A new court building for inquiring magistrates was inaugurated on Tuesday by the prime minister. "This initiative reflects a clear and consistent vision to bring the justice system closer to the citizen, making it more modern, efficient, and accessible to all," Robert Abela said at the ceremony The building - the converted Palazzo Conte at the corner
Direct flights between Malta and New York will begin this June, Foreign and Tourism Minister Ian Borg announced on Tuesday during an event in Vittoriosa. The service, operated by Delta Air Lines, will connect Malta International Airport with New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. The airline will initially run three weekly flights between
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg has announced that Malta will see its first direct flights to New York in June 2026. Speaking on Tuesday evening, Dr Borg described the move as a “gamechanger” for the islands, confirming that Delta Air Lines will operate three weekly services between JFK Airport and Malta
Direct flights between Malta and New York will be launched from June, Foreign and Tourism Minister Ian Borg announced on Tuesday. "Sales will start tonight," Borg said when speaking at an activity in Vittoriosa. The flights will be operated by Delta Airlines between New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport and Malta International Airport. The
The PN, together with AŻAD, launched another edition of the Future Leaders training and formation programme for young people, with the aim of preparing a new group of aspiring young politicians seeking a career in politics within the PN. The PN said that "the launch took place during a meeting for members of the PN Youth sections, Moviment Żgħażagħ
Malta will not boycott the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates, Culture Minister Owen Bonnici has confirmed, in contrast to growing calls for a boycott by several European countries. Speaking to Times of Malta on Tuesday, Bonnici said he encourages “a culture of dialogue” and Malta will therefore not threaten to withdraw from the competition
At 6.50pm, a passenger coach caught fire in the vicinity of the airport's primary aprons, the Malta International Airport said. "Malta International Airport's Rescue and Firefighting Services Team was dispatched to the site of the incident immediately. No passengers were on board the vehicle at the time, and no injuries were reported." "Airport operations
An investigation has been launched after an airport passenger coach caught fire. There were no passengers on board and no one was hurt. Malta International Airport said the incident happened at 6.50pm near one of the airport’s primary aprons. The airport's Rescue and Firefighting Services Team was dispatched to the site of the incident immediately
Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri has said that by the end of this August, 1,144 irregular immigrants have been deported from the Maltese islands. From this total, 416 were sent back to their country of origin while the other 728 were transferred to other EU Member States. He was responding to a Parliamentary Queston posed by MP Davina Sammut Hili
64 of the 138 people who sought refuge in domestic violence shelters in 2024 had children with them, Social Policy and Children's Rights Minister Michael Falzon stated in response to a parliamentary question. Falzon was replying to a question posed by Nationalist Party MP Graziella Attard Previ, who had asked the minister how many people had sought
Parliament on Tuesday commenced the debate on the government's proposed amendments to the law on driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Bill 146, regarding the various laws relating to the Prevention of Driving under the influence of Alcohol and Drugs, introduces provisions for the prevention of driving under the influence of alcohol or
If you have never read the Maltese constitution, it is likely because you are afraid you will not understand it. Or it could bore you. That could change, however, after a young Maltese engineer built and launched a new website that aims to make the nation’s supreme legal document accessible to everyone. Alex Portelli created constitutionofmalta.com
HSBC Malta said that the sale of 70.03% of its shareholding to CrediaBank would be for the price of €200 million, a company announcement by the Maltese bank on the stock exchange shows. HSBC Bank Malta said that it has signed an acknowledgment of a put option agreement between HSBC Continental Europe ("HBCE") and CrediaBank S.A. (formerly known as
In Messina, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola spoke about Malta’s historic solidarity with the people of Messina following the devastating 1908 earthquake. During her speech, Metsola also paid tribute to journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and members of the Sicilian judiciary who lost their lives pursuing the truth, underlining the importance
An international conference held in St Julian’s Tuesday was an example of how Malta can use its size to its advantage, the president of the European Parliament has said. Addressing delegates at multi-practice association Delphi Alliance’s second global conference – held in collaboration with Times of Malta – at the Hilton Hotel via video link, EP president
India, Iran and other Moscow allies from Asia and Africa have joined the Russia-Belarus Zapad military drills, Russian state media reported on Tuesday, citing the Kremlin. "The coalition force includes task forces and military contingents from the armed forces of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of India and
HSBC Malta will be sold to CrediaBank for €200 million, with minority shareholders offered a price of €1.44 per share to give up their stake, the bank announced in a statement on Tuesday afternoon. In its statement, HSBC said it has signed "an acknowledgement of a put option agreement between HSBC Continental Europe and CrediaBank" to sell a 70.03%
Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia held a meeting with Abdulla Ali Ateeq Obaid, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Malta, at the Parliament of Malta. Discussions focused on the strengthening of bilateral relations between Malta and the United Arab Emirates, with particular emphasis on potential areas of cooperation
Primary care services began being provided at the Ċensu Moran Centre building in Paola this week. Around 800 patients received treatment at this centre in its first 24 hours, starting on Monday, according to Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela. During this summer, the Ċensu Moran Centre began offering a number of outpatient services, including podiatry,
Primary healthcare services have been transferred from Paola health centre to the new Health Hub built in the locality. Health Minister Joe Etienne Abela said services were provided to some 800 patients in the first day. The Ċentru Ċensu Moran Health Hub earlier in the summer also started providing some outpatient services, including podiatry, physiotherapy