Four men have been granted bail after being charged with beating up a colleague over a €250 loan. Evaneglos Paplios (29), Christos Athanasios Paschalidis (30) and Spyridon Voulgarakis (30), living in Attard, alongside 33-year-old Vasileios Kontogiannis, who lives in Birkirkara, were accused of grievously injuring another man. The quartet were arraigned
A proposed pedestrian bridge linking Pembroke and Swieqi is continuing to divide opinion, with support growing in Pembroke even as Swieqi residents prepare to protest the project next week. Speaking after a meeting with Pembroke residents, PL Candidate David Caruana threw his support behind the planned bridge along Triq Sant’ Antnin, describing it
There is a familiar rhythm to Maltese politics: difficult decisions are delayed, controversial proposals are softened or quietly shelved, and the electorate is spared the full extent of what is planned - at least until after votes are cast. It is a pattern that raises legitimate concerns about transparency and accountability. In this context, the continued
Airlines worldwide are facing mounting pressure as jet fuel supplies tighten and prices surge following the ongoing conflict involving US, Israel and Iran, raising concerns over potential disruptions to air travel ahead of the peak summer season. Several carriers have already begun adjusting operations. Lufthansa has announced plans to ground up to
Malta will not run out of power plant gas or aviation fuel, Robert Abela assured on Thursday amid global concern of fuel shortage triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. The prime minister was answering questions by Xtra's Saviour Balzan, aired on TVM moments after the International Energy Agency warned Europe had around six weeks of jet fuel
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If you’re heading to Nadur tonight for the fireworks, getting home just got a bit easier. Malta Public Transport is running extra late-night trips in Gozo today to help passengers travel back after the Nadur fireworks display, part of the Malta International Fireworks Festival. Two additional return trips will depart from Nadur to Mġarr at 10.45pm
The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry has welcomed the new Tourism Accommodation Regulations 2026, describing them as a first step towards improving Malta’s tourism product. The Chamber said the regulations should help raise standards across hotels , boutique accommodation and short-term rentals, while reducing disruption to local
Momentum and ADPD general election candidates will run under their respective party banners, the two parties have agreed. The two minor political parties said on Friday that they have agreed to coordinate which candidates they will run in each electoral district. They will also encourage voters to give their first preference to their preferred candidates,
This one’s for all the pizza lovers. There’s only way to celebrate Lovin Malta’s 10-year anniversary coinciding with Salumeria Gardens being crowned the best pizza on the island… and that’s by giving one foodie the best year they could ever hope for. That’s right – one person is about to win A YEAR’S WORTH OF FREE PIZZA from the one and only, Salumeria
The Nationalist Party expressed its concern Friday at the increasingly partial manner in which public broadcasting is being conducted, specifically by the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS). PBS is funded by the public and, by law, is required to be impartial. However, the reality today is markedly different, with Government messaging dominating not
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ADPD-The Green Party and Momentum have concluded discussions on cooperation for the coming general election. Reports in the past weeks suggested that the two parties were seeking to form a coalition, but in the end the two sides chose to remain separate entities but cooperated with each other in the run-up to the election. This agreement follows a
NESCAFÉ® is redefining at home coffee culture in Malta with the debut of its new Espresso Concentrate range, a fresh, modern way to craft iced coffee in seconds. Designed for fast moving, flavour seeking consumers, the liquid espresso concentrate delivers barista style taste without machines, queues or complicated steps. Made from a carefully selected
Pope Leo XIV will give a giant mass on Friday in Cameroon's economic capital, Douala, the biggest event of a visit marked by his calls for peace and spat with US President Donald Trump. More than a million people are expected to attend the mass in Douala, one of central Africa's largest ports, where the Cameroonian authorities bloodily repressed protests
The Lovin Malta Social Media Awards 2026, powered by Malta Vision 2050 , are set to be bigger than ever and we’re adding the perfect touch of style to the lineup. Naomi Ver Elst Micallef is officially joining this year’s show as one of our red carpet hosts. An award-winning Best Fashion Content Creator with a strong background in fashion, Naomi brings
The Nationalist Party has approved six new candidates following a meeting of its executive committee at Dar Ċentrali, continuing its preparations for the next general election. The party said that three of the candidates will be contesting a general election for the first time, as it seeks to balance experience with new faces. The latest approvals
Addressing the 152 nd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Istanbul, Speaker Anġlu Farrugia delivered a clear and urgent message as global commitments to peace, justice, and human dignity must now be matched by concrete action. During the general debate with the theme "Nurturing hope, securing peace and ensuring justice for future generations," Speaker
The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry on Friday welcomed the Tourism Accommodation Regulations 2026 as a meaningful first step towards enhancing the quality of the visitor experience while also supporting a more harmonious integration of tourism that minimises disruption to local communities. In a statement, the Malta Chamber noted
Ollie Watkins scored again as Aston Villa knocked out Bologna out of the Europa League in a 4-0 rout Thursday to set up an all-English semifinal against Nottingham Forest. Unai Emery's team reached its second European semifinal in three seasons with a 7-1 aggregate victory. Watkins had netted twice in last week's 3-1 win in the first leg of the quarterfinal