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Ep. 773: Congressman Zinke on Conservation Policy and Turning Down the Heat
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Maltese fisherman: 'Tunisian boats are poaching our lampuki'
Maltese fishermen are upset that their Tunisian counterparts are poaching their lampuki, and MEP Peter Agius is urging the EU Commission to take action. “This is like sowing your field with potato seeds, watering the crop, and then someone just...

The Malta we want tomorrow begins with the values our children hold today
What kind of society will Malta be in 10 years? The answer depends less on policies passed in Parliament than on values forming quietly in today’s classrooms. Our future cohesion will not be dictated by headlines, but by how a generation of young...
Malta joins EU Member States in signing a declaration to strengthen Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem
Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, Silvio Schembri, on Monday attended the Competitiveness Council in Brussels, where he underlined Malta’s strong commitment to enhancing Europe’s competitiveness, technological...

Eight Sleep Expands Its Sleep Technology Platform With New Pod Pillow Cover
For decades, the $500 billion global sleep industry has centered on static products that don’t actually solve consumer issues. Eight Sleep is redefining the category by building a dynamic technology platform that adapts to each individual, every...

Malta embassy marks independence and 50 years of diplomatic ties with Qatar
The Embassy of Malta in Doha marked two significant milestones: the 61st anniversary of Malta’s independence and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malta and Qatar. The reception, held at the Sheraton Grand...

Gate Group Announces Gate Technology Ltd Received the MiCA License from Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Extends its Compliance Footprint in Europe
Panama City, Panama, 1st October 2025, Chainwire [PRESS RELEASE – Panama City, Panama, October 1st, 2025] Gate Group, a world-leading player in crypto space, has officially announced that Gate Technology Ltd (“Gate Europe”), a company based in...

A Barnesville teacher who fled Russians after WWII, 'Mr. Malta' earns Hall of Honor induction
BARNESVILLE, Minn. — Exceptional, distinguished and “a legend in his own time” are how former students remember a respected and beloved teacher in Barnesville Public Schools. Rudolfs Malta, known as “Mr. Malta” by all, will be inducted...

Michael ‘M2’ Menduno dies following stroke
6 October 2025   3 minutes of reading Michael Manduno (InDepth/Facebook) Pioneering technical diver and journalist, Michael ‘M2’ Menduno, has died after suffering a stroke in early September. The news has left the scuba diving world in shock –...

SWE Dresden Conference 2025: Empowering Engineers Across Borders
On Sept. 4, 2025, GlobalFoundries Dresden proudly hosted the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Dresden Conference 2025. The event was truly unforgettable, bringing together over 300 participants from 37 countries and more than 60 companies and...

Malta’s second interconnector on track for completion in 2026
Malta’s second electricity interconnector with Sicily has reached a significant milestone, with 65% of the land cable manufacturing now complete. The interconnector will link Ragusa in southern Sicily with Magħtab on Malta’s eastern coast and...

‘Ethnic extinction’ is a far-fetched exaggeration. Here’s why.
“The Maltese have never been anywhere close to a pure race,” says sociologist Godfrey Baldacchino. “Just look at our myriad surnames and you get the idea.” Yet in recent weeks, both the finance minister and the archbishop have warned of nothing...

Moises Caicedo scorches Liverpool: Premier League team of the week
The top of the Premier League has a new look to it with Arsenal at the summit. The Gunners strolled to a 2-0 victory over West Ham, allowing them to leapfrog Liverpool. With the Reds later losing at Chelsea – the Reds' third straight defeat across...

Malta’s second energy interconnector cable works begin in Ragusa, Sicily
Work on laying Malta’s second interconnector cable has kicked off, with 15 per cent of the land cable in Sicily now in place, Energy Minister Miriam Dalli told press during a visit to the interconnector’s site in Ragusa. The project is set to cost...

Malta embassy marks 61 years of independence, 50 years of ties with Qatar
Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed Al-Mannai; Ambassador of Malta to Qatar H E Simon Pullicino; Director of the Protocol Department at MoFA, H E Ambassador Ibrahim Fakhro; and European Union...

Moving to Spain? 7 questions that could save you money
Chris McCann, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks Málaga Monday, 6 October 2025, 10:19 Share If you are planning on moving to Spain, or have recently done so, you have made an excellent choice. With its rich culture, warm climate and relaxed lifestyle,...
Planning Authority upholds Grade 2 scheduling for Fawwara Aqueduct, expands protection zone
The Planning Authority's Executive Council has upheld the Grade 2 scheduling of the Fawwara Aqueduct, initially designated in G.N. 695/25, the authority said Monday. The decision follows a careful evaluation of a request for reconsideration and...
163 UM academics and researchers call for “immediate withdrawal” of planning bills

AI for Malta’s economic future
Artificial intelligence is rapidly emerging as one of the most transformative technologies of our time. Across the globe, AI is reshaping industries, creating new opportunities and raising important questions about the future of work. For Malta,...

Global Call to Advance Robust and Reproducible Polyphenol Research to Launch Next October in Malta at Polyphenols Applications World Congress and Iprona
At the forefront of polyphenol science, a groundbreaking initiative is set to reshape research methodologies and enhance the reproducibility of studies worldwide. Announced at the upcoming 18th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications in Malta,...