Europe Malta 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
Europe Malta 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
Europe Malta Gozo's route bus service has become fully electric following an €11 million investment by Malta Public Transport and the government; the buses were handed over this week with a ceremony at the charging station on Gozo's island
Europe Malta Partit Aħwa Maltin announced it will contest all districts in upcoming 30 May election, aiming to give voice to voters “let down by the duopoly system”; the conservative party was founded in 2020
Europe Malta Real estate is under public attention as authorities rejected a controversial planning proposal to build a shopping mall and a hotel on ODZ land in Marsascala, while long-delayed Metropolis project in Gżira is being revived with a new planning application
Europe Malta Two years after legal standards were introduced, pet groomers still operate without a professional licence or mandatory training as the Veterinary Surgeons’ Council hasn't yet specified qualification criteria required to trigger the actual licensing
Europe Malta The Malta Biennale 2026 was inaugurated and will run from until the end of May; at its second edition, the event, curated by Rosa Martínez, will host over 130 local and international artists from 43 countries under the title CLEAN | CLEAR | CUT
Europe Malta The Malta Independent and environmental NGOs are leading "Justice for Our Land" campaign, demanding an immediate halt to construction works with pending planning appeals are pending; the "Halland Hotel" case triggered the initiative
Europe Malta An episode of gang-assault on the son of an MP has exposed a pattern of recurrent reports of similar gang activity and attacks on children, particularly during weekends, in family-friendly neighborhoods
Europe Malta Malta national waterpolo team players are being investigated for allegedly betting on their own matches at the European Championships; currently in Belgrade for finals, they are suspected of having bet on the goal difference of game against Montenegro
Europe Malta A series of consultation meetings have begun on proposed reforms to social media regulation aimed at increasing protection for children and vulnerable people, following the launch of a public consultation earlier this year
Europe Malta Law requires non-residents to obtain a permit before buying property preventing wealthy foreigners from speculating in Malta real estate, PM Robert Abela reminded to curb controversial affirmations made by officials at Shanghai Luxury Property Exhibition
Europe Malta A constitutional amendment to formally recognise Valletta as Malta's capital and introduce a new National Anthem Day on 27 December is being discussed in Parliament; the proposal prompted reflection on national identity and Valletta as a living city