed, prompting anger from residents. If approved, the application filed by Francis Agius on behalf of F. Agius Developers will see a four-storey block built on the site, which used to be in Outside Development Zone (ODZ) land
The police confirmed the 12-year-old son of Salvatore di Prima remains in critical condition after his father allegedly attacked him and his sister on Saturday night. Authorities are continuing the search for Salvatore di Prima, with operations expanded across Malta. The Malta Police Force is leading the effort, assisted by the Civil Protection Department
EU's energy chief Dan Jorgensen called on member states to lower taxes on energy where possible, as war in the Middle East saw oil and gas prices surge. European businesses — and consumers — have long complained about high energy costs, which firms say put them at a competitive disadvantage compared with Asian and North American rivals. Pressure to
Starting a business in Europe represents multiple business opportunities and one of the largest consumer markets in the world. When it comes to choosing a jurisdiction for it, an EU member country is, without a doubt, the best option for simplified trading procedures. And if you want to combine the flexibility of an EU state with the English rigour,
A newly graduated Armed Forces of Malta officer has spoken of her pride after earning a military academy prize for athletic performance during her training in the UK. Second Lieutenant Melanie Calleja, a recent graduate of Royal Air Force (RAF) Cranwell, the world’s first air academy, beat scores of trainees to be awarded the UK Warrant Officer Bill
Parliamentary Secretary Keith Azzopardi Tanti has launched the 'Renewal Spring Camps' initiative, led by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ under the theme 'Reset, Refocus, Revise'. These camps are specifically designed to offer a space for active rest and preparation for young people during the spring period. Azzopardi Tanti emphasized the importance of young people