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Western Nations Are Taking a Key Step Toward a Two-State Solution
France, Britain, Canada, Australia, and Malta all say they are preparing to recognize a state of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. They would join another 147 UN countries that already do so. In some senses,...

Malta among 26 countries calling on Israel to let aid into Gaza
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...

Cookies and Cream in Malta blends craft coffee with delicious frozen desserts
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...

SME’s Chamber urges action to protect students and education sector reputation
The Malta Chamber of SMEs has called for urgent intervention following the controversy surrounding the International European University’s Ukraine Malta Campus (IEU), warning that the affair risks damaging the wider reputation of the country’s...

Malta mobile home park residents say they are being wrongly cited for code violations
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...

Malta joins countries urging Israel to lift restrictions on NGOs
Malta has joined 23 other countries in 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 joint...
Malta MPRP vs Portugal and Greece Golden Visas: Your 2025 Investment Migration Guide
Malta just closed the door on its citizenship-by-investment program. The European Court of Justice ruled in April 2025 that Malta’s MEIN scheme violated EU law, officially ending what many considered the last direct route to EU citizenship through...

HSBC chooses Greek bank as preferred bidder to take over Malta branch
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...
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Malta saw 24 more deaths than births in first half of 2025
Malta and Gozo registered a total of 2,197 births and 2,221 deaths during the first half of 2025. From the newborns, 1,138 were boys and 1,059 were girls. Malta saw 2,014 new births, while Gozo registered 183 births during the same period....

Where to Next? Delta Lets Travelers Decide Its Next European Destination
Airline route maps are usually shaped in closed-door boardrooms, with executives poring over demand forecasts, slot allocations, aircraft range, and competitive strategy. But this summer, Delta Air Lines is breaking from tradition in a way no U.S....

David Gauci to cycle 1,000km around Sicily in 4 days in aid of Hospice Malta
Semira Abbas Shalan Friday, 15 August 2025, 11:37 Last update: about 23 minutes ago The Past Pupils and Friends of Don Bosco Association announced that cyclist David Gauci will embark on a 1,000km solo cycling challenge around the island of Sicily...

Delta Wants You to Help Pick a New Europe Flight Route—and These Are the 3 Dreamy Options
Over the past several years, airlines have been racing to add boutique routes to their networks that help get travelers off the beaten path. Think: secondary cities and under-the-radar islands that feel fresh to U.S. travelers. Now, Delta Air...

A history of life imprisonment in Malta
Before the promulgation of the Criminal Code in 1854, life sentences were given for wilful homicide, grievous bodily harm, theft aggravated by violence and sacrilegious theft. Today, life imprisonment is the punishment meted out in cases involving...

Valletta fatal crash: Videos of collision shown in court
Videos of the Valletta crash that took the life of Mildred Azzopardi were shown during the compilation of evidence against Benjamin Chetcuti, a 23-year-old soldier from Paola. He appeared in court on 29 July and was charged with the involuntary...

Airport plans new dedicated Y-plate lane, reconfigured car park
Malta International Airport has applied for planning permission to create a dedicated traffic lane for Y-plate taxis, while also reconfiguring and expanding the airport’s car park. MIA’s application (PA 04865/25), submitted to the Planning...

Slotegrator to exhibit, network and share insights at SiGMA Euro-Med in Malta
iGaming solutions provider Slotegrator confirmed that it will be attending next month's SiGMA Euro-Med event. The show takes place September 1-3 in Valletta, Malta. Malta is set to serve as a strategic backdrop for conversations and partnerships...

1xBet shortlisted for Best Casino Operator 2025 award at SiGMA Euro-Med
Global betting company 1xBet has been nominated for the Best Casino Operator 2025 category at the upcoming SiGMA Euro-Med Awards, a recognition the company says highlights its broad gaming portfolio and recent international successes. The jury...

Sham university locks out students, appeals filed with immigration board
Malta’s reputation in the higher education sector is currently facing significant damage as numerous students, who have paid thousands of euro and studied for the past two years at the International European University (IEU), have suddenly found...

Malta Trade Gap Widens In June
Malta's foreign trade deficit increased in June from a year ago as exports fell amid a surge in imports, data from the National Statistics of Malta showed on Monday. The visible trade deficit widened to EUR 426.8 million from EUR 350.6 million...

Delta’s Next European Destination? You Decide
Delta Air Lines is inviting its customers and employees to help shape its network growth in a way no airline has done before. Described as Delta’s first-ever "Route Race", SkyMiles Members and Delta employees will get to vote for one of three...