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Trelleborg expands manufacturing facility in Malta supporting biopharma and semiconductor applications
Chemical Engineering
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July 14, 2025
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...
Gwynedd tourist who died in Malta hotel fall named by police
NorthWalesLive
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July 13, 2025
Police in Malta have named a man from North Wales who tragically died after falling from a hotel balcony on the holiday island. Local media reported that a British tourist died in St Julian’s, a popular holiday spot on the Mediterranean island, in...
'Nightmare' for family of man who died in Malta fall
BBC
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ShareSave Kieran Thomas Hughes was on holiday with friends when he fell at a hotel The family of a 25-year-old who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Malta say they are "living in a nightmare". Kieran Thomas Hughes, from Gwynedd, was on...
BMIT Technologies signs agreement to acquire 49% stake in Malta Properties Company plc
Malta Today
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BMIT Technologies plc has today announced that it has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement with Emirates International Telecommunications (Malta) Limited (EITML) for the acquisition of a 49% equity stake in Malta Properties Company plc (MPC), a...
In Malta's countryside, a group meditates to make contact with aliens
Times of Malta
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July 15, 2025
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...
Slovakia and Malta currently blocking 18th sanctions package against Russia
European Pravda
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Two European Union member states – Slovakia and Malta – are currently not supporting the adoption of the EU’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia. One of the EU diplomats familiar with the ongoing discussions on sanctions against Russia to a...
Family of Welsh man who died in Malta balcony fall say they are 'living in a nightmare'
The Malta Independent
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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...
Teesside hero who plunged into sea to save 18 divers off Malta coast awarded bravery medal
TeessideLive
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July 15, 2025
A Teesside hero who plunged into the high seas off Malta and helped save the lives of 18 people has been presented with a medal for his bravery. Marcus Kitching Howe leapt into action when he realised divers were in distress off the coast. During...
Malta Industrial Production Rebounds In May
RTTNews
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July 11, 2025
Malta's industrial output expanded in May after a renewed decline in April, data from the National Statistics Office showed on Friday. Industrial production advanced 3.7 percent year-on-year in May, reversing a 0.7 percent fall in April, which was...
Malta regulator: No MiCA licenses at risk after EU review
Coin Telegraph
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July 11, 2025
Malta’s cryptocurrency market regulator said that none of the local licenses issued under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) are at risk following a recent peer review by European Union regulators. “No MiCA license in Malta is at risk...
Malta Airport publishes summer travel guidance as June passenger numbers soar
Malta Today
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Malta International Airport (MIA) has released its latest summer travel advisory to help passengers navigate the busy holiday season more efficiently, as it also reported strong passenger traffic results for the month of June. The advisory lists...
SiGMA Euro-Med to highlight latest iGaming and tech industry advancements this September
Yogonet International
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July 15, 2025
SiGMA Euro-Med is set to return to Malta's Mediterranean Maritime Hub (MMH) in September for its 2025 edition. The event will bring the global iGaming and tech industries together, promising to transform the island into a hub of innovation,...
Malta’s MiCA licensing comes under scrutiny from EU regulator
Coin Telegraph
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July 10, 2025
Malta’s cryptocurrency licensing process has come under scrutiny from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), Europe’s primary supervisory body overseeing the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). The ESMA on Thursday released...
Inside Delta Goodrem's wild wedding reception as she shows off dazzling second dress… and rocks out to surprise entrance song with husband Matthew Copley
Daily Mail
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July 14, 2025
Delta Goodrem has given fans an insight into her fairytale wedding after marrying Matthew Copley in Malta last month. The singer, 40, looked radiant as she showed off her second dress while partying the night away after saying 'I do' at the...
Malta’s largest patrol vessel out of action
Times of Malta
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July 10, 2025
Updated 5.40pm Malta’s largest patrol vessel, the P71, is currently out of service after sustaining damage to one of its shafts located below sea level, according to parliamentary questions. Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri confirmed the...
Malta Fashion Week 2025 Day 3: Malta’s new designers
Times of Malta
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July 10, 2025
Last night’s show, on the third day of Malta Fashion Week, was a packed roster of fresh ideas. Whether drawing on personal identity, tradition, or fantasy, each designer brought something to the runway that felt distinctly their own. With a...
Malta’s population up by 1.9% to 574,250: NSO
Malta Today
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Malta’s population reached an estimated 574,250 by the end of 2024, marking a 1.9% increase from the previous year. The data was released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) ahead of World Population Day. The majority of this growth was...
Malta Pride 2025: Celebrating inclusivity in Europe’s top LGBTQ+ destination
Travel Daily News
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July 10, 2025
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...
Malta's deputy PM to visit China
People's Daily Online
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BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Ian Borg, Malta's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, will pay an official visit to China from July 13 to 16, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced Thursday. The visit is at...
Malta’s wind energy project
Malta Today
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Further to the government’s public call for tenders to develop an offshore wind energy project, it is worthwhile to make a few pertinent considerations. The project will be located 12 nautical miles off the Maltese coast, with six potential areas...