The Nationalist Party (PN) has called for urgent action to address the rising number of road accidents and fatalities in Malta, criticising the Government for failing to meet its National Transport Strategy targets. Highlighting public concern over road safety, the PN stressed the need for stronger enforcement and greater investment in the Police Force,
A 29-year-old Italian man was arrested after police carried out a controlled delivery. The investigation began after authorities identified a package arriving in Malta from abroad, which was found to contain a substance suspected to be MDMA. On Thursday morning, police delivered the package to the listed address in Gżira, where the Italian national
The Nationalist Party has called for urgent action to address the rising number of road accidents and fatalities in Malta, criticising the Government for failing to achieve its National Transport Strategy targets,” the party stated. Highlighting the public’s concern over road safety and the increasing number of accidents, the PN stressed the need for
A recent TikTok video shows an altercation between a local kiosk owner and a group of young tourists after one of the tourists poured water over his feet on the hot stone floor. In a new video, posted by user @ gracccceeeeeeee , the incident is explained in more detail, “The young guy poured some water over his feet. The floor was made of stone and
Have you ever met someone with the surname Caruana and wondered what their name might mean? It’s a popular Maltese name with a few cool stories behind it! One idea is that Caruana means “beloved” or “dear” from the Latin word carus, which shows that the name was once a sweet nickname for someone loved by many. Another fun explanation comes from a genealogy
Prime Minister Robert Abela has shared a heartwarming update on Ibrahim, a young boy from Gaza who arrived in Malta for medical treatment after being injured during the conflict. “After 18 months spent in the war in Gaza, Ibrahim, whom we welcomed to our country for care, has today taken his first steps,” Abela wrote. Reflecting on Ibrahim’s story
Blue Light member Michael Spiteri has warned of the dangers posed by reckless drivers following a near-tragic incident earlier today. “Our first callout this morning could have ended in tragedy,” Spiteri said. “At that time of day, the risk was enormous buses full of people heading to work, joggers along the seafront, and traffic all around.” Reports
Have you ever heard the surname Mifsud and wondered where it comes from? It’s a very old Maltese name with a few surprising stories behind it! One interesting idea is that the name comes from Old Norman words miferes, meaning faithful, and sud, meaning south. That would make Mifsud mean something like southern faithful a loyal person from the south
The Environmental Health Directorate (EHD) advises the public to avoid bathing at St Paul’s Bay (Site C29-C30) due to an overflow of foul water. The source has been identified and resolved, but water quality may still pose a health risk. Warning signs are in place and will remain until the site is safe. Environmental Health Officers are continuing
Ħamrun Spartans moved a step closer to a landmark place in the group stage after defeating FC RFS 1-0 in the Play-Off Round first leg at the National Stadium. With Saliou Thioune’s second-half goal, Ħamrun Spartans took a huge step towards making history in the UEFA Conference League. Despite pre-match concerns over the poor state of the Ta’ Qali pitch,
