A new endemic plant, the Lanfranco’s Sea Lavender, has been discovered in Malta by researchers studying types of sea lavender; the plant is only found in a small area within the Maltese archipelago

The Floriana Local Council will close its doors today in a symbolic protest over the locality's worsening depopulation crisis; the one-day shut down aims to raise public awareness after years of unsuccessful call on authorities to address the issue

To support audiovisual projects €2,9 million allocated under the iScreen Support Scheme; 31 have already received funds and applications are open for more productions

A natural stone arch collapsed when a person dived off it, rocks falling on people who were below on a jet ski; the woman suffered injuries, the man was trapped underwater by falling stones, taking army divers over 24 hours to recover the body

A blast in a fireworks factory in Salini impacted on 300 structures within a 2km range, and 200 land parcels; Food Safety and Security Authority is carrying out tests on soil, land and produce involving 90 agricultural and livestock farmers