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Malta needs an alternative Vision 2050: A green progressive vision
Malta Today
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The ink on Labour’s Vision 2050 had barely dried and out came the Nationalist Party supporting the document. Anyone with even a basic awareness of policy and politics should not have been surprised. The ideological underpinnings of Vision 2050 are...
HSBC Malta Foundation supports collaborative symposium linking Maltese and Sicilian Archival Communi
The Malta Independent
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The HSBC Malta Foundation is proud to support Inter Insulas: Archives as Bridges Between Malta and Sicily, an upcoming symposium organised by the Notarial Archives Foundation which will bring together archival professionals from Malta and Sicily....
Introduction of mandatory skills pass for Maltese and EU nationals postponed by one year
The Malta Independent
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The government said Tuesday it is postponing the introduction of the mandatory skills pass for Maltese and EU nationals, from the originally planned date of 1 January 2026, to 1 January 2027. The skills pass was introduced in May 2024 as part of a...
Flight attendant, 24, dies after plunging from balcony in holiday hotspot: Police 'not ruling out foul play'
Daily Mail
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June 30, 2025
A flight attendant has died after falling from a third-floor balcony at her property in Vienna, Austria. Aurora Maniscalco, 24, had been at her home with her boyfriend before she plunged 33ft to the ground on June 21. Her 27-year-old partner...
Beach given Blue Flag on Saturday closed for swimming on Monday after overflow from public toilets
The Malta Independent
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June 30, 2025
A beach which last Saturday was given a Blue Flag for its "world-class standards in beach management, environmental education, safety, water quality and related services" was closed for bathing on Monday after an overflow of foul water, the...
Malta’s fiscal strategy
Times of Malta
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June 30, 2025
While addressing the recent launch of FinanceMalta’s Annual Report, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana reaffirmed government’s commitment to fiscal stability without new taxes, despite rising long-term pressures. “Our challenge is to ensure stability...
What’s on in Malta and Gozo this week: January 30 to July 6, 2025
Times of Malta
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June 30, 2025
MUSIC Malta Metal Weekend Metal fans are in for a treat this coming weekend as some of the genre’s legends are performing at the Eden Arena in St Julian’s. The festival will be headlined by Swedish progressive titans Opeth on July 4, Finnish band...
Malta not spared as severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks
The Malta Independent
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Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires. In Malta, the temperature is expected to...
Abandoned airport near London planning to reopen with flights to popular holiday spots
MyLondon
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June 30, 2025
An airport just over an hour from London which has been out of action for a decade is set to make a comeback, with hopes that it will start offering budget flights to some of Europe's top holiday destinations. Manston Airport in Kent, a former...
Watch Russell Crowe: ‘I became a man in Malta’
Times of Malta
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June 30, 2025
Actor Russell Crowe told an audience at the Mediterrane Film Festival on Sunday that he “became a man in Malta” as he accepted the Malta Film Legend Award during the Golden Bee Awards ceremony. The 61-year-old New Zealander, best known for his...
Discover the Iconic Café del Mar Experience in Malta
TechBullion
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June 30, 2025
Share Share Share Share Email When it comes to magical sunsets, chilled-out vibes, and unforgettable parties, one place in Malta stands out above the rest — Café del Mar. Located on the scenic northern coast of the island, this iconic beach club...
Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech Talks Hollywood, Tax Rebates
Recently Heard
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June 29, 2025
When you observe actors (Josh Gad, Millie Bobby Brown, Anna Camp, Gregg Sulkin, Chris Perfetti or Barbie Ferreira), filmmakers (Jon Watts, Jake Schreier, Catherine Hardwicke or Andrew Ahn), manufacturing executives (from Amazon, A24, Common/Focus...
UK tourists could be 'banned' from Europe for three years as Foreign Office issues warning
Daily Star
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has cautioned UK holidaymakers that they risk being barred from European getaways for up to three years. Following the UK's departure from the EU, UK citizens' unrestricted travel within the European Union came to a halt....
Foreign Office warns UK tourists risk being 'banned' from Europe holidays 'for three years'
Birmingham Live
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June 30, 2025
The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists risk being "banned" from European holidays for THREE YEARS. With the UK’s exit from the EU, UK nationals’ freedom of movement within the European Union came to an end as well. However, they are still able...
In pictures: Early bathing and beaches in Malta
Times of Malta
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June 30, 2025
Almost no evidence at all survives that the locals ever practised swimming as a leisure pastime or as sports before the end of the 19th century. If anything, what we know points in the opposite direction – the Maltese hated exposure to the sun....
MouseNotifier reveals 15 safest countries for LGBTQ+ travellers
Travel Weekly
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June 30, 2025
MouseNotifier’s study has revealed the 15 safest countries for LGBTQ travellers in 2025 with Sweden taking the top spot. The study, developed by Disney dining alert software system MouseNotifier, ranked 203 countries based on their LGBTQ+ rights...
Anna Camp, 42, and her age-gap girlfriend Jade Whipkey, 24, look totally loved up on red carpet in Malta
Daily Mail
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June 30, 2025
By ASHLEIGH GRAY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 23:16 EDT, 29 June 2025 | Updated: 02:08 EDT, 30 June 2025 Anna Camp continues to flaunt her age gap relationship with girlfriend Jade Whipkey. On Sunday evening the 42-year-old actress was joined by...
Malta as a trusted gateway for fintech expansion in Europe
Times of Malta
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June 29, 2025
As the fintech world convened once again for Money 20/20 in Amsterdam, Malta continued to position itself as a prime jurisdiction for innovation-driven financial services at this event with a 14-strong representation and that despite its small...
Russell Crowe Remembers Shooting ‘Gladiator’ at Mediterrane Film Festival’s Festive Awards Ceremony: ‘In Malta I Became a Man’
Variety
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June 29, 2025
Russell Crowe made a surprise appearance at the Mediterrane Film Festival‘s Golden Bee Awards on Sunday night, returning to the island where he shot “Gladiator” more than two decades ago. “If you want to know what I love about Malta, it’s...
Russell Crowe shows off his dramatic weight loss as he arrives at the Golden Bee Awards in Malta with fiancée Britney Theriot
Daily Mail
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June 29, 2025
By ALI DAHER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 19:52 EDT, 29 June 2025 | Updated: 19:52 EDT, 29 June 2025 Russell Crowe cut a dashing figure when he attended the Golden Bee Awards in Malta on Sunday. The 60-year-old was looking trim and terrific...