Humanitarian NGO Sea-Eye, which runs the rescue boat Prof Albrecht Penck, said that while the asylum seekers it had on board its vessel a few days ago were allowed to disembark in Malta, a crew

Joseph Muscat has been working hard over the last 18 months to position Malta as something of a digital oasis in the middle of the Mediterranean. From the proclamation of Malta as the ‘blockchain island’, to

All that is left to do before Carmelo Saliba takes up residency as Malta's Ambassador to Libya is the presentation of his credentials to Libya's President Fajez al-Sarraj, a process which Minister for

On February 23, 1905, the Governor of Malta Sir Charles Mansfield Clarke turned the controller switch on the tramcar that made the inaugural journey from the Marsa Depot to Porta Reale, where hundreds waited for free rides on the latest innovation in public transport – electric trams; unlik

It was a detail that went unmentioned in the government's statement earlier this week regarding the visit by Libyan Government of National Accord President Fayez Al-Sarraj to Prime Minister Joseph

A global index drawn up by Malta’s cash-for-passports scheme concessionaires, Henley and Partners, has downgraded the island’s rank by two places.
Published annually, the Henley Passport Index, unveiled last week, ranked Malta’s passport as the ninth strongest in the world, down fro

The video below, produced by Cointelegraph, provides a terrific look at Malta, aka “Blockchain Island.” Companies and projects in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space continue to play “regulatory arbitrage”, moving from country to country in search of safe harbor. Malta has taken a leading position in this migration due to its blockchain-friendly laws, from company registration …

Updated 1.35pm - The Libyan coastguard should be allowed to do its job, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said on Wednesday after having talks in Valletta with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj.
No details about the talks were issued, but migration and bilateral relations were at the top o

BRUSSELS received a stern warning from Luigi Di Maio as the Italian Deputy Prime Minister claimed his Government will put pressure on the EU and the Maltese authorities to force Malta to accept two migrant ships stranded in the Mediterranean.

A new book featuring letters and inscriptions dating from the ancient past to modern-day Malta seeks to tell the country’s history through the words of those who penned them. 
The letters, many of which are being published for the first time, include first-hand accounts by those wh

When the arch collapsed into the sea it was a tragedy, for film and beach lovers alike.

The absolute majority of those writing against the Gozo tunnel project are either Maltese or guests living in Gozo. I say this because they stand firm against the proposed project. They want life to remain still. Generally speaking, one may agree with their view because who would no

This weekend, Maltese handball returned. It returned in all its glory, with the competition tighter than ever.

Sliema-based Sparkasse Bank Malta has been granted a licence to operate in Ireland, CEO Paul Mifsud confirmed.
The Central Bank of Ireland gave Sparkasse a depositary licence just before Christmas.
Mr Mifsud said that starting 2019 with a new licence in hand would permit Sparkasse t

The end of the year (and the beginning of a new one) can only mean one thing for thousands of Maltese people; panto season. And while most of us have already gotten their fair share for the 2018/9 season, the people behind the spectacular shows are already gearing up for next season.

Italian minister objects to plan to distribute 300 migrants between eight European countries

The Environment Authority has hailed the designation of a new endemic species for the Maltese Islands - the Maltese Ferule or il-ferla, which has been described scientifically as Ferula melitensis, in the scientific publication, Phytotaxa.
This species differs morphologically and geneticall

Beloved former Liverpool wingback John Arne Riise could be joining popular Maltese football club Birkirkara as sporting director, it is being rumoured.
As part of their live blog on football transfers and rumours, the Times of Malta yesterday said that an agreement has already been reached between Birkirkara FC and Riise for the former Norwegian international to form part of the Maltese club's technical staff.

Serie A club Fiorentina will be in Malta between 6 and 10 January as the team prepares for the resumption of its commitments after the New Year break, first in the Coppa Italia against Torino and

As Europe braces itself for a "plunge of cold Arctic air" due to an incoming triple polar vortex, the Maltese Islands are getting their own share of cold weather over this weekend. Strong Northwesterly winds blowing at Forces 5 and 6 will be making today's highs of 10°C feel as cold as 7°C, with tonight's 6°C definitely feeling even colder.

Bearing gifts for Baby Jesus, the 'Three Kings' landed at Malta International Airport on Friday on a flight from Israel in a traditional ceremony.
To the amusement of travellers and members of the public who happened to be at airport, the Three Wise Men, in full ceremonial regalia, mounte

A confederation of women’s organisations in Malta has issued a stern warning against normalising domestic violence. The statement comes in the wake of accusations of abuse made against Opposition leader Adrian Delia, who has not yet denied the claims.

We might all still be feeling stuffed and deep in those post-Christmas blues, but hundreds of Maltese people woke up to something great to look forward to all the way in Carnival. One of the country's biggest techno DJs - and a pioneer in the clubbing scene - is finally coming back.

The Latest on the influx of migrants into Europe (all times local): 4:30 p.m.