Malta and Gozo deserve a mature discussion on gender representation – Metsola spokesperson

A spokesperson for EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola said in a statement that instead of conducting an analysis of the 2022 General Election to understand why fewer women were elected than in the previous election, "the Labour Party has indulged …

Irishman dies after getting into difficulty swimming in sea in Malta

AN IRISHMAN has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea in Malta. The 76-year-old was swimming in the water near Xatt is-Sajjieda in St Julian's when the tragedy occurred. The country's police force said they were called to the …

TMID Editorial: Downsizing Malta’s public sector

The newly-elected president of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, William Spiteri Bailey, has reiterated long-standing concerns about the excessive size of Malta's public sector. Echoing the chamber's years-long stance, in an interview with this media …

Government launches digital platforms to strengthen ESG reporting in Malta

The Ministry for the Environment and Energy, also responsible for sustainable development, has launched two new digital platforms - one focused on ESG and the other on Green Public Procurement (GPP). Both platforms aim to promote more sustainable …

Malta to host 26th annual ASSEDIL Congress of Lasallian Educational Leaders

La Salle Malta, the network of Lasallian Colleges in Malta, will host the 26th Annual Congress of ASSEDIL from Wednesday to Saturday, 23 to 26 April 2025. The event will be held at Stella Maris College, Gżira, and will bring together over 120 educational …

Government silent on potential closure of US embassy in Malta

The government has refused to comment on the United States’ possible closure of its embassy in Malta. A foreign affairs ministry spokesperson told Times of Malta on Wednesday that “on such matters, states engage formally through diplomatic channels not via …

Nepali diaspora in Malta celebrates new year 2082 in Valletta

The Nepali diaspora in Malta came together in Valletta earlier this week to celebrate the new year 2082. The Nepali New Year, also known as “Navavarsha”, is typically held in the second week of April. Nepal relies on multiple calendars, with residents of …

Athlone man dies in Malta drowning tragedy

Noel Ryan, a hugely popular retired businessman from Athlone, died tragically yesterday (Tuesday) after getting into difficulty while swimming during a holiday in Malta. The death of the 76-year-old has been met with widespread shock and great sadness in …

Transport Minister Shahoubi discusses enhancing transportation links with Malta

Irish man (76) drowns while on holiday in Malta

AN IRISH MAN has died while swimming off the coast of Malta on yesterday afternoon. According to local police, the 76-year-old man, who was understood to be visiting Malta on holiday, was found unresponsive in the water near Xatt is-Sajjieda in the town of …