Pope Francis' 36th international trip since the start of his pontificate takes him to Malta this weekend, making it the 56th state he has visited; the aim is to support a "country committed to welcoming so many brothers and sisters seeking refuge"

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

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

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

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