A proposed five-floor development in Victoria, Gozo, has drawn concerns from the cultural heritage watchdog, which warns it could compromise views from the historic Cittadella. The plans involve demolishing a two-storey terraced house and replacing it with a mixed-use block containing two commercial outlets, six apartments and a pool on a recessed
In Volodymyr Baran vs State Advocate et noe, decided by the Civil Court, First Hall (Constitutional Jurisdiction) before Madam Justice Miriam Hayman on 7 November 2025, the court reaffirmed that care and custody decisions must remain firmly rooted in the best interests of the child, regardless of a parent’s choice to reside elsewhere. Baran had filed
The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Saturday. Times of Malta leads with news that Malta's two main political parties have only declared five donations large enough to require disclosure since 2018, despite raking in millions in contributions over six years. The newspaper also reports that almost 3% of Malta's GDP left the country
Let’s stop pretending that nothing is happening to our national language. In state schools, our Maltese language is being quietly pushed aside. Not by law, not by debate but by daily practice. English is becoming the default language of instruction, while Maltese is increasingly treated as an inconvenience. And the children are absorbing this message
Sidestepping puddles and wielding umbrellas, the crowd of more than 7,000 made their way to the one annual event that a bit of precipitation could not spoil. Rain delayed the Joseph Calleja Christmas Concert by 20 minutes on Friday night but while the weather outside the Mediterranean Fairs and Convention Centre was frightful, the tenor and his eclectic
Mark Said of Msida writes: Until 2018, only financial losses and potential future earnings were considered sufficient compensation under Maltese law. Moral damages figured nowhere. Despite a proposed draft amendment having been presented in parliament in 2011 (Bill 78), this was never enacted for some reason or other. Had it been, it would have provided
Almost 3% of Malta’s GDP left Malta in personal transfers to non-EU countries in 2024, reflecting funds sent home by migrants living in Malta, according to new EU data published this week. The data shows that, last year, people living in Malta sent €649 million to non-EU countries, while receiving just €8.5 million from outside the EU. This resulted
Increasingly, every time I read the news, I see individuals with cancer fundraising for their treatment. Most of the time such individuals are fundraising for novel therapy, which, many times, offers a last shot at life. These are the people who are denied treatment by the state. It is also likely that they have also been denied treatment by the Malta
Obituary ZAMMIT . On December 18, EDWIN, aged 92, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Josephine, née Vella, his son Alan and his wife Sandra, his daughter Karen and her husband David Muscat, his dearest grandchildren Edward, Matthew, Sophie, Robyn, Jack and Jeremy, his brother Charles
A unique Christmas tree was recently inaugurated in Għajnsielem for the festive season. This year the idea was to build a tree that not only stands out for its visual impact but also one that delivers a strong environmental message by being built using recycled materials. Standing over 20 metres high and about eight metres wide, the tree is made up
For three generations, a Rabat butcher has been discreetly offering free meat parcels to those in need and this year demand is particularly high. Alex Falzon, from Slais Butcher, has rolled up his sleeves for decades to prepare bags of meat for families struggling to make ends meet. “My family have been doing this for over 50 years. My nannu, Salvu
Malta’s two main political parties have only declared five donations large enough to require disclosure since 2018, despite raking in millions in contributions over six years. According to law, any single donation of more than €7,000 must be disclosed publicly. The declared donations include two by Pavi Supermarkets, which gave each party a €10,000
Hundreds of gifts have been piled high, filling every inch of the courtyard at Auberge de Castille as generous donors left their Rigal b’Imħabba for vulnerable children. The initiative, now in its sixth year, is the brainchild of the Prime Minister’s wife, Lydia Abela, and their daughter, Giorgia Mae. All the presents which are donated "with love",
In a coordinated operation carried out over the past few days, the Police arrested 46 individuals who were found living and/or working in the country irregularly. These inspections were conducted in the Marsa and Raħal Ġdid areas on various vehicles. The individuals are from Syria, Nigeria, India, Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Mexico and Sudan. They are being
Police have arrested 46 migrants in recent days after they were found living or working irregularly in Malta. In a statement on Friday, the police said the arrests followed inspections carried out on various vehicles in the Marsa and Raħal Ġdid areas. The migrants are from Syria, Nigeria, India, The Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Mexico and Sudan. They are being
Local productions staged at the Teatru Manoel will have a wider reach following an agreement with international broadcasting platform Med TV. A memorandum of understanding was signed between Med Media Services, a Malta-based media and audiovisual company operating Med TV, and Teatru Manoel, hailed as an “important step” in promoting Malta’s artistic
Christmas is often considered a time of connection, warmth and belonging. That’s the script, anyway. But for many people, the reality feels different; isolating, emotionally weighted and filled with comparisons that sting. Whether you’re spending Christmas alone, navigating grief, or simply don’t feel “festive,” it can feel like you’ve slipped out
Malta Post will be closing all its post offices for a brief festive season shutdown on Friday December 26 and Friday January 2. All post offices will be closed on those two days and there will be no collection or delivery of mail. Postal services will resume on Saturday December 27 and on Saturday January 3.
A man caught with almost 100 grams of heroin a decade ago was handed a three-year probation order after a court concluded he was a drug addict at the time of the offence but has since successfully rehabilitated. Magistrate Caroline Farrugia Frendo was able to make use of a law that transforms the court into a drug court if an accused was a drug addict
Momentum has called for a “comprehensive strategy” to manage Malta’s existing debt, raising “serious concerns” about the increase in the government’s debt servicing costs. In a statement on Friday, the party pointed out the “sharp” rise in debt servicing costs is “diverting vital public funds away from critical investments and social welfare programmes”