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The role of the Malta Public Service in advancing sustainable development
Malta ranks 24th out of 167 countries, with a score of 79.3% in the recently published Sustainable Development Report 2025, a notable improvement from its 36th place and 77% score in 2024. This 12-place leap highlights Malta’s growing...

Gozo to host series of SiGMA events as part of lead-up to main conference
Minister Clint Camilleri has announced a strategic agreement between the ministry, InvestGozo, and global events company SiGMA, which will see Gozo host a number of exclusive and high-profile events. These events form part of the lead-up to the...
Positive list could be Malta’s answer to exotic pet crisis, activist says
Presenter and animal activist of the Vuċi għall-Annimali programme, Althea Galea, has called for urgent regulatory change on Malta's exotic pet ownership through the introduction of a "positive list" - a system that would limit ownership of such...

Malta secures €12.35 million in EU funding for onshore power at Freeport
Malta has secured €12.35 million in EU funding for the second phase of its onshore power supply project at the Malta Freeport, following a competitive selection process under the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport...
Malta secures EU funding for second phase of onshore power supply project at Malta Freeport
The Ministry for Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, together with the Malta Freeport Corporation, said Saturday it has secured EU funding for the second phase of the provision of onshore power supply within the Malta Freeport. A project...

EU delegation expelled from eastern Libya
The administration in Benghazi says it has declared the blocs migration chief and ministers from Greece, Malta, and Italy persona non grata Libya's eastern government has barred the European Union migration commissioner and ministers from Italy,...
Neptunes SC dominates 2024/25 season with historic triumphs and record-breaking performances
The 2024/25 season has proven to be a landmark year for Neptunes Swimming Club, marked by historic victories, record-breaking performances, and continued excellence both in and out of the pool. Neptunes etched its name in Maltese swimming history...
TMID Editorial: Caritas’ tireless work amid growing challenges
In a social climate where the line between personal freedom and public health continues to blur, Caritas Malta stands firm - an unwavering beacon of hope, compassion, and redemption. At a time when Malta's amended drug laws have made it easier for...

Alex Borg: The fresh-faced Gozitan looking to become Malta’s first millennial political leader
Alex Borg stands one electoral vote of making Maltese political history. A dashing young lawyer hailing from Gozo, Borg has risen through the Nationalist Party's ranks at breakneck speed - going from a prospective electoral candidate to a...

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...

Protecting common interests
Malta has long demonstrated how thoughtful diplomacy, grounded in principle and partnership, can help advance global norms and foster meaningful international cooperation. From visionary proposals in international law to forward-looking diplomacy...

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,...

Empowering Malta’s SMEs
Small- and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of our economy. They create thousands of jobs and contribute hugely to our growth. Most SMEs are family owned; however, all SMEs have one thing in common: resilience. Over the decades, SMEs have...

Gozo still without Environmental Police, Ranger patrols will increase – MRU
The Malta Ranger Unit, said that for two years it has highlighted with the Environment Ministry “the severe issues the environment in Gozo is facing without any Environmental Protection Unit Police on the island.” However, the MRU insisted that...

South of Malta holds 'great potential' for quality tourism - Chris Bonett
The south of Malta has “great potential” to offer a quality tourism product, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bonett said on Saturday, as he inaugurated the newly refurbished St Thomas Bay in Marsascala. Speaking during the event, Bonett announced...

A Malta where everyone thrives
What is the point of economic growth if it doesn’t improve people’s lives? That’s the question I hear time and again from people across Malta and Gozo; from young families struggling to get by, to small businesses battling to stay afloat. And...

Malta signs emergency blood supply agreement with Italy
Malta and Italy have signed an agreement for the emergency supply of blood components and the separation and treatment of blood plasma, in a bid to bolster Malta’s preparedness for emergencies. The agreement was announced in a National Blood...
Gozo to host SIGMA-related events ahead of main conference
Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri has announced a strategic agreement between the Ministry, InvestGozo, and the global events and media company SiGMA, paving the way for a series of exclusive and high-level events to be hosted in Gozo...

Minister encourages tourist establishments to invest in quality, sustainability
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg underscored the importance of the ongoing shift to quality during a visit to Noru Hotel, a luxury four-star hotel in St Julian's. Borg met with the management and staff,...

Minister urges tourism sector to prioritise quality and sustainability
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg has called on operators in the tourism accommodation sector to invest in quality and sustainability so that Malta can align itself with evolving global travel trends....