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Large office building in Malta is now fully leased after 5-year effort
Maltese students show significant improvement in secondary school qualification levels
Malta has seen a substantial improvement in the number of students achieving Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) levels within the Secondary School Qualification and Profile (SSQ&P). Recent data reveals that more students are now obtaining...

More Maltese students achieving recognised qualifications, education ministry reports
Malta’s students are showing significant academic progress, with more Year 11 pupils attaining official certification under the Secondary School Certificate and Profile (SSC&P), according to new data released by the Education Ministry. The...

Changes to Malta’s golden passports scheme in the pipeline
Malta’s citizenship law is going to be amended to bring the golden passports scheme in line with the principles of a judgement from the European Court of Justice. Two months after the judgement was delivered, the Home Affairs Ministry has tabled a...

Malta to experience slightly cooler weather as Europe sizzles
Temperatures in Malta this week will be as high as 35°C but will not reach the sweltering heights of those in mainland Europe, according to the Meteorological Office. The relatively cool weather comes as the rest of the continent experiences...

As the rest of Southern Europe boils, temperatures in Malta dip slightly
As a heatwave grips the rest of Southern Europe, temperatures in Malta this week are expected to dip slightly. The Met Office said last week Malta experienced the first heatwave of the summer, with temperatures reaching 35.2°C. However, the...

What’s on in Malta and Gozo this week: January 30 to July 6, 2025
MUSIC Malta Metal Weekend Metal fans are in for a treat this coming weekend as some of the genre’s legends are performing at the Eden Arena in St Julian’s. The festival will be headlined by Swedish progressive titans Opeth on July 4, Finnish band...

MPs unite to close legal loophole allowing child marriage in Malta
16 and 17-year-olds will no longer be allowed to marry, even with the consent of their parents or guardians, under new legislation being proposed by the government. Junior Minister Rebecca Buttigieg presented the bill in Parliament on Monday...
Commission endorses positive preliminary assessment of Malta's third payment request for €48.7 million under NextGenerationEU
European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Jun 2025 Today, the Commission has endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Malta's third payment request for €48.7 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facili...

Malta’s fiscal strategy
While addressing the recent launch of FinanceMalta’s Annual Report, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana reaffirmed government’s commitment to fiscal stability without new taxes, despite rising long-term pressures. “Our challenge is to ensure stability...
Maltese Floriana sign Tanzania M’Mombwa
DAR ES SALAAM: FLORIANA FC have confirmed the signing of Tanzanian international Charles M’Mombwa as the club’s seventh addition ahead of the 2025/26 Maltese Premier League campaign. The 27-year-old central midfielder joins the Maltese giants from...
Malta not spared as severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks
Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires. In Malta, the temperature is expected to...

Robbie Williams to return to Malta
Robbie Williams will return to Malta to headline a new large-scale music festival taking place at the Granaries in Floriana on September 17. Following the resounding success of his 2023 performance, Williams is set to return to Malta as the...

Watch Russell Crowe: ‘I became a man in Malta’
Actor Russell Crowe told an audience at the Mediterrane Film Festival on Sunday that he “became a man in Malta” as he accepted the Malta Film Legend Award during the Golden Bee Awards ceremony. The 61-year-old New Zealander, best known for his...

Discover the Iconic Café del Mar Experience in Malta
Share Share Share Share Email When it comes to magical sunsets, chilled-out vibes, and unforgettable parties, one place in Malta stands out above the rest — Café del Mar. Located on the scenic northern coast of the island, this iconic beach club...

In pictures: Early bathing and beaches in Malta
Almost no evidence at all survives that the locals ever practised swimming as a leisure pastime or as sports before the end of the 19th century. If anything, what we know points in the opposite direction – the Maltese hated exposure to the sun....

Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech Talks Hollywood, Tax Rebates
When you observe actors (Josh Gad, Millie Bobby Brown, Anna Camp, Gregg Sulkin, Chris Perfetti or Barbie Ferreira), filmmakers (Jon Watts, Jake Schreier, Catherine Hardwicke or Andrew Ahn), manufacturing executives (from Amazon, A24, Common/Focus...

Anna Camp, 42, and her age-gap girlfriend Jade Whipkey, 24, look totally loved up on red carpet in Malta
By ASHLEIGH GRAY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 23:16 EDT, 29 June 2025 | Updated: 02:08 EDT, 30 June 2025 Anna Camp continues to flaunt her age gap relationship with girlfriend Jade Whipkey. On Sunday evening the 42-year-old actress was joined by...

Russell Crowe Remembers Shooting ‘Gladiator’ at Mediterrane Film Festival’s Festive Awards Ceremony: ‘In Malta I Became a Man’
Russell Crowe made a surprise appearance at the Mediterrane Film Festival‘s Golden Bee Awards on Sunday night, returning to the island where he shot “Gladiator” more than two decades ago. “If you want to know what I love about Malta, it’s...

Malta as a trusted gateway for fintech expansion in Europe
As the fintech world convened once again for Money 20/20 in Amsterdam, Malta continued to position itself as a prime jurisdiction for innovation-driven financial services at this event with a 14-strong representation and that despite its small...