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Malta Reaffirms Housing Commitment at UN Urban Agenda Review
Malta ranks among Europe's most densely populated countries.
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Malta power cuts spark PN-Labour grid row
Power cuts hit multiple Malta localities on 17 July during summer heat spike. PN criticises systemic failures; Labour defends nine-year grid investment plan.
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SkolaSajf 2026 summer programme with 12,634 children
More than 12,600 children have enrolled in SkolaSajf 2026, the government's summer programme running across 54 centres in Malta and Gozo.
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EU report finds no progress on Malta corruption convictions
The government has not advanced reforms to the Chief Justice appointment process, which still lacks sufficient judicial involvement by European standards.
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Andy Burnham set to become Britain's 59th prime minister
Andy Burnham is set to become Britain's 59th prime minister on Monday after Keir Starmer's resignation, the only candidate in Labour's leadership contest.
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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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Sliema Nexawin Defeats Valletta 27-8 in BOV Summer League
Sliema Nexawin dominated Valletta Peak Insurance Brokers 27-8 in Match Day 9 of the BOV Summer League Premier Division on Wednesday, 16 July 2026.
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Malta starts underground drilling for Sicily power link
A comparable HDD operation is scheduled on the Sicilian side later this year.
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Malta Chamber Calls for Traffic Reform With 10-Point Plan
The Chamber argued that disincentives must accompany positive incentives if private car dependency is to fall.
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HNS Convention enters force 29 November 2027 Readers follow
The others are Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Norway, Slovakia, South Africa and Turkey.
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Malta records 97% humidity as haze blankets islands
Malta recorded humidity levels of 97% with hazy conditions reducing visibility across the islands as muggier weather approaches.
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Swieqi apartment block shut, 12 fined in short-let crackdown
Malta Tourism Authority inspectors, working alongside police, found that eight of the nine apartments were operating in breach of their licence conditions.
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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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Sam Neill, Jurassic Park and The Piano Actor, Dies at 78
Sam Neill, the acclaimed actor best known for Jurassic Park and The Piano, has died aged 78 in Sydney. His death was described as sudden and unexpected.
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Borg: PM Out of Touch with Malta's Financial Reality
Borg pointed to three groups whose concerns he said bore no relation to boat ownership.
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Malta AI model improves galaxy classification
A University of Malta AI model improves radio galaxy classification; the paper has been submitted to Astronomy and Computing and awaits peer review.
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MGRM co-chair on Malta's LGBTIQ equality journey
MGRM was founded in 2001 and has grown well beyond its activist origins.
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Elliot Magro Named Animal Welfare Commissioner
Inspector Elliot Magro has been appointed Commissioner for Animal Welfare, taking over Malta's national animal welfare role on 20 July 2026.
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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
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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Sliema and Malta Hotspots Strain Under Crowds
When a community adapts psychologically to higher crowd levels, it tends to accept the crowding itself.
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PA approves Townsquare changes, removes hotel
Planning officials classed the revisions as minor, noting they reduced the development's overall scale while increasing public open space.
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DSA CEO Kyle Mifsud Resigns for Mater Dei
DSA CEO Kyle Mifsud has resigned to join Mater Dei Hospital, confirming a return to the health sector while declining to specify his new title.
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Financial Arbiter Logs 350 Complaints in 2025
The Financial Services Arbiter recorded 350 complaints in 2025, a year Arbiter Alfred Mifsud described as one of record numbers across every measure.
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ETUC escalates Malta union case to Commission
The official was questioned under caution and later released when police closed the investigation on 2 July 2026, finding no case to answer.
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BOV Foundation Backs Three Social Inclusion Programmes
The BOV Foundation is backing three social inclusion programmes, from children's charitable giving to support for families seeking treatment abroad.
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Comino Visitor Cap Can Be Revised, Says Tourism Minister
Tourism Minister Jo Etienne Abela told Parliament that the 4,000-person daily visitor cap on Comino is open to revision.
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Malta IVF Programme Logs 998 Births Since 2013
Malta's IVF programme has recorded 998 births since 2013, according to figures given in response to parliamentary questions by PL MP Romilda Zarb.
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Malta funds football clubs in UEFA events
Floriana FC competes in the UEFA Champions League, while Ħamrun Spartans, Marsaxlokk and Valletta vie for the UEFA Europa Conference League.
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MFOPD Calls for Action on Disability Rights
The federation warned that the sector is experiencing not only stagnation but, in some areas, regression.
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Momentum Claims Third-Force Status After Win
Momentum secured roughly 4,700 votes with seven candidates in its first general election and now claims the title of Malta's largest third political force.
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Minister-Shadow Pairings Shape New Legislature
Five minister–shadow pairings will shape Malta's new legislature, with Miriam Dalli holding the Energy and Environment portfolio for Labour.
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Police close GWU Transport Section inquiry
The Malta Police Force has closed its investigation into the Secretary of the GWU's Transport, Maritime and Aviation Section with no further action to be taken.
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Malta Youth Overseas Grant Doubled to €30
Malta's Youth Voluntary Overseas scheme now pays €30 per day, with the maximum grant raised from €2,500 to €3,650, Minister Julia Farrugia announced.
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UK formally apologizes for forced adoptions
' An estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unwed mothers in England and Wales between 1949 and 1976.
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Alex Borg only candidate in PN leadership race
Alex Borg was the sole candidate to submit a declaration of interest for the Nationalist Party leadership post when the nomination period closed on 1 July 2026.
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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
Pius X consecrated four new bishops on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at its seminary in Econe, Switzerland, without papal mandate.
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Ivan Falzon Tipped as Next Labour Party CEO
Ivan Falzon is the frontrunner to become the next Chief Executive Officer of the Labour Party, sources close to the party say.
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State to Pay €272,000 in Sliema Rent-Law Case
Malta's constitutional court has ordered the State to pay €272,000 to a Sliema family, ruling the island's rent-protection laws breached their property rights.
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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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Borg Demands Inquiry Into Corradino Scandals
Opposition Leader Alex Borg has called for a magisterial inquiry into events at Corradino prison, saying an internal investigation alone is not enough.
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Malta population pressure as Swiss reject cap
Supporters argued Switzerland was becoming overcrowded and public services were buckling under strain.
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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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Labour Dingli Councillor Deletes Hitler Post
Ryan Tanti, a sitting Labour councillor on the Dingli local council, deleted a Facebook comment calling it a pity that Hitler did not finish the Holocaust.
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MP and Rangers Unit clash over property claim
Re-elected MP Alicia Bugeja Said says she witnessed rangers entering private property; the Malta Rangers Unit has denied the allegation as unfounded.
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Carmelo Abela Elected Malta's New Speaker
Carmelo Abela was elected Speaker as Malta's new parliament opened, with MPs processing along Republic Street before formal business began.
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Minister Orders Inquiry into Inmate's Internet
The commission is among Bedingfield's first significant public acts as minister and puts the spotlight on communications controls inside Malta's prison system.
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Agius Saliba, Peter Agius Unite Against Temu
The proposal, introduced by the European Commission and the Council, would impose a €3 charge on many low-value imports arriving in the EU.
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Malta's illegal boat arrivals rise slightly
The modest rise in boat arrivals comes as the EU tightened its asylum framework, approving new regulations that allow faster-track deportations across the bloc.
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Malta Joins EU Bloc to Defend Cohesion Funds
Before the formal Council session opened, Abela flagged migration, competitiveness and the war in Ukraine as the main topics on the agenda.
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Farrugia's 13-Year Speakership Under Scrutiny
His tenure drew sharply divided assessments, most persistently over rulings in which his conclusions diverged from findings made by the Standards Commissioner.
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Naomi Cachia Reappointed as Government Whip
Naomi Cachia has been reappointed Government Whip and Fleur Abela named Deputy Whip at the Labour Parliamentary Group's first meeting of the new legislature.
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Quarries restrict C&D waste in tariff standoff
Malta's quarry operators are restricting construction waste access in a tariff standoff, seeking €20–€22 per tonne against the current €12 benchmark.
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117 WWII explosives cleared from Malta seabed
117 WWII explosives were cleared from the seabed along the Malta–Sicily interconnector route, including artillery shells, mortars and hand grenades.
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Fearne's First Bilaterals Cover Egypt, Russia
Chris Fearne's first bilateral meetings covered EU enlargement, Egypt energy ties and Russia, though the role's precise mandate has yet to be set out.
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Vet Andrew Agius Elected to Malta's Parliament
Agius secured his place through a PN casual election count, the mechanism used to fill a parliamentary vacancy without triggering a full by-election.
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Swiss Cap Vote Highlights Malta Density Crisis
Swiss voters rejected a population cap on 15 June 2026. Malta, eight times denser and growing three times faster, has no long-term population strategy.
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PM's ex-business partner wins Pixkerija appeal
The Prime Minister's former business partner has won the Pixkerija concession appeal, after board proceedings that ran for almost two years.
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Sliema ASC, Barcelona's BIWPA Launch Academy
That characterisation comes directly from the partnership announcement; no independent source is cited to support it.
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More believe in PN but more work needed – Borg
Alex Borg says more people are believing in the PN, though Labour still outpolled the party by 21,721 votes and holds five more parliamentary seats.
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Fireworks Operator Kept Licence Before Blast
A convicted fireworks operator kept his licence before the Naxxar blast, though key details of the conviction remain unconfirmed in the record.
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Malta's 15th Parliament to open Saturday in record time
The 14th legislature, by comparison, opened on 7 May 2022, six weeks after polls closed on 26 March that year.
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Government Directs €50,000 to Trust Foundation
Prime Minister Robert Abela has handed over a €50,000 donation to The Malta Trust Foundation, drawn from the government's Social Causes Fund.
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Malta Leads EU in Business Social Media Use at 88.2%
Malta ranked first among all 27 EU member states for business social media adoption in 2025, with 88.2% of qualifying enterprises active on social platforms.
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Arciola Appointed Sliema Wanderers President
Walter Arciola has been appointed president of Sliema Wanderers FC. A lifelong follower of the club, he did not downplay the responsibility ahead.
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PA moves to strip Żejtun farmland from Bulebel
Local NGO Wirt iż-Żejtun spent years campaigning to have the farmland protected, backed by the Żejtun local council.
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Route 212 to Run Every 15 Minutes This July
Route 212 will run every 15 minutes this July under a summer service upgrade, with the first phase taking effect on Saturday 13 June 2026.
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Borg to seek confidence vote as PN regroups
The post Borg to seek confidence vote as PN opens post-election leadership process appeared first on Newsbook.
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PN: population growth now a national urgency
Malta is also among the few EU member states recording the sharpest year-on-year increases in density.
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Malta Business Bureau urges tangible solutions
CEO Mario Xuereb said the organisation had pushed hard to secure the recognition now reflected in the document.
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113kg of Suspected Cocaine Seized at Malta Freeport
Customs officials identified the container as suspicious through risk-based targeting during routine screening.
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Quarry Operators Seek Up to 83% Tariff Rise
Quarry operators want dumping fees raised from €12 to €20–€22 per tonne. Weeks of talks between the industry and government have yet to produce a resolution.
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Traffic Sergeant Jailed Over Flyover Overtime
Norman Xuereb, the organiser of a police overtime racket tied to the Marsa flyovers, has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to forfeit €53,000.
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Nominations Open for Seven Casual Elections
Seven casual elections are under way to fill vacant seats in Malta's House of Representatives after seven Partit Nazzjonalista MPs ceded their positions.
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Top Civil Servant Pictured at Labour Rally
Malta's top civil servant was photographed at a Labour victory rally, drawing immediate attention given the office his father holds in government.
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Ħamrun SC reach EWC quarter-finals unbeaten
Ħamrun SC are through to the quarter-finals of the Euro Winners Challenge 2026 after topping their group with a perfect record of three wins from three matches.
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Two Rescued After Boat Sinks Off Sliema Coast in Malta
Two people were rescued off the Sliema coast after their boat sank, with an AFM vessel recovering the pair and transferring them to Mater Dei Hospital.
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2026 general elections: A post mortem attempt in Malta
A post-mortem of Malta's 2026 general election: what the snap 30 May vote revealed about the parties, the campaign, and the mood of the electorate.
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EU Fast-Tracks Montenegro with New Safeguards
The EU is fast-tracking Montenegro's accession while building new post-accession safeguards, a shift with implications for small states like Malta.
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Two Maltese Clubs at Euro Winners Challenge
Ħamrun SC Beach Soccer and Sliema Beach Soccer are both competing at the Euro Winners Challenge 2026 in Nazaré, Portugal, running through 11 June.
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Momentum urges action on man-made climate harm
Momentum said Friday it sees an urgent need to protect our environment and address the growing climate crisis on World Environment Day.
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Malta's Binary Electoral Lock Keeps Greens Out
Sandra Gauci won more personal votes than some candidates in line for gender top-up seats, yet no constitutional mechanism can reach her. Here is why.
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Abela's 20-Minister Cabinet Biggest in History
Robert Abela has formed a 20-minister Cabinet after the 2026 election, with more than half of Labour's parliamentary group now holding ministerial office.
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Carmelo Abela Expected to Become Malta's Next Speaker
Carmelo Abela is expected to become Malta's next Speaker of the House, taking the chair as the country's new parliament prepares to convene.
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Dyslexia experts demand end to fail-twice rule
Dyslexia specialists are demanding an end to Malta's fail-twice university rule, arguing it unfairly penalises students with learning difficulties.
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Malta set to exit EU excessive deficit first
Malta is on track to become the first EU country to exit the excessive deficit procedure, marking a milestone for the island's public finances.
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Malta Elects Record Number of Women Outright
Malta elected a record number of women outright in 2026, raising questions over whether the gender-corrective quota mechanism is still needed.
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Five Hotel Towers Proposed Along Sliema's Seafront
Five hotel towers have been proposed along Sliema's seafront, adding to concerns over high-rise development on Malta's most densely built coastline.
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Malta safeguarding body upholds 6 abuse cases
The Malta Safeguarding Commission concluded 43 cases in 2025, six of which were substantiated, according to the Commission's annual report released this week.
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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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Election 2026: manifesto launch, fiery debate
Malta's election campaign sharpens on day 19: PN unveils its manifesto headlined by an 11.5km underground metro while Borg and Abela clash in a chaotic University of Malta debate.
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Two diagnoses, one Malta: Abela and Borg clash on day 20
Day 20 of Malta's election campaign: Robert Abela leans on Labour's record while Alex Borg pitches a national reset, exposing two starkly different diagnoses for the country's future.
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Malta disability proposals call for whole-family support
A Sunday inclusion discussion in Malta surfaced whole-family disability support proposals — early school screening, Individual Support Plans and autism-friendly hours in government departments.
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PN's Borg Urges Vocational and Skills Revival
PN leader Alex Borg pledges to revive Malta's trade centres and add AI, data science and maritime courses at secondary level, arguing the current curriculum leaves students underprepared.
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Malta's Election Exposes Two Incompatible Growth Visions
Labour and the PN are offering voters fundamentally different diagnoses of Malta's development pressures, with Sliema at the sharpest edge of the divide.
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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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'Int Malta' manifesto revives unkept pledges
Prime Minister Robert Abela led the Labour Party's launch of its 2026 election manifesto on day 18 of the campaign.
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Labour Pledges Referendum on Euthanasia
Robert Abela's Labour Party has committed to holding a referendum on voluntary assisted dying if returned to power at the next general election.
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Boatmen sue Transport Malta over 'middleman'
Seven licensed Maltese boatmen have filed a judicial protest accusing Transport Malta of allowing an unregistered group to act as the sector's de facto regulator, freezing their licences.
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PN pitches mortgage interest rebate for buyers
PN says it would refund half of first-time buyers' mortgage interest for ten years and widen the property deposit grant.
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Labour pledges national park for Manoel Island
Prime Minister Robert Abela has pledged national park status for Manoel Island and Fort Tigné, with local plan amendments to block further development if Labour wins on 30 May.
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Borg Dodges Corruption Questions, Flags Assets
PN leader Alex Borg deflected corruption questions on the campaign trail, pivoting instead to a proposal that MPs' assets declarations be published.
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Caring state vs rank-and-file on Day 15
Day 15 of Malta's electoral campaign continued to expose a clear philosophical divide between Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition leader Alex Borg.
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Mario De Marco Ends 23-Year PN Career Ahead of 2026 Vote
Mario De Marco, a lawyer who has represented the 1st electoral district — which includes Valletta — since 2003, will not stand in the 2026 general election.
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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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PN pitches €650 pension rise, free home doctor
The Nationalist Party unveiled an elderly-focused package on day 13 of the campaign: a €650 annual pension increase, free home doctor visits and a halved cap on care-home retention.
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Qormi Candidate Puts Street Woes in PN Pitch
PN District 6 candidate Annabelle Cilia argues that blocked entrances, traffic and construction chaos in Qormi show Malta's growth is not reaching residents.
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Abela Calls Early Election as Opposition Wanes
Robert Abela's decision to go to the polls early is widely attributed to the Nationalist Party's transitional weakness — but Labour's own narrowing margins add
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Undecided Voters Key as Labour Lead at 29,000
Vincent Marmarà's second campaign survey shows Labour frozen at 53.1% and PN slipping to 42.6%, while 36,000 undecided votes remain in play.
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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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Malta's Recruitment Freeze Quietly Dropped
Since elections were called for 30 May, public sector recruitment has continued without pause — breaking a cross-party norm observed by every Maltese
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Gozo Schools Lost 73% of Solar Output, PN Says
The PN claims photovoltaic systems at Gozo schools generated only 27% of expected output over the past decade, costing 6.6 million kWh in lost clean energy.
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PN Pledges to Scrap Inheritance and Succession Taxes
Alex Borg pledged to scrap inheritance, succession and family property-donation taxes at a PN rally in Birkirkara.
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ADPD demands embassy voting for Maltese abroad
ADPD says Maltese citizens abroad should be able to vote at embassies after strong demand forced KM Malta Airlines to add election flights.
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Deliveryman seriously hurt in Sliema crash
A deliveryman was seriously injured on the Sliema seafront after a car crashed into his double-parked van while he was unloading cargo, police said.
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MUT wants AI in schools, warns against overuse
The Malta Union of Teachers wants AI added to the compulsory curriculum, but says schools must avoid over-reliance on digital tools, especially in early years.
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Ħamrun Woman, 84, Dies After Ċensu Borg Crash
An 84-year-old Ħamrun resident died on Tuesday after being struck by a light truck on Triq Ċensu Borg on Sunday morning. A magisterial inquiry is under way.
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Neptunes Take U16, Sliema Sweep U20 Unbeaten
Neptunes beat Sliema 12–5 to win the BOV Winter Water Polo U16 title, while Sliema sealed the U20 crown with an unbeaten campaign and a 13–4 final win.
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Homework reform under scrutiny over AI-era gap
Malta's homework reform shifts toward quality, but teachers warn AI-assisted submissions still leave core assessment gaps unresolved.
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Metsola rebuffs Aliyev, defends EU Parliament
Sliema-born EP president Roberta Metsola defended MEPs' mandate after Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev attacked the chamber over resolutions at the European Political Community Summit.
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Spagnol Acquitted as Both Prosecution Pillars Fail
The Court of Appeal cleared Cabinet Secretary Ryan Spagnol of all drink-driving charges after rejecting both the breathalyser evidence and the
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Sweden Detains Fourth Suspected Russian Shadow Tanker
Swedish authorities have boarded a sanctioned Syrian-flagged vessel near Trelleborg, the fourth suspected shadow fleet ship detained this year.
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Labour Candidate Rababah Faces Cluster of Allegations
Labour candidate Omar Rababah faces public allegations over donations, Syrian community ties and public-service roles during Malta's election campaign.
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On-Duty Pharmacies for 3 May 2026: Full Malta Rota
Edward's Pharmacy at 115 Triq Manwel Dimech is Sliema's on-duty pharmacy today, open 9am–12pm and 4–7pm. Here is the complete island-wide rota for 3 May 2026.
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PN Pledges Regional Status for Gozo with 110-Point Plan
The Nationalist Party has promised to grant Gozo formal regional status and has outlined 110 dedicated proposals for the island in its electoral manifesto.
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Times of Malta Defends Journalist From Claims
A major Maltese newspaper has formally challenged claims made against one of its journalists by a suspect linked to the Vitals hospitals scandal.
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Illegal Ticket Booths Still Blight The Strand
Around 40 unauthorised ticket booths remain on Sliema's The Strand promenade weeks after an enforcement deadline passed with no action taken.
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Housing Affordability Crisis Persists in Malta
Sean Gravina raises concerns about persistent housing affordability issues amid Malta's strong economic performance.
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PM Announces Infrastructure, Education Funds
Abela commits to new Malta-Gozo connection project and comprehensive school modernisation programme across the islands.
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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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Pierre Schembri-Wismayer to Run for Momentum
University of Malta professor Pierre Schembri-Wismayer, schooled in Sliema, joins Momentum's candidate list ahead of the 30 May general election.
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Culture Minister Faces Manoel Island Questions
Owen Bonnici will address concerns about the MIDI deal during a televised debate focusing on Manoel Island's future.
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PN Pitches Free Cancer Drugs and Mental Health Overhaul
Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg has unveiled sweeping healthcare reforms including free cancer medication and community mental health centres to replace Mount Carmel Hospital.
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Culture Minister Under Fire Over Manoel Island
Owen Bonnici will participate in televised debate addressing controversial MIDI agreement for historic Manoel Island site.
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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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Malta Commits to Energy Security Measures
Prime Minister Robert Abela assures European counterparts that Malta will maintain stable energy supply amid rising global prices.
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Keith Perry Steps Down as Sliema Wanderers President
Keith Perry officially announces departure from presidential role at Sliema Wanderers following internal club discussions.
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Opposition Slams Light Rail Amid Traffic Woes
Nationalist Party spokesman questions government's light rail plans while warning of prolonged traffic issues under current administration.
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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
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
Government and Heritage Malta create new foundation to manage Malta's international biennale cultural programme following Cabinet approval.
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EU Commissioner Praises Malta Water Progress
European Commissioner Jessika Roswall toured Malta's water facilities and commended the island's infrastructure improvements.
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NGOs Press Malta to Prioritize Media Reforms
European organizations call for urgent action on Malta's stalled media reform commitments following years of limited progress.
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HiPP Baby Food in Malta Confirmed Safe
Local importer provides reassurance after baby food manufacturer faces suspected blackmail threats in central Europe.
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Ryanair Warns of Cuts Over Malta Border Delays
Budget airline threatens to redirect flights elsewhere as executive raises concerns about passenger processing times at Malta International Airport.
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Malta Govt Stocks Resilient Amid Fiscal Fears
Strong investor demand for Malta government bonds continues despite growing questions about the country's fiscal management and deficit control.
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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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Malta Pushes Long-Haul Links to Boost Tourism
Transport Minister Ian Borg emphasizes the importance of long-haul flight routes for Malta's tourism development and policy consistency.
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Opposition Questions Malta's LNG Supply Plans
The Nationalist Party questions government preparedness as Malta's current liquefied natural gas contract approaches expiration.
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Emergency Veterinary Service to Connect Malta and Gozo
New initiative promises equal access to urgent animal care across both islands through free emergency transport service.
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Fiscal Council Urges Economic Strategy Shift
Malta's fiscal watchdog recommends transitioning to export-led economic growth model to ensure long-term sustainability.
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Iran conflict impact on Malta under analysis
Economic experts examine how escalating tensions in Iran could ripple through Malta's interconnected economy and key sectors.
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Wanderers Clinch Safety with Birkirkara Win
Sliema Wanderers defeat Birkirkara 1-0 thanks to Steve Pisani's second-half free-kick, securing safety from relegation.
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Malta-China Trade Hits Decade Peak at €374m
Trade between Malta and China achieves remarkable growth milestone, reflecting strengthening economic ties between the nations.
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Crews Tackle Manwel Dimech Street Flat Fire
Civil Protection Department officers respond to afternoon blaze in Sliema residential area as emergency services mobilize.
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Wanderers Secure Key Victory Over Birkirkara
Sliema Wanderers claimed a crucial 1-0 win against Birkirkara in the YoHealth Malta Premier League closing round fixture.
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Malta to Host World Powerboat Racing in Sliema
Malta will welcome international powerboat racing championships in April 2026, with thrilling competitions set for Sliema's coastline.
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Construction Debris Clogs Sliema Sewerage System
Water Services Corporation reports major blockage in local sewer network caused by illegally dumped construction materials.
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Esplora Charts Ambitious Future at Ten Years
Malta's interactive science centre outlines expansion plans including tourism focus and new STEAM approach for next phase.
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Good Friday Processions Cancelled Over Weather
Strong winds and unstable conditions led to widespread cancellation of traditional Good Friday processions across the islands.
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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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Government Targets 25% Renewable Energy Share by 2030
Prime Minister announces ambitious renewable energy targets as Malta aims to diversify its power generation mix within four years.
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Football Initiative for Disadvantaged Children
Joint program between cannabis authority and football association will support 160 children from struggling families to join local nurseries.
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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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BOV Posts €260.4m 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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Architect Cleared Over Bulebel Wall Collapse
Kamra tal-Periti concludes investigation finding no professional negligence by architect in last year's industrial estate incident.
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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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Four Teams Battle for Final Two Top-Six Spots
Valletta, Naxxar Lions, Sliema Wanderers and Birkirkara compete for remaining spots in championship playoff phase.
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Pace Cocks Brings Experience to Naxxar Lions
Former Sliema Wanderers player Neil Pace Cocks shares his football journey and commitment to Naxxar Lions.
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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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Sliema–Gozo Ferry Expected to Launch in Spring
Transport Minister Chris Bonett announces plans for a Sliema-Buġibba-Gozo ferry service launching spring 2024 to reduce car dependency.
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Sirens Beat Valletta in Winter Championship
Sirens defeat Valletta Peak Insurance 14-10 in competitive Winter Championship water polo encounter at local venue.
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Top-of-Table Clash Headlines League Weekend
Floriana and Hamrun Spartans face off in crucial title race encounter as Sliema Wanderers seek important points in league standings.
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Sliema Wanderers Secure Vital Victory Over Valletta FC
Local football club claims crucial 1-0 win against Valletta, ending recent draw streak and boosting league campaign prospects.
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14-Storey Sliema Hotels Blocked on Appeal
Environmental and Planning Review Tribunal blocks controversial hotel development featuring two towers with 158 rooms
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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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Tribunal Rejects 14-Storey Hotel in Sliema
Environmental Planning Review Tribunal overturns permits for twin hotel towers after residents raised concerns about inappropriate scale.
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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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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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Resident Jailed Two Years for Animal Cruelty
A Sliema resident receives significant jail term and substantial fine following conviction for animal cruelty offenses.
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Abner Aquilina Fit to Stand Trial, Court Rules
Psychiatric evaluation confirms defendant capable of understanding court proceedings in Paulina Dembska murder trial.
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MP Flags Safety Concerns After Sliema Incident
Opposition politician draws attention to safety issues in Sliema after personal incident involving family member.
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Ex-PN Leader Reports Son Assaulted in Sliema
Adrian Delia reveals his teenage son was attacked by multiple youths in Sliema, highlighting ongoing concerns about youth violence in the area.
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BOV Opens New Investment Centre on Tower Road
BOV inaugurates modern investment centre in Sliema, relocating from Gzira to better serve clients with enhanced facilities.
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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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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
Restoration work brings back the vibrant colours of 'The Triumph of the Immaculate Conception' at Sliema's beloved parish church.
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League Weekend Headlined by Valletta vs Hamrun
Weekend fixtures include renewed rivalry between Valletta and Hamrun Spartans, plus Sliema Wanderers face Hibernians at home.
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Carlo Mamo's Legacy Reaches Beyond Football
Former footballer Carlo Mamo's 18-year career and championship wins with Sliema Wanderers demonstrate lasting influence beyond the pitch.
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Italian Legend Niccolò Gitto Joins Sliema ASC
Former Italian international defender Niccolò Gitto begins new adventure with Sliema ASC, bringing European championship experience to local club.
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TV Host Draws Controversial Justice Parallels
Local media personality sparks discussion by comparing recent criminal cases and questioning consistency in judicial sentencing.
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Miguel Baggio Departs Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers confirm the transfer of Miguel Baggio following an attractive offer that benefits both player and club.
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Franciscan Soup Kitchen Serves Thousands
Valletta's Franciscan Soup Kitchen provided meals to 28,500 people from across Malta, including residents from Sliema.
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Rare Photo: Mount Etna Seen Through Fort Tigné
Local photographer captures stunning alignment of Sicily's Mount Etna volcano through the historic arches of Sliema's Fort Tigné.
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