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Maltese actor Kyle Borg completes prestigious acting degree
Times of Malta
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June 24, 2025
This is the culmination of a rigorous three-year programme that tested his skill, resilience, and dedication to the craft of acting. During his time at ArtsEd, Borg tackled a variety of challenging roles that showcased his range and emotional...
Watch - The decline of the landline: A vanishing fixture in Maltese households
The Malta Independent
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The landline telephone, once a central part of every Maltese household, is rapidly fading into obscurity as mobile phones become the dominant form of communication. According to a 2023 study by the Malta Communications Authority, only 80% of...
Jeff VanderMeer is the international guest of the 2025 Malta Book Festival
Times of Malta
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June 24, 2025
Jeff VanderMeer, author of Hummingbird Salamander and the Southern Reach series, will be one of the headlining international guests of the 2025 Malta Book Festival. The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by the National Book Council....
Malta moves closer to achieving UN sustainability goals, but challenges persist
Times of Malta
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June 24, 2025
Malta has risen in the rankings of progress towards UN sustainability goals despite rising air and sea pollution, according to a recent report. This year, Malta ranked 24th out of 167 countries in the UN Sustainable Development Report – an...
Play to shut Icelandic hub and shift entire fleet to Malta under takeover plan
FlightGlobal
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Budget carrier Play is poised to shut down its transatlantic operation and transfer its entire fleet to Malta, as part of a proposed takeover bid. Two shareholders in Play – its chief executive and vice-chair – are seeking to acquire the entire...
Malta’s 1984 Caravaggio theft inspires new action thriller
Times of Malta
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June 24, 2025
In December 1984, Maltese art lovers woke up to the shocking news that a Caravaggio masterpiece was stolen from the St John’s Co-Cathedral museum in the heart of Valletta. What many dubbed as the “robbery of the century” and the “biggest and most...
European Court of Justice Ruling Prohibits Malta From Selling Citizenship
The Good Men Project - California
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June 24, 2025
By Konstantinos Papanikolaou On 29 April 2025, the European Court of Justice ruled that Malta may no longer sell citizenship through its ‘golden passports’ scheme. Konstantinos Papanikolaou explains the phenomenon of citizenship sales and why the...
SOFTSWISS triumphs in 4 categories at EGR and Malta Awards 2025
Asia Gaming Brief
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June 24, 2025
SOFTSWISS, a global leader in iGaming software solutions, secured two esteemed awards at the EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards 2025, complemented by two additional honors at the Malta iGaming Excellence Awards 2025. EGR Marketing & Innovation...
Malta Sea Ranger Unit launched to concentrate on maritime related reports
Gozo News
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June 23, 2025
Following an increase in marine related reports over the last year, a new branch has been set up by the Malta Ranger Unit to concentrate solely on such maritime related reports – Malta Sea Ranger Unit (MSRU). The new unit advised that this ‘split’...
Malta Ranger Unit launches maritime branch
Malta Today
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The Malta Ranger Unit (MRU) has launched a new branch focusing on maritime issues. In a Facebook post, the newly formed Malta Sea Ranger Unit (MSRU) stated that the decision to set up the branch came after the MRU noticed an increase in maritime...
Malta calls for de-escalation in Middle East, wants tribunal for crimes of aggression in Ukraine
Malta Today
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During a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, Malta called for de-escalation in the Middle East as fears of conflict spillover grow, as it was also stated that during its presidency of the Council of Europe, Malta will work to set up a...
Malta Enterprise-backed firm in aviation industry faces court orders, auditor exit, and investor lawsuit
The Shift
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June 23, 2025
Local aviation industry authorities, including the government and Malta Enterprise, are closely monitoring a Dutch company that established operations in Malta several years ago and is currently involved in numerous legal battles regarding its...
SBC Summit Malta 2025 concludes with 6,000 attendees and sets April 2026 return
Yogonet International
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June 23, 2025
SBC Summit Malta concluded its 2025 edition last week at the InterContinental Hotel, bringing together more than 6,000 gambling industry professionals from across Europe. Organizers confirmed the summit will return to Malta from April 28–30, 2026....
Malta defends gaming sector as Brussels challenges legal shield for online operators
Yogonet International
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June 23, 2025
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has responded to mounting criticism from several European regulators regarding Article 56A of its Gaming Act, known as Bill 55, maintaining that the law does not shield licensed gaming companies from accountability...
41 Maltese youths selected for DiscoverEU Travel Experience
Gozo News
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June 23, 2025
41 Maltese youths have been selected to take part in the DiscoverEU initiative, a flagship action under the European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme. The initiative offers young Europeans the opportunity to travel across Europe, discover the diversity...
Maltese-language app Nina u Ninu marks second anniversary with new word games for kids
Malta Today
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One of Malta’s few Maltese-language educational apps for children is celebrating its second anniversary with a major content update designed to boost kids’ vocabulary and language skills in engaging ways. Nina u Ninu, developed by ed-tech company...
Major Maltese companies reportedly agree to take over Marsa shipbuilding concession
Malta Today
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Several major Maltese companies from different sectors are expected to come to the rescue of the Mediterranean Maritime Hub, which has run into financial difficulties. The companies are reported to have agreed to purchase a 90% stake in MMH, with...
What’s on in Malta and Gozo this week: June 23 to 29, 2025
Times of Malta
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June 23, 2025
FILM Mediterrane Film Festival The Mediterrane Film Festival kicked off on Saturday with the screening of Gladiator II at Fort Ricasoli. Organised by the Malta Film Commission, the festival offers a mix of international blockbusters, artistic...
International debut: Army rugby star wins first cap and earns silver medal for Malta 7s
Forces Network
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Army rugby union star Lance Corporal Joseph Walker has made his international debut for Malta at the Rugby Europe 7s in Andorra. The weekend's action ended with Malta reaching the Conference 1 final and LCpl Walker starting the match which saw...
2025 Student Campaign unveiled by HSBC Bank Malta
Gozo News
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June 23, 2025
The 2025 Student Campaign has been launched by HSBC Malta. This initiative offers a comprehensive Student Account, complete with an attractive cash back incentive, for those pursuing post-secondary education, the Bank said. Starting today, and...