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Malta Airport Welcomes Nearly 1.19 Million Passengers In July
Malta International Airport handled 1,187,590 passengers in July 2026, up 14.7% year-on-year, as summer flight activity continued to grow.
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Malta’s Emotional Pitbull Moment Reaches Pubity’s Global Audience
The emotional moment Pitbull stopped his Ta’ Qali concert to support Maltese cancer patient Cheyenne Muscat has reached an international audience after…
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AFM Conducts Medical Evacuation from Cruise Ship
The Armed Forces of Malta evacuated a passenger suffering a severe medical emergency from a cruise liner between Malta and Greece, transporting…
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A Personal Fitness Journey turns into a €1,500 Donation for Puttinu Cares
Puttinu Cares says Andy Cauchi donated €1,500 after a 10-week fitness challenge in which he says he lost 30kg, turning a personal…
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Malta Gets Moonless Skies For This Week’s Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on 12–13 August under virtually moonless skies. Here’s what people in Malta need to know — including…
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Maltese Dance Pair Secure Four Top-Four Finishes At Empire Open
Young Maltese dancers Airam Abela and Mia Mifsud recorded four top-four placings across ballroom and Latin categories at the 2026 Empire Open…
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Meet Hedgehog, Malta’s AI Education Startup Rethinking Homework
Hedgehog Education is a Maltese startup developing an AI-powered learning platform designed to help students solve problems independently while giving teachers greater…
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Every Euro From Gemma Joe’s Reopening Sales Will Go To Puttinu Cares
Gemma Joe’s will reopen in Sliema on 12 August after a four-month closure, with every euro received from sales during its first…
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Gozo Channel Carried 2.96 Million Passenger Movements in First Half of 2026
NSO figures show that Gozo Channel operated 16,921 Mġarr–Ċirkewwa trips and carried more than 2.96 million passenger movements and one million vehicles…
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Nicole Spiteri To Represent Malta At Miss World 2026 In Vietnam
Miss World Malta Nicole Spiteri is preparing to represent the country in Vietnam, where the international festival will run from 9 August…
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35 Years Since The World Wide Web Was Introduced To The Public
On 6 August 1991, Tim Berners-Lee publicly shared information about the WorldWideWeb project, introducing it to a much wider international audience.
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Three Men And A Woman Arrested In Illegal Substance Investigation
Three men and a woman have been arrested after police seized more than 2,100 units of peptides, steroids and other substances during…
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Six-Year-Old Scarlett Raises €2,110 For Puttinu Cares On Her Birthday
Six-year-old Scarlett turned her birthday into a fundraiser, collecting €2,110 for Puttinu Cares with support from her family and friends.
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Orange Heat Warning Continues As Malta Feels Close To 40°C
Malta remains under an orange warning as strong sunshine and apparent temperatures close to 40°C continue across the islands.
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Malta Recorded More Births Than Deaths In Early 2026
Malta registered a positive natural population balance between January and June 2026, with births outnumbering deaths.
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Minimum On-The-Spot Fines For Non-Resident Visitors Rise To €50
Malta has doubled the minimum on-the-spot fine for non-resident foreign nationals from €25 to €50, with immediate electronic payment available to enforcement…
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Civil Protection Malta Stood Ready During Pitbull’s Ta’ Qali Concert
While thousands enjoyed Pitbull’s concert at Ta’ Qali, Civil Protection crews, emergency vehicles and equipment remained ready behind the scenes.
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Pitbull Helps Briefcase Man Surprise Cheyenne At Ta’ Qali Concert
A sign held up by Gabriel Tonna caught Pitbull’s attention and created an emotional concert moment for his best friend, Cheyenne Muscat.
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Huge Crowd Fills Ta’ Qali For Pitbull And Lil Jon Concert
Pitbull brought his I’m Back Tour to Ta’ Qali National Park with special guest Lil Jon, drawing a huge crowd for one…
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Żabbar Autofest And Porsche Club Malta Raise €20,000 For Puttinu Cares
Fundraising activities organised by Żabbar Autofest with Porsche Club Malta, together with donations from members, have generated €20,000 for Puttinu Cares.
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No Injuries Reported After Santa Venera Fire Prompts Building Evacuations
Surrounding buildings were evacuated while firefighters tackled a structure fire in Santa Venera. Civil Protection Malta said the fire was extinguished and…
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Golden Dawn View Of Mount Etna Captured Above Malta–Sicily Channel
Photographer Daniel Cilia captured Mount Etna rising above a sea of clouds while travelling at around 6,200 metres over the Malta–Sicily Channel.
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Katryna Esposito Wins Judo Bronze At Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Maltese judoka Katryna Esposito secured bronze in the women’s -48kg category in Glasgow, repeating the Commonwealth Games medal she won in Birmingham…
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Nine Maltese Dancers Perform In Dance The Magic Parade At Disneyland
Nine dancers from Malta joined a 12-member Power in Dance group for a California tour featuring performances on Disneyland’s Main Street and…
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Four ERRC Lifeguards Restore Tourist’s Breathing At Marsalforn Bay
Four ERRC lifeguards reportedly administered CPR to a tourist found unresponsive at Marsalforn Bay, restoring his breathing before he was transferred to…
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AFM intercepts fishing boat over suspected illegal tuna catch in Marsaxlokk
The Armed Forces of Malta intercepted a Maltese fishing vessel as it entered Marsaxlokk harbour following a report of suspected illegal tuna…
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What Malta’s New AI Council Could Mean For Public Services
A new council will coordinate artificial-intelligence projects across Malta’s public administration and oversee preparations for compliance with the EU AI Act.
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Malta Records 458,223 Tourists And €456 Million Spending In June
Malta recorded an estimated 458,223 inbound tourists during June, while visitor spending reached €456 million and total nights increased to almost 2.58…
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€700,000 Thrown Into Sea After Malta-Linked Boat Breaks Down Near Sicily
Italian authorities are investigating after an estimated €700,000 in cash was allegedly thrown from a speedboat travelling from Malta when it developed…
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New 12-Hour Working Limit Takes Effect For Malta’s Y-Plate Drivers
New transport rules limit Y-plate drivers to 12 working hours within any 24-hour period and require at least one rest day each…
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AFM Recruits Raise €1,000 for Hospice and Animal Welfare
Newly promoted Armed Forces of Malta Gunners and Officer Cadets took part in a week of community service, raising €1,000 for St…
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83-Year-Old Man Rescued From Field Between Mġarr and Ġnejna
An 83-year-old man was found and rescued within 90 minutes after he was reported missing between Mġarr and Ġnejna on Tuesday.
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83% Of Malta’s Registered Hepatitis C Patients Have Been Cured
Around 1,000 of the 1,200 people registered with Hepatitis C in Malta over the past 30 years have been cured, following the…
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Malta bans indoor sparklers at public venues under new law
A new law will prohibit sparklers and other pyrotechnic items inside publicly accessible venues in Malta, with fines of between €120 and…
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Chris Azzopardi Sets Maltese Record With 12-Novel Series
Maltese author Chris Azzopardi has been recognised by The Malta Records for Il-Kalendarju, a collection of 12 interconnected novels and the longest…
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AFM Captain earns Master’s degree in Explosive Ordnance Engineering
AFM Captain Darren Barbara has graduated with a Master of Science in Explosive Ordnance Engineering from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom.
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SIU Officer Johann Vella Released from Intensive Care
Police Sergeant Johann Vella has been released from intensive care after being seriously injured during the Ta’ Giorni shooting, police have confirmed.
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New Euro-Banknote Designs Revealed as ECB Opens Public Survey
The European Central Bank has unveiled 10 shortlisted designs for the next generation of euro banknotes, with people across Europe invited to…
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French Cyclist Draws Giant GPS Flower in Memory of His Mother
French cyclist Frédéric de Lanouvelle travelled across France for 37 days, creating a record-breaking GPS flower in memory of his mother and…
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Hot, Humid and Breezy Weather Ahead
Malta is expecting partly sunny, humid and breezy weather, with daytime temperatures reaching around 31°C to 32°C over the next few days.
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Malta’s Economy Grows 4.5% as Services Drive Second Quarter Growth
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Local Captures Striking Copper Moon Over Malta
Local photographer Mario Borġ captured a striking copper-coloured Moon over Malta, turning a…
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Family of Organ Donor Joe Sammut Hopes to Meet the People His Donations Helped
The family of the late Joe Sammut is hoping to meet the people…
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Laura Bezzina Wins Miss Teen Diamond EU and Sets Sights on Las Vegas
Maltese 17-year-old Laura Bezzina will represent the European Union at an international pageant…
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Qormi FC Pays Tribute to Stefan Apap Following His Passing
Qormi FC has paid tribute to Stefan Apap, who previously worked with the…
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Malta Marks 100 Days Without Rain as Summer Heat Stretches On
Malta has reached 100 days without rain, while It-Temp Madwarna reports that temperatures…
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Person Rescued Near Għar Lapsi After Suffering From Heatstroke
A person suffering from heatstroke was rescued from the Għar Lapsi area before…
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August 26. Today is world Dog Day
International Dog Day falls on 26 August, and we want to meet the…
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Nina Reaches An Incredible 17 Years After Life As A Rescue Dog
Former Association for Abandoned Animals dog Nina is now 17 years old, with…
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Orange Weather Warning Issued As Malta Faces Temperatures Up To 37°C
An orange weather warning has been issued as temperatures across Malta are forecast…
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Fr Raymond Bonnici Concludes 34 Years Of Service With The Malta Police Force
Fr Raymond Bonnici has concluded 34 years of service with the Malta Police…
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Two People Rescued From The Sea Following Tigné Dinghy Incident
The Armed Forces of Malta rescued two people from a capsized dinghy near…
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Birgu Church Unveils New Portrait Of Late Archbishop Paul Cremona
A new portrait of the late Archbishop Pawlu Cremona OP has been inaugurated…
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Malta Places 25th Globally For Academic Freedom
Malta has ranked among the world’s top 25 countries for academic freedom, recording…
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From Malta To Croatia: eCabs Technology to Power Taxi Fiume
Maltese technology company eCabs Technologies is expanding into Croatia through a partnership with…
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Malta’s Civil Protection Team Fighting Wildfire Alongside Portuguese Crews
Civil Protection Malta firefighters deployed in Portugal are assisting Portuguese crews battling a…
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Maltese Officer Russell Bugeja Recognised With Two Honours At Sandhurst
Second Lieutenant Russell Bugeja has completed the 44-week Commissioning Course at the Royal…