Letters to the editor – October 6, 2025

A never-ending wait John Guillaumier of St Julian’s writes: On March 23, 2022, I had an appointment with a consultant at Mater Dei Hospital’s dermatology department. She told me that a cyst on my back would be removed in the summer or autumn of...

AI for Malta’s economic future

Artificial intelligence is rapidly emerging as one of the most transformative technologies of our time. Across the globe, AI is reshaping industries, creating new opportunities and raising important questions about the future of work. For Malta,...

Verdala Wellness Hotel brings 'transformational' health tourism to Malta

Verdala Wellness Hotel is Malta's first fully integrated health resort, featuring adults-only accommodation, nervous system healing programmes and anti-inflammatory dining by a Michelin-starred chef. Olivia Palamountain Verdala Wellness Hotel has...

A new chapter of faith and leadership: Briarwood Presbyterian Church welcomes Scott Redd as lead pastor

Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham officially entered a new chapter of leadership on Aug. 10, as Scott Redd Jr. began his role as lead pastor. Selected after an extensive nationwide search, Redd steps into the pulpit of one of the largest...

Planning Authority upholds Grade 2 scheduling for Fawwara Aqueduct, expands protection zone

The Planning Authority's Executive Council has upheld the Grade 2 scheduling of the Fawwara Aqueduct, initially designated in G.N. 695/25, the authority said Monday. The decision follows a careful evaluation of a request for reconsideration and...

Editorial: Thrust into a world of uncertainty

When a newborn is admitted to the Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (NPICU), families are thrust into a world of overwhelming uncertainty. The beeping of machines and the sight of fragile bodies attached to tubes mark not only the...

Exchanges Across The Globe Ring The Bell For Financial Literacy

The World Federation of Exchanges (“WFE”), the global industry group for exchange groups and CCPs, is holding its sixth annual Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy event, shining a light on the critical role of investor education and protection....

UK travel warning as new entry requirements issued for popular destinations

It could take a little longer than usual to get through border control. The new entry/exit system for certain European countries starts next week(Image: Getty) Brits planning an autumn getaway are being warned that border checks may take slightly...

Who’s Still Together From Love Island Games Season 2? The 1st Couple Already Broke Up

Love Island Games has officially crowned its newest winner, but who’s still together from Season 2, and which couples have already split since leaving the villa? Love Island Games, a spinoff of Love Island, features contestants from various Love...

New rules for Aussies visiting Europe

New international travel rules across Europe come into effect next week, which will affect how people move between countries. Travellers have been warned to expect longer border queues when a new digital entry and exit system is introduced across...

All the European airport strike updates for October 2025 and beyond

September strikes are set to take place across some of Europe’s most popular hotspots (Picture: Getty/Metro) October is the peak of shoulder season — the transitional period between peak and off-peak — where there are fewer crowds and more...

PA set to approve higher DB towers

The Planning Authority is set to approve the addition of seven and six floors to the already approved db Group towers, which, if endorsed, will rise to 25 and 23 floors respectively. The new permit will increase the number of apartments from 179...

Brits will have to provide fingerprints and mugshots to travel to Europe from this weekend – strict new EES rules explained

Planning on chasing a bit of autumn sun this month? Can hardly blame you. The weather in the UK has gotten a bit chilly over the last few weeks – and besides, a pre-winter European escape is always a good idea, often with lower prices, favourable...

“Even though we smile and seem more or less emotionally healthy, that's not the case”

Although Catholics in Ukraine make up less than 10% of the population, their help has been crucial in saving lives and preventing thousands of people from being left without shelter. Petro, for example, is one of the leaders of the Greek-Catholic...

New international travel rules for Europe coming into effect

New international travel rules across Europe come into effect next week, which will affect how people move between countries. Travellers have been warned to expect longer border queues when a new digital entry and exit system is introduced across...

Fortina says ‘expert analysis’ shows €8.1 million paid exceeded fair value

The Fortina Group said Monday it has submitted to the Parliamentary Committee expert technical analysis showing that the €8.1 million fee paid by the company to the Government for waiver of restrictive conditions on its fully-owned property...

Fortina says €8.1 million payment for lifting of site restrictions was excessive

The Fortina Group has presented a detailed technical analysis to parliament claiming that the €8.1 million it paid to the government in 2019 to waive restrictive conditions on its Sliema property was significantly above fair value. The company...

Smiths Detection deploys CT checkpoint system at Malta International Airport

Smiths Detection has finalised a comprehensive upgrade of the security checkpoint at Malta International Airport on the island of Malta. The company deployed computed tomography (CT) scanning systems and automated checkpoint lanes to address...

PN tables bill to enshrine the right to a healthy environment in Malta’s Constitution

The Nationalist Party has tabled a Bill in Parliament to enshrine the right to a healthy environment in Malta’s Constitution. The Bill, scheduled for debate on Thursday during an Opposition parliamentary sitting, would make environmental...

Global Call to Advance Robust and Reproducible Polyphenol Research to Launch Next October in Malta at Polyphenols Applications World Congress and Iprona

At the forefront of polyphenol science, a groundbreaking initiative is set to reshape research methodologies and enhance the reproducibility of studies worldwide. Announced at the upcoming 18th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications in Malta,...