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How Budget-Friendly Betting Platforms Are Making Online Gaming More Accessible To Sports Fans
Low deposit betting sites have changed how people bet online. These sites accept deposits as low as $1. Thereby giving new bettors the time they need to learn about online sports betting without risking much money upfront. Experienced bettors can...

Elon Musk says Europe 'will cease to exist soon' if one thing happens
Elon Musk has warned Europe will "cease to exist" if one thing doesn't change soon. The Tesla boss and former senior advisor to United States president Donald Trump is vocal about his fears that humanity could soon die out thanks to dwindling...

Comino project “will lower density, reduce footprint and restore land” – HV Hospitality
HV Hospitality said that it has taken note of the appeal filed by various NGOs, contesting the Planning Authority’s approval of the Comino hotel and bungalows. The company in a statement on Friday claimed however, that the project “will...

Gozo University Group welcomes news of Sliema to Gozo ferry route
The Gozo University Group has welcomed the launch of the new Sliema-Bugibba-Gozo ferry route, describing it as a “positive and timely development in enhancing sustainable transport connectivity between Malta and Gozo.” This initiative, introduced...
Warmer and sunnier than usual June ushers in summer with first heatwave of the year – MIA
June proved to be warmer and sunnier than average this year, with the first summer heatwave recorded in Malta just as the month drew to a close, the Malta International Airport’s Meteorological Office said on Tuesday. June was markedly hotter than...
15 Must-See Mediterranean Destinations for Every Type of Traveler
The Mediterranean Sea has been calling to wanderers for millennia, its azure waters lapping against shores that have witnessed the rise and fall of empires, the birth of philosophies, and the creation of culinary traditions that still make our...
PN proposes carrying capacity solution to waste crisis in tourist-heavy localities
The Nationalist Party has proposed a carrying capacity policy as a key solution to Malta’s growing garbage problem, especially in localities heavily impacted by tourism such as Swieqi, St Julian’s and Msida. The suggestion came during a press...

Freshwater crab conservation projected – First phase completed
The successful conclusion of the first phase of the Freshwater Crab Conservation Project – a multi-year initiative aimed at protecting one of Malta’s most ecologically unique and vulnerable species, has been announced by the HSBC Malta Foundation...

The best Marella ships and Tui cruise deals for 2025 and 2026
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Editorial: Are restaurants serving the right value?
For the last few years especially, it’s been a gnawing suspicion for many of us living in Malta: eating out feels increasingly like a luxury, not a regular treat. Now, a recent survey commissioned by the Association of Catering Establishments...

10 Colombian Directors to Watch
Narrowing Variety’s choice down to 10 was no small feat, given the surge of talent emerging from Colombia. Each year, more of its filmmakers win recognition at top-tier festivals, most recently Simon Mesa Soto’s dramedy “A Poet” which took home a...
Finding Reliable Entertainment Platforms in an Overcrowded Market
The digital entertainment field continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with countless platforms competing for our attention and leisure time. For many enthusiasts, finding reliable entertainment options amid the overwhelming number of choices has...

Agreement for “exclusive SiGMA events to attract investment in Gozo” – Minister
A strategic agreement between the Ministry for Gozo and Planning, InvestGozo, and the global events and media company SiGMA, has been announced by Minister Clint Camilleri, which he said is, “paving the way for a series of exclusive and high-level...

USDTCasinos.net Launches Comprehensive USDT Casino Platform for UK Players Amid Evolving Regulatory Landscape
USDTCasinos.net, a specialised review and comparison platform for Tether (USDT) compatible online casinos, has officially launched to serve UK players. The platform addresses the growing demand for cryptocurrency gaming solutions while helping...

Skipped deadlines, Gozitan farmers still waiting for new water system – Said
Luke Said, Nationalist Party Candidate for Gozo, has highlighted the plight of Gozitan farmers, with “skipped deadlines meaning that Gozitan farmers are still waiting for the new water system.” He stated that managing Gozo’s water resources wisely...

Residents and activists raise renewed concerns over proposed Marsascala ferry
Updated 11.38am with Transport Minister comments Residents and Moviment Graffiti have raised renewed concerns about the impact of a new ferry terminal in Marsascala first discussed by the transport minister in an April Times Talk episode....

Capleton: Reggae Music Can Boost Tourism Between Jamaica and Europe
Home/Local News/Capleton: Reggae Music Can Boost Tourism Between Jamaica and Europe Capleton in Malta KINGSTON, Jamaica – On July 4th, 2025, Capleton performed in Malta for the 1st time. Malta is located in the Central Mediterranean between Sicily...

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to end ops in late 3Q25
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi (5W, Abu Dhabi International) will end operations on September 1, 2025, its parent company confirmed. Wizz Air Holdings announced that it will cease Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operations out of Abu Dhabi International due to engine...

Cyprus joins EU talks on future of research and innovation
Deputy Minister of Research, Innovation and Digital Policy Nicodemos Damianou participated in the Informal Competitiveness Council of the European Union on Research, which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark, between July 16–17, 2025. According to...
Culture and the arts at the heart of our communities
We launched RETOLD - an unprecedented initiative which brings back to Malta leading international art and design projects, by Maltese artists and creatives, which made Malta proud abroad. This is an intrinsic part of my Ministry's and the...