Malta
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Planning Ministry Makes Changes to National Planning Authority Board
The Planning Ministry has announced changes to the composition of the National Planning Authority (NPA) board, removing the seat previously allocated to a non-governmental organization (NGO) representative. This decision has sparked discussions about the potential…
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Planning Ministry Reconstitutes National Planning Authority Board
The Planning Ministry has made a significant change to the composition of the National Planning Authority (NPA) board by removing the seat allocated to a non-governmental organization (NGO) representative. This decision has sparked discussions about…
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San Ġiljan Woman Granted Bail After Pleading Not Guilty to €20,000 Gżira Apartment Thefts
San Ġiljan’s 38-year-old Abigail Bugeja has denied two counts of aggravated theft after reportedly stealing items worth about €20,000 from a Gżira flat on two distinct days in March 2025. On Wednesday, Bugeja appeared in…
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Helena Dalli set to become Malta’s Acting President amid Opposition Backlash
Following the passing of Francis Zammit Dimech, a former Nationalist MP who formerly held the position, former European Commissioner Helena Dalli is scheduled to become Malta’s next acting president. Earlier this year, Dalli, a lifelong…
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Maltese Among EU’s Longest Working Lives, Eurostat Finds
A fresh Eurostat analysis shows that Maltese can anticipate spending an average of 39 years in the labour force, the 10th longest working life in the European Union. The metric estimating how many years a…
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Lost in the Mountains, Found in Spirit: Ray Aquilina’s Emotional Journey to Rome
Originally a spiritual voyage, Ray Aquilina, 72, found himself in a survival test when he became lost in the French Jura Mountains amid a thunderstorm. When the San Ġwann resident made an wrong turn in…
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Malta Swelters Under 40°C Heatwave as New Health Alert System Kicks In
According the official Met Office, Malta is under the influence of a searing heatwave with temperatures hitting 40°C today and feeling closer to 42°C due to great humidity. UV levels have also risen to a…
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Malta Joins 27 Nations in Condemning Israel’s ‘Dangerous’ Aid Model in Gaza
Strongly worded joint statement denouncing Israel’s management of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, Malta has joined 27 other nations accusing the Israeli government of inciting civilian suffering and breaking international law. As Palestinians painfully seek food…
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Taxi Driver’s Attacker Receives Community Work Sentence Not Found
A similar incident occurred in Breightmet, where a taxi driver and his passenger were left shaken after yobs threw a brick at their vehicle, smashing a window. The driver, who wishes to remain anonymous, had…
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Impact of Migration Policy Changes on Third-Country Nationals in Malta
The European Commission has proposed changes to the EU’s long-term residence permit rules for third-country nationals (TCNs), which could significantly impact TCNs living in Malta. The proposed changes aim to make it easier for TCNs…






