Malta Today
Fri,17 Oct 2025 10:53:45 +0200 Maya Lucia joins Cypriot Apollon Ladies
The 22-year-old midfielder who plays with Malta's national team signed a one-year contract with the Cypriot club
Fri,17 Oct 2025 10:52:16 +0200 Court rejects government’s bid to halt UPE directives affecting LSEs
Judge says injunction mechanism cannot compel unions to act • Ruling underscores right to association
Fri,17 Oct 2025 09:56:43 +0200 Pilots union withdraws industrial action directives
ALPA stated that the withdrawal of directives is meant to provide space for dialogue between its members and government
Fri,17 Oct 2025 06:30:00 +0200 Ta’ Pinu kiosk moved to car park and slated for approval
A controversial kiosk proposed near the Ta’ Pinu shrine is now slated for approval after relocating it to a less intrusive site in the car park opposite the church
Fri,17 Oct 2025 05:59:00 +0200 Gozo’s population projected to hit 52,000 in 2042
Gozo’s total population is projected to increase from 40,191 in 2022 to 46,861 in 2032 to 51,766 in 2042, a new forecast is projecting.
Thu,16 Oct 2025 20:18:56 +0200 Opposition leader warns Ombudsman risks losing authority if it is ignored
During the same conference, Prime Minister Robert Abela said Malta's institutions are now 'stronger and more independent than ever'
Thu,16 Oct 2025 19:43:23 +0200 Armin Ernst to stand trial over hospital concession corruption charges
Court finds sufficient prima facie case against former Vitals and Steward CEO despite defence challenge to expert report
Thu,16 Oct 2025 17:49:12 +0200 Silence, flowers and words mark Daphne’s murder in Bidnija in presence of grandchildren she never saw
At 3pm, Daphne Caruana Galizia’s family and friends, activists, journalists and dignitaries lay flowers in the Bidnija field where she was murdered eight years ago on the day
Thu,16 Oct 2025 17:22:10 +0200 HSBC Malta launches SEPA Instant Payments
HSBC Bank Malta has introduced SEPA Instant Outward Payments, giving customers the ability to transfer funds across the SEPA zone in a matter of seconds
Thu,16 Oct 2025 17:20:16 +0200 Central Bank of Malta releases fourth Business Dialogue publication for 2025
At 27% the economy-wide net share of respondents reporting an expansion stood below that in the last three years but improved slightly from 22% in the previous survey round
Thu,16 Oct 2025 15:48:32 +0200 Regatta needs serious reform to preserve Maltese heritage, says SEM CEO Roderick Zerafa
Rodrick Zerafa says the sport requires more professional organisation and calls for discussions to secure its future
Thu,16 Oct 2025 15:28:24 +0200 Rare MICAS showcase brings American icon and seven major artists to Malta
Milton Avery survey includes stellar cast of contemporary artists from USA and Europe, including Royal Academician Gary Hume
Thu,16 Oct 2025 15:19:50 +0200 Grocery shop worker jailed six years for molesting 10-year-old girl inside Mosta shop
Medical and psychological reports confirmed the trauma suffered by the girl
Thu,16 Oct 2025 14:52:39 +0200 Language school worker gets suspended sentence for misappropriating students funds
Employee admitted to taking over €4,000 from language students after borrowing money under false pretences
Thu,16 Oct 2025 14:07:08 +0200 Man convicted of mini-market theft gets deported
The theft occured in August when two men were accused of stealing food items
Thu,16 Oct 2025 14:06:27 +0200 Civil society groups call for continued fight for press freedom
Civil society groups say the fight for truth and justice must continue as they mark eight years since journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination
Thu,16 Oct 2025 14:05:34 +0200 Over 2 million people travelled between Malta and Gozo from July to September
A total of 2,089,047 passengers travelled between Malta and Gozo between July and September 2025, with 1,711,511 choosing the Mġarr–Ċirkewwa route
Thu,16 Oct 2025 14:04:47 +0200 Surveillance leads to 76kg cocaine bust with estimated street value of €9 million
Man arrested in Gozo found in possession of 76kg of cocaine with estimated street value of around €9 million, as well as several vehicle registration plates linked to different cars
Thu,16 Oct 2025 13:09:51 +0200 Ombudsman conference honours Caruana Galizia with minute’s silence
A gathering of Ombudspersons from around Europe to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Office of the Ombudsman in Malta stood in silence to honour Daphne Caruana Galizia
Thu,16 Oct 2025 12:42:41 +0200 Project Green launches Tree Planting Initiative expression of interest
Eligible landowners, who wish to acquire free trees to plant, are invited to apply