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Greek Finance Ministry welcomes CrediaBank's possible takeover of HSBC Malta
The Greek Finance Ministry hailed CrediaBank’s possible acquisition of HSBC Malta as a positive step for both banks. In a comment to MaltaToday, a spokesperson for the Greek Finance Ministry described the move as one that shows “the strength,...

Cookies and Cream in Malta blends craft coffee with delicious frozen desserts
In this week's scoop, Lara Bryn takes us to an ice cream/coffee shop in Malta, where you'll feel right at home. Cookies and Cream on Route 9 in Malta offers an array of frozen treats like hard and soft ice cream, cheesecake sundaes and soda...

Maltese among happiest in EU with current taxes
Nearly half of Maltese would keep taxes and public services at current levels, making Malta one of the most supportive of the status quo in the EU. The findings come from the European Commission’s latest Flash Eurobarometer on taxation. The...

Malta revokes sham ‘University’ licence after two years of ignoring complaints
Malta’s higher education regulator – known as the MFHEA – has finally decided to revoke the temporary licence for the operation of a Ukrainian University in Malta after wasting two years ignoring continuous complaints and serious claims of fraud,...

HSBC chooses Greek bank as preferred bidder to take over Malta branch
HSBC has chosen a Greek bank as its preferred bidder to take over its Malta branch, which has now been up for sale for a number of months, the bank said in an announcement on the Malta Stock Exchange on Friday. “The Bank has been informed by HSBC...

Financing our maritime industry
The feature, ‘Bond review: maritime sector’ penned by Edward Rizzo (Times of Malta, July 31), makes interesting reading and raises a number of considerations, which, we, as the Malta Maritime Forum, discuss from time to time. The analysis made by...
TMID Editorial: It’s time to increase enforcement on drunk driving
There have been far too many serious road accidents in Malta in the past weeks, and even beyond that. We are seeing people – mothers, fathers, wives, husbands, sons, daughters – dying in the streets as a result of accidents which, in some cases,...

MFA, MPL issue opposing statements on what led to Valletta supporters being denied stadium entry
The Malta Football Association and the Malta Premier League have issued contradicting statements over what led to Valletta FC supporters being denied entry at the National Stadium on Saturday. During Saturday’s league opener against rivals...

Today's front pages - August 18, 2025
These are the stories making headlines in local newspapers this Monday. Times of Malta leads with a magistrate calling for random roadside alcohol and drug testing of drivers, after a fatal Senglea motorcycle crash revealed the rider had cocaine...

David Gauci to cycle 1,000km around Sicily in 4 days in aid of Hospice Malta
Semira Abbas Shalan Friday, 15 August 2025, 11:37 Last update: about 23 minutes ago The Past Pupils and Friends of Don Bosco Association announced that cyclist David Gauci will embark on a 1,000km solo cycling challenge around the island of Sicily...

A history of life imprisonment in Malta
Before the promulgation of the Criminal Code in 1854, life sentences were given for wilful homicide, grievous bodily harm, theft aggravated by violence and sacrilegious theft. Today, life imprisonment is the punishment meted out in cases involving...

From Sliema to Lisbon: Office Space Trends Driving Southern Europe’s Work Culture
Cities like Sliema in Malta and Lisbon in Portugal are no longer niche choices—they are at the centre of shifting office space dynamics driven by hybrid work adoption, sustainability goals, and a workforce that values flexibility without...

St Michael Hospice welcomes 500 patients in first six months
St Michael Hospice has welcomed 501 new patients within the community in just six months since opening its doors, marking a major milestone for Hospice Malta. The state-of-the-art 15,000-square-metre complex in Santa Venera, built on the former...

Insurers warn National Alcohol Policy falls short on deterring drink-driving
The Insurance Association Malta (IAM) has warned that the new National Alcohol Policy lacks robust enforcement measures and fails to adequately address drink-driving. "While welcoming the policy's release for public consultation, the Association...
500 new patients at St Michael Hospice in first six months
Hospice Malta's move to the state-of-the-art St Michael Hospice in Santa Venera has already transformed care delivery for patients, with 501 new referred patients within the community benefitting from the expanded services to date, the...

National Alcohol Policy lacks measures to address drink-driving: Insurers
The Insurance Association Malta raised its concerns that the new National Alcohol Policy lacks any robust enforcement measures to address drink-driving. "With the island still reeling from a tragic number of road fatalities, it is disappointing...

Malta police reject 'politically exposed’ Swiss man's claims
The police have rejected claims by an unnamed ‘politically exposed’ Swiss man that he was threatened with “indefinite detention” by the Maltese authorities in a sexual harassment case. The man, who controversially had publication of his name...
Malta among long list of countries urging Israel to lift restrictions on NGOs
Malta is among 26 countries urging Israel to lift restrictions on humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning that famine is unfolding and international non-governmental organisations could be forced to withdraw from the territory. In a statement signed by...

Malta Consults on Pension Auto-enrolment
[co-autor: Matthew Brincat]* The Government of Malta recently launched a public consultation on the proposed introduction of an auto-enrolment occupational pension regime. We take a look at the details. On 18 June 2025, the Government of Malta,...

Slotegrator to exhibit, network and share insights at SiGMA Euro-Med in Malta
iGaming solutions provider Slotegrator confirmed that it will be attending next month's SiGMA Euro-Med event. The show takes place September 1-3 in Valletta, Malta. Malta is set to serve as a strategic backdrop for conversations and partnerships...