Greece teams up with Amazon to establish regional space hub
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- Malta gives EUR 1 million refunds on energy-saving projects in sports
- Makeover of Gozo’s oldest tower moves to second stage
- Malta reverses ban on unvaccinated tourists
- Malta becomes Europe’ first to ban unvaccinated tourists
- Bubble concept pumps up attendance at large Maltese venues
- Maltese restaurants and bars to stay open past midnight
Malta / Education and Sport / Energy efficiency
Malta gives EUR 1 million refunds on energy-saving projects in sports
The island nation has diversified its energy sources, focusing on the deployment of photovoltaic systems
Malta / Culture and Tourism
Makeover of Gozo’s oldest tower moves to second stage
Built in 1650, the heritage protected Xlendi Tower will feature an interpretation centre after its internal restoration is complete
Malta / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Malta reverses ban on unvaccinated tourists
Now arrivals from EU and other Amber List countries are required to quarantine if not jabbed
Malta / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Malta becomes Europe’ first to ban unvaccinated tourists
English language schools in the country will close from 14 July due to the spike in Covid-19 cases among foreign students
Malta / Welfare and Health
Bubble concept pumps up attendance at large Maltese venues
The government has also unveiled a EUR 2 million programme to recuperate the events sector
Malta / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Maltese restaurants and bars to stay open past midnight
Restrictions on contact sports, fitness classes, water parks and sea transport are lifted or attenuated
Malta / Public Spaces
Floriana's King George V Gardens brought back to life
EUR 400 000 investment has provided for new paving, open-air gym, security cameras and irrigation system
Malta / Culture and Tourism
Malta creates first marine park
The Cirkewwa project aims to increase biodiversity and boost diving tourism
Malta / Welfare and Health
Zero new Covid cases in Malta
Bars, cinemas and theatres reopen; Government vouchers may be used in hotels, restaurants and shops
Malta / Mobility
Malta - Gozo fast ferry service kicks off
Gozitans working in Malta will save two hours of commuting every day
Malta / Welfare and Health
Malta becomes first EU country to achieve herd immunity
With 70 percent of adults jabbed, gyms, swimming pools and day centres reopen, eateries can serve customers until late, mask-wearing on beaches ends for vaccinees
Malta / Valletta / Culture and Tourism / Mobility
Gozo-Malta fast ferry service kick-starts on 1 June
Virtu Ferries fares will cost EUR 12 per person; Gozo Fast Ferry Ltd’s new catamarans have arrived
Malta / Welfare and Health
Longer, more frequent visits allowed at Malta care homes
The island nation has the highest Covid-19 vaccination rate in Europe
Malta / Culture and Tourism / Green City
Native habitat to be restored on Maltese island of Comino
The target is to plant over 3,000 endemic trees and shrubs and remove invasive species
Malta / Nadur / Interviews
I believe that a Council is not there to simply govern, but to work hand-in-hand with citizens
Interview with Edward Said, Mayor of Nadur, Malta
Malta / Welfare and Health
Malta continues phased, cautious reopening
Restaurants and snack bars will be allowed to serve guests in-house from 10 May, among other changes
Malta / San Lawrenz / Culture and Tourism / Green City / Welfare and Health
San Lawrenz Community in push for greener Gozo
Efforts to phase out single-use plastics include the installation of a drinking water fountain, plastic-free events, and educating children about the perils of marine plastic pollution
Malta / Culture and Tourism / Mobility
Fast-ferry service to link Valletta and Gozo from June
Malta offers up to EUR 200 per foreign tourist for a three-night stay at a local hotel
Malta / Mobility
EUR 9 000 for replacing old car with electric or hybrid vehicle in Malta
The government has announced five grant schemes to encourage the transition to emission-free mobility
Malta / Welfare and Health
Malta reopens schools among other alleviation measures
Bars and restaurants will remain closed with continuing financial support
Malta / Culture and Tourism
Malta gradually reopens to tourists from 1 June
The Tourism Recovery Plan focuses on attracting “free, independent travellers”
Malta / Public Spaces
Community Police spreads to 9 more localities in Malta
Community policing is underway in 12 areas of the Maltese archipelago where it has proved to be a success
Malta / Culture and Tourism
Maltese song festival is back with a vengeance
‘Mużika Mużika’ will be broadcast on TVM between 18 and 20 March after an 8-year absence
Malta / Development / Public Spaces
Malta honours best architectural and design projects
The 2020 MASP awards ceremony was held virtually
Malta / Qrendi / Energy efficiency
Malta transforms reservoir roofs into solar farms
Two clean energy projects will ensure sufficient generation of electricity for 750 households in the island nation
Malta / Welfare and Health
Malta leads EU’s vaccination drive
Bolt Malta donates EUR 10,000 in trips to help vulnerable people receive the jab
Malta / Culture and Tourism / Green City
Mtarfa Clock Tower revived with EUR 950 000
21 Local Councils in Malta benefited from European Funds last year
Malta / Culture and Tourism
New Gozo icon spreads wings
The historical Xewkija windmill has been restored with about EUR 500 000, mostly from EU Funds
Malta / Welfare and Health
Malta sees new Covid-19 restrictions ahead of carnival holidays
Measures include closing bars, shorter working hours for restaurants, and fines for overcrowded holiday rentals
Malta / Culture and Tourism
Malta launches 2021-2030 tourism strategy
The far-reaching document rests on a tripod of principles - ‘recover, rethink, revitalise’
Malta / Green City
Floriana St Anne Street project rekindled
The major thoroughfare leading to Malta’s capital Valletta is set to be transformed into a public green area
Malta / Development
Msida Creek Project provokes public outcry
The plan worth EUR 13, 5 million will replace the traffic lights junction at the heart of Msida with two 175-metre flyovers
Malta / Development / Green City
New waste separation line to be built at Malta’s Ecohive complex
The EUR 2 million investment fits in the National Strategy for the Environment which spells the end of landfills
Malta / Qrendi / Culture and Tourism
The village of Qrendi, Malta from above
Discover Qrendi - a European Destination of Excellence
Estonia / Berlin / Budapest / Krakow / Lisbon / Ljubljana / Madrid / Porto / Prague / Tallinn / Thessaloniki / Valletta / Vilnius / Digital transformation
Tallinn named best city in the world for digital nomads
Twelve EU destinations make the Top 50 list of must-go places for remote workers compiled by Big 7 Travel magazine
Malta / Qrendi / Culture and Tourism
Maqluba from the sky
Two of the most famous attractions of Qrendi seen from above
Malta / Valletta / Mobility
Malta Airport to enlarge its aircraft parking space
The planned new apron for seven aircraft is the largest infrastructure investment in the airport since 1988
Qrendi / Zurrieq / Energy efficiency
Malta dumping site transformed into environmental attraction
The Wied Fulija rehabilitation project nears completion as the country’s waste recycling plan kicks in
Xaghra / Interviews
Christian Zammit: For infrastructural works, the pandemic was a blessing in disguise
Interview with Dr Christian Zammit, Mayor of Xaghra, Malta
Għajnsielem / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / San Lawrenz / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Welfare and Health
Malta closes bars and clubs, caps public gatherings at 6 persons
From 29 October
Għajnsielem / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / San Lawrenz / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Welfare and Health
Masks made compulsory outdoors in Malta
Bars and clubs to close at 11pm from Monday amid increased fines and enforcement
Għajnsielem / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / San Lawrenz / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Culture and Tourism
Malta closes bars, clubs and discos due to rising cases of Covid-19
An amber list will be added to the red and green lists for flights from certain countries
Għajnsielem / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / San Lawrenz / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Interviews
Mario Fava: Residents expect the Councils to be at the heart of their communities
Conversation with the President of Local Councils' Association of Malta
Għajnsielem / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / San Lawrenz / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Culture and Tourism
EUR 3000 fine for promoters who breach mass events’ regulations in Malta
Four high-level festivals have been cancelled due to a spike of infections
Għajnsielem / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / San Lawrenz / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Energy efficiency
Growing up in the rubbish dump called Earth
26 Maltese schools have taken part in an international campaign against littering
Għajnsielem / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / San Lawrenz / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Energy efficiency
SIntegraM turns Malta into a multidimentional realm
The EU-funded project will create an integrated information system to facilitate environmental monitoring and planning
Għajnsielem / Interviews
Kevin Cauchi: I want to ensure that we have a community where no one is left behind
Interview with the Mayor of Għajnsielem, Malta
Għajnsielem / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / San Lawrenz / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Culture and Tourism
Malta rolls back most COVID-19 restrictions
The airport reopens on 1 July following pressure from tourism organizations
Għajnsielem / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / San Lawrenz / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Welfare and Health
Malta eases more restrictions
The second wave of Covid-19 infections is upon us, warn healthcare unions
San Lawrenz / Interviews
Noel Formosa: San Lawrenz is a living community thanks to the participation of everyone
Interview with Noel Formosa, Mayor of San Lawrenz
Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / San Lawrenz / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Education and Sport
Free tablets, laptops and internet for the vulnerable students in Malta
123 tablets or laptops and 132 free internet access points are being given to vulnerable students
Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Education and Sport / Energy efficiency
Maltese children draw inspiration from clouds
With this initiative Malta commemorates the 25th anniversary of the GLOBE international program
Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Culture and Tourism / Development
Malta gears up for fierce post-coronavirus competition in tourism
Dream Malta now, visit later advises a campaign launched by the country's tourism authority
Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Development
YouSafe unites citizens and authorities in Malta against Covid-19
Each local council in Malta supports a Facebook page to keep its citizens informed
Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Innovation and Research
Malta enters the air pollution fight with a new initiative
Learn more about the Grand Harbour Clean Air Project
Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Welfare and Health
Psychological support seekers flock to Malta chatlines
Kellimni.com calls for mental wellbeing to be prioritised on a par with sanitary health
Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Energy efficiency
How disused infrastructure can be turned into green areas
Here you will find an example from Malta
Malta / Spain / Culture and Tourism
St. Joseph's Day in Spain and Malta
A Western Christian Feast day celebrating the legal father of Jesus Christ
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Economy and Finance
Reconstruction of streets in Malta
130 streets have been reconstructed in Malta with 700 million euros investment
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Economy and Finance
Central Link Project approved for several Maltese municipalities
A new junction road to reduce traffic congestions and air pollution in Malta
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Education and Sport
Farm the City teaches students in Malta how to grow their own crops
To implement their objectives, the project partners have created an informative website and downloadable app
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Mobility
First fully-electric bus launched in Malta
Malta Public Transport has overhauled its fleet with more than 250 brand new buses fitted with Euro 6 engines
Valletta / Culture and Tourism
Sea traffic on the rise between Malta and Gozo
The addition of a fourth ferry and good weather conditions explain the increase in trips, vehicles and passengers
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Economy and Finance
The struggles of Maltese energy policy
The country's energy grid has had its fair share of recent problems, despite ongoing projects
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Welfare and Health
Free bus rides for people aged 75 and over in Malta
The new extension is part of the Government Free Travel Scheme which envisages free public transport for all
Qrendi / Culture and Tourism
This year, go to Qrendi, Malta
Qrendi, European Destination of Excellence, is a must-do detour on any visit to Malta
Valletta / Politics and Reforms
Malta rings in 2020 with fireworks, 3D projections and music
Alternative musicians will stage a protest concert this Sunday
Valletta / Mobility
Malta airport could soon allow liquids in hand luggage
Computer tomography scanners promise shorter security queues and less plastic waste
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Zurrieq / Energy efficiency
Malta fights climate change fallout through water reuse policies
Еven the smallest countries seek solutions for water scarcity
Valletta / Welfare and Health
Braving cold waters for charity in Malta
Santa Swim benefits the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation which helps people in need
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Siggiewi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Economy and Finance
Malta’s first direct EIB loan brings broadband to 70,000 households
The project is part of a multi-year investment programme through which GO is strengthening its infrastructure
Valletta / Culture and Tourism
Explore Valletta – the tiniest EU capital
The 16th century city is a true testimony to the former Maltese glory
Qrendi / Safi / Development
21 municipalities meet in Spain to discuss migration challenges
Local representatives from 21 countries will collaborate closely on migration issues
Mdina / Culture and Tourism
Spending a day in Mdina, the Silent City and former capital of Malta
Discover the secrets of the first fortified city of Malta and its most important Medieval town
Valletta / Mobility / Welfare and Health
Free scooters for seniors who want to visit Valletta
Reduced mobility shouldn't be an obstacle before cultural heritage
Valletta / Mobility
Bike-sharing in Valletta to become cheaper
The measure concerns motorbikes and bikes
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Mobility
More buses and public transport improvements in Malta
See what they consist of
Valletta / Politics and Reforms
The new mayor of Valletta was sworn in
Alfred Zammit assumed office today after the first official meeting of the new legislature
Malta / Culture and Tourism
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul in Malta
It is one of the oldest traditional celebrations in the country
Malta / Culture and Tourism
Sette Giugno in Malta
It commemorates the events leading to Malta's independence
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Innovation and Research
Malta uses Internet of Things technology to monitor smart bins
The introduction of intelligent bins has increased the collection of recyclables by 51% for several months
Qrendi / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research
Qrendi modernises tourism offer with a cutting-edge info kiosk
Article provided by Dr Colin Layfield, University of Malta
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Politics and Reforms
Valletta has its first Labour Mayor
See more on the local elections in Malta
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Innovation and Research / Interviews
Professor Dingli: Chatbots and e-services can bring governments closer to citizens
An interview with Prof. Alexiei Dingli, former mayor of Valletta and a lecturer in artificial intelligence
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Economy and Finance
Major European investment will improve water sustainability in Malta
150 million euros will go into more efficient systems, that use recycled water, consume less energy and conserve it in better ways
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Welfare and Health
Free access to cultural heritage for senior citizens of Malta
In cooperation with local councils, Heritage Malta just launched the Senior Passport which enables residents over 60 years to enter sites and museums for free
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Politics and Reforms
Malta is getting ready for local elections
In conjunction with the elections to the European Parliament, on 25th of May Malta will appoint representatives of local councils
Malta / Culture and Tourism
Malta celebrates Freedom Day
Today marks the moment when the British troops and the Royal Navy withdrew from Malta
Malta / Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Valletta / Xgħajra / Culture and Tourism
Craving for inspiring and relaxing summer holiday? Visit Malta
Explore three spectacular places in the Mediterranean country that prove cultural heritage, spirit and summertime adventures can coexist
Malta / Qrendi / Culture and Tourism
Qrendi celebrates the establishment of a parish
On this day in 1618 Qrendi was proclaimed a parish
Barcelona / Cork / Porto / Stockholm / Valletta / Energy efficiency
GrowSmarter brings solutions for smarter and more sustainable European cities
Local administration and industry in three lighthouse cities join forces for the implementation of 12 practical solutions mitigating the effects of urbanization
Xgħajra / Interviews
“Honesty, dedication and keeping the residents continuously informed is the successful formula for long governance”
Antony Valvo, Mayor of Xghajra for almost 20 years about trust in politics and the future project of the small Maltese locality
Marsa / Marsaskala / Mdina / Qrendi / Safi / Valletta / Culture and Tourism
Malta celebrates the Feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck today
On this day in the year 60 A.D. Christianity was brought to the Mediterranean country
Marsaskala / Education and Sport
New primary school opens doors in Marsaskala
The Maltese municipality is champion in family growth with 400% rate
Qrendi / Interviews
David Schembri: “If it can be done in Qrendi, it can be done everywhere”
The Mayor of Qrendi in Malta describes how a small village manages to promote tourism, sustainable development and community spirit
Safi / Economy and Finance / Interviews
The efforts of our residents encourage us to work harder and to achieve better results
The Mayor of Ħal Safi Johan Mula speaks about subsidiarity, EU projects, protection of cultural heritage and tourism
Marsaskala / Interviews
I believe in our residents and I am in contact with them every single minute of the day
The Mayor of Marsaskala Mario Calleja speaks about increasing prices of properties, tourism, cultural heritage and European funds
Valletta / Growing City / Politics and Reforms
The Mayor of Valletta resigns
Alexiei Dingli has been mayor of the Maltese capital for 10 years
Marsaskala / Development / Smart City
Playground accessible to people with disabilities in Malta
It only takes a gesture of care and attention to make life easier for people with disabilities
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Malta / Education and Sport / Energy efficiency
Malta gives EUR 1 million refunds on energy-saving projects in sports
Malta / Culture and Tourism
Makeover of Gozo’s oldest tower moves to second stage
Malta / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Malta reverses ban on unvaccinated tourists
Malta / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Malta becomes Europe’ first to ban unvaccinated tourists
Malta / Welfare and Health
Bubble concept pumps up attendance at large Maltese venues
Malta / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Maltese restaurants and bars to stay open past midnight
Malta / Public Spaces
Floriana's King George V Gardens brought back to life
Malta / Culture and Tourism
Malta creates first marine park
Malta / Welfare and Health
Zero new Covid cases in Malta
Malta / Mobility