Sulphur Emission Control Area is 'a vital step' towards cleaner air - BirdLife Malta

BirdLife Malta welcomed the official implementation of the Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) in the Mediterranean Sea, which entered into force on 1 May 2025. "This marks a vital step towards cleaner air across the region and brings much-needed …

Malta is first country in Europe to grant permission for fireworks to be launched from drones – TM

Malta, through the Civil Aviation Directorate within Transport Malta, was the first country in Europe to authorize the launching of fireworks from drones, Transport Malta said. This was showcased locally during the closing of the International Fireworks …

In pics: grand finale of Malta Int'l Fireworks Festival

This photo taken on April 30, 2025 shows a drone performance during the grand finale of the Malta International Fireworks Festival in Sliema, Malta. (Photo by Jonathan Borg/Xinhua) This photo taken on April 30, 2025 shows fireworks during the grand …

Watch: Malta becomes first European country to permit fireworks from drones

The International Fireworks Festival came to spectacular close on Wednesday night with a pyrotechnic display featuring 550 drones that were permitted to launch fireworks in a European first. The Civil Aviation directorate within Transport Malta said on …

72-year-old retiree to walk from Canterbury to Rome in aid of Caritas Malta

Raymond Aquilina, a 72-year-old retiree, father of two and grandfather of two, will be walking from Canterbury to Rome in aid of Caritas Malta. A statement issued by Caritas Malta said that Aquilina has a deep passion for trekking that began when he was a …

Man wanted in Greece over human trafficking granted bail in Malta holdups case

A 43-year-old man who is wanted in Greece over human trafficking was granted bail in separate proceedings in Malta over two hold-ups from lotto booths. However, he will remain in custody until he is granted bail in the extradition proceedings. Ali Ahmad, …

Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2 debuts in Malta

VALLETTA, May 1 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2, the highest-grossing animated film of all time, premiered Wednesday evening in St. Julian's, eastern Malta. The film held two screenings on the opening night, drawing crowds of …

Play To Deploy Four Aircraft To SkyUp Malta, Increases Leisure Focus

Icelandic carrier Play is deepening its transition toward a hybrid business model, expanding wet-lease operations and doubling down on point-to-point leisure flying as part of a broader shift away from lower-yield transatlantic connections. In its first- …

Scottie Boys Golf Second In Malta, Fourth In Fairview

Meet Matthias Gatt – President of the University of Malta Chess Club

Twenty-two-year-old Matthias Gatt is currently a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in design and technology at the University of Malta. However, when he is not engaged with his studies he devotes his time to his long-standing passion – the …