Over 5.2 billion people suffer religious freedom violations every day. This is one of the harrowing details that are revealed in the 2021 edition of the Religious Freedom in the World Report (RFR), the main research project of Aid to...

It has been just over a week since the Maltese authorities unveiled the so-called vaccine certificate, with many already rushing to get their hands on the document. But while people were eager to download the certificate, keen on get...

On a fine day in early June of 1798, a forest of masts encircled Malta and every knight on the island was gripped by fear of what was to come. More than 280 vessels loomed on the horizon, boasting a firepower of 1,026 cannons. Aboard...

While Malta – and most of Europe – is recovering from the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic and getting ready to cautiously enjoy summer, other countries are still battling new variants, second and third waves, and dire health ...

A US pharmacist has been jailed for three years after pleading guilty to tampering with hundreds of Moderna coronavirus vaccines, the Justice Department said on Tuesday. Steven R. Brandenburg, 46, "purposefully removed" vaccine vials...

A Havana zoo has introduced the country’s first-ever white Bengal tiger, a rare type not known to exist in the wild.  Mother Fiona gave birth to four cubs – including white tiger Yanek – at the National Zoo of Cuba in March; b...

The MTV Video Music Awards will take place on September 12 in New York, the channel announced Tuesday – the latest news that live entertainment is coming back in the city as it emerges from the pandemic. MTV has yet to announce whi...

Giuseppe Mantella Restauri have completed the restoration of the 7th and last painting by Mattia Preti at Sarria Church, ‘St. Michael the Archangel’s Victory over Evil’. The project was coordinated by Din l-Art Helwa with fina...

Investors trod a cautious line on Wednesday in Asia with focus firmly on the release of US inflation data later in the week, which could have a huge bearing on the Federal Reserve’s plans for monetary policy, while the European Cen...

The front pages of Times of Malta from 25 and 10 years ago.  Become a Times of Malta premium member to gain full access to our archive dating back to January 1930.

Ahead of the start of Euro 2020 on Friday, AFP Sport selects six of the continent’s brightest young stars to watch at the month-long tournament. The player of the tournament when England won the Under-17 World Cup in India in 2017,...

While most of us can expect to live to around 80, some people defy expectations and live to be over 100. In places such as Okinawa, Japan and Sardinia, Italy, there are many centenarians. The oldest person in history – a French wom...

Spain defender Diego Llorente on Tuesday became the second player from the country’s Euro 2020 squad to test positive for Covid-19 after captain Sergio Busquets, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced. “The RFEF regrets...

Daniil Medvedev’s French Open campaign came to an end on Tuesday with an ill-judged underarm serve on match point followed by an impassioned outburst over his eagerly-awaited showdown with Stefanos Tsitsipas being played inside an ...

Neymar scored one goal and created the other as Brazil maintained their perfect start to World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 win over Paraguay on Tuesday. Substitute Lucas Paqueta sealed the win deep into injury time in Asuncion as Brazi...

A judicial tribunal administers justice, by ensuring that laws are upheld, enforced and observed and that those who break them are punished. It must, therefore, lead by example. The administration of the Gozo court and their politica...

Over the past months, the newspapers have seen a never-ending saga as to how the government, in the opinion of some, was impinging upon the constitution of our country. Fast forward a couple of weeks and the opinion of the Venice Com...

The following are the top stories in Malta's newspapers on Wednesday.  Times of Malta reveals that the European Commissioner for Justice has replied to a letter by the Degiorgio brothers, who are awaiting trial for the murder of Dap...

Iranians will vote for a new president on June 18 in a poll many see as decided in advance, with ultraconservatives expected to strengthen their grip on power amid record low turnout.  Just seven men have been approved to run: five ...

Tourists who arrive in Malta without the necessary coronavirus documentation will be placed at the Marina Hotel Corinthia Beach Resort in St George’s Bay after the authorities approved it as a quarantine hotel. As the tourism seaso...