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Lottoland announces major investment in Maltese sport during landmark ESG event
Times of Malta
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July 2, 2025
Lottoland took centre stage in Malta on Monday, June 30, with a display of environmental and social commitment, culminating in the announcement of a major new sponsorship deal with Malta’s top three waterpolo clubs: Sliema ASC, Neptunes WPSC and...
Teen software entrepreneur launched app to help students with their studies
Los Gatan - California
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July 2, 2025
At just 18, Sulaiman Kaamil is changing the way students access and share knowledge worldwide. The Gilroy-based founder of Selnotes Technologies launched the education startup while still in high school, and says it’s already grown to over 5,000...
Malta Gambling Regulator Says It Has Nothing to Do with Illegal Site
Gambling News - New York
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June 27, 2025
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,...
Pigeon rescued after being allegedly 'kicked by tourist': Malta Ranger Unit
Times of Malta
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July 2, 2025
A pigeon that was allegedly kicked off the steps of the Mosta Rotunda by a tourist was rescued by the Malta Ranger Unit. According to a post on the NGO’s Facebook page on Wednesday, the pigeon was “minding its own business” when an individual...
One-year deferral of mandatory Skills Pass for Maltese and EU nationals
Gozo News
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July 1, 2025
The government said that it is deferring the introduction of the mandatory Skills Pass for Maltese and EU nationals, from the originally planned date of 1st of January 2026, to 1st of January 2027. “In full coordination with these stakeholders,...
Malta Gaming Authority regulatory updates to strengthen oversight
Malta Today
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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announced a number of updates to its regulatory framework earlier this year, aimed at ensuring greater integrity in sports betting and promoting responsible gambling. This comes as Maltese-licensed iGaming...
Maltese parliamentary delegation participates in Malaga meeting
The Malta Independent
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A Maltese Parliamentary delegation led by Mr Speaker Anġlu Farrugia and composed of Carmelo Abela and Anthony Bezzina participated in the plenary of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA UfM) which includes member...
Malta calls for Middle East de-escalation at European Council meeting
Malta Today
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During a European Council meeting in Brussels, Malta advocated for de-escalation and a greater commitment to dialogue and peace in the Middle East, leading Malta's contribution to the discussions. Prime Minister Robert Abela called on the...
Qatar Airways resumes flights to Malta
The Peninsula
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July 2, 2025
Doha: Qatar Airways resumes operations today, July 2, 2025, in Malta with four non-stop flights a week between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Malta International Airport (MLA). The latest addition to the airline’s network in Europe affirms...
Labour-linked media company gets €50,000 government deal for underperforming app
The Shift
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July 2, 2025
A TV production house, closely aligned with the Labour Party and heavily reliant on government funding, has recently received a direct order worth €50,000 from the Education Ministry to finance its latest business venture – an app called Perlina...
Disillusioned in paradise: An Israeli traveler's take on commercialized Indonesia
Ynet
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July 2, 2025
Travel blogger Uri Liron, who aims to visit 100 countries before turning 30, didn’t mince words about his recent trip to Indonesia: "The landing in Bali was underwhelming. I found an insanely crowded island drowning in overtourism and...
100 route buses replaced in €28m investment by Malta Public Transport
Times of Malta
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July 2, 2025
A hundred new buses have been bought by Malta Public Transport in a €28m investment to replace older vehicles. The company said on Wednesday that this investment goes beyond the requirements laid down in its concession agreement with the...
Sunflower in community garden is tallest in Malta
Times of Malta
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July 2, 2025
A Friends of the Earth Malta’s (FoEM) community garden has achieved a new national record: the tallest sunflower in Malta, reaching a height of 3.6 metres. “We are overjoyed,” said Michelangelo Galea, community garden and environmental facilities...
Editorial: Malta’s ‘shoulder-shrugging’ mentality
Times of Malta
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July 2, 2025
One cannot help but feel the frustration of the Valletta restaurant owner who found private trenching works blocking its entrance. Warren Cremona was forced to close his premises for a week, costing him thousands of euros in lost business and...
EU Unemployment Steady at 5.9% – Czechia and Malta Report Lowest Rates
Prague Morning
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July 2, 2025
The European Union’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in May 2025, holding at 5.9 percent, according to seasonally adjusted data released by Eurostat. This marks no change from April’s figures, though compared to May last year, the rate dipped...
Motor Insurance Directive and compensation funds: Amendments to Maltese Law and European development
The Malta Independent
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In 2021, Directive 2009/103/EC was amended by Directive (EU) 2021/2118 (the 'Amending Directive'), (both instruments collectively referred to hereinafter as the 'Motor Insurance Directive' or the 'Directive'). This prompted Malta to amend its...
What can Malta learn from the US migration crackdown?
Times of Malta
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July 2, 2025
The Trump administration’s hardline migration policies have become a disturbing fixture in the US and are a widely shared spectacle on social media. Reports of masked immigration agents detaining people on the streets, often without warning, have...
Malta Trade Fair opens with over 140 exhibitors
Times of Malta
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June 26, 2025
The 66th edition of the Malta Trade Fair opened its doors at the MFCC in Ta’Qali on Thursday keeping its annual appointment showcasing the “creativity and resilience of the local commercial sector”. Speaking at the opening, Minister for the...
40 dancers to represent Malta at Dance World Cup finals in Burgos
Malta Today
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A total of 40 dancers from Malta will be competing against the world’s best in the Dance World Cup finals in Burgos, Spain. Billed as the world’s largest dance competition, the DWC will see more than 9,000 dancers from 55 countries showcasing...
Dubai vs Malta: What property investors should know
Malta Today
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As the real estate landscape continues to evolve, Maltese investors are increasingly exploring international opportunities to diversify their portfolios. One destination that consistently draws global attention is Dubai. While Malta remains a...