Budget 2026 | Malta’s main problems not addressed despite wide spending, Borg says

The Nationalist Party has criticised the Labour government for what it described as an explosion of national debt and a failure to address the country’s ongoing problems, despite record levels of spending. In a statement, the PN said that under...

7 Ways Malta Guinness Filled the Iriji Festival Abuja with Culture, Energy, and Pure Goodness

1. Goodness at the Heart of Celebration Malta Guinness brought life and colour to the Iriji Festival, turning the cultural gathering into a joyful experience filled with energy, laughter, and shared moments. The brand’s presence was felt...

Malta is flouting EU law and court rulings by reopening illegal bird trapping season - BirdLife

Malta has once again reopened the trapping season for finches, golden plovers and song thrushes, directly challenging the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and the European Commission, BirdLife said Thursday. Despite two ECJ rulings confirming that...

Beloved grandpa, dad dies in Upstate NY plane crash; passenger survives with serious injuries

Milton, N.Y. — A grandfather died on Halloween after the plane he was flying crashed into a tree in Upstate New York. Frederick M. Baber died on Friday, Oct. 31, after his small plane hit a tree and fell into the driveway of a home in Milton, WTEN...

Malta Strips Citizenship From Russian Convicted of Money Laundering

A Russian money launderer has been stripped of his Maltese citizenship after he was jailed in the U.K. for running what the country’s National Crime Agency called a “professional banking service for criminals across the world.” Semen Kuksov, 25,...

Malta Philharmonic Orchestra to perform captivating programme ahead of UK tour

Before embarking on their UK tour under the direction of conductor Sergey Smbatyan, the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra will present this exceptional programme to local audiences at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta on Thursday, 6...

163 accountants join the ranks of the Malta Institute of Accountants

The Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) has welcomed 163 new members, who recently completed their qualifications with ACCA and the University of Malta. Their achievement was celebrated during a ceremony held at the Hilton Malta, providing a...

World Cup 2027 qualifying draw live: England face Spain rematch as group opponents revealed

Qualifying groups for England, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland League A2: France, Netherlands, Poland, Republic of Ireland League A3: Spain, England, Iceland, Ukraine League B1: Wales, Czechia, Albania, Montenegro League...

Growing Malta’s resilient semiconductor ecosystem

As the global demand for semiconductor technology continues to surge, Malta is positioning itself as a significant player in this critical industry. With a thriving semiconductor ecosystem that boasts remarkable resilience and innovation, the...

TMID Editorial: Malta’s changing property market

The face of Malta's property market is changing. Historically the market has always been characterised by a very high rate of home ownership levels - meaning that the rental market was, in effect, quite a small part of the grander scenario. That,...

Malta Film Commission refuses to tell PAC how €7.2 million were spent, says PAC Chair

The Chairman of the Parliament of Malta's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), PN MP Darren Carabott, said during Wednesday's plenary session that the Malta Film Commission has refused to disclose information requested by the PAC, which is looking...

Malta Bend man arrested after armed incident at Saline County residence 

Malta’s gift to Europe

In case you missed it, Malta prepares once more to rescue European civilisation. Just as we held the line in 1565 and earned our George Cross in 1942, we now step forward to enlighten the continent on the subtler points of democracy and free...

Malta Book Festival to be held in November under the theme ‘Writing anew’

The Malta Book Festival will this year be held between 5 and 9 November at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali, under the theme Writing Anew. The theme also serves as an invitation to the communities that the Festival...

Matt Maltese brings emotional performance to The Greek Theatre

As a cool autumn breeze whipped through the air, Matt Maltese had attendees holding both their cardigans and loved ones a little tighter Friday night at the Greek Theatre. When doors opened, the venue was not particularly packed. This relaxed...

Malta Cannabis Laws: A Guide for U.S. Businesses Entering Europe’s First Legal Cannabis Market

As the global cannabis landscape continues to evolve, the European nation of Malta has emerged as a trailblazer, despite its population of just over 500,000. In 2018, it established a robust framework for medical cannabis, becoming an attractive...

Markedly Lower Rates of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Malta Compared to European Countries: Results from The Malta Eye Study, Indicating Possible Divergent Genetic Ancestry?

Introduction Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the most common maculopathy causing visual impairment in those aged over 75 years.1–3 It begins with drusen (lipofuscin deposits) and may progress to central vision loss through dry (retinal...

Opinion: How Malta’s financial sector can build ties with Apac and vice-versa

Governments, investors and business leaders across Asia and Europe are very much engaged with the question of how best to leverage recent digital advancements and harness technological innovation in the financial services sector, writes Malta...

The great hospitals fairy tale: Abela’s rule of what, exactly?

Prime Minister Robert Abela and disgraced former prime minister Joseph Muscat, whom Abela continues to protect, have trumpeted the narrative that “there was no fraud found” in the hospitals deal that Malta’s courts have already ruled was...

GO Malta Expands Beyond Telecoms, Launches Insurance Product with Atlas Insurance

GO has taken its first step into the insurance sector with the launch of GO Insure, a Home Contents insurance product developed in partnership with Atlas Insurance, one of Malta’s most established and trusted insurers. The move marks a significant...