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Malta Reaffirms Housing Commitment at UN Urban Agenda Review Malta power cuts spark PN-Labour grid row SkolaSajf 2026 summer programme with 12,634 children EU report finds no progress on Malta corruption convictions Andy Burnham set to become Britain's 59th prime minister
Malta Reaffirms Housing Commitment at UN Urban Agenda Review Malta power cuts spark PN-Labour grid row SkolaSajf 2026 summer programme with 12,634 children EU report finds no progress on Malta corruption convictions Andy Burnham set to become Britain's 59th prime minister

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Arts, heritage, religion, and cultural life in Sliema.

PA approves scaled-down Excelsior extension in Floriana Sliema national

16 July 2026

PA approves scaled-down Excelsior extension in Floriana

The permit was originally filed by Stewart William Elliott, a Hong Kong energy magnate who died in 2024 and whose family now owns the hotel.

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Fearne Meets Palestinian PM to Deepen Malta-Palestine Ties Sliema national

13 July 2026

Fearne Meets Palestinian PM to Deepen Malta-Palestine Ties

The two sides agreed to deepen Malta-Palestine ties through medical sector capacity-building and cultural exchange initiatives.

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Bedingfield Pledges Police Funds and Wellbeing Sliema national

11 July 2026

Bedingfield Pledges Police Funds and Wellbeing

Cardinal Mario Grech celebrated Holy Mass and delivered a reflection on compassion and humanity in policing, which Bedingfield thanked him for.

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DLĦ urges PA to defer Excelsior hotel decision Sliema national

10 July 2026

DLĦ urges PA to defer Excelsior hotel decision

Din l-Art Ħelwa is urging the PA to defer the Excelsior hotel decision ahead of UNESCO talks; the fortifications have been on the tentative list since 1998.

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Arts Council hosts co-production masterclass Sliema culture

7 July 2026

Arts Council hosts co-production masterclass

Arts Council Malta held the Co-Production Roadmap Masterclass for Maltese producers and filmmakers, drawing 28 applications from the sector.

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DLĦ Demands Protection for Medieval Lookout Sliema national

1 July 2026

DLĦ Demands Protection for Medieval Lookout

Din l-Art Ħelwa is demanding urgent protection for Malta's last medieval lookout after police cordoned off the crumbling structure over collapse risk.

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SSPX Consecrates Four Bishops Without Papal Approval Sliema national

1 July 2026

SSPX Consecrates Four Bishops Without Papal Approval

Pius X consecrated four new bishops on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at its seminary in Econe, Switzerland, without papal mandate.

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Cutajar in Cessani dress at Parliament opening Sliema national

21 June 2026

Cutajar in Cessani dress at Parliament opening

The Maltese Herald describes Pisani as a close friend of Michelle Muscat and as part of the inner circle surrounding both Joseph and Michelle Muscat.

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Abela Sworn In as PM, Borg Opposition Leader Sliema national

20 June 2026

Abela Sworn In as PM, Borg Opposition Leader

Newly elected MPs from both sides of the chamber gathered for an official group photograph, marking the start of a new five-year parliamentary term.

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PN's 1,000-Proposal Manifesto Lacks Costings Sliema national

19 May 2026

PN's 1,000-Proposal Manifesto Lacks Costings

The Nationalist Party launched a 1,000-proposal manifesto 11 days before Malta's 30 May vote, covering tax cuts, health, housing and transport — with no published costings.

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Sliema ASC appoint Olympic coach Quim Colet Sliema water polo

18 May 2026

Sliema ASC appoint Olympic coach Quim Colet

Sliema ASC have appointed two-time Olympic coach Quim Colet as Technical Director for the 2026 Summer Championship, bringing Olympic-level coaching experience to Maltese water polo.

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Borg Apologises, Pledges €350m Gozo Hospital Sliema national

16 May 2026

Borg Apologises, Pledges €350m Gozo Hospital

PN leader Alex Borg apologised for the party's record in government at a Munxar rally before unveiling a €350 million, 400-bed Gozo hospital pledge and harbour, ferry and policing commitments.

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The €200 Gap at the Heart of Malta's Spending Race Sliema national

11 May 2026

The €200 Gap at the Heart of Malta's Spending Race

The €200 gap at the heart of Malta's election spending race: Labour's €1,000 worker bonus was answered by PN's €1,200 rebate guarantee within 48 hours.

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Labour Pledges Sliema–Gozo Fast Ferry in €130m Sliema national

8 May 2026

Labour Pledges Sliema–Gozo Fast Ferry in €130m

Robert Abela said Labour would expand Gozo connectivity, including the Sliema–Buġibba–Gozo fast ferry route, as part of a wider €130 million package.

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New Fast Ferry Links Sliema, Buġibba and Gozo Sliema transport

5 May 2026

New Fast Ferry Links Sliema, Buġibba and Gozo

A new subsidised fast ferry linking Tas-Sliema, Buġibba and Gozo has been launched as part of the government's wider Malta in Motion transport plan.

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Sliema Gallery Show Explores Passage of Time Sliema national

1 May 2026

Sliema Gallery Show Explores Passage of Time

Christine X Art Gallery in Sliema unveils 'Brief and Never Ending', a new exhibition meditating on impermanence and the human experience of time.

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Sliema–Buġibba–Gozo fast ferry to start May 5 Sliema national

29 April 2026

Sliema–Buġibba–Gozo fast ferry to start May 5

A new fast ferry service will connect Sliema with Buġibba and Gozo, aiming to expand sea transport and cut traffic congestion on Malta's busy roads.

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Malta Bans Imports Over Foot-and-Mouth Alert Sliema national

24 April 2026

Malta Bans Imports Over Foot-and-Mouth Alert

Malta introduces strict import controls and bans to safeguard livestock and agriculture from foot-and-mouth disease outbreak risks.

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Ferry Network to Link Sliema and Coastal Towns Sliema national

24 April 2026

Ferry Network to Link Sliema and Coastal Towns

Malta launches ambitious ferry service connecting Sliema, Buġibba, Gozo and Marsascala as part of sustainable transport initiative.

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Malta Metro to Begin Operations in Early 2030s Sliema national

23 April 2026

Malta Metro to Begin Operations in Early 2030s

Transport Minister outlines timeline for La Vallette metro line construction, with Sliema ferry connections forming part of integrated transport plan.

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Malta Biennale Foundation Set Up for the Arts Sliema national

23 April 2026

Malta Biennale Foundation Set Up for the Arts

Government and Heritage Malta create new foundation to manage Malta's international biennale cultural programme following Cabinet approval.

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Malta Opens Consultation on Agriculture Policy Sliema national

17 April 2026

Malta Opens Consultation on Agriculture Policy

Government launches comprehensive consultation process to gather public input on the future direction of Malta's agricultural sector.

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Sliema-Born Pioneer Elio Lombardi Dies at 92 Sliema national

29 March 2026

Sliema-Born Pioneer Elio Lombardi Dies at 92

Celebrated Maltese filmmaker and writer Elio Lombardi, who began his artistic journey in Sliema, dies at age 92.

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San Ġwann Man Granted Bail in Heroin Trafficking Case Sliema national

27 March 2026

San Ġwann Man Granted Bail in Heroin Trafficking Case

A 38-year-old delivery driver faces serious drug charges while required to report daily at Sliema police station as part of bail conditions.

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Sliema Love Story Spans Four Decades of Deceit Sliema culture

23 March 2026

Sliema Love Story Spans Four Decades of Deceit

A heartbreaking tale of separated lovers in Sliema takes an unexpected turn after 40 years of believing his partner had died.

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Life-Size Last Supper Display to Feature in Sliema Sliema national

17 March 2026

Life-Size Last Supper Display to Feature in Sliema

A religious exhibition featuring life-size statues depicting the Last Supper will be showcased in Sliema with sacred artifacts.

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Sliema, St Julian's Perfect Before Showdown Sliema national

7 March 2026

Sliema, St Julian's Perfect Before Showdown

Sliema and St Julian's both remain unbeaten in the winter championship ahead of a crucial head-to-head local derby showdown this weekend.

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Appeal Court Overturns Sliema Waste Conviction Sliema national

26 February 2026

Appeal Court Overturns Sliema Waste Conviction

Criminal Court of Appeal overturns conviction in Sliema waste disposal case, highlighting ongoing environmental challenges in the area.

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Community and Police Honour Olivia Wojnowska Sliema national

1 February 2026

Community and Police Honour Olivia Wojnowska

Memorial service held at St John Bosco Chapel in Sliema for 13-year-old Polish girl who tragically lost her life in Cirkewwa.

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Maypole Marks 125 Years with Sliema Art Piece Sliema national

1 February 2026

Maypole Marks 125 Years with Sliema Art Piece

Historic Maypole company commemorates its 125th anniversary with a special art installation along Sliema's waterfront.

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Sunday Memorial for Oliwia Wojnowska, 13 Sliema national

30 January 2026

Sunday Memorial for Oliwia Wojnowska, 13

Polish community in Malta will hold memorial service at San Ġwann Bosco chapel in Sliema for teenage tragedy victim.

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Giuseppe Calì Mural Restored at Sacro Cuor Sliema national

25 January 2026

Giuseppe Calì Mural Restored at Sacro Cuor

Restoration work brings back the vibrant colours of 'The Triumph of the Immaculate Conception' at Sliema's beloved parish church.

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