Russia said Friday it has used the new Oreshnik ballistic missile along with other weapons in a massive strike on Ukraine. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed and at least 22 wounded in the capital overnight. Russia didn't say where Oreshnik hit, but Russian media and military bloggers said it targeted a huge underground natural gas storage
The independence of the Public Contracts Review Board (PCRB) has come under renewed scrutiny following the appointment of its Chair and another board member to the board of a company linked to one of the country’s largest business groups. Kenneth Swain, Chair of the PCRB, has taken up a directorship at SD Finance plc, a financial vehicle within the
The first meeting of a public consultation exercise on a proposed reform of social media regulation was held Thursday, following the government's announcement of a process aimed at better protecting children and vulnerable persons from online harm. The meeting brought together several entities involved in child protection within the Ministry for Social
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the United States for “breaking free from international rules” and “gradually turning away” its allies. His remarks follow a slew of concerning actions by Washington, chief among them growing threats to annex Greenland, a Danish territory, as well as the superpower’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás
Rescue workers searched on Friday for dozens of people buried under a mountain of garbage that collapsed at a landfill in the central Philippines, killing at least one. Nearly 50 sanitation workers were buried when the towering pile of refuse toppled onto them at Binaliw Landfill, a privately operated facility in Cebu City, on Thursday. "There are
The first consultation on social media reform to protect children and vulnerable people from harm was held on 8th January. The meeting brought together various entities involved in child protection within the Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights, as well as the technical committee drafting the reform. There was broad agreement on the need
Malta's creative sector lobby has joined NGOs supporting Palestine to call on the government and PBS to withdraw Malta's participation in the 2026 Eurovision song contest. The campaign Malta: No Music for Genocide follows the European Broadcasting Union’s decision to allow Israel to compete. RELATED STORIES Editorial: Malta's withdrawal from Eurovision
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has expressed strong support for protesters in Iran, saying Europe stands in solidarity with those challenging repression in the country. “The world is once again witnessing the brave people of Iran stand up. Europe stands by their side,” Metsola said. Her remarks come amid renewed protests across Iran,
On Monday, 12 January 2026, Infrastructure Malta will initate works to "breathe new life" into Saqqajja, Rabat, as part of the national VjalKulhadd initiative. Through a renewed design, we are giving back to the community a more welcoming and safer place for families and the thousands of tourists who frequent this picturesque area, the agency said
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 Manoel Theatre in Valletta is hosting the show Bodyterranean for the first time in Malta on February 7 and 8. A powerful fusion of music, movement and voice, the show brings together seven Greek and Italian performers led by percussionist Simone Mongelli, using the most primal instrument of all − the human body. This special Malta performance also
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