Primary school children are using art to advocate for the environment as part of the “Young Artists Big Impact” art expo at Spazju Kreattiv which opened on Thursday. Organised by the Sustainable Development Directorate within the Environment Ministry, the exhibition places the voices of children at the heart of sustainability, through art, song, literature,
A new Park and Ride service in Paola and several new and extended public transport routes are being launched to ease congestion in village centres. Transport Minister Chris Bonett said the service, part of the government’s Reshaping Our Mobility initiative, will be operational from July 13, and will create new alternative modes of transport while improving
Maltese ultra-athlete Fabio Spiteri has done what no one from the island has done before, he’s made it onto the podium at a World Cup IUTA Ultra event, placing 2nd overall and 1st in the Over 50s category. Fabio is now officially the first Maltese athlete to ever podium at this gruelling race. And when we say gruelling, we mean it, we’re talking 10
Two kayakers, Dorian Vassallo and Albert Gambina, have just completed an adventurous crossing from Sicily to Malta as a tribute to forgotten wartime heroes. Vassallo and Gambina arrived at Golden Sands on Wednesday early morning. This challenge was organised in aid of Inspire Malta to honour the Combined Operations Pilotage Parties (COPP) commandos
A total of 36 Maltese filmmakers will receive nearly €2 million in government funding through the Arts Council Malta’s Screen Support Scheme, which announced its latest list of selected projects this week. Now in its second year, the scheme has doubled its investment in local productions from €1 million to €2 million. Divided into five strands, the
An anti-SLAPP directive inspired by the legal challenges faced by slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia is facing its first test case over a $666 million US court judgement against Greenpeace. Greenpeace International, headquartered in Amsterdam, is challenging the $666 million ruling delivered in the US. The environmental NGO was ordered to pay
The Agriculture Ministry has launched a public consultation on new rules to regulate, register, and license veterinary and para-veterinary professions, aiming to raise service standards and formally recognise key roles in the animal care sector. In a statement on Thursday, the ministry said the new regulations will lead to a clear recognition of the
A teacher has been acquitted of defiling a child aged under 10 after a court held there was was "no tangible and solid evidence" that the man had committed the alleged offences. The man was charged with defiling the child and engaging in sexual activities with them between 2016 and 2018. In court, the child testified the man was their teacher and the
As the school holidays begin, many families will be going abroad. But travel can pose unique challenges for people with serious food allergies. Research shows air travel is a significant source of anxiety for people living with or caring for someone with a food allergy. In a global survey of 4,704 people with food allergies and their caregivers published
Adrian Delia and Alex Borg have been barred from debating or even referring to one another under rules issued by the Nationalist Party. "Interviews must be conducted separately with each prospective candidate and not in the form of a debate. At no point should both prospective candidates be present in an interview at the same time," the rules issued
The Opposition and the Labour Party on Thursday were involved in a spat over ADHD medication, with the PN saying it was substituted without English instructions while the PL pointing out how the government was procuring "scarce" medication through emergency procedures. Meanwhile the government is insisting on an English translation for instructions
Lawyer Jason Azzopardi has pushed back at claims he “pressured” a man into testifying about an alleged residence permit racket at Identità. Azzopardi found himself in the spotlight after a court on Wednesday ordered that a recording of a call between Azzopardi and the man be sent to the magistrate investigating racket claims, the police commissioner
The Gozo Business Chamber on Thursday welcomed the introduction of a new ferry service between Gozo, St Paul’s Bay and Sliema saying this will ensure the island “continues to thrive”. In a statement, the Chamber said that this new service, coupled with the “much -needed” fast ferry launched in recent years, “highlights the fact that enhanced accessibility
Almost 3,400 companies registered with the Malta Business Registry (MBR) last year, according to a report issued Thursday. Most were private companies, with 16 public companies and one European company also registered, the MBR annual report for 2024 shows. The MBR carried out almost 1,500 inspections to verify beneficial ownership information, it said
A construction worker has pleaded not guilty to stealing tools from San Leonardu band club in Ħal Kirkop. Police inspector Doriette Cuschieri told the court that several tools amounting to €3,500 were stolen from the band club between May 26 and 28. On Wednesday, police analysed CCTV footage and observed a van registered to Emanuel Degabriele, who
A pair of kayakers have successfully completed a voyage from Gela in Sicily to Malta in aid of charity organisation Inspire. Dorian Vassallo, 66 and Albert Gambina, 64, paddled into Golden Bay early on Thursday morning after a gruelling 110-kilometre journey across open waters, which took around 24 hours to complete. The duo were inspired to undertake
The rent subsidy scheme for small and medium businesses has been extended to include the purchase of industrial space. The Malta Enterprise initiative announced Thursday that those wanting to buy an industrial property will be eligible to receive up to €300,000 over six years in cash grants and tax credits. Those renting a property can also receive
Malta and Italy have signed an agreement for the emergency supply of blood components and the separation and treatment of blood plasma, in a bid to bolster Malta’s preparedness for emergencies. The agreement was announced in a National Blood Transfusion Service statement Thursday, which described it as a “significant step toward enhancing cross-border
Before most people were awake on Thursday morning, diver and endurance runner Mark Bezzina had already taken to the water, in an attempt to circumnavigate Gozo via paddle board. The 42-year-old, who owns Bezz Diving Centre, is taking on the challenge to support twin brothers Len and Jacob Galea, who live with an incurable condition called Zellweger
The Malta Employees Sport Association (MESA) proudly announced its participation in the 2025 European Company Sport Games (ECSG) held in Calvia, Mallorca bringing home a total of 18 medals. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all medalists and participants for their dedication and efforts. Their performances have once again made Malta proud