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Man jailed for trying to use fake ID to enter Malta
A man has been jailed six months after pleading guilty to using a counterfeit ID card when entering Malta. Hamza Lamrani, a 30-year-old Moroccan national, arrived in Malta on Thursday on a flight from Istanbul, Turkey at 11.55pm. The man was...
Historic restoration projects completed on churches in Żejtun and Marsa
Two important restoration projects on historic churches in Żejtun and Marsa have been successfully completed, marking another milestone in the ongoing national effort to safeguard Malta's architectural and cultural heritage. The restoration of the...

Malta, Fairfield Named Blue Ribbon Schools by OPI
(Malta) – On Thursday the Montana Office of Public Instruction announced that Fairfield High School and Malta High School have been named Blue Ribbon Schools. Malta High School Princilal Shawn Bleth told New Media Broadcasters what this means to...

Malta-founded Ascent Software acquired by Acuity Knowledge Partners
Maltese tech firm Ascent Software has been acquired by Acuity Knowledge Partners, the company announced on Monday. The deal, which was closed on September 30, will see Acuity leverage Ascent’s software tools to serve clients in reinsurance,...

Activists urge White Paper on planning reforms, warn of escalation
The Ġustizzja għal Artna campaign on Friday sent a letter to the prime minister urging him to issue a White Paper instead of the controversial planning reforms bills. They also warned that they will “intensify” their actions if the government...

Malta’s demographic winter
In his 2020 book Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future, the late Pope Francis described the demographic winter in many Western countries as the result of a complacent culture of selfish well-being. However, the reality behind this demographic...

Experience a five-night all-inclusive island escape in Malta with flights included
Orbis Travels is offering an exceptional five-night all-inclusive escape to Malta from just £179 per person, making this the perfect opportunity to trade dreary skies for endless sunshine without breaking the bank. Available from October 2025...

Presidentmeets members of the Council for Maltese Living Abroad
President Myriam Spiteri Debono welcomed members of the Council for Maltese Living Abroad during a courtesy visit held at San Anton Palace. Following an amendment to Act XX of 2011, which regulates the Council, the number of members increased from...

Over €33 million spent to strengthen Malta’s sports scene in 7 years, Education Minister says
Minister for Education and Sport Clifton Grima said that the government has channelled over €33 million in direct funding to local sports associations in seven years, a milestone marked by the launch of SportMalta's new 'Let's Move Malta'...

Only Labour can guarantee Maltese pastimes and traditions
The resistance to the Nationalist Party's constitutional bill by various stakeholders was fierce and understandable. Had it gone through, it would have created an unprecedented threat to numerous pastimes and Maltese traditions. We stopped it...
Valletta Convention marks 30 years as Malta hosts European Heritage Heads Forum
Malta this week hosted the 19th meeting of the European Heritage Heads Forum (EHHF), marking the 30th anniversary of the Valletta Convention - the European Convention for the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage. The event, organised by the...
Valletta Resounds: The Caravaggio Experience marks 100th performance at St John’s Co-Cathedral
Valletta Resounds: The Caravaggio Experience celebrated its 100th performance on Friday, 3 October 2025, at the Oratory of St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta. Produced by Udjenza under the artistic direction of Toni Attard, the production first...

St Lawrence church to host two concerts at Birgufest
The St Lawrence collegiate church in Vittoriosa will be presenting two concerts during Birgufest tomorrow. Christian Alejandro Almada, organist of the papal basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls, Rome, and director of choirs at the same basilica,...

From Valletta to Sliema: Calì’s journey wraps up
The touring exhibition Your MUŻA: Celebrating Giuseppe Calì has reached its final destination at the Sacro Cuor parish church in Sliema, following successful showcases in Valletta, Mosta and Lija. This concluding chapter of a journey which began...

European youth ministers gather in Malta to strengthen youths' role in democracy
Ministers responsible for youth from the 46 member states of the Council of Europe met in Valletta for the first Ministerial Conference on Youth in 13 years. In a statement, the Youth Ministry said that the conference, held under the theme “Young...
Malta attracts prestigious hospitality brand Novotel
Malta has strengthened its appeal to international tourism with the opening of Novotel Malta Sliema, the island's first property from the globally recognised Accor brand. The 293-room hotel marks a significant milestone for Malta's hospitality...
‘Malta’s strength lies in human dignity’, says Speaker Anġlu Farrugia
Malta's strength lies in the dignity of the human being, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia, said Thursday when he opened the national conference "Forward with Dignity" in the Maltese Parliament - a meeting of reflection and...
Cultural walk and tour of Gozo’s Cittadella with the Planning Authority

Malta vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup European 2026 Qualifiers Live Streaming Online: Get Free Live Telecast of MLT vs NED Football Match in IST
Malta vs Netherlands FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Live Streaming: Netherlands are top of standings in Group G of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with 10 points from 4 matches played. Next up for the Dutch side is an away tie against...
Maltese former UN diplomat launches world’s first Mediterranean-focused television channel
Med.TV, a new television channel headquartered in Malta, has officially gone live after securing approval from the Broadcasting Authority and signing a national distribution agreement with GO. The station is the first of its kind in the world to...