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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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Traffic, public transport, parking, cycling, and road conditions.
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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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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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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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Transport Malta Revises Foreign-Licence Rules
Y-plate vehicles occupy a distinct category in Malta's registration system, most commonly associated with short-term hire and rental use.
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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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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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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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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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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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Sliema Crash Puts Y-Plate Reforms in Spotlight
A delivery driver left with life-changing injuries after a Sliema crash has forced Transport Malta to call an emergency meeting on Y-plate reforms first
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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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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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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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Sliema–Buġibba–Gozo ferry set for launch
The long-awaited ferry linking Sliema, Buġibba and Gozo is scheduled to begin operations on 5 May after a nine-month postponement.
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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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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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Sewage Discharge Spotted at Sliema Ferries
Local residents capture footage of untreated sewage flowing directly into coastal waters near the popular ferry terminal area.
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Foul Odours Near Sliema Ferries Raise Concerns
Local residents report weeks of unpleasant smells in the ferry terminal area, sparking concerns about potential sewage issues.
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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 Council Flags Traffic Management Gaps
Local council expresses frustration over exclusion from traffic planning discussions following previous event disruptions.
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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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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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Construction Truck Spill Disrupts Tower Road
A heavy construction truck has scattered debris across Tower Road in Sliema, prompting authorities to recommend alternative routes for motorists.
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Mayor Issues Warning as Rough Seas Hit Sliema
Local authorities urge residents and visitors to avoid coastal areas as dangerous waves crash over popular seafront structures.
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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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