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Malta’s Film Sector Booms Ahead of Mediterrane Film Festival
Times News Global
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June 21, 2025
VALLETTA, Malta — Malta’s film industry is experiencing a significant boom, with Film Commissioner Johann Grech reporting impressive statistics that highlight its economic impact. On June 20, 2025, Grech showcased data indicating that films...
The man who releases sharks in Malta’s waters
Times of Malta
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June 21, 2025
When video footage showing what appeared to be a shark feeding on a fish carcass off the coast of Sliema emerged on social media last month, Times of Malta attempted to contact several experts to confirm that the creature in question was in fact,...
Replica of Valletta’s miraculous crucifix to be presented to Gozo hospital
Times of Malta
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June 21, 2025
A small replica of the miraculous holy crucifix venerated at Ta’ Ġieżu church, Valletta, will be presented to Gozo General Hospital by Gozo Bishop Anton Teuma on Thursday, June 26. The holy image was presented to the Gozo diocese by Valletta’s Fr...
In pictures: The order’s antique cannons in Malta
Times of Malta
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June 21, 2025
Immediately after the French left Malta in 1800, the British ordered an inventory of all the ordnance of the Order of St John still on the island. They recorded 350 bronze cannons, besides a considerable number of cast iron guns and howitzers. By...
Bayesian super yacht salvaged in Malta
Sky News Australia
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June 21, 2025
The Bayesian super yacht belonging to the late Mike Lynch has been salvaged off the coast of Porticello. The vessel was the scene of seven deaths, including Mr Lynch and his son and daughter, in August 2024. The incident occurred when the yacht...
Malta to Regulate Cryptocurrency in 2025
Telangana Tribune
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June 20, 2025
-Advertisement- Malta is known as the “Blockchain Island” for its proactive approach to cryptocurrency. In 2025, it has solidified its position as a crypto hub with clear regulations that encourage innovation and provide certainty for businesses...
Vision Malta 2050 perspective for Gozo discussed at MCESD meeting
Gozo News
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June 20, 2025
During a meeting of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD), which was attended by the Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri, the Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue Andy Ellul and the Head of the Secretariat...
European Fisheries Commissioner concludes two day visit to Malta
Malta Today
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The European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans has concluded a two-day official visit to Malta and was given a tour of the Maltese fisheries and aquaculture sectors. In a statement, government said that Commissioner Kadis gained a first-hand...
Malta International Airport emergency training exercise on Tuesday
Gozo News
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June 20, 2025
An emergency exercise is taking place at Malta International Airport on the morning of Tuesday, the 24th of June. MIA said that the exercise will bring together national stakeholders and other entities that would be involved in the response to a...
Malta delays recognition of Palestine, as UN conference is postponed
Times of Malta
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June 20, 2025
Malta will not be formally recognising Palestine as a state on Friday, as Robert Abela had initially indicated last month, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister told Times of Malta. Abela had told party supporters in May that Malta would finally...
Malta's Bridges Air Cargo leases two E190Fs
Ch-Aviation
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June 20, 2025
Bridges Air Malta (5B, Malta International) has signed a dry-lease agreement with Regional One for two E190(F)s. The Maltese carrier will be the launch operator for the type, and is set to take delivery of the first aircraft in the third quarter...
€5 million Gozo heritage restoration scheme to expand across Malta
Times of Malta
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June 20, 2025
New government schemes to preserve historic buildings are set to be rolled out as a €5 million initiative for the restoration of old properties in Victoria will be extended to other villages in Gozo. Speaking at the Malta Architecture and Spatial...
Win a luxury holiday in Malta in arts charity prize draw
Hampshire Chronicle
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Play to the Crowd, which manages Theatre Royal Winchester, Hat Fair and Playmakers, announced the new summer draw. The prize includes a five-night stay for two at the AX Odycy Malta in Qawra, with return flights. The prize was donated by Kuoni,...
Malta has second lowest percentage of energy being generated from renewable sources in EU
The Malta Independent
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Malta was the nation with the second lowest percentage of energy being generated from renewable sources, a statement by Eurostat shows. In the first quarter of 2025, 42.5% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources....
New stamp issue to mark Presidency of Malta – Council of Europe
Gozo News
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June 20, 2025
Malta is currently holding the Presidency of the Council of Europe until the 14th of November, presiding over the Committee of Ministers which is the decision-making body of the Organisation. To celebrate this milestone event, MaltaPost is issuing...
Recovery and resilience fund: Council gives green light to amended plans of Belgium, Cyprus, Croatia, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, Poland and Slovenia
PubAffairs Bruxelles
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June 20, 2025
The Council today approved the Commission’s positive assessment of the amended recovery and resilience plans (RRPs) submitted by Belgium, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Cyprus, Malta, Croatia and Slovenia. According to the analysis of the Commission,...
St John’s Co-Cathedral exhibition celebrates Valletta architect Laparelli
Times of Malta
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June 20, 2025
A landmark exhibition that shines a spotlight on the visionary 16th-century Italian architect Francesco Laparelli da Cortona, whose Renaissance blueprint laid the foundations of Valletta, was launched by the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation on...
Malta’s killer roads and police inaction
Times of Malta
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June 20, 2025
In 2022, Malta recorded its deadliest year on the roads: 26 people killed. The number dropped to 14 in 2023 and 13 in 2024 – but that’s still more than one death a month. And, each time, the response is the same: public shock, media outrage and...
New-look SBC Summit Malta Shows Strong International Appeal
European Gaming
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June 20, 2025
Reading Time: 5 minutes Save the date: The show will return to the island next year, from 28–30 April. Last week, SBC Summit Malta transformed the InterContinental Hotel into a powerhouse of industry networking, bringing together 6,000...
Collective agreement signed for domestic violence commission workers in Malta
The Malta Independent
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Malta has signed the first-ever Collective Agreement for employees of the Commission on Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence. The agreement was signed during a formal ceremony led by Prime Minister Robert Abela and Parliamentary Secretary...