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

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