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23 individuals complete Caritas Malta drug rehabilitation programme
The Malta Independent
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Twenty-three individuals have successfully completed the Caritas Malta drug rehabilitation programme. The ceremony took place yesterday evening at the San Blas Therapeutic Centre in Żebbuġ, coinciding with the International Day Against Drug Abuse...
What Malta’s electricity model would mean for Cyprus
Cyprus Mail
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June 28, 2025
On a purchasing power basis Malta had the lowest electricity price in Europe in 2024, in contrast to Cyprus that had the second highest price. Both are small island states within the EU, with Malta having a slightly higher GDP per capita than...
Introducing a new edition of ‘Rajt Malta Tinbidel’
Times of Malta
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June 28, 2025
Klabb Kotba Maltin together with the Ganado family are pleased to announce the publication of a new edition of the four volumes of Herbert Ganado’s Rajt Malta Tinbidel. Rajt Malta Tinbidel is Herbert Ganado’s biography and is considered one of the...
Malta – The iGaming hub of Europe
Times of Malta
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June 27, 2025
Over the years, the iGaming industry in Malta has grown significantly. Currently, there are hundreds of online gaming companies operating from the small island. In fact, 10% of the iGaming companies in the world have a Malta Gaming Authority...
Malta Gambling Regulator Says It Has Nothing to Do with Illegal Site
Gambling News - New York
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June 27, 2025
The Malta Gaming Authority, the country’s gambling regulator, which issues internationally recognized gambling licenses, has made a statement distancing itself from a website that claimed to hold a Maltese gaming license. This, the watchdog said,...
Malta calls for Middle East de-escalation at European Council meeting
Malta Today
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During a European Council meeting in Brussels, Malta advocated for de-escalation and a greater commitment to dialogue and peace in the Middle East, leading Malta's contribution to the discussions. Prime Minister Robert Abela called on the...
China and Malta join the CEM-HUBS initiative
Hellenic Shipping News
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June 27, 2025
The Clean Energy Marine Hubs (CEM-HUBS) has welcomed China and Malta to the cross-sectoral energy and maritime public-private initiative. This builds on the significant momentum the CEM-HUBS has developed over the past two years with nine...
Civil society group urges Malta to de-flag Israeli-linked cargo ship over alleged arms transfer
Malta Today
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A Maltese civil society coalition, Ġustizzja għal Palestina, has issued an urgent call for the Maltese government to block the use of its flag and jurisdiction for what it describes as the unlawful transfer of military supplies to Israel, citing...
University of Malta senate condemns Israel’s war in Gaza
Malta Today
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The University of Malta senate has passed a motion condemning Israel’s conduct in the ongoing war in Gaza and calling for immediate international action to secure peace in the region. Meeting on June 26, the senate adopted a resolution that...
Why should fintech companies choose Malta?
Times of Malta
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June 27, 2025
In a world where fintech hubs are multiplying by the day, Malta is a serious contender. But what sets Malta apart? Igor Tsybolyuk, CEO of Malta-based Papaya Ltd., shares his insights on why fintech companies and startups in particular should...
‘Authentic Malta’ lnitiative launched
Times of Malta
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June 27, 2025
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) and the National Book Council (NBC) are proud to announce a new strategic partnership through the launch of ‘Authentic Malta’, a joint initiative that positions Maltese literature as a gateway to the islands’...
30th AGM of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Lieutenancy of Malta
The Malta Independent
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The Knights, Dames, and Council Members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Lieutenancy of Malta, together with Lieutenant Amb. Roberto Buontempo, gathered for the 30th Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 21st June 2025, at...
Triple Olympic champion Adam Peaty to host exclusive clinic in Malta
The Malta Independent
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For the first time in the Mediterranean, Triple Olympic champion and 14‐time World record holder Adam Peaty alongside his world class team will host an exclusive clinic at The Cottonera Sports Complex on 5 July 2025. The clinic offers young swim‐...
Malta Gaming Authority regulatory updates to strengthen oversight
Malta Today
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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announced a number of updates to its regulatory framework earlier this year, aimed at ensuring greater integrity in sports betting and promoting responsible gambling. This comes as Maltese-licensed iGaming...
Mediterranean heatwave sparks health, fire warnings, Malta not spared
Times of Malta
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June 27, 2025
Southern European countries braced Friday for a punishing weekend heatwave, with temperatures predicted to hit up to 40 degrees Celsius and beyond, prompting health warnings for residents and tourists plus fears of wildfires. Malta is forecast to...
University of Malta Senate passes motion condemning Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza
The Malta Independent
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The University of Malta Senate has passed a motion which condemns Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza. The Senate of the University of Malta, at its meeting of June 26, 2025, discussed the situation in Gaza. It mentioned "the horrors that continue...
Landscape Treaty in effect: Malta must report on view protection
Malta Today
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Malta’s recent ratification of the European Landscape Convention brings with it a new international obligation—the country must now submit periodic reports to the Council of Europe on how it is putting the convention’s principles into practice....
Malta presides over signing of tribunal agreement to prosecute Russia’s crime of aggression
Malta Today
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Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg, in his capacity as President of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers, presided over the signing of a landmark agreement establishing the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The...
Malta Premier League sponsor's 'super app' still unavailable, one year into deal
Times of Malta
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June 26, 2025
A year after being unveiled as the main sponsor of Malta’s Premier League, the much-touted ‘super app’ service promised by the title sponsor remains unavailable, leaving fans and stakeholders waiting. 360Sports’ social media presence and website...
Malta proclaimed free of Newcastle disease
WATT Poultry - Illinois
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June 25, 2025
Malta has been declared free of Newcastle disease, according to a June 25 report from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). WOAH earlier reported that the presence of the disease had been confirmed in two poultry flocks in Zebbug on May...