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Students For Liberty Malta calls for review of planning reform Bills
Students For Liberty Malta has called on the Maltese Government and Parliament to carefully consider the concerns raised by citizens, NGOs, and activists regarding the planning reform Bills. "We acknowledge the arguments that the reforms will make...
A Few Malta Cross Country Runners Post New Bests in Frazer
The Malta Cross Country teams traveled east to Frazer, Montana on Thursday September 25 for their annual cross country meet. The races were held at Clark's Hill, overlooking the beautiful Missouri River just south west of Frazer. The running...

Malta makes 'significant efforts' in fight against human trafficking
A report published by the US Department of State shows that Malta has improved its ranking in its fight against human trafficking highlighting “significant advances” in this sector. The 2025 Trafficking in Persons report saw Malta’s ranking rising...
Malta makes ‘significant efforts’ to reach minimum standards for elimination of trafficking – report
A report by the US Department of State regarding human trafficking reads that the Government of Malta does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking, "but is making significant efforts to do so." "The government...

In Case You Missed It: Malta Guinness at Iri Ji Lagos
What do you get when you mix tradition, games, great vibes, and the rich taste of Malta Guinness? A celebration like no other! That’s exactly what went down at the Iriji Festival in Festac on the 28th! From the moment you stepped into the festival...

Malta Freeport terminal 2 expansion
Posted on October 2, 2025 Marsaxlokk, Malta (Ports Europe) October 2, 2025 – Malta Freeport Terminals is advancing its Terminal 2 expansion, known as the Squaring Off Project, to bolster its position as a premier Mediterranean transshipment hub,...

From Jerusalem to Kyiv: a journey inside the Order of Malta
Rebuilding Ukraine may cost blood. This is the reality faced by the Order of Malta, as one of its top leaders traveled to pay tribute to volunteers who lost their lives during the war. Many were Ukrainian citizens called to the front when the...

PL shoots down PN Bill to enshrine the right to a healthy environment in Malta’s Constitution
Semira Abbas Shalan Thursday, 2 October 2025, 16:43 Last update: about 30 seconds ago Government on Thursday shot down the Opposition's Private Members' Bill seeking to amend the provisions of the Constitution by introducing and recognising the...

Malta's environment, culture will be protected through proposed laws - PN
The Nationalist Party has sought to quell fears that a proposed environmental protection law could be detrimental to Maltese feasts and other traditions and hobbies. In a press conference, PN MPs Darren Carabott and Rebekah Borg said the proposed...

One in five Gozitans commutes to Malta for work
Malta's total workforce reached 326,678 employed persons in 2024, marking a 3.7% increase compared to the previous year, statistics from the NSO have revealed. The data shows that the Malta region accounts for 93.2% of employment by place of...

NCPE calls for holistic plan to address Malta’s low fertility rate
The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) has called for an urgent and holistic national plan to respond to the country’s low fertility rate. “Financial support is important, but on its own it will not be enough,” the NCPE said....

Satellite images show how padel is booming across Malta
Padel is flourishing in Malta, with satellite imagery highlighting the spread of padel courts across the island, in some cases edging out tennis courts or football pitches. Since the racket sport's debut on the island in 2019, the number of...

The Malta we want tomorrow begins with the values our children hold today
What kind of society will Malta be in 10 years? The answer depends less on policies passed in Parliament than on values forming quietly in today’s classrooms. Our future cohesion will not be dictated by headlines, but by how a generation of young...
Almost 5,000 Gozo residents commuted to Malta for work in 2024

Malta's bond market is in trouble. Here's how to fix it
The local bond market has lately been encountering some considerable turbulence. Various listed bond issues are on the radar as to possible difficulties, nay default, in the redemption payment on maturity. This unfortunate situation has been long...

Prime Minister’s associate set to get Valletta shop from Lands Authority
Ryan Pace, a 31-year-old lawyer currently holding 12 part-time government positions while running a thriving full-time legal practice, is set to acquire prime government property in Valletta, which was previously used as a takeaway. Set just a few...

Malta’s underwater heritage showcased at Osce Maritime Security Conference

Malta Guinness fuels the fun at Iriji Festival 2025
What do you get when you mix tradition, games, great vibes, and the rich taste of Malta Guinness? A celebration like no other! That’s exactly what went down at the Iriji Festival in Festac on the 28th!From the moment you stepped into the festival...

Malta Employers Association signs EU-funded agreement with CCIF
The Malta Employers Association signed a bilateral agreement with the CrossCultural International Foundation (CCIF) for a new EU-funded project last week. The new project, the Unlock Project, aims to empower employers to tap into the funding...
Malta risks remaining ‘a laggard’ in renewable energy, ADPD says
The 21% of Malta's energy from renewables in the second quarter of 2025 may look good in isolation, "however once again the country is a laggard in this sector," ADPD - the Green Party, has said. "Comparing to Luxembourg (also historically a...