A new national awareness campaign was launched on Monday, focusing on promoting the importance of cultural access for all and celebrating artistic freedom of expression. The campaign- ' Dritt għall-Kultura’ - is led by the Arts Council Malta and began with public installations set up at the Triton Fountain, which includes three large cubes, each illustrating
UK police on Monday launched a criminal investigation into remarks made by rap groups Kneecap and Bob Vylan during the Glastonbury festival, as the US revoked visas for the latter after its frontman led an anti-Israel chant. Bob Vylan, a London-based duo which often tackles racism in its tracks, was slammed by international and British politicians
A bill has been tabled in Parliament to bring Malta’s citizenship laws in line with European Union legislation, following a European Court of Justice ruling that the country’s investor citizenship scheme, known as the ‘golden passports’ programme, breaches EU law. Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri presented the bill for its first reading on Monday
In one of his last cases before his retirement, Judge Toni Abela awarded lawyer David Gatt the sum of €321,021 plus interest for “damages he suffered” when he was dismissed from the police corps in 2001. Gatt was guaranteed a pension upon his dismissal based on 12 years of service. But he contested the decision on his dismissal. In 2010, the court
Jurors on Monday started deliberating on whether Sean "Diddy" Combs used his celebrity, wealth and business empire to set up a decades-long criminal ring that allegedly saw him force women into drug-fueled sexual performances with escorts. After the judge completed his instructions, the jury in New York began the task of weighing evidence from phone
16 and 17-year-olds will no longer be allowed to marry, even with the consent of their parents or guardians, under new legislation being proposed by the government. Junior Minister Rebecca Buttigieg presented the bill in Parliament on Monday during the second reading of the Various Laws Relating to Forced Marriages (Amendment) Bill. Under current law,
A 46-year-old man pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jean Paul Busuttil on Monday evening. Mohamed Hamdan, a Libyan national born in Syria, was charged with a plethora of offences, including the murder of Busuttil, known as ‘Ta’ Bandallu’, causing three persons to fear that violence would be used against them, voluntary damage to property, and recidivism
A 46-year-old man has been charged with murder in an apparent road-rage shooting that left a businessman dead. Mohamed Hamdan, a Libyan national born in Syria but living in Bidnija, appeared in court on Monday accused over the death of Jean Paul Busuttil. Inspector Kurt Zahra told the court that police received a report around 6.30am on Sunday of a
Malta rolled out the red carpet this weekend to celebrate cinematic excellence at this year’s Mediterrane Film Festival , with a star-studded event recognising both local and international talent. Hollywood legend Russell Crowe received the prestigious Malta Film Legend Award . The Best Feature Film award went to Where the Wind Comes From , directed
Il-Maximus by Alfred Massa and Lana Ellul Pirotta published by Horizons Publications, 2025 Not very long ago, and sporadically even these days, local poets often got together and published their poems as a group. I nostalgically remember my first go in Qawsalla ’72 (1972), with poets Alfred Massa, John Sciberras and Maurice Vella Borg, primarily to
Minors under 18 years of age will no longer be able to marry in Malta under any circumstance - not even with parental or legal guardian consent - under legal amendments that aim to strengthen child protection and eliminate all forms of underage and forced marriages. The bill, debated in Parliament during its second reading on Monday, also redefines
A 92-year-old British man was convicted on Monday for a rape and murder committed nearly 60 years ago, in one of the UK's longest-running cold cases. Ryland Headley was found guilty by a UK court for raping and killing 75-year-old Louisa Dunne after breaking into her house in Bristol, southwest England in June 1967, when he was 34 years old. It is
Officials are still searching for the firearm used to kill entrepreneur Jean Paul Busuttil after a minor traffic collision. Footage published by TVMNews shows police officials searching for the weapon in nearby fields under the scorching sun. It is understood that police are facing great difficulty in locating the weapon due to the area being densely
The 'Right to Culture' campaign, an initiative celebrating freedom of artistic expression and access to culture for all in Malta, has been launched, the Ministry for Culture and the Arts stated on Monday. The ministry said that this national awareness campaign is an initiative led by Arts Council Malta and places an emphasis on the importance of cultural
Malta has seen a substantial improvement in the number of students achieving Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) levels within the Secondary School Qualification and Profile (SSQ&P). Recent data reveals that more students are now obtaining recognized MQF certification by the end of the 11th year of schooling compared to previous years, the government
Former policeman turned lawyer David Gatt has been awarded over €300,000 in damages after he was forced to retire from the police force over 20 years ago, despite an earlier court judgment annulling the decision to remove him from the force. Gatt, together with Michael Buttigieg and Ivan Portelli, were dismissed by the force in 2001 over allegations
Mr Justice Toni Abela delivered his final address as a judge on Monday, insisting that the rule of law should not be "interpreted à la carte" and should be applied "in a consistent manner". In his address, he called for an end to the distinction between the inferior and the superior courts. He added that there should not be any discrepancies between
The Minister for Culture, the Arts and Local Government, Owen Bonnici, announced the launch of a national awareness campaign focused on promoting the Right to Culture. The initiative, led by the Malta Arts Council, celebrates artistic freedom of expression and cultural access for all, emphasising the importance of participation and cultural accessibility
As Malta continues to thrive as a leader in digital connectivity and e-services, more of our lives are lived online than ever before — from banking and shopping to video calls and entertainment. While these technological advances have made daily life more convenient, they have also created new risks that no one can afford to ignore. Cyber security
International regulation, shifting investor expectations, and digital acceleration have forced Malta to rethink the foundations of its financial services sector through a quiet, coordinated reform process that prioritises credibility over opportunistic growth. “We are not chasing volume but focusing on depth, credibility, and sustainability,” says