TMID Editorial: Finch trapping and the European Commission

The issue of the finch-trapping derogation 'for research purposes' has reared its head again recently. BirdLife published a letter by the European commission, which read that in a meeting between EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall and the Maltese...

Malta High School Concert

Dear Editor, What a great concert performed by the Malta High School music department, under the direction of Katherine Webb and Vince Mace, accompanied by Nancy Murdock. This was the first concert performed by the students “who hung in there” and...

Ethical businesses must be rewarded not outpaced by tax dodgers – The Malta Chamber

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry said Thursday it has taken note of recent remarks by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana indicating that approximately 70% of active Maltese companies not declare profits and thus pay no income...

IĠM submits position on media reform, calls for anti-SLAPP law to apply to local cases

The Institute of Maltese Journalists submitted its opinions on the proposed government media reforms last Friday, following a series of discussions among members of the IGM council and people within the profession. Some of Malta's leading news...

Study warns of Malta's 'dangerous reliance' on US tech companies

Some 85% of publicly listed Maltese companies depend on US-based email providers, with all but two of the sectors using American companies entirely reliant on them, a recent study has found. Research by Swiss technology company Proton AG found...

Ta’ Qali gravel under scrutiny again

The grass is getting greener across Malta, but not in Ta’ Qali, where a layer of gravel laid at the start of the summer was the centre of a massive controversy two months ago. Last September, people were up in arms when the Ta’ Qali family picnic...

Malta slips one place in global rule of law rankings

Malta has seen a slight decline in its rule of law performance, falling by 0.2% and dropping one place to 31st out of 143 countries in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2025. The country’s overall score of 0.67 places it below the...

Malta slips one place in global rule of law rankings, 19th in EU

Malta has fallen one position to 31st out of 143 countries in the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2025, reflecting a modest 0.2% decline in performance. The country's overall score now stands at 0.67, below the regional average of...

Excitement Builds As 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League Kicks Off

The fixtures list EXCITEMENT IS building nationwide as the 2025/26 Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League kicks off this weekend, ushering in another highly anticipated season of top-flight women’s football in Ghana. After months of meticulous...

Maltese and Gozitan people benefitting from best budget in history – PM

New Cassola book which explores the origins of Maltese migration to Corfu in the 19th century

The new book by Arnold Cassola, The Maltese in Corfu (1815-1831) has just been published by G&A Enterprises Ltd. This book investigates the first wave of Maltese migration to Corfu, and covers the period from 1815 to 1831. The origins of Maltese...

Website launched for people to view all parks and gardens across Malta and Gozo

Kyle Patrick Camilleri Thursday, 30 October 2025, 12:11 Last update: about 21 minutes ago The government has launched a website through which people can see the 200+ open spaces across the Maltese islands. Through this web application, people can...

New app maps over 200 parks and open spaces across Malta and Gozo

Over 200 open spaces in Malta and Gozo have been listed in a new web app, which allows people to search for their nearest park or garden while filtering for dog-friendly areas, bicycle-friendly zones, scenic spots and playgrounds. The app — Parks...

With SNAP benefits set to expire, Malta Pizzeria offers free meals to children

Malta, NY (WRGB) — With SNAP benefits set to end for thousands of Capital Region families amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, a family-owned pizzeria in Malta is stepping in to help. Sergio’s Pizza announced this week that it will offer...

Stop dreaming that Maltese will fill low-level hospitality jobs, industry says

Hospitality industry stakeholders have called for a cultural shift in mentality towards third-country national workers during a panel discussion about the sector's changing landscape. Rather than fighting against frontline workers at hotels and...

The Purest Solutions Launches in Malta, Offering Affordable and Science-Backed Skincare

For years, skincare in Malta has been associated with high costs, long shipping delays, and limited access to products that effectively target common skin concerns. Many consumers were left paying €50 or more for a single serum, waiting weeks for...

Malta’s Bold Tax Gamble to Rescue Its Plummeting Birth Rate

130Malta, that densely packed – for now – and rather beautiful Mediterranean archipelago, is making a bold and controversial move. Beginning in 2026, the government will exempt parents of two or more children from income tax on the first €18,500...

British-Pakistani Father and Son Drown in Sea Near Malta

A British-Pakistani father and his young son drowned in a tragic accident while on holiday in Malta. The victims, Raja Qudoos Banaras from Islamabad and his son, lost their lives after being swept away by strong sea waves. According to reports,...

HSBC Malta Foundation supports 7th Edition of the Thematic STEM Debate

The HSBC Malta Foundation supported this year's Thematic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Debate, now in its seventh edition, organised by the Directorate for STEM and VET (Vocational, Education and Training) Programmes...

Pakistani father and son tragically drown during vacation in Malta

ISLAMABAD – A British-Pakistani father and his son from Islamabad tragically lost their lives in a drowning accident while vacationing in Malta. Raja Qadus Banaras, who had traveled to Malta with his family, was enjoying a day at the beach with...