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Momentum wants urgent reforms to protect Malta and Gozo’s natural heritage
Malta Today
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Malta’s natural habitats are increasingly at risk due to illegal activities, weak enforcement, and legislative gaps, Momentum has warned. Despite over 30% of the Maltese Islands being designated as Natura 2000 sites under EU obligations, many...
Amstel Malta Honours Igbo Women at Enugu August Meeting
This Day
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August 16, 2025
On Saturday, August 9, Amstel Malta, in partnership with the First Lady of Enugu State, Nkechinyere Mbah, joined scores of women to celebrate one of the most powerful traditions in Igbo culture: the annual Women’s August Meeting (Nzuko Umu...
Urgent environmental enforcement reforms needed in Malta and Gozo, Momentum says
The Malta Independent
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Malta's natural heritage is under increasing threat from illegal activities, weak enforcement, and legislative loopholes that continue to undermine environmental protection, Momentum said Saturday. While over 30% of the Maltese Islands have been...
Watch: Heavy rainfall hits central part of Malta
The Malta Independent
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Heavy rainfall has hit the central part of Malta, with readers reporting also lightning, thunder and hail. Earlier this week, the Met Office forecast rain for the weekend after hot deays leading up to the feast of Santa Marija. Rain has been...
Maltese man caught trying to smuggle 2,700 protected birds on Sicily ferry
Times of Malta
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August 14, 2025
A Maltese man has been caught by Sicilian authorities attempting to smuggle almost 2,700 protected birds worth an estimated €400,000 into Malta. The suspect, who Sicilian media outlets identified as a Maltese man, was caught by port authorities in...
Maltese among happiest in EU with current taxes
Malta Today
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Nearly half of Maltese would keep taxes and public services at current levels, making Malta one of the most supportive of the status quo in the EU. The findings come from the European Commission’s latest Flash Eurobarometer on taxation. The...
Malta revokes sham ‘University’ licence after two years of ignoring complaints
The Shift
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August 14, 2025
Malta’s higher education regulator – known as the MFHEA – has finally decided to revoke the temporary licence for the operation of a Ukrainian University in Malta after wasting two years ignoring continuous complaints and serious claims of fraud,...
Village of Malta Board of Trustees met Aug. 13.
DeKalb Times - Illinois
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August 16, 2025
Village of Malta Board of Trustees met Aug. 13. Here are the minutes provided by the board: 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. CITIZEN’S HEARING 3. CONSENT AGENDA – ACCEPT THE MINUTES a. Village Board Minutes b. Seedling Committee Minutes 4. POLICE REPORT 5....
Credia Bank in talks to acquire stake in HSBC Malta
Kathimerini
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ECONOMY Credia Bank, formerly Attica Bank, is in talks to acquire a 70.03% stake in HSBC Malta. “The bank has been chosen as the preferred investor,” Credia said in an announcement to the Athens Stock Exchange, but, so far, “no agreement has been...
CT Interactive gains Malta Gaming Authority certification for 20 new game titles
Yogonet International
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August 15, 2025
iGaming content provider CT Interactive has obtained certification for a new batch of game titles under the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) regulatory framework. With 20 more titles now approved, the company expects to further solidify its presence...
KM Malta Airlines extends TCM deal with NAS
Aviation Business News
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August 15, 2025
KM Malta Airlines (KMMA) has renewed its Total Cargo Management (TCM) contract with Network Airline Services (NAS) following a competitive tender process, extending a partnership that has been in place for several years. The Maltese flag carrier...
Greek Finance Ministry welcomes CrediaBank's possible takeover of HSBC Malta
Malta Today
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The Greek Finance Ministry hailed CrediaBank’s possible acquisition of HSBC Malta as a positive step for both banks. In a comment to MaltaToday, a spokesperson for the Greek Finance Ministry described the move as one that shows “the strength,...
Malta police reject 'politically exposed’ Swiss man's claims
Times of Malta
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August 13, 2025
The police have rejected claims by an unnamed ‘politically exposed’ Swiss man that he was threatened with “indefinite detention” by the Maltese authorities in a sexual harassment case. The man, who controversially had publication of his name...
Malta among long list of countries urging Israel to lift restrictions on NGOs
The Malta Independent
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Malta is among 26 countries urging Israel to lift restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning that famine is unfolding and international non-governmental organisations could be forced to withdraw from the territory. In a statement signed by...
Cookies and Cream in Malta blends craft coffee with delicious frozen desserts
WRGB CBS 6 Albany - New York
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In this week's scoop, Lara Bryn takes us to an ice cream/coffee shop in Malta, where you'll feel right at home. Cookies and Cream on Route 9 in Malta offers an array of frozen treats like hard and soft ice cream, cheesecake sundaes and soda...
Malta Consults on Pension Auto-enrolment
JD Supra - California
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August 13, 2025
[co-autor: Matthew Brincat]* The Government of Malta recently launched a public consultation on the proposed introduction of an auto-enrolment occupational pension regime. We take a look at the details. On 18 June 2025, the Government of Malta,...
Malta among 26 countries calling on Israel to let aid into Gaza
Times of Malta
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August 12, 2025
Malta is among 26 countries calling on Israel to let a “flood” of aid into Gaza and allow humanitarian organisations to operate in the war-torn Palestinian enclave. In a joint statement, foreign ministers from countries including Canada, France...
Sigma Euro-Med 2025 Launches With Exclusive Affiliate Retreat In Gozo.
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Zex PR Wire) Malta, 20th August 2025, ZEX PR WIRE , In the lead-up to SiGMA Euro-Med 2025, SiGMA Group is extending an exclusive invitation to 50 VIP affiliates for an unforgettable networking retreat in Gozo, Malta's sister island....
Malta mobile home park residents say they are being wrongly cited for code violations
Albany Times Union - New York
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August 12, 2025
Christine Coonradt shows the vent from her pellet stove on the side of her mobile home in Malta Gardens on Aug. 5 in Malta. This was one of the code violations from Malta about her property.Lori Van Buren/Times Union Patrick Allen points to the...
HSBC chooses Greek bank as preferred bidder to take over Malta branch
The Malta Independent
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HSBC has chosen a Greek bank as its preferred bidder to take over its Malta branch, which has now been up for sale for a number of months, the bank said in an announcement on the Malta Stock Exchange on Friday. “The Bank has been informed by HSBC...