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Malta launches first fixed ocean observatory off Grand Harbour
Malta’s first fixed ocean observatory has been officially launched 3.7km off the coast of the Grand Harbour, providing researchers and authorities with a powerful new tool to monitor marine and weather conditions in real time. The observatory,...

Malta Ship Registry launches new Commercial Yacht Code 2025
The Malta Ship Registry has announced the launch of the new Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) 2025, following an in-depth internal review and extensive consultation with industry stakeholders. Transport Malta explained that the revised Code reflects...
Watch: Infrastructure Malta lays third section of Msida Creek Flyover
Infrastructure Malta said Friday it has installed the third of six steel sections forming the main flyover structure of the Msida Creek Project. Weighing 46 tons and measuring 26 metres in length by 7.5 metres in width, this major component has...

Why Malta remains a magnet for international casino licensing in 2025
The world of online gambling has changed dramatically in the last decade. Countries around the world have raced to tighten oversight, attract operators, and modernize their regulatory frameworks. Yet, despite the pressure, Malta continues to hold...
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Kishwaukee College to offer six fall fast-track training programs
MALTA – Kishwaukee College will offer six fast-track career programs during the fall semester. The classes will be available in-person, online and in hybrid formats. The programs range from eight to 15 weeks and allow students to start careers or...
Diamond Aircraft, Falcon Aviation Engineering Open New MRO Facility In Malta
A new maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility has begun operations at Malta International Airport through a partnership between Diamond Aircraft and Falcon Aviation Engineering (FAE). FAE is the sister company to the European Pilot Academy...
Malta Public Transport unveils 100 new buses in €28 million upgrade
Malta Public Transport on Wednesday announced the replacement of 100 buses in its fleet with new buses. This significant €28 million investment goes beyond the concession agreement requirements, and reflects the company's commitment to delivering...

SOFTSWISS Developer Conference Highlights Engineering Strength in High-Load iGaming
Reading Time: 2 minutes SOFTSWISS, a global igaming software provider, has hosted one of its largest internal developer conferences. The closed-door event in Warsaw brought together over 100 product and engineering specialists to share their...

Team representing Malta at the Biennale di Venezia 2026 unveiled
Adrian Abela, Charlie Cauchi and Raphael Vella will be representing Malta at the prestigious Biennale di Venezia International Art Exhibition in 2026. Established in 1895, La Biennale di Venezia, a platform for the exhibition of works by...

Rudderless and reeling
Last Sunday, June 29, Malta celebrated L-Imnarja (a corruption of the Latin Luminaria). It’s a festival dating back to Roman times celebrating light. Yet, there was only darkness at the PN’s headquarters. The front doors were closed, the lights...

Six reasons why more Brits are moving to Malta than any other nationality
Malta has become an appealing destination for UK expats, with its Mediterranean lifestyle, low crime rate and English spoken widely. It's easy to see why so many Britons are choosing to make the move As the UK grapples with economic uncertainty,...

Balancing autonomy with ethical responsibility
As authors of the position paper signed by 155 academics at the University of Malta expressing concerns regarding the consultation document published by the government on assisted voluntary euthanasia, we appreciate that our contribution has...
Maltese students show significant improvement in secondary school qualification levels
Malta has seen a substantial improvement in the number of students achieving Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) levels within the Secondary School Qualification and Profile (SSQ&P). Recent data reveals that more students are now obtaining...

100 route buses replaced in €28m investment by Malta Public Transport
A hundred new buses have been bought by Malta Public Transport in a €28m investment to replace older vehicles. The company said on Wednesday that this investment goes beyond the requirements laid down in its concession agreement with the...

Malta’s fiscal strategy
While addressing the recent launch of FinanceMalta’s Annual Report, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana reaffirmed government’s commitment to fiscal stability without new taxes, despite rising long-term pressures. “Our challenge is to ensure stability...

Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech Talks Hollywood, Tax Rebates
When you observe actors (Josh Gad, Millie Bobby Brown, Anna Camp, Gregg Sulkin, Chris Perfetti or Barbie Ferreira), filmmakers (Jon Watts, Jake Schreier, Catherine Hardwicke or Andrew Ahn), manufacturing executives (from Amazon, A24, Common/Focus...
Declaration prepared by Malta on strengthening protection of children from sexual abuse adopted
On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the entry into force of the Lanzarote Convention, the first Ministerial Conference of the Council of Europe for Ministers responsible for the protection of children concluded in Malta. During a press...

Malta as a trusted gateway for fintech expansion in Europe
As the fintech world convened once again for Money 20/20 in Amsterdam, Malta continued to position itself as a prime jurisdiction for innovation-driven financial services at this event with a 14-strong representation and that despite its small...
HSBC Malta Foundation supports collaborative symposium linking Maltese and Sicilian Archival Communi
The HSBC Malta Foundation is proud to support Inter Insulas: Archives as Bridges Between Malta and Sicily, an upcoming symposium organised by the Notarial Archives Foundation which will bring together archival professionals from Malta and Sicily....

From Malta to Africa: spreading knowledge, one library at a time
Retired professional librarian Laurence Zerafa is continuing his lifelong mission to bring books and knowledge to African schools. His next stop is Morogoro, Tanzania, where he will spend three months setting up a new library at a Salesian...