The European Parliament Office in Malta has requested the Broadcasting Authority to suspend a directive it issued which effectively limits reports regarding its president Roberta Metsola.In a letter to the BA, the European Parliament Office in Malta ...

The Nationalist Party and the government engaged in an argument on teachers’ wages, with the PN saying it expects the government to introduce long-awaited improvements to teachers’ wages without delay, with the government replying that it...

Israel and Iran on Friday both played down an apparent Israeli airstrike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signaling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest eruption of violence from escalating into a full-blown...

Police officials said they were reviewing whether to restrict access to a public park outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial after a man set himself on fire there Friday.“We may have to shut this area d...

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) said Saturday that an agreement has been reached between the BCA and the Kamra tal-Periti (KTP) "following several constructive meetings between both parties".These discussions primarily centred around th...

Undoubtedly the news piece of the past week, at least locally, was a planning application filed by the Paola Parish Church in order to set up a cafeteria on top of its portico.The application, first reported last week, sought permission for an interp...

‘Aġenzija Sapport’ will increase its services to people with disabilities and their families following an agreement which was signed with the Lands Authority. This agreement was to formally pass on a building in Paola to ‘A...

Aġenzija Sedqa has launched an information campaign on awareness and prevention mainly aimed at adolescents and teenagers for them to keep away from use of illicit substances.   The ‘Bużż Naturali’ campaign is aim...

The Ficus trees close to the Mosta square which were found with holes in their trunks some weeks ago have a “good chance” of surviving, activists who met with the Environment & Resources Authority said on Friday.Members of the NGO Mov...

A 78-year-old man is to be sentenced later this month after on Friday he admitted to having brandished a knife at a contractor who was building a block of flats next to his house in Żejtun.Police inspector Doriette Cuschieri and prosecutor Jurge...

The strong winds are wreaking havoc across the Maltese Islands, endangering pedestrians and drivers.A tree has collapsed onto the road in Labour Avenue Naxxar, bringing traffic to a standstill.A billboard has in the meantime toppled over on St Andrew...

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine not only reverberates through the dark corridors of history, but also serves as a stark reminder of the trials our multilateral system currently faces, Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg has said.Borg was add...

Cagliari scored two first-half penalties but gave up a late own goal for Juventus to draw 2-2 in a thrilling Serie A game on Friday.Gianluca Gaetano opened the scoring for the home side after half an hour and Yerry Mina got a second with an almost id...

Max Verstappen, continuing his dominance in Formula 1, took Saturday's first sprint race of the season — the prelude to the full-blown Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday.Verstappen passed Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes on the ninth of 19 laps and stretch...

Italy is the first nation to benefit from UEFA’s move to award an extra Champions League qualifying spot based on countries’ overall records in European competitions.With Roma and Atalanta qualifying for the Europa League semifinals ...

A bid for Palestine to be recognised as a full member of the United Nations was rejected after the USA used its veto.The vote saw 12 of the 15 members of the Security Council (including Malta) vote in favour of the draft resolution put forward by Alg...

Freshly laid tarmac near the Zurrieq square was dug up by contractors just two days after it was laid as roadworks around the town centre continue.The works were highlighted by the Nationalist Party’s Zurrieq branch on Facebook on Thursday, as ...

The directors of Leisure Clothing, who were sentenced to a jail term for human trafficking in 2023, have reauested that sentence is declared null on double jeopardy grounds because of a €500 fine they paid for breaching employment law years befo...

Iran fired air defenses at a major air base and a nuclear site early Friday morning near the central city of Isfahan after spotting drones, which were suspected to be part of an Israeli attack in retaliation for Tehran's unprecedented drone-and-...

The Electoral Commissioners notify that they will receive online nominations through the website www.electoral.gov.mt by candidates for the forthcoming European Parliament and Local Council Elections.  Online applications may be submit...

A man was injured on Friday morning when he was hit by a car, the police said.The accident took place in St Anne Street, Tarxien, at 9.15am.The man, aged 74 of Tarxien, was hit by a Toyota Hi Ace driven by a 53-year-old man, also of Tarxien.He w...

A biker was grievously hurt on Friday morning following a crash in Tarxien, the police said.The accident took place in San Frangisk Street, Tarxien, at 7.30am.The biker, a 34-year-old man of Qormi, was riding a Sym which was involved in a crash with ...

Ten local councils forming part of the Western Region will benefit from a scheme which aims to promote and raise awareness among children about the importance of reading.During a news conference held on World Book Day 2024, it was said that this sche...

The Chinese Grand Prix could deliver some much-needed drama to Formula 1, meaning Red Bull's Max Verstappen can't be penciled in as the almost-certain winner on Sunday.The three-time world champion has won 22 of the last 26 GPs and three of...

For the fourth year since the initial rendition of the scheme, free internet will be provided to students who continued their post-secondary studies immediately following their Year 11 graduation.Approximately 3,200 students will be eligible to enjoy...

Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar said Friday it is objecting to a planning application to build a seven-storey block in Misraħ tal-Madonna Medjatrici, Triq Ganni Bonavia, Zabbar.This proposal to build 7 storeys does not respect the Local Pl...

A man was grievously injured on Friday when he was caught between a lifter and a truck, the police said.The accident took place in Clarens Street, Pieta, at 8.30am.The worker, aged 44 of Birkirkara, was taken to hospital with grievous injuries.

The Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA) reported 20 fatalities at work in 2022 and 2023, the NSO said Friday.All fatalities at work which took place in the past two years involved males. In the majority of cases, victims were either aged ...

The Labour government has a reasonably good track record when it comes to civil reforms, particularly concerning women’s rights.  While some will argue that while the country still bans abortion one cannot make such a statement, the fact i...

A man was grievously injured after he fell a height of two and half storeys in a reservoir, the police said Friday.The accident took place in Vittoriosa Square, Vittoriosa, on Thursday at 4.30pm.The man, a 35-year-old from Turkey who resides in Birki...

European Union leaders on Thursday debated a new “European Competitiveness Deal” aimed at helping the 27-nation bloc close the gap with Chinese and American rivals amid fears the region's industries will otherwise be left behind for good....

UN Secretary General António Guterres has said that the Middle East is on a precipice, where "one miscalculation, one miscommunication or mistake could lead to the unthinkable, a full scale regional conflict."Guterres was addres...

European leaders including Prime Minister Robert Abela have comes to terms on an agreement to reduce bureaucracy related to the single market by 25 per cent, the government said in a statement Thursday,’They also agreed on the need for a compet...

The Swieqi Local Council has said that its residents are living in fear for their safety in their own homes and appealed to the government to dedicate more law enforcement resources to the area.In a scathing statement shared on its official social me...

Liverpool failed to overcome a three-goal deficit and was eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday despite beating Atalanta 1-0 in the second leg of their quarterfinal matchup.The result officially ended Liverpool’s hopes of a treble of tr...

Malta has underscored its commitment to advancing renewable energy and sustainability initiatives during a series of meetings held on the fringes of the IRENA General Assembly. Represented by Minister for the Environment, Energt and Regeneration of t...

The Malta Premier League said Thursday that UEFA has concluded that the new proposed league format meets key requirements and is in conformity with its regulations.In a statement on its Facebook page, the MPL said this conclusion follows discussions ...

The Nationalist Party on Thursday strongly deplored the fact that for the Labour government, led by Robert Abela, sexual harassment has become acceptable.In a statement, PN spokespersons said that, as reported by The Shift News, Clint Axisa, a Labour...

The Nationalist Party on Thursday called for action to be taken after revelations in court related to the case against former PL MP Silvio Grixti and four other individuals.On Wednesday, Director General of the Social Services Department, G...

European Union leaders vowed on Wednesday to ramp up sanctions against Iran as concern grows that Tehran's unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used the summit to ...

More than ten of the United Nations Security Council members are expected to vote in favour of a Palestinian request for full UN membership, but the vote could be heading for a veto.The Palestinians made a fresh bid for full U.N. membership as t...

Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said in Parliament that a lost laptop which was evidence in a case of a car dealer, has been found in documents pertaining to another compilation of evidence.Attard was replying to a parliamentary question made by PL ...

Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said Wednesday he was pleased that government has received around 50 applications for legal experts and over 20 applications for architect services to assist third parties who are being negatively affected by the cons...

A man was grievously injured on Thursday morning when he fell off a ladder in a residence in Mdina, the police said.The man, aged 66 of Zebbug, fell a height of one and a half storeys.He was taken to hospital with grievous injuries.The accident took ...

The individuals charged together with former Labour MP Silvio Grixti, in connection with the social benefits fraud racket would demand €5,000 from the people for whom he allegedly forged medical certificates that would qualify them to receive so...

Climate change is already affecting the Mediterranean region so severely that the structures in place may no longer be effective when it strikes, Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg told The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday.He was addressin...

Prime Minister Robert Abela has met with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez as the two heads of government attend the European Council summit in Brussels.A Department of Information statement said the two sides discussed the situation in th...

Footage of Dubai being pelted with heavy rain and the ensuing flooding of the streets and the airport has made the rounds on mainstream television and the social media in the past two days.It’s not that these things have not happened in the pas...

A biker was grievously injured in a collision at the Saqqajja Hill, limits of Rabat, on Wednesday afternoon, the police said.The biker, a 38-year-old man of Rabat, was riding a Yamaha which was involved in a collision with a Mazda 3 driven by a 35-ye...

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that more Palestinian children will be brought over to Malta in the coming days for treatment.these children were injured during the war which is taking place in the Middle East.Speaking in Brussels, where he is atten...

Government on Wednesday issued a White Paper proposing a range of reforms to give a second chance to offenders, one of which being that certain crimes on imprisoned peoples’ criminal records would not appear in half the time they currently wait...

The price of food in Malta has decreased for a second consecutive month, the Economy Ministry said on Wednesday as it praised the government’s price-capping mechanism.Following the publication of official EU statistics on inflation for the mont...

 Half of the Maltese electorate want migration and asylum to be discussed as a matter of priority during the electoral campaign for the upcoming European Parliament election according to data published in the latest Eurobarometer.Meanwhile, 37% ...

Three new priests will be ordained to the priesthood this Saturday, 20th April 2024. Archbishop Charles Scicluna will ordain: Rev. Malcolm John Saliba from the Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption in Ħ’Attard, Rev. Karl Andrew Schembr...

Thirty new buses were added by Malta Public Transport (MPT) to the existing public transport fleet with the aim of improving the service and meet with the demand. The investment cost €8 million, journalists were told at a press conference on Wed...

Real Madrid weathered the storm, silenced the crowd and ultimately ended Manchester City’s brief hold on the Champions League.The all-time kings of Europe moved a step closer to a record-extending 15th title in the competition they have do...

Bayern Munich could yet crown a disappointing season with the Champions League title. Arsenal faces the prospect of ending a promising season with no trophy.Joshua Kimmich's header powered Bayern to a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Wednesday to reach the Ch...

One of the most esteemed canine officers working with the Customs Department – K9 Sophie – is retiring. K9 Sophie, a loyal and dedicated Labrador Retriever, joined Customs operations – now part of the Malta Tax and Customs Administr...

Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in the span of hours as it flooded out portions of major highways and Dubai's international airport.The state-run WAM news agency c...

Two men and a woman were arrested after the police received a report that they had entered into a private property without permission, the police said.On Tuesday, at 10pm, the owner of a villa in Silla Street, Swieqi, informed the police that he had ...

The Nationalist Party on Wednesday accused the government and Infrastructure Malta of not planning properly for necessary road works, saying that this “management by crisis” is causing frustration and inconvenience to motorists and reside...

Labour MEP Alfred Sant has explained why he abstained on the vote taken in the European Parliament last week to include the right to abortion in the EU Fundamental Rights Charter.The vote passed with 336 votes in favour, 163 against and 39 abstention...

Following its initial demands addressed to the Environmental Minister, the ERA and the Mosta Local Council, Moviment Graffitti has now issued a second letter insisting that the public be given an update regarding the ficus trees in Mosta square, the ...

The Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) and the Institute of Business Management and Commerce (IBMC) organised the 'Business Career EXPO' 2024 on campus in Paola. The initiative, spread over two days, focuses on career paths relate...

A man was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning by police in connection with thefts from several vehicles in Marsa.Police said that “immediate action” after a report of thefts from a number of vehicles in the locality was recei...

The Nationalist Party is claiming that Transport Malta officials are irregularly managing the berthing of vessels near the American University of Malta premises in Cospicua.In a statement on Wednesday, the PN said that the AUM’s has never exerc...

Malta is currently hosting the 57th meeting of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Governing Board in Valletta, attended by around 200 delegates representing 78 countries from around the world. The meeting is taking place over t...

ADPD - The Green Party expressed shock that Clint Axisa (Transport Malta) has been allowed to continue working with the Government, despite ongoing criminal procedures against him. ADPD - The Green Party Chairperson and candidate Sandra Gauci said "A...

Minister for the Economy, Enterprise, and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri, addressed the audience attending a Times of Malta Business Breakfast regarding the critical importance of Educational Technology (EdTech) in shaping Malta’...

Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade Ian Borg stressed the need for dialogue and cooperation in all current conflicts during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington on Tuesday, a Department of Information stat...

We are 100 days away from the Olympic Games, set to take place in Paris.The Games bring the whole world together in what should be 16 days of competition in a myriad sports disciplines where the best athlete (often) wins.But, over the years, the Olym...

Daphne’s Law, the EU’s anti-SLAPP directive adopted by the European Parliament on 27th February this year, was published in the Official Gazette on Tuesday, six years and six months to the day since she was assassinated on 16th October 20...

A digital forensics expert tasked with examining a selection of imported Japanese used cars suspected of odometer tampering has testified that he couldn't determine the specific individuals responsible for the alleged fraudulent activity. MaltaT...

On the 21 December 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the ‘’CJEU’’) delivered a preliminary ruling whereby it concluded that the Fédération internationale de football association (“FIFA&rsquo...

A teenager has been accused of wounding a Christian bishop and priest during a church service in a second high-profile knife attack to rock Sydney in recent days that authorities on Tuesday declared an act of terrorism.The 16-year-old ...

Life Network Foundation and Doctors for Life have written formally to the Prime Minister of Malta.The two NGOs are urging the Maltese Government to make a clear statement that with full respect for the principle of subsidiarity and with respect for t...

Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade Ian Borg inaugurated the extensive refurbishment of the Embassy of Malta in Washington DC, with increased accessibility and security and new facilities for improved services to the public, including...

In line with the trend observed in the first months of 2024 and the latter half of last year, the Maltese Islands received below-average rainfall in March, the Met Office said Tuesday.In fact, only 8.8mm of rain were recorded throughout the month, wh...

The Nationalist Party has welcomed the government’s announcement that the refund on IVF medicines has been extended for prospective parents who underwent IVF treatment dating back to 1 January 2023.In a statement, PN spokesman for health Adrian...

Playing with an extra man for more than an hour, Paris Saint-Germain rallied against Barcelona to reach the Champions League semifinals.Kylian Mbappé scored twice as PSG reversed its first-leg loss at home with a 4-1 win at Barcelona on Tuesda...

Marcel Sabitzer scored late and set up two goals to send Borussia Dortmund into the Champions League semifinals with a helter-skelter 4-2 win over Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.After losing the first leg of their quarterfinal 2-1 in Madrid, Dortm...

Independent MEP candidate Arnold Cassola said Tuesday he has been left out of all debates with the political parties in the schedule prepared by the Broadcasting Authority, which is made up of PN and PL nominees.PL and PL will have five debates betwe...

The flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled Tuesday at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece.Cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, when an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess uses the sun to i...

The government on Monday filed two appeals against court judgments in which it was ordered to pay a total of €111,164,900 to shareholders of the National Bank of Malta which closed down in 1973.In March, a court ruled that the heirs and sharehol...

The Paola Parish of Christ the King will be amending its planning application for a small cafeteria on the church roof to specify that no food can be cooked on the premises, a Curia statement on Monday read.The application caused controversy, with ma...

A fire raged through one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings on Tuesday, causing the collapse of the iconic spire of the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange as passersby rushed to help emergency services save priceless paintings and other valuables.Da...

The Israeli military renewed warnings on Monday for Palestinians not to return to northern Gaza, a day after witnesses and medical officials said Israeli troops opened fire and killed five people among throngs of displaced residents trying to wa...

We hear the word sustainability used quite frequently, but looking at Malta today, are we truly applying it in sectors and on issues that affect us in our everyday lives?Is our current transport policy sustainable? We have around 60 more vehicles on ...

The University of Malta (UM) has condemned an incident where visiting medical students and professors from Italy were filmed dancing and singing while examining a cadaver.The incident which happened in the Anatomy Laboratories at UM was filmed by one...

Fr Joe Borg has been appointed by the Vatican as one of eight international media experts to study the Catholic church’s mission in a digital environment.The Maltese priest was appointed to one of 10 study groups set up following the bishops&rs...

The refund on IVF medicines has been extended for prospective parents who are going to do IVF as well as a prospective parent who did IUI, IVF or embryo transfers in private clinics as from the 1st of January 2023, Jo Etienne Abela, Minister for Heal...

Donald Trump will return to a New York courtroom Tuesday as a judge works to find a panel of jurors who will decide whether the former president is guilty of criminal charges alleging he falsified business records to cover up a sex scandal ...

The Court of Magistrates has rejected a claim for damages filed against former minister Chris Cardona by the heirs of murdered journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, over garnishee orders he had filed against her in retaliation for a story which alleged ...

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roadways in Illinois, California, New York and the Pacific Northwest on Monday, temporarily shutting down travel into some of the nation's most heavily used airports, onto the Golden Gate and Brooklyn bridges and...

Cole Palmer put on an unstoppable display with a perfect first-half hat trick and a fourth in the second half as Chelsea demolished Everton 6-0 in the English Premier League on Monday.Palmer scored with his left foot, head and right foot in the 13th,...

Fiorentina mounted a second half comeback to draw with Genoa 1-1 at home in a Serie A game marked by VAR decisions against both teams on Monday.The draw extended Fiorentina's winless run to five league matches and left it in 10th place, trailing in t...

The Office of the Commissioner for Animal Welfare end of year report for 2023 recommended that if there is only an issue with the animal’s environment, the Animal Welfare Directorate should still impose administrative fines or other punitive me...

The expansion of Pharmadox Healthcare Ltd., a Maltese factory that tests medicines, including some of the best international brands, was inaugurated Monday by Prime Minister Robert Abela who noted that the investment was the fruit of a strong level o...

Police in Australia say a man has been arrested after a bishop and three churchgoers were stabbed in Sydney. There are no life-threatening injuries.It occurred during a televised service at the church on Monday evening, police said. The Orthodox Assy...

The United States on Sunday highlighted its role in helping Israel thwart Iran's aerial attack as President Joe Biden convened leaders of the Group of Seven countries in an effort to prevent a wider regional escalation and coordin...