US President Donald Trump said he had a "very good conversation" with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, adding that it focused more on the Ukraine war than on Iran. "We talked more about the war in Ukraine," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. Trump added that Putin wanted to "help" end the US-Israeli war on Iran but that he told
A PN government will give students in the healthcare professions a stipend equivalent to the minimum wage and also offer a five-year tax break for Maltese healthcare professionals abroad who return to work in Malta, PN leader Alex Borg said on Wednesday. He said the incentives were being promised to encourage more Maltese to work in healthcare, where
The Nationalist Party is proposing setting the stipends for all health care students to be equivalent to that of the minimum wage, while also increasing the stipends for all students by 25%. The proposals were shared by PN leader Alex Borg during a party event in Mellieha on Wednesday night, together with other proposals centred around the health sector
Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday outlined a series of major proposals aimed at improving infrastructure, education, and connectivity in Gozo. Speaking in Sannat during the PL's first activity on the sister island, Abela pledged the completion of the government's ambitious roadmap to upgrade residential roads. Abela stated that within the next
Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg has announced that he will run on the 12 th electoral district together with his home district of Gozo. Borg made the announcement during a party political activity on Wednesday night. He will not be the first PN leader to contest in the district: George Borg Olivier and Eddie Fenech Adami had both contested them
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Anġlu Farrugia, attended the General Audience of the Holy Father at the Vatican, marking a significant moment of engagement between Malta and the Holy See. During the visit, Speaker Farrugia had the honour of participating in the traditional bacciomano , greeting the Pope and conveying the respect and
Robert Abela pledged to build a new electricity “interconnector” between Malta and Gozo when he spoke at a Labour Party event in Sannat on Wednesday evening. During a sit-down interview under a marquee, Abela said the new submarine cable would be able to handle 134 Kilowatts of power and cost €45 million. The prime minister also promised that a new
The Energy and Water Agency has launched the 7th call of its Research and Innovation Scheme in Energy and Water, allocating €400,000 to projects addressing key national challenges in the energy and water sectors. The call was announced during a conference addressed by Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli and Parliamentary
Following the official announcement of the General Election scheduled for 30 May 2026, the MATSEC Examinations Board issued changes to the upcoming examination timetable and specific venue locations. “The following adjustments have been implemented to ensure the smooth conduct of examinations while accommodating national electoral requirements,” the
What does a typical day at Lidl Malta look like? The short answer: there isn’t one. From the moment stores open, teams are already in motion: stocking shelves, assisting customers, managing deliveries and making sure everything runs smoothly. It’s fast-paced, hands-on and constantly changing. For someone starting on the shop floor, the day might begin
The Nationalist Party has expanded on the first set of electoral health sector proposals announced on Tuesday night, promising among other things that it will build a new hospital in the north of Malta and offer all cancer medicines free of charge. The party also pledged to upgrade the recently opened Paola Health Hub and turn it into a hospital, upgrade
The annual Public Service Expo, a five-day event organised by the Office of the Prime Minister and traditionally held at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC), has been postponed to ease pressure on contractors currently engaged in the Labour Party’s ongoing electoral campaign. Government sources have confirmed the decision was taken by Head
Four Maltese police officers have been deployed to Greece on a three-month Frontex border patrol mission. They are based on the island of Lemnos, where they conducting immigration duties and assisting the Greek coast guard in search and rescue operations at sea, using the Malta Police RHIB. "This deployment highlights the Malta Police Force’s continued
Malta has officially banned the recreational use of laughing gas, with offenders now liable to criminal proceedings. According to a legal notice published on Wednesday, nitrous oxide will only be permitted for industrial, medicinal, pharmaceutical or catering purposes. The law explicitly prohibits its use for any other purpose, including direct inhalation
Malta Police Force has unveiled a new fleet of vehicles aimed at strengthening operational capabilities across the island. The investment includes 30 Alfa Stelvio Sprint cars assigned to the Rapid Intervention Unit (RIU), enhancing mobility, surveillance and response to serious incidents in public spaces. The fleet forms part of a wider €1.8 million
Partit Aħwa Maltin has announced it will field candidates in all electoral districts in Malta’s general election on 30th May. Under the slogan “Malta Għall-Maltin”, the party said this will be its first nationwide campaign, aiming to represent those who feel unrepresented by Malta’s two-party system. The party outlined seven key priorities: support
Italy has enough reserves of jet fuel to last through the end of May, the country's transportation minister told parliament on Wednesday. "The reserves available in Italy guarantee operations at least until the end of May, and our position is stronger than that of most European countries," said Matteo Salvini. "I want to be very clear. We are not facing
Laughing gas has officially been banned for recreational use, with offenders liable to criminal proceedings. According to a legal notice published on Wednesday, laughing gas will only be allowed for industrial, medicinal, pharmaceutical or catering use. It cannot be used for any other use, including for direct inhalation or through a balloon or other
In recent weeks, the Public Works Department has commenced works to repair the extensive damage sustained at Għar Lapsi following the severe storm Harry that affected the country. This project is being implemented in several phases and aims to reinforce the infrastructure that suffered significant damage, enhance safety and improve the area’s appearance,
A Malta-based higher education institution has launched a new Professional Doctorate in Applied Artificial Intelligence, designed for working professionals seeking a doctoral pathway focused on real-world outcomes. In a statement, OPIT – Open Institute of Technology said the new programme will start in September 2026 and will be delivered entirely