Malta as a trusted gateway for fintech expansion in Europe

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...

Kinnie, Malta’s iconic soft drink launches in Ghana – first production in West Africa

At centre, Mr Fouad Moufarrej, Managing Director - Acadia Industries, to his right, Mr Michael Farrugia, Deputy CEO (Beverage Business) and Mr Stephen Sultana, Head of International Business Development – Simonds Farsons Cisk plc with the Ghanaian...

From Malta to Africa: spreading knowledge, one library at a time

Retired professional librarian Laurence Zerafa is continuing his lifelong mission to bring books and knowledge to African schools. His next stop is Morogoro, Tanzania, where he will spend three months setting up a new library at a Salesian...

Fast ferry between Gozo and Sliema to cost €8.50

The standard fare for the fast ferry service between Gozo and Sliema will cost €8.50 for a one-way trip, slightly more expensive than the Valletta ferry, according to the tender document issued for the new service. The Sliema-Gozo ferry service...

Changes to Malta’s golden passports scheme in the pipeline

Malta’s citizenship law is going to be amended to bring the golden passports scheme in line with the principles of a judgement from the European Court of Justice. Two months after the judgement was delivered, the Home Affairs Ministry has tabled a...

Malta teen arrested for rape, child endangerment after Saratoga County investigation

MALTA, NY (WRGB) — A Malta man is facing charges for rape and endangering the welfare of a child following a sexual assault complaint. Devlin B. Fordley, 18, of Malta, was arrested this week after a complaint was made to the Saratoga County...

As the rest of Southern Europe boils, temperatures in Malta dip slightly

As a heatwave grips the rest of Southern Europe, temperatures in Malta this week are expected to dip slightly. The Met Office said last week Malta experienced the first heatwave of the summer, with temperatures reaching 35.2°C. However, the...

What’s on in Malta and Gozo this week: January 30 to July 6, 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...

Commission endorses positive preliminary assessment of Malta's third payment request for €48.7 million under NextGenerationEU

European Commission Press release Brussels, 30 Jun 2025 Today, the Commission has endorsed a positive preliminary assessment of Malta's third payment request for €48.7 million under the Recovery and Resilience Facili...

Large office building in Malta is now fully leased after 5-year effort

MPs unite to close legal loophole allowing child marriage in Malta

16 and 17-year-olds will no longer be allowed to marry, even with the consent of their parents or guardians, under new legislation being proposed by the government. Junior Minister Rebecca Buttigieg presented the bill in Parliament on Monday...

Watch Russell Crowe: ‘I became a man in Malta’

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...

Robbie Williams to return to Malta

Robbie Williams will return to Malta to headline a new large-scale music festival taking place at the Granaries in Floriana on September 17. Following the resounding success of his 2023 performance, Williams is set to return to Malta as the...

Discover the Iconic Café del Mar Experience in Malta

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...

PN does not own Valletta premises housing its political academy

The Nationalist Party does not own the Valletta premises, which serves as the seat of its political academy, AŻAD, MaltaToday has learnt. The building, known as Palazzo Pereira, is situated in Republic Street and was recently catapulted into the...

Malta – The iGaming hub of Europe

Over the years, the iGaming industry in Malta has grown significantly. Currently, there are hundreds of online gaming companies operating from the small island. In fact, 10% of the iGaming companies in the world have a Malta Gaming Authority...

Malta Gambling Regulator Says It Has Nothing to Do with Illegal Site

The Malta Gaming Authority, the country’s gambling regulator, which issues internationally recognized gambling licenses, has made a statement distancing itself from a website that claimed to hold a Maltese gaming license. This, the watchdog said,...

In pictures: Early bathing and beaches in Malta

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....

Sociologists recommend a “sociological lens” in consultation on Assisted Voluntary Euthanasia

The Malta Sociological Association (MSA) has submitted its contribution to the Public Consultation on Assisted Voluntary Euthanasia. In a statement, the MSA said that sociological research has long shown that end-of-life decisions are not made in...

Russell Crowe Remembers Shooting ‘Gladiator’ at Mediterrane Film Festival’s Festive Awards Ceremony: ‘In Malta I Became a Man’

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...