Three new Tallinja circular routes launch for Sliema, Qormi
Three new circular Tallinja bus routes will launch on 8 September, serving Sliema, Qormi and Żejtun with 30-minute frequency from early morning to late night.
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Transport
Traffic, buses, the Sliema–Valletta ferry, parking, cycling and road works and closures affecting Sliema and the Strand.
Ferry services run later into the evening with extra summer trips
Malta is extending ferry services into late evening this summer, with additional trips across several routes.
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Sliema council says seafront enforcement is no longer enough
Sliema's local council says current enforcement is no longer sufficient after a video showed a collapsed man being dragged across a busy road.
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Traffic Police officers reunite with man they rescued in Sliema
Two Traffic Police constables who used their belts as a tourniquet on a man trapped between a car and a truck in Sliema met him again at Mater Dei.
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Labour pledges sliema–gozo fast ferry in €130 m
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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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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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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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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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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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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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 council flags traffic management gaps
Local council expresses frustration over exclusion from traffic planning discussions following previous event disruptions.
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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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Sliema–gozo ferry expected to launch in spring
Transport Minister Chris Bonett announces plans for a Sliema-Buġibba-Gozo ferry service launching this spring to reduce car dependency.
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