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Election 2026: Labour launches "Int Malta" manifesto and PN promises tax exemption for youths
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (389+ words) The 18th day of Malta's electoral campaign was dominated by the Labour Party's manifesto launch, an event that not only showcased Prime Minister Robert Abela's political vision, but also symbolically overshadowed the Opposition after the Nationalist Party was forced to cancel…...
Malta mourns artist Noel Galea Bason, designer of nation's coins and monuments
18+ hour, 10+ min ago (366+ words) Maltese artist Noel Galea Bason, best known for designing the 1986 Maltese Lira coins and Malta's first Euro coin series in 2007, has died at the age of 71. News of his passing prompted tributes from across the artistic community and from residents…...
ME Chamber urges shift toward tech-driven growth and tax reform
20+ hour, 47+ min ago (308+ words) The Malta Chamber of SMEs has issued a strategic call to action ahead of the 2026 General Election, urging political parties to move away from a labour-heavy economic model reliant on Third Country National recruitment. Instead, the chamber is advocating for…...
PN promises 5-year income tax exemption for youths in first 10 years of employment
19+ hour, 46+ min ago (887+ words) The Nationalist Party has pledged that if it wins the upcoming general election, a PN government will give all youths in their first 10 years of employment a full exemption on income tax for a period of five consecutive years. This…...
Naxxar families evacuated after structural failure at construction site
23+ hour, 54+ min ago (352+ words) Several families living near a construction site in Naxxar were evacuated on Thursday night after part of the foundations of a building under development failed, prompting an emergency response by the authorities. The Building and Construction Authority issued an immediate…...
You are the protagonists of our country's future' " Alex Borg says
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (865+ words) Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg told supporters that Malta's future will be shaped by its citizens, as he addressed a party activity in Paola alongside fourth district candidates. "You are the protagonists of our country's future. You are the people…...
Boatmen file judicial protest against Transport Malta over alleged "shadow regulator
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (380+ words) Seven boatmen have filed a judicial protest against Transport Malta and the Ministry for Transport, alleging an unregistered group claiming to represent the sector is acting as an illegal "regulator" with the authorities' blessing. The protest, filed on Thursday, claims…...
Malta has proven it is resilient. Now it's time to plan" " Malta Chamber unveils election proposals
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1297+ words) The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry has presented a wide-ranging set of proposals for the 2026-2031 legislature, arguing that while Malta has already proven its resilience through recent challenges, the country must now shift its focus towards long-term planning,…...
PN government to establish authority responsible for controlling population levels, Borg says
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (685+ words) Borg and PN's security spokesperson Darren Carabott on Thursday addressed the media in a press conference related to its pitches to better control population levels across the Maltese islands. Alongside the foundation of a new authority, other proposals relate to…...
Together for the community: Lidl Malta raises over "7, 000 for the Inspire Foundation
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (108+ words) For the third consecutive year, Lidl Malta customers have helped raise vital funds to support specialised therapeutic and educational programmes for persons with disabilities. The Inspire Foundation remains a cornerstone of the Maltese community, dedicated to helping persons with disabilities…...