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Malta – a popular base for digital nomads
With an estimated 40 million digital nomads now reshaping the global economy, countries are racing to attract remote workers with the right mix of stability, infrastructure and lifestyle. Daryl Grima of Residency Malta explains why the island’s...

Wang Yi praises Malta’s ‘small country, big diplomacy’
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing on 14 July with Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg. Wang Yi noted that Malta, located at the strategic crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa, has...

Editorial: Fixing Malta’s garbage woes
Maintaining clean streets is not just about aesthetics: it is essential for public health, safety and the overall quality of urban life. If bustling metropolises like Paris, London and New York keep their streets clean most of the time, why are...

European Commission takes Malta to court over 'preferential' port worker hiring
Updated 2.20pm with Transport Ministry reaction The European Commission (EC) has opened legal proceedings against Malta for “preferential” recruitment practises for port jobs, which favour the families of existing workers. In a statement on...

Recycling Turns to Healing as Hungarian Hospitals Receive Major Donations
In a unique blend of environmental awareness and social responsibility, Hungary’s MOHU MOL Waste Management Corporation has donated 230 million forints to three of the country’s leading paediatric institutions. The funds—collected through consumer...

Brussels takes Malta to court over 'preferential' port job recruitment
The European Commission has referred Malta to the Court of Justice of the European Union over a recruitment system for port workers that it says unfairly favours the relatives of existing employees, in breach of EU laws on free movement and access...
Malta fails EU environmental standards, untreated sewage continues flowing into sea - PN; PL reacts
Untreated sewage continues to flow into Maltese seas in breach of both EU and local environmental regulations, the Nationalist Party (PN) said. Speaking at a press conference, PN MPs Rebekah Borg, Ryan Callus, and Joe Giglio accused the Labour...

Port workers: European Commission takes Malta before European Court of Justice for breaching EU law
The European Commission decided to refer Malta to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fulfil its obligations under the EU treaties in relation to its port workers regime, the Commission said Thursday. The Maltese port workers...

Monaco and Order of Malta join forces with Rotary Clubs for neonatal health in Bethlehem
On 16th July, the Sovereign Order of Malta’s Embassy to Monaco announced a high-impact humanitarian initiative in collaboration with an international Rotary Club network. This partnership launches a vital neonatal healthcare mission in Bethlehem,...
Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes
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25-year-old man dies after fall from balcony on holiday in Malta
Paige Ingram and Neil Shaw Assistant Editor 10:15, 14 Jul 2025Updated 10:43, 14 Jul 2025 A 25-year-old holidaymaker has died after falling from the balcony of a hotel in St Julian, Malta. Keiran Thomas from Bangor in North Wales died on Friday...

Trelleborg expands manufacturing facility in Malta supporting biopharma and semiconductor applications
Located in Hal Far and Marsa, the expanded facility adds 4,000 square meters/43,055 square feet of manufacturing space and over 2,000 square meters/21,528 square feet for offices, laboratories and support functions. Two new cutting-edge clean room...

Pictures show major fire damage at Somerset wellness retreat linked to actress
These images show scale of damage caused by a major fire to a wellness retreat linked to Sadie Frost. Pictures show the charred ruins of the Amchara Health and Wellbeing Retreat based at the historic Bindon Country House. Guest at the luxury hotel...

Ralph de la Torre: The Making of a Healthcare Oligarch
And the price the rest of us pay—in money and in blood. Ad Policy Laughing all the way to the bank: Caritas Christi CEO Ralph de la Torre at a meeting at Norwood Hospital.(John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe via Getty Images) Ralph de la Torre was...
Family of Welsh man who died in Malta balcony fall say they are 'living in a nightmare'
The family of a 25-year-old man from Wales who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Malta have said they are "living in a nightmare", the BBC reports. Kieran Thomas Hughes, from Gwynedd, died in the early hours of last Friday morning while...

In Malta's countryside, a group meditates to make contact with aliens
On a beautiful, balmy evening, around 40 people gather atop the cliffs at Miġra l-Ferħa. They’re here to spend the night gazing up at the sky, hoping to see more than just stars. The event in question is an attempt to carry out what is known as a...

AI measures tumor ‘stemness’ to predict cancer aggressiveness
“Many of these proteins are already targets of drugs available on the market for cancer patients and other diseases. They can be tested in future studies based on this identification. We arrived at them by associating the stemness phenotype with...

‘We are coming for you;’ Speakers threaten council with recall, legal action over shelter
YUCCA VALLEY — “Howdy” was the way most speakers at the Town Council meeting Tuesday started their comments. The name of the dog taken from the town of Yucca Valley Animal Shelter to the Joshua Tree No-Kill Shelter June 27 was on everyone’s lips....

Health hub in chaos: Minister pushes incomplete Paola facility to open
A long-delayed hospital project in Paola, originally scheduled for completion in 2022, remains unfinished but is suddenly a hive of activity as Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela pushes for a partial opening in the coming days. The Shift has learned...

Malta Pride 2025: Celebrating inclusivity in Europe’s top LGBTQ+ destination
Malta Pride 2025 returns September 6–15, celebrating inclusivity in Europe’s top LGBTQ+ destination with parades, advocacy, and a decade-long equality legacy. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – Malta Pride, a big celebration of expression, love, and...