Malta

Three passengers with suspected hantavirus infections were evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship on Wednesday and are being flown to the Netherlands for medical care, the World Health Organization confirmed. The evacuations were coordinated…

A fire that broke out at the WasteServ Malta plant in Magħtab on Thursday morning has prompted renewed safety warnings about the handling and disposal of flammable waste, with authorities stressing the need for caution…

The Nationalist Party has put forward a proposal to develop a national hall and expo centre in Marsa, positioning the project as a strategic investment to strengthen Malta’s capacity to host large-scale international conferences, exhibitions,…

Two people were killed and more than 20 others injured on Monday after a car ploughed into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig, prompting a major emergency response and the immediate arrest…

Prediction markets are now pricing in political outcomes for upcoming UK votes, with Labour holding a clear lead on major platforms ahead of the 2026 local elections. On Polymarket, trading for “2026 United Kingdom Local…

The European Commission is currently assessing Malta’s response to a formal notice concerning its latest derogation allowing the live-capturing of wild finches, following a September 2024 judgment from the Court of Justice of the European…

Residents in areas around Ta’ Qali have been increasingly affected by excessive sound levels, with complaints centering on amplified music from events, entertainment venues, and late-night activity in the national park area. Ta’ Qali, once…

Malta is positioning itself as a forward-looking jurisdiction in the global space sector by committing to responsible, transparent, and sustainable space activities through a dedicated legal and strategic framework. Central to this commitment is the…

Malta’s industrial and regulated sectors were at the forefront during the official launch of TC Engineering, with the event highlighting the growing demand for specialised technical expertise across manufacturing, compliance-driven industries, and large-scale infrastructure. The…

Malta-based OPIT has launched an online professional doctorate in applied artificial intelligence, expanding advanced education options for working professionals seeking to integrate AI expertise into industry practice. The program is designed for executives, technologists, and…