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A Crisis Without Borders: How Libya’s Power Vacuum Drives Migration and Fuels Regional Instability
Professor Diederik Vandewalle spoke exclusively to the International Edition of TO VIMA about the current state of affairs in Libya. Widely regarded as one of the foremost experts on the country, Professor Vandewalle is among a select few scholars...
Chambray vs Manoel Island: Twin fortresses, diverging fates
Emmanuel J. Galea Sunday, 20 July 2025, 10:56 Last update: about 2 days ago As Gozitan sunlight touches Fort Chambray's ramparts, this limestone structure above Mġarr Harbour - a silent witness to three centuries of activity, from past skirmishes...

Eryri and Yr Wyddfa races halted mid-event as heat poses safety risk
Event organisers Always Aim High Events and XTERRA made the decision to halt all trail running races at 12.25pm on Saturday, July 12, due to what they described as “extreme” weather conditions. Races had begun as early as 6.30am and included the...

O'Leary: Boeing must pay the extra tariffs on Ryanair's aircraft deliveries if trade war ramps up
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has said that the airline will not be on the hook to pay any additional tariffs on the aircraft it has ordered as it has entered into a fixed-price agreement with Boeing which leaves the US...

Where does it hurt?
I did not know Jan Pace but I can tell from what has been written about him that he was loved; he was gentle, kind and unassuming. His loss is serious and we must come together to ensure that at least it may have some meaning. From what has...

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...
Alex Borg and Adrian Delia have 'sold themselves out' to PN 'extremists' - Robert Abela
Prime Minister Robert Abela dismissed both PN leadership candidates Adrian Delia and Alex Borg as potential leaders of the Nationalist Party, saying that the party’s "establishment" remains in control and that both men had “sold themselves out to...

The best Marella ships and Tui cruise deals for 2025 and 2026
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Expanding Horizons: Betsson Group Establishes Tech Hub in Málaga
Reading Time: 2 minutes Betsson Group is expanding its global technology operations with the launch of a new tech hub in Málaga, Spain. Following a comprehensive evaluation of multiple locations, Málaga was selected as the ideal choice due to its...
Their greed … our ruin
Over-tourism is a double-edged sword. You may get the initial impression of increasing economic benefits. Then you realise that, after all, maybe, not all is well. Not just economically. Over-tourism exposes our local communities as well as the...
Trade unions upset, employer bodies happy as government changes tack on mandatory union membership
The proposal to introduce mandatory trade union membership has garnered several polarising opinions since its inclusion in the government's electoral manifesto for the 2022 general election. The General Workers Union and UĦM Voice of the Workers...

Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and legal rules
Millions of people are set to travel to Spain this summer - here is everything you need to know for your next holiday to Spain... Spain ranks among the world's most popular holiday destinations. The country is known for its Mediterranean climate...
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...

Governor Gianforte Supports Farmers and Ranchers Along the Hi-Line
MALTA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte this week continued his 56 County Tour along the Hi-Line, meeting with farmers and ranchers in Liberty, Blaine, and Phillips counties. “Montana farmers and ranchers work hard to feed the world,” Gov....

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...

Spain travel advice including entry requirements, safety and laws
Millions of people travel to Spain every month Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. The country can boast a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, as well as delicious cuisine and historical sites. In...

WATCH | Alex Borg: ‘I’m centre-right, but my door is open to everyone’
Alex Borg has a clear plan for the Nationalist Party. In his first 100 days, he will appoint a committee of financial and political experts that will sort out the party’s ċedoli scheme and finally publish the party’s accounts. This committee will...

Xlendi Bay now fit for swimming, health authorities lift warning
Health Authorities have advised that Xlendi Bay is now fit for swimming, it had been closed since the 22nd of June. The Environmental Health Directorate said that following repeated sampling over the past days of seawater from the areas indicated...

Turtle Johanna returns to lay her 2nd nest of season at Ramla, Gozo
Volunteers from Nature Trust – Fee Malta – Gozo Section, who were on duty monitoring the turtle nest at Ramla l-Hamra, noticed a Loggerhead nesting whilst they were on patrol at around 1am. The officials immediately notified ERA – Environment &...

Din l-Art Helwa 60th anniversary celebration at San Anton Palace
Din l-Art Helwa is celebrating its 60th Anniversary with a gala reception to be held at San Anton Palace, Attard under the distinguished patronage of President Myriam Spiteri Debono, next Friday, the 11th of July at 8pm. The splendid and historic...