Europe Malta Transport Malta defended its decision to introduce a geofencing system, stating that it is already legislated, responding to criticism from taxi companies; the aim is to improve traffic flow and safety
Europe Malta For European Testing Week, artist Emma Grima collaborated with Checkpoint Malta to campaign We Are Positive, with an art installation in which the Love Monument was covered with 600 boxes of HIV self-testing kits to encourage people to get tested
Europe Malta The country could see an additional 483 hotels built on the island, or a 70% increase in hotel rooms, if all the pipeline tourism projects come to fruition
Europe Malta A project to extend the Patri Spiteri Donat garden in San Ġwann inaugurated by the government this week was criticised online for lack of greenery and the presence of concrete
Europe Malta Students protested in front of court to express their anger at PM Abela's comments against the judiciary, in particular against magistrate Gabriella Vella who was overseeing the judicial enquiry into the sale of three hospitals to Vitals Global Healthcare
Europe Malta Thousands of scouts and guides participated in their annual parade through the streets of Valletta
Europe Malta A consultation paper was launched on the Digital Education Strategy 2024-2030, linking to the National Education Strategy 2023-2030
Europe Malta Many pet owners can no longer afford to care for their dogs and cats, and sanctuaries have seen a "massive increase" in requests for re-homing; animal rights activist Romina Frendo described the situation as "a nightmare"
Europe Malta The Malta Employers' Association has opposed the proposed compulsory membership in trade unions, supported in particular by the General Workers' Union
Europe Malta Valletta's Manoel Theater will become accessible to people with mobility impairments for the first time in its 300-year history after an elevator was installed to provide access to all floors of the historic Baroque-style theater
Europe Malta A 1.000 square metre neglected area on the outskirts of San Ġwann has been transformed into a public garden focusing on the importance of pollination and the Maltese bee
Europe Malta Only 32% of Maltese think that the national authorities are prepared to respond to natural disasters triggered by climate change; 44% think the EU is prepared
Europe Malta The country will formally apply to join the OECD, Prime Minister Robert Abela told ambassadors, both increase the country's contribution to international politics, ant to help promote the interests of small states