Malta celebrates 50 years as a Republic
Malta celebrates 50 years since becoming a Republic on 13 December 1974, when the country cut all ties with the British Crown
Nationalist Party slams government for delays in animal hospital re-opening
Nationalist Party says government shifting blame on opposition regarding delays in the reopening of animal hospital a sign of incompetence
Nationalist Party claims healthsector has been abandoned by government

Nationalist Party says government's abandonment of the North hub shows its disregard for the health sector

Nationalist Party says government's abandonment of the...

Man caught vandalising Grand Master's Palace

Man employed by contractor for cleaning services was found drawing graffiti on...

Man employed by contractor for cleaning services was found...

39 fined for smoking cannabis in public

Three years since Malta partially legalised cannabis use and distribution, 39 people were fined for smoking the drug in public, figures tabled in parliament...

Three years since Malta partially legalised cannabis use...

Asylum applications from Syrian nationals temporarily suspended

In a statement on Tuesday, the International Protection Agency said that the...

In a statement on Tuesday, the International Protection...

MCESD, government discuss Malta Vision 2050

In a meeting between the MCESD, government, and stakeholders, the...

In a meeting between the MCESD, government, and...

Health Minister says UK’s assisted dying bill could be blueprint for Malta

Jo Etienne Abela says he supports a national discussion on the issue while insisting on strengthening palliative care

Jo Etienne Abela says he supports a national discussion on...

Emergency contraception will be added to national formulary as part of updated sexual health strategy

Long-awaited sexual health strategy is now open for public consultation, updated for the first time since 2010

Long-awaited sexual health strategy is now open for public...

Steward and the Maltese government: Making sense of their arbitration case

ANALYSIS | The ongoing arbitration between Steward Healthcare and the Government of Malta remains shrouded in secrecy, with both parties issuing brief public...

ANALYSIS | The ongoing arbitration between Steward...

Part-legalisation of cannabis has not led to higher consumption, survey suggests

Survey finds majority agree with regulated sale of cannabis, but support has dropped by 10 points from five years ago

Survey finds majority agree with regulated sale of...

Parliament starts discussing electronic tagging Bill

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri tells parliament electronic tagging will...

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri tells parliament...

[WATCH] Azzopardi after illegal filming charges: ‘I would love to say a lot of things but reason dictates otherwise’

Azzopardi tells journalists he will refrain from making any comments out of respect for the judicial process • Justice Minister denies this is case...

Azzopardi tells journalists he will refrain from...

Health Minister announces backing of 'opt out' organ donation Bill tabled by Opposition MP

Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela says he wants to introduce organ donation after circulatory death

Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela says he wants to introduce...

New standards to enhance support for domestic violence victims launched for consultation

The Social Care Standards Authority launched the newly proposed regulatory standards in hopes to clearly define the level of care expected from...

The Social Care Standards Authority launched the newly...

Corinthia announces reopening of Brussels’ historic Grand Hotel Astori

Commissioned by royal decree and designed by Henri Van Dievoet, the Grand Hotel Astori was originally conceived as a palace to host distinguished guests of the...

Commissioned by royal decree and designed by Henri Van...

Children's shoes from Shein, Temu recalled due to harmful chemicals

Tests revealed that these products failed to comply with the regulations...

Tests revealed that these products failed to comply...

Government talk with KSU leads to recommendations for upcoming labour migration policy

In a statement on Monday, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that these recommendations will be integrated into the final policy document, which will soon be...

In a statement on Monday, Prime Minister Robert Abela said...

NGOs slam Planning Authority's nod to destruction of British barracks in Fort Chambray

The Planning Authority has issued two recommendations for approval: one for the demolition of the historic British barracks and another for the development of...

The Planning Authority has issued two recommendations for...

Long-awaited Sexual Health Strategy to open for public consultation in December

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that a public consultation on Malta’s outdated Sexual Health Strategy will be launched in December  

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that a public...