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Updated: Four Maltese dead in car accident in Croatia
Four Maltese people have died in a car accident in Croatia, after their rental car swerved off a coastal road and plunged down a ravine and into the sea. Croatian media reported that the accident happened on Thursday afternoon on the D8 state road...

Malta's bond market is in trouble. Here's how to fix it
The local bond market has lately been encountering some considerable turbulence. Various listed bond issues are on the radar as to possible difficulties, nay default, in the redemption payment on maturity. This unfortunate situation has been long...

Juan Pardo and Roland Rokita Strike Gold Early Into EPT Malta
Date Time Event Fri 3 Oct 11:00 a.m. €1,650 NLHE PokerStars Open Main Event Day 1e 12:00 p.m. 8-Game Mix Final Dat 12:30 p.m. €20,000 No-Limit Hold'em 4:00 p.m. €600 Win Your Seat Satellite to EPT Main Event 5:30 p.m. €1,650 NLHE PokerStars Open...
Government says Malta Autism Centre not honouring obligations
The Ministry for Inclusion and Volunteering said the Malta Autism Centre is not honouring its obligations towards the State. The ministry was responding to concerns raised by parents of children and young people with autism who attend the centre....

Elena Gabrielle brings her storytelling comedy back to Malta
This October, Elena Gabrielle brings her latest show, Disturb the Vibe to Valletta, offering audiences a fun night, packed with variety of different styles of comedy drawn from her own life. Read the full story at Times2.

What we fund becomes our culture – Malta must choose wisely
The recent decision by Foreign and Tourism Minister Ian Borg to redirect funds from large summer parties towards promoting Malta as an arts and cultural destination is a welcome and timely shift. For too long, Malta has been seen primarily as a...

Want to fix Malta's birthrate problems? Start with family leave, expert says
A total revision of family leave policies is essential if Malta is to address what has been described as “the greatest challenge of our time”, its rock bottom fertility. Anna Borg, associate professor at the Centre for Labour Studies at the...

Singer-songwriter Matt Maltese brings indie-pop to The Underground in Charlotte
Matt Maltese captivated the audience during his live performance on Sept. 21 at The Underground in Charlotte. The Underground is a popular venue, located just 20 minutes away from campus, with show prices typically around $36. There isn't much not...

Meet the architects rethinking Malta’s building boom
The architects behind the award-winning London Design Biennale installation, Urna, intend to keep breaking the mould, designing whole houses in pigmented concrete and propping buildings to construct the ground floor after the first. They are also...

Malta’s underwater heritage showcased at Osce Maritime Security Conference

Malta Guinness fuels the fun at Iriji Festival 2025
What do you get when you mix tradition, games, great vibes, and the rich taste of Malta Guinness? A celebration like no other! That’s exactly what went down at the Iriji Festival in Festac on the 28th!From the moment you stepped into the festival...
The excellent Mediterranean cuisine that’s criminally underrated here
Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share The dish: Aljotta, Malta Aljotta fish...

Malta signs International Code for Protection of Tourists
Malta has joined the International Code for the Protection of Tourists and hosted Europe’s first conference on tourism law, addressing sustainability, overtourism, short-term rentals, and consumer protection. MALTA – Malta has become the 29th...

Malta Employers Association signs EU-funded agreement with CCIF
The Malta Employers Association signed a bilateral agreement with the CrossCultural International Foundation (CCIF) for a new EU-funded project last week. The new project, the Unlock Project, aims to empower employers to tap into the funding...
Malta risks remaining ‘a laggard’ in renewable energy, ADPD says
The 21% of Malta's energy from renewables in the second quarter of 2025 may look good in isolation, "however once again the country is a laggard in this sector," ADPD - the Green Party, has said. "Comparing to Luxembourg (also historically a...

Valletta FC seeks to convert its clubhouse into a boutique hotel
Valletta football club has applied to turn its clubhouse in Triq St Lucia into a boutique hotel with 37 beds across 17 rooms. The new hotel would add two floors to the existing building, according to plans submitted to the Planning Authority....

Malta joins International Code for Protection of Tourists
Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer...

A Few Malta Cross Country Runners Post New Bests in Frazer
The Malta Cross Country teams traveled east to Frazer, Montana on Thursday September 25 for their annual cross country meet. The races were held at Clark's Hill, overlooking the beautiful Missouri River just south west of Frazer. The running...
Students For Liberty Malta calls for review of planning reform Bills
Students For Liberty Malta has called on the Maltese Government and Parliament to carefully consider the concerns raised by citizens, NGOs, and activists regarding the planning reform Bills. "We acknowledge the arguments that the reforms will make...

British father facing jail after fighting off yobs at Maltese hotel fears 'he will not come out of prison alive' and is 'devastated' his family holiday has turned into hell
A British father facing jail in Malta after a violent hotel brawl fears he won't survive if imprisoned there. Liam Stacey, 29, was on holiday with his family when he confronted a group of rowdy yobs who were allegedly exposing themselves to...