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Valletta’s Wembley Store to close after 101 years
Times of Malta
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August 21, 2025
In 1924, Emmanuel Gauci told his father Salvatore he would run The Wembley Store in Valletta for one year and “see how it goes”. It went on for over a century and, now, three generations later, the landmark corner food shop is closing its doors...
Wolt and eCabs team up to offer discounted rides to Wolt+ members in Malta
Times of Malta
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August 12, 2025
Wolt and eCabs have announced a new local partnership aimed at enhancing convenience for users across Malta. Wolt+ users can now benefi t from 20% off their eCabs rides (maximum of four discounts in total per month capped at €1.50 per ride). The...
Gag Order or Legal Recourse? Conflicting Narratives Emerge in Maltese Fintech Case
The Fintech Times
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August 11, 2025
In Malta, a legal dispute involving a fintech firm and a prominent newspaper has brought the relationship between financial regulation, press freedom, and legal processes into sharp focus. The case centers on a court-imposed temporary injunction,...
The Wexford Order of Malta volunteers who worked 17-hour shifts and got front row seats to see Ed Sheeran
Irish Independent
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Dylan O’Connor and Julias McMahon, the Commanding Officer and Deputy Commanding Officer in Charge of Wexford’s Order of Malta unit are both from Wexford town, and proud to serve the public at Fleadh Cheoil nah Eireann 2025. Even if that does mean...
Where will Times of Malta be in 90 years?
Times of Malta
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August 12, 2025
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Times of Malta. As someone who spent many formative years in its different newsrooms, and who now observes the media landscape from the outside as a PR consultant, I find myself thinking about the role...
Letters to the editor – August 21, 2025
Times of Malta
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August 21, 2025
Police deserve support Michael Vella of Sliema writes: Every day, we see news about irresponsible and intoxicated tourists that confront our police forces in the carrying out of their duties. They resist arrest and react violently towards the...
Golden visas go the investment route
BusinessLIVE
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As the shutters close on property-linked second passport programmes, wealthy South Africans are turning to attractive investment offerings 21 August 2025 - 05:00 by JOAN MULLER As several European countries shut down their “golden visa”...
Perseids meteor shower peaks tonight over Malta
Malta Today
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The annual Perseids meteor shower will be reaching its peak in the early hours of Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 August, offering a dazzling show of shooting stars. The Perseids, active from mid-July to late August, are caused by tiny particles left...
Planning laws ‘risk turning Malta into a concrete jungle’
The Times
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Malta could become the Singapore of the Mediterranean as new planning legislation threatens to cram the tiny island with high rise blocks, activists have warned. Heritage groups allege that a recent building boom, which has already disfigured many...
PN comparisons are not odious
Times of Malta
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August 21, 2025
At this stage of the leadership race, the Nationalist Party has reason to be pleased with its much-criticised rules of engagement. Tonight, the first debate shall be broadcast but, until now, the rules have forbidden either candidate from debating...
Rescued Maltese dogs available for adoption soon in Fort Worth
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth - Texas
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FORT WORTH, Texas - Several of the rescued Maltese dogs being cared for by the Humane Society of North Texas will be available for adoption at an event next week. The backstory: The Maltese dogs were part of a group of about 400 that were recently...
Announcements – August 21, 2025
Times of Malta
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August 21, 2025
Obituaries BONAVIA – BARBARA, née Salomone, left us to be reunited with her darling Bob. She leaves to mourn her immense loss her beloved children Robin, Pippa, Jeremy and Sue, their spouses Tracy, Tony, Giorgia and Rex. In addition, her precious...
Verdala transformed into Malta’s first luxury wellness hotel
Times of Malta
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August 11, 2025
Malta’s first premier integrated wellness hotel, the new five-star Verdala Wellness Hotel in Rabat by AX Hotels, has been unveiled. The latest addition to the AX Privilege Collection is now open for reservations. The hotel carries forward the...
Minister: Malta is an important partner for Estonia
The Baltic Times
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TALLINN – A working meeting took place in Tallinn on Friday between Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna and Malta's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg. The topics discussed were Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, the...
Spain, Malta, Finland: Which EU countries are international tourists visiting the most?
Euronews
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August 11, 2025
Published on 11/08/2025 - 16:33 GMT+2 Europe welcomed 125 million international tourists in the first three months of 2025, according to the United Nations' World Tourism Barometer. This marks a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2024 and...
What’s on in Malta and Gozo this week: August 10 to 17, 2025
Times of Malta
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August 11, 2025
My Name is Michael A show dedicated to Michael Jackson and his hits is being staged at Pjazza Teatru Rjal, in Valletta, on August 11 at 9pm. The show features a dynamic cast of dancers and performers with Alessio Piuma channelling the energy,...
RMG Cos Stunned By Ban Bill
Rediff
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August 21, 2025
What has surprised the industry is that the Bill has been tabled without any consultation. Critics warn the ban on real-money gaming could fuel black markets, endanger 200,000 jobs and billions in tax revenue. Kindly note the image have only been...
Malta Donates 30 Ballistic Vests to Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force
Antigua.News
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August 6, 2025
In a display of solidarity, the Republic of Malta has donated 30 ballistic vests to the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF). Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene emphasized that this donation highlights the commitment of his ministry,...
Why Scotland's film industry should look at Malta for inspiration
The Herald (Scotland)
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August 11, 2025
But while the two latest films in the dinosaur franchise were partially filmed on the tiny Mediterranean island, this cinema industry revival was honed through gladiatorial combat and Napoleonic wars. Scotland may not have such great weather to...
3 Oaks Gaming receives Malta Gaming Authority recognition to expand slot portfolio access
Yogonet International
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August 11, 2025
iGaming content distributor 3 Oaks Gaming has been granted a recognition notice from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), touted by the company as a key development that allows its portfolio of slot titles to be offered to licensed operators in the...