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RSA Gets Largest Working Ranch Donation in Montana History from Phillips County Couple
MALTA, MT – When it comes to defining his family legacy, Dale Veseth is unwavering: Veseth Cattle Co. will remain a working ranch that strengthens opportunities for local ranchers, champions education and community-led conservation, and upholds...
Homeless man found living on the street, taken to hospital, before being arrested
A 44-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being found drunk and incapable of taking care of himself on a Lija pavement yesterday evening. Portuguese national Jorge Miguel Martins Sequeira Rodrigues, who has no fixed address in Malta,...
'It's finally over': British father who faced jail for punching local yob who died days later is CLEARED and vows he'll never return to Malta as court rules hotel brawl did not cause the death
A British father who was facing jail in Malta for punching a local yob who died days later has been cleared and vowed he would never return to the country after a court ruled the hotel brawl was not the cause of death. Liam Stacey, 29, was found...
Negotiated procedure underway to re-open animal hospital, Minister says 26 months since its closure
Education Minister Clifton Grima stated on Wednesday that, in collaboration with the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights, the government has a negotiated procedure underway for the animal hospital to be re-opened and once again...
Malta-founded Ascent Software acquired by Acuity Knowledge Partners
Maltese tech firm Ascent Software has been acquired by Acuity Knowledge Partners, the company announced on Monday. The deal, which was closed on September 30, will see Acuity leverage Ascent’s software tools to serve clients in reinsurance,...
Capital meets innovation: 12 investors shaping Malta’s startup ecosystem
Venture capital is a critical driver of innovation, and in recent years, Malta has carved out a place for itself on the European map of startup investment. Its strategic location, international business links, and government-backed initiatives...
Vascular Hybrid Theatre begins operations at Mater Dei Hospital
Malta attracts prestigious hospitality brand Novotel
Malta has strengthened its appeal to international tourism with the opening of Novotel Malta Sliema, the island's first property from the globally recognised Accor brand. The 293-room hotel marks a significant milestone for Malta's hospitality...
Dubai court criticises BR Shetty's 'parade of lies' as it orders $46m payment
A Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) court has ordered NMC Healthcare founder and former chief executive BR Shetty to pay $46 million to State Bank of India after ruling that he lied under oath about signing a personal guarantee for a $50...
Frozen $200K Binance donation for cancer patients in Malta now worth $37M
A $200,000 crypto donation made by Binance and users to a Maltese charity for terminally ill cancer patients in 2018 is now worth about $37 million but remains untouched. In a Monday X post, Conor Grogan — head of product business operations at...
Malta's residency programme: A bright spot in Europe's shrinking visa landscape - Sarah Young
Linda van Tilburg (00:00.314) Malta's golden passport has officially been shut down following a European Court of Justice ruling that it commercialised EU citizenship. But that doesn't mean the door is closed to Malta. Sarah Young from Sable...
BNB Donation for Malta Cancer Fund Swells to $39 Million, But Its Status Will Surprise You
A crypto donation, originally worth $200,000 in 2018, has grown to an astonishing $39 million, yet the BNB remains untouched in a wallet for Malta’s terminal cancer fund. The sharp increase in BNB’s value has turned the gift into a transformative...
€50 million Ċensu Moran Regional Health Centre inaugurated
Prime Minister Robert Abela on Monday inaugurated the Ċensu Moran Regional Health Centre, the first secondary hospital on the Maltese islands, representing an investment of around €50 million. “This is not only a new building, but a declaration of...
€50m Paola health hub inaugurated
The Ċensu Moran Regional Health Centre was inaugurated by the prime minister on Monday evening, formally concluding a €50 million project aimed at easing pressure from Mater Dei Hospital. “This is not only a new building, but a declaration of our...
The €1.5 billion question: Is gambling still Malta’s best bet?
Malta has reinvented itself many times. From maritime trade in the days of the Knights of St John, to tourism in the post-war boom, the island has always leveraged its strengths to survive in a competitive world. In the 21st century, one sector...
Modern life in Malta no longer has patience for waiting
Malta doesn’t wait around anymore. People want things done fast, whether we’re talking about booking an appointment, transferring money, or just getting across town. Daily life has changed. What used to take hours or days is now expected in...
Health Ministry cancels tender related to collapsed building
The award of a multi-million-euro tender issued by the Health Ministry for the lease of an elderly care facility in Gozo has been cancelled, three days after an excavation site related to the tender collapsed, The Shift can reveal. So far, the...
Novotel opens first hotel in Malta
The prestigious hospitality brand Novotel has opened its first hotel in Malta. Located in Gżira near the Sliema promenade and ferry terminal, the 293-room Novotel Malta Sliema offers sweeping views of Valletta and the Mediterranean, with easy...
Notable British visitors to Malta in 17th century
Archives sometimes reward with generous surprises those afflicted by inquisitiveness and perseverance. Thankfully. Relations between Malta and Great Britain during the Hospitaller period after the Protestant Reformation fluctuated between massive...
Health Minister asks Standards Commissioner to investigate Alex Borg’s comments on generic medicines
Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela has asked the Standards Commissioner to investigate remarks made by Opposition Leader Alex Borg regarding generic medicines. Borg allegedly claimed during a political activity in Gozo that generic medicines are of...