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Five Hotel Towers Proposed Along Sliema's Seafront Six abuse cases substantiated by Malta Safeguarding Commission PN Launches 1,000-Proposal Manifesto with No Published Costings Election 2026: PN’s manifesto launch, fiery leaders’ debate highlight Sliema ASC Sign Spanish International Alberto Barroso
Five Hotel Towers Proposed Along Sliema's Seafront Six abuse cases substantiated by Malta Safeguarding Commission PN Launches 1,000-Proposal Manifesto with No Published Costings Election 2026: PN’s manifesto launch, fiery leaders’ debate highlight Sliema ASC Sign Spanish International Alberto Barroso

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PN's Borg Calls for Vocational Revival and Future-Skills Shake-Up Sliema national

17 May 2026

PN's Borg Calls for Vocational Revival and Future-Skills Shake-Up

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 for PN's Past, Then Pledges €350m Gozo Hospital Sliema national

16 May 2026

Borg Apologises for PN's Past, Then 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 Take Transport Malta to Court Over Alleged Illegal Middleman Sliema national

15 May 2026

Boatmen Take Transport Malta to Court Over Alleged Illegal 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-Level Failures at Heart of PN Pitch Sliema national

10 May 2026

Qormi Candidate Puts Street-Level Failures at Heart of 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 Connectivity Drive Sliema national

8 May 2026

Labour Pledges Sliema–Gozo Fast Ferry in €130m Connectivity Drive

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 Stalled Y-Plate Reforms in the Spotlight Sliema transport

8 May 2026

Sliema Crash Puts Stalled Y-Plate Reforms in the 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 injured after Sliema seafront crash Sliema national

6 May 2026

Deliveryman seriously injured after Sliema seafront crash

Police said the man was unloading cargo when a car hit the van.

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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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Ħamrun Woman, 84, Dies Two Days After Triq Ċensu Borg Collision Sliema national

5 May 2026

Ħamrun Woman, 84, Dies Two Days After Triq Ċensu Borg Collision

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 to Buġibba and Gozo Ferry Service Set to Launch After Lengthy Delay Sliema transport

2 May 2026

Sliema to Buġibba and Gozo Ferry Service Set to Launch After Lengthy Delay

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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Fast ferry between Sliema, Buġibba and Gozo to start on May 5 in Malta Sliema national

29 April 2026

Fast ferry between Sliema, Buġibba and Gozo to start on May 5 in Malta

Project aims to expand sea transport and reduce traffic congestion

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Opposition Criticizes Light Rail Project as Traffic Woes Continue Sliema national

24 April 2026

Opposition Criticizes Light Rail Project as Traffic Woes Continue

Nationalist Party spokesman questions government's light rail plans while warning of prolonged traffic issues under current administration.

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New Ferry Network to Connect Sliema with Major Coastal Towns by 2026 Sliema national

24 April 2026

New Ferry Network to Connect Sliema with Major Coastal Towns by 2026

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

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Malta's Metro System to Begin Operations in Early 2030s with First Phase Connecting Airport to Valletta Sliema national

23 April 2026

Malta's Metro System to Begin Operations in Early 2030s with First Phase Connecting Airport to Valletta

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 Raises Environmental Concerns Sliema national

12 April 2026

Sewage Discharge Spotted at Sliema Ferries Raises Environmental Concerns

Local residents capture footage of untreated sewage flowing directly into coastal waters near the popular ferry terminal area.

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Persistent Foul Odours Near Sliema Ferries Raise Environmental Concerns Sliema national

11 April 2026

Persistent Foul Odours Near Sliema Ferries Raise Environmental Concerns

Local residents report weeks of unpleasant smells in the ferry terminal area, sparking concerns about potential sewage issues.

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Public Transport Routes Diverted in St Julian's for St Patrick's Day Celebrations Sliema transport

15 March 2026

Public Transport Routes Diverted in St Julian's for St Patrick's Day Celebrations

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 Raises Concerns Over Traffic Management Coordination Sliema transport

14 March 2026

Sliema Council Raises Concerns Over Traffic Management Coordination

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 national

5 March 2026

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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New Ferry Service Between Sliema and Gozo Expected to Launch This Spring Sliema national

2 March 2026

New Ferry Service Between Sliema and Gozo Expected to Launch This 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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Traffic Incident at Tigne Marina Sends Marsa Resident to Hospital Sliema national

15 February 2026

Traffic Incident at Tigne Marina Sends Marsa 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 Temporarily Closed Following Traffic Incident Sliema national

15 February 2026

Tigne Street Temporarily Closed Following 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 Vehicle Accident Causes Traffic Disruption on Tower Road Sliema transport

21 January 2026

Construction Vehicle Accident Causes Traffic Disruption on 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 Safety Warning as Rough Seas Batter Sliema Waterfront Sliema national

19 January 2026

Mayor Issues Safety Warning as Rough Seas Batter Sliema Waterfront

Local authorities urge residents and visitors to avoid coastal areas as dangerous waves crash over popular seafront structures.

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Vintage Bus Collision on Sliema Promenade Following Driver's Medical Emergency Sliema transport

9 January 2026

Vintage Bus Collision on Sliema Promenade Following Driver's Medical Emergency

A vintage Maltese bus crashed into parked cars along Sliema's waterfront after the driver suffered a medical episode.

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