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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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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St Julian's routes diverted for St Patrick's
Bus routes between Sliema, St Julian's, St John's and Pembroke face temporary changes due to St Patrick's Day road closures.
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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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Sliema council ends 2025 with €106,461 year-end surplus
Sliema Local Council's Q4 accrual report for January–December 2025 shows €1.65 m income, €1.54 m spending and a €106,461 surplus, ahead of the €21,935 budgeted surplus.
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Sliema council budgets €1.66 m income for financial year 2026
Sliema Local Council's signed 2026 annual budget plans €1,658,940 in income and €1,637,525 in spending, projecting a €21,415 surplus, with operations and community works the largest outlays.
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Sliema edge San Ġiljan in Istanbul showdown
Local team claims crucial 16–15 win in tightly contested match during group stage competition in Turkish capital.
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Sliema advance to European cup semi-finals
Local water polo squad to face Lithuanian champions EVK Zaibas in upcoming semi-final clash of European competition.
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Tigne Street closed after traffic incident
Transport Malta advises motorists that Tigne Street in Sliema is temporarily closed due to a traffic incident requiring alternative routes.
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Tigne marina crash sends resident to hospital
A 61-year-old man from Marsa was hospitalized following a traffic collision at Tigne Marina involving two vehicles.
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Two face charges over Sliema elderly bag theft
Court proceedings begin against pair accused of stealing handbag from 80-year-old woman in brazen daylight incident.
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Vintage bus crashes on Sliema Promenade
A vintage Maltese bus crashed into parked cars along Sliema's waterfront after the driver suffered a medical episode.
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Slovak tourist discharged in harassment case
A 35-year-old Slovak man on vacation was found guilty of harassing a waitress through prolonged staring at a Sliema establishment.
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BOV posts €260.4 m pre-tax profit for 2025
Bank of Valletta announces substantial financial results with significant dividend distribution and new Sliema Investment Centre opening.
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Sliema Fort Fitness dominate futsal playoffs
Sliema Futsal Fort Fitness secures commanding 5–1 victory while crucial playoff positions take shape across Malta's men's futsal leagues.
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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-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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Building waste causes Sliema sewage overflow
WSC discovers construction debris blocking sewer systems, resulting in sewage discharge into coastal waters near Sliema promenade.
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Work defies stop notice at Sliema hotel site
Excavation work proceeds at contested hotel development project in Sliema following enforcement action by planning authorities.
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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 artefacts.
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Local mayors oppose Noma Island vessel operations
Sliema and Mellieħa mayors reject Noma Island commercial vessel despite Transport Malta's licensing confirmation.
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PA Commission faces calls to resign over hotel
FAA demands PA Commission resignation following reversal of controversial 14-storey hotel permits in narrow Sliema alley.
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San Ġiljan edge Sirens in hard-fought match
San Ġiljan defeats Sirens 16–14 in a closely contested water polo encounter while Sliema returns to winning form.
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San Ġiljan beat Sliema in crucial local derby
San Ġiljan defeats Sliema Techfinity Hub 14–11 in intense water polo match, taking sole lead in championship standings.
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