Malta Faces Eurovision Ban Over Controversial Song Lyrics
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has demanded that Malta remove the word “kant” from its Eurovision song, which means “song” in Maltese. The EBU’s concern is that…
UN Orders Malta to Rescue 32 Distressed at Sea
The UN Human Rights Committee ordered Malta on March 4, 2025, to urgently coordinate a rescue operation for 32 individuals in distress near the Miskar gas platform. This is the…
Malta: Suspects detained over drug theft
Maltese Police Commissioner Angelo Gafa has said that eight people had been arrested in connection with the theft of around 200 kilograms of seized cannabis at Safi. Though Malta’s Interior…
Malta launches €10 million sustainable energy schemes
Malta has announced over €10 million in new schemes to assist households in transitioning to sustainable energy sources. The initiatives support the installation of photovoltaic systems and battery storage, featuring…
Malta: New project to promote the diversification of fish species
The Maltese government this week launched a new project to promote the diversification of fish species in aquaculture. Alicia Bugeja Said, parliamentary secretary for fisheries, aquaculture and animal rights, said…
Youth empowerment will top agenda as Malta takes over presidency of the Council of Europe
Youth empowerment will be top of the agenda as Malta takes over the presidency of the Council of Europe later this year, the country’s Foreign Minister Ian Borg has said.…
Malta’s tourism urged to invest in environmental sustainability, AI
Malta’s Tourism Minister Ian Borg this week called on hoteliers and tourism operators to invest in environmental sustainability, AI-driven systems, and higher-quality premium services to secure the sector’s long-term success.…
Deepfake videos, fake profile impersonate Malta’s President Myriam Spiteri Debono
The Office of the President of Malta issued a warning regarding fraudulent social media profiles impersonating President Myriam Spiteri Debono. In an official statement, the office cautioned that fake accounts…
Malta’s imports nearly doubled the amount it exported throughout 2024
Malta’s imports nearly doubled the amount it exported throughout 2024, according to new data from the National Statistics Office (NSO). The figures revealed that the island’s trade deficit widened by…