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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...

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,...

Malta PM: I can’t bear to see ‘pain and suffering’ of Gaza’s children

Malta’s airport to start electrification by 2029
Malta International Airport must begin providing fixed ground electricity for stationary aircraft by 2029, according to a draft policy on alternative fuels published for consultation. Today, aircraft are parked on remote stands without...
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From flexing to governing: IFBB celebrates Malta’s political ‘heavyweights’
Politicians tend to hail from the fields of law and economics, but the bodybuilding history of Malta’s two main political leaders has been picked up by the International Federation of Fitness and Bodybuilding. Describing it as “unprecedented”, the...

This Malta meal changed how I travel — thanks to a blind-tasting menu
Trying new cuisines and culinary flavors is one of my favorite parts of traveling to a new country. If I’m in Italy, I want to try Italian food. If I’m in Malta, I want to try Maltese food (so, you won’t find me in a McDonald’s halfway across the...

Malta reaffirms strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty at UN Crimea Platform Summit
Addressing the Fifth Summit of the Crimea Platform at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters, presided over by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister Robert Abela reaffirmed Malta's unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence,...

‘It’s a pleasure to be back in Malta’ – Eddie Hall
The first edition of Battle of the Beasts, the brand-new TV series that combines sports competition with high-energy family entertainment, is set to take place this week. Eddie Hall, world-renowned strongman and social media sensation, has been...

Watch: Ten of the world's strongest men are coming to Malta
Malta’s association with the Gladiator films made it the “perfect” place to film a new strongman-focused TV series, according to the show’s presenter Eddie “The Beast” Hall. The 2017 World’s Strongest Man and social media star said Malta was the...

GO introduces Malta’s first Wi-Fi calling service
GO plc has become the first Maltese telecoms operator to launch Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi), commonly known as Wi-Fi Calling. The technology, formally known as Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi), follows the group’s rollout of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) last...

L-Ghaqda Hbieb tal-Presepji Ghawdex – Malta 1985 – 40th anniversary

‘Ethnic extinction’ is a far-fetched exaggeration. Here’s why.
“The Maltese have never been anywhere close to a pure race,” says sociologist Godfrey Baldacchino. “Just look at our myriad surnames and you get the idea.” Yet in recent weeks, both the finance minister and the archbishop have warned of nothing...

Former Kraftwerk drummer Wolfgang Flür to perform in Malta
On occasion of the 10th anniversary from its formation, the voluntary organisation Electronic Music Malta (EMM) is welcoming former Kraftwerk member Wolfgang Flür with his Musik-Soldat project. As the iconic electronic drummer of the pioneering...

UK holidaymakers warned 'be prepared to wait' as new EU rules start next week
The new entry/exit system will be implemented across countries within the Schengen area The new entry/exit system for certain European countries starts next week(Image: Getty) British holidaymakers planning autumn breaks are being cautioned that...
Report highlights issues with Freedom of Information requests in Malta
A report regarding Freedom of Information requests highlights how "journalists in Malta are frequently faced by administrative silence when trying to access government information." It reads that "in multiple instances, authorities delayed...

CrediaBank profits and income rise as it readies itself for Malta operation
Greek bank CrediaBank, which recently signed a deal to take over from HSBC Malta, said its income, pre-tax profits and deposits were all up during the first half of the year, making it well-placed to focus on Malta as “a priority new market”. The...

Malta-Qatar relations continue to flourish, affirms Maltese envoy
Ashraf Siddiqui HE Simon Pullicino, Ambassador of the Republic of Malta to Qatar, has affirmed that bilateral relations between Malta and Qatar are steadily strengthening, built on shared diplomatic values, strategic cooperation, and expanding...

Malta tavern releases statement as police investigate employee’s tragic death
Malta tavern releases statement as police investigate employee’s tragic deathBentley's Tavern is speaking out after the tragic death of their colleague, Josh Soden. Bentley’s Tavern is speaking out after the tragic death of their...

Malta proposes lampuki season should start in July to combat illegal fishing
Malta has proposed to bring forward the official start of the traditional lampuki season to July as a means to combat illegal fishing. In meeting of the council of ministers for agriculture and fishing in Brussels, agriculture minister Anton...

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...