Politics · Newsbook Malta
Fifteenth legislature opens with Carmelo Abela as Speaker
MPs took their oaths after the state opening, while Bernard Grech became Deputy Speaker and the new chair promised respect and stronger democracy.
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World/Malta · TVMnews
Momentum opposes EU’s new deportation regulation
The Maltese party says offshore deportation centres and longer detention periods breach fundamental rights and unfairly shift responsibility away from member states.
Business · MaltaToday
Malta ranks second in EU for economic optimism
A Flash Eurobarometer found 76% of Maltese respondents viewed the economy positively, while only 10% reported difficulty meeting everyday expenses.
Community · The Malta Independent
Civil Protection rescues casualty from St Peter’s Pool
Specialist teams immobilised the injured person in difficult terrain and transferred the casualty by rescue boat for onward treatment at Mater Dei.
Culture · MaltaToday
MEP seeks EU funding route for Maltese feasts
Alex Agius Saliba proposed amendments to AgoraEU so volunteer-led festas and other forms of intangible heritage can qualify for cultural support.