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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....

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...
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...

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...

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...
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...

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...

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...
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...

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 &...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

13 beaches including 3 in Gozo receive Blue Flag eco-label
Thirteen beaches, ten in Malta and three in Gozo have received the 2025 Blue Flag Certificate, a prestigious eco-label confirming their world-class standards in beach management, environmental education, safety, water quality and related services....

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...

The maladies of construction
In 2013, particular developers were unleashed to start a building onslaught on Malta. To be clear, the disastrous result we witness today is not exclusively the work of these corrupt and unscrupulous developers. For the harm to take place, there...

Din l-Art Helwa launches XIX Architectural Heritage Awards Competition
The XIX Architectural Heritage Awards Competition has been launched by Din l-Art Helwa, an initiative dedicated to recognising outstanding contributions to Malta’s architectural landscape and heritage conservation. DLH said that “as Malta faces...

Neil Agius sets new marathon challenge: Seven days, seven swims around Gozo
Athlete, world-record breaker, and environmental activist Neil Agius is ready to dive back in to a new challenge with an attempt to swim around Gozo seven times on seven consecutive days. Agius will be swimming the distance of a full marathon,...