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Malta Pharmacy Students Face Unpaid Placements
Healththe-shift-news8d ago

Malta Pharmacy Students Face Unpaid Placements

Master of Pharmacy students at the University of Malta are reportedly at the mercy of employers due to an unpaid three-semester work placement scheme, with no immediate plans for remuneration.

Maltese NGOs Protest for Amendments to Planning Rules
Worldthe-shift-news12d ago

Maltese NGOs Protest for Amendments to Planning Rules

A coalition of ten environmental NGOs, part of the Ġustizzja Għal Artna campaign, gathered in Castille to demand four specific amendments to Malta's planning regime, advocating for these changes as fundamental principles.

Businesspublico1mo ago

Mário Ferreira Denies Tax Fraud in Atlântida Sale

Portuguese businessman Mário Ferreira has denied allegations of tax fraud related to the sale of the Atlântida, stating that the deal was conducted through Malta for commercial and operational reasons, not illegality.

Blackened Russian Tanker Approaches Malta
Worldchannel-news-asia1mo ago

Blackened Russian Tanker Approaches Malta

A Russian tanker, visibly blackened and wrecked, is nearing the coast of Malta, though details regarding the incident that caused its condition are not immediately available.

Audit exposes continued monitoring failures in €430 million bus contract
Worldthe-shift-news1mo ago

Audit exposes continued monitoring failures in €430 million bus contract

Five years after the National Audit Office (NAO) first warned that Transport Malta lacked proper oversight of Malta’s public transport concession, the regulator is still failing to effectively monitor the contract, despite the cost to taxpayers continuing to surge. A follow-up audit has found that key recommendations intended to strengthen scrutiny of the original €430 … Continued

No funds for Magħtab waste-to-energy plant project promised in 2017
Environmentthe-shift-news1mo ago

No funds for Magħtab waste-to-energy plant project promised in 2017

Malta’s long-delayed waste-to-energy plant at Magħtab will not begin construction this year after the government confirmed that no funds have been allocated for the project in the 2026 budget, raising fresh doubts about the future of the €600 million facility first promised nearly a decade ago. Energy Minister Miriam Dalli told Parliament that the absence … Continued

Zelenskyy Visits Norway, Discusses Pipeline Repair and Robot Warfare
PoliticsAPBBCbloomberg+83NYTwsjThe GuardianNPRdr-dknrknzzyle-uutiset+75 more8d ago86 sources

Zelenskyy Visits Norway, Discusses Pipeline Repair and Robot Warfare

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Norway for a visit, his fourth to the country. During his trip, discussions included the repair of the Druzhba oil pipeline to Hungary and claims of a battle won solely by drones and robots.

Malta: Vitals and Steward Health Care CEO to Face Trial
Businessthe-shift-news16d ago

Malta: Vitals and Steward Health Care CEO to Face Trial

Magistrate Lara Lanfranco has decreed that Armin Ernst, CEO of Vitals and Steward Health Care, will stand trial over his alleged role in a fraudulent hospitals concession in Malta, citing sufficient evidence for serious charges.

Finland Develops Drone Warning Phone Application
Worldyle-uutisethelsingin-sanomat22d ago2 sources

Finland Develops Drone Warning Phone Application

Finland is developing a phone application to warn users about drones, with experts stating that the country is no longer living in a 'bird's nest' and the app is expected to be ready by the end of 2027.

HSBC Malta Hit with €2.2 Million Garnishee Order
Financethe-shift-news24d ago

HSBC Malta Hit with €2.2 Million Garnishee Order

HSBC Bank Malta p.l.c. has been served with a €2.2 million garnishee order, an unprecedented situation in Malta's financial circles, despite having lost an appeal and being definitively ordered to pay.

Italy Warns Damaged Russian Tanker in Mediterranean Could Explode
WorldBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+14der-standardtelexdie-pressedigi24hvgThe Independenthindu24ur+6 more1mo ago17 sources

Italy Warns Damaged Russian Tanker in Mediterranean Could Explode

Italy is among nine EU countries urging action over the Arctic Metagaz, a Russian tanker transporting sanctioned oil and gas, which was severely damaged in an alleged drone attack near Malta and is now drifting out of control in the Mediterranean, posing an explosion risk.

Labour-leaning lawyer paid €180,000 in direct orders in two months, government records show
Politicsthe-shift-news1mo ago

Labour-leaning lawyer paid €180,000 in direct orders in two months, government records show

A lawyer prominent in media commentary defending the Labour administration received €180,000 in direct orders from Transport Malta over a two-month period last year, according to entries published in the Government Gazette, though he has contested the interpretation of those figures. The payments are listed as relating to legal services provided by Chris Cilia between … Continued

One Killed, Two Wounded in Russian Attacks on Kherson Oblast
WorldCNNukrainska-pravdaaftonbladet+14lsm-lvla-repubblicarzeczpospolitadelfi-ltindex-hrYahoo24uriefimerida+6 more1mo ago17 sources

One Killed, Two Wounded in Russian Attacks on Kherson Oblast

One civilian has been killed and two others injured in Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast on March 16, with a criminal proceeding launched following drone attacks and a massive airstrike.

Damaged Russian Tanker Approaches Malta
Worldnewsbeast1mo ago

Damaged Russian Tanker Approaches Malta

A massive Russian tanker carrying liquefied natural gas, showing significant damage and a severe list, continues to sail adrift and is approaching Malta, according to initial reports and video footage.

IM spends €12,000 on Minister’s plaques as procurement abuse continues
Politicsthe-shift-news1mo ago

IM spends €12,000 on Minister’s plaques as procurement abuse continues

A new list of direct orders issued by Infrastructure Malta and published in the Government Gazette has raised fresh questions about the agency’s procurement practices, with figures suggesting that a procedure intended for emergencies is increasingly being used for routine expenditure. Among the most notable entries are €12,000 in direct orders for two commemorative plaques … Continued

Chief Justice stalemate set to drag on as major parties stall on anti-deadlock mechanism
Politicsthe-shift-news1mo ago

Chief Justice stalemate set to drag on as major parties stall on anti-deadlock mechanism

After tensions between the Labour Party and the Nationalist Party over the appointment of Malta’s next Chief Justice spilled into public view last month, Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg are keeping their cards close to their chest about how they intend to break the deadlock. During Monday’s plenary session in Parliament, … Continued

Malta Minister Defends Marsaskala Ferry Project Waiver
Politicsthe-shift-news14d ago

Malta Minister Defends Marsaskala Ferry Project Waiver

Malta's Infrastructure Minister Chris Bonett is facing criticism and defending the government's €18 million Marsaskala promenade regeneration project, particularly regarding a waived impact assessment for a ferry service.

Malta Aquaculture Fund Diverted to Band Clubs
Businessthe-shift-news19d ago

Malta Aquaculture Fund Diverted to Band Clubs

An aquaculture fund, intended for marine environment awareness projects, was allegedly misused to divert funding towards two band clubs in a Parliamentary Secretary’s electoral district in Malta.

Road Deaths Decrease by 3% in EU by 2025
Healthobservadorekathimerini1mo ago2 sources

Road Deaths Decrease by 3% in EU by 2025

Road fatalities in the European Union are projected to decrease by 3% by 2025, with Estonia, Greece, and Slovakia showing the largest reductions, while Malta, Slovenia, Austria, and the Netherlands saw increases.

Maltese Companies Seek Gambling Licenses in Finland
Businesshelsingin-sanomat1mo ago

Maltese Companies Seek Gambling Licenses in Finland

Maltese companies are applying for gambling licenses in Finland, with their origins often tracing elsewhere, while Finnish companies are strong in developing gambling technology, according to Mika Kuismanen, CEO of the Gambling Industry.

Prince of Malta Visits Tirana, Meets President Begaj
Worldbalkan-web1mo ago

Prince of Malta Visits Tirana, Meets President Begaj

Fra’ John T. Dunlap, the Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, made an official visit to Tirana, where he was received with military honors by Albanian President Bajram Begaj.

Maltese PM Endorses AUM Amidst University's Failures
Politicsthe-shift-news1mo ago

Maltese PM Endorses AUM Amidst University's Failures

Despite the American University of Malta's (AUM) reported failures, the Prime Minister has endorsed the institution, while the government remains silent on the issues, despite having multiple communications coordinators.

Eurozone and EU Unemployment Falls in January
Businessobservadorin-cyprus1mo ago2 sources

Eurozone and EU Unemployment Falls in January

Unemployment in the Eurozone and EU decreased in January, with Eurostat reporting 12.928 million unemployed in the EU and 10.770 million in the Eurozone. Bulgaria, Poland, Czech Republic, and Malta recorded the lowest unemployment rates.

Culturepublico1mo ago

Malta, aquilo de que a História é feita

Uma visita a Malta que é uma viagem à história de corsários e cavaleiros, de fortes e bombardeamentos, onde não faltam portugueses numa ilha fortaleza que conservou inalteráveis os seus tesouros.