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Hospice Malta continues Erasmus+ job shadowing initiative
The Malta Independent
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Hospice Malta Physiotherapist Alban Cuka and Staff Nurse Ruth Garrity recently completed a job shadowing programme at Galway Hospice in Ireland supported by the Erasmus+ fund Physiotherapist Alban Cuka and Staff Nurse Ruth Garrity from Hospice...
EU Court Ruling Could Shatter Malta’s Trust Industry
The Malta Independent
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Carmel Farrugia Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 12:16 Last update: about 52 seconds ago A landmark European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling on a sanctions case involving Russian oligarchs' discretionary trusts threatens to shake Malta's trust and wealth...
Kurt Formosa appointed CEO of Malta Community Agency
The Malta Independent
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Kurt Formosa has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Community Agency, the entity responsible for administering Maltese citizenship, the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security and Employment announced. He replaces Joseph Mizzi, who...
Record-breaking lifts highlight Malta Weightlifting Association’s annual team event
The Malta Independent
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The Malta Weightlifting Associ‐ ation (MWA) hosted its much‐ anticipated Annual Malta Team Event this weekend at the newly inaugurated National Weightlift‐ ing Centre within the Marsa Sports Complex. The competi‐ tion drew a strong turnout, par‐...
Giuseppe Calì: the prolific Maltese artist of more than just sacred art
Times of Malta
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August 13, 2025
Since 1964, the Maltese postal authorities have issued annual sets of Christmas stamps, which occasionally incorporate Christmas paintings extant in local churches. The 1992 set included three such paintings, the works of one of Malta’s best-known...
New CEO at the Malta citizenship agency
Times of Malta
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August 13, 2025
Kurt Formosa has been appointed CEO of the Komunità Malta agency, which administers Maltese citizenship, the Home Affairs Ministry said. He succeeds Joseph Mizzi, who is retiring. Formosa holds a Master's degree in diplomatic studies and has held...
Stronger Together: How Malta and Antigua & Barbuda Are Building Security and Resilience
Antigua News Room
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August 13, 2025
Stronger Together: How Malta and Antigua & Barbuda Are Building Security and Resilience The enduring relationship between Antigua and Barbuda and the Republic of Malta reached another milestone with the donation of thirty (30) ballistic-rated...
Kevin Sciberras brings Malta’s urban soul to canvas
The Malta Independent
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The quiet poetry of Malta's towns and villages will take centre stage this September in Silent Narratives, a solo exhibition by artist Kevin Sciberras. Opening on Friday, 5 September at 7pm, the event will be hosted at Art by the Seaside Gallery,...
Malta Society of Arts archives to be made publicly accessible
Times of Malta
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August 10, 2025
The Malta Society of Arts (MSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Archives of Malta (NAM), marking the beginning of a significant collaborative project to preserve, organise and make accessible the MSA’s extensive archival...
Ardshinbank’s vision for HSBC Malta? A ‘phigital’ Mid Med Bank
Malta Today
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Major players in the local banking market have reached impressive growth rates. HSBC Malta is lagging behind. One Armenian commercial bank sees this as an opportunity to build up a purely Maltese institution and turn it into a hub for EU...
Judge rejects Papaya attempt to gag Times of Malta
Times of Malta
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August 12, 2025
An e-money firm's attempt to stop Times of Malta from publishing information about the company was rejected by a court on Tuesday. Judge Lawrence Mintoff ruled that, contrary to what Papaya Limited had argued when it sought a gag order, the...
More deaths than births in Malta so far this year - Identitá
Times of Malta
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August 12, 2025
More people have died than those born so far this year, according to new figures published by the state residency and identity agency. Just under 2,200 people were born in Malta in the first half of this year, with 2,221 individuals dying during...
Insurers warn National Alcohol Policy falls short on deterring drink-driving
The Malta Independent
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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...
Malta Society of Arts signs MoU with National Archives of Malta
The Malta Independent
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The Malta Society of Arts (MSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Archives of Malta (NAM), marking the beginning of a significant collaborative project to preserve, organise and make accessible the MSA's extensive archival...
St Michael Hospice welcomes 500 patients in first six months
Malta Today
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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...
Papaya Limited’s request to silence Times of Malta denied by court
Malta Today
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A court has refused an attempt by e-money firm, Papaya Limited, to stop Times of Malta from publishing information about the company. Judge Lawrence Mintoff rejected Papaya Limited’s request for a prohibitory injunction on Tuesday. The court ruled...
Work underway to extend Simar Nature Reserve
The Malta Independent
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Work is actively underway at the Simar Nature Reserve, where a neglected 4,000m² stretch of land is being transformed into an extension of the reserve, an investment focused on environmental restoration and public access, the government said in a...
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Cab driver who crashed into hair salon was waiting for passengers
Malta Today
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A court heard on Monday that the cab driver who crashed into a hair salon while allegedly drunk was waiting for passengers to enter his vehicle. 42-year-old Abdi Salaan Mahamad Abditon Ali was charged with driving under the influence on 10 August...
10 top places to visit in Malta
Lonely Planet
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When we say that Malta is jam-packed full of culture, food and nature, we’re not exaggerating. After all, even though the 27km (17-mile)-long island is the 10th smallest country in the world, it’s the fifth-most densely populated. Which means that...
Hard Rock Hotel set to redefine lifestyle hospitality in Malta from 2026
The Malta Independent
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Hard Rock International has announced that Hard Rock Hotel Malta is on track to open in early 2026, marking the brand's first hotel on the island and a dynamic new addition to Malta's lifestyle and hospitality scene. Located in the heart of St...