Environment · Newsbook Malta
Campaigners call Manoel Island protest over padel-court permit
The Żommu Kelmtkom demonstration was organised to demand a national park after permission was granted for 30 courts, including 20 built illegally.
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23 July 2026
Business · TVMnews
Malta Business Registry records 3,744 new companies
The registry processed more than 282,000 submissions, with about four in five handled digitally following investment intended to reduce paperwork and delays.
Public Affairs · The Malta Independent
Gżira commercial fire extinguished after 18-hour operation
Fifty-five firefighters used substantial water and foam supplies through the night to contain hotspots across a shop and basement storage area.
Environment · The Malta Independent
Seven-day heatwave ends after three consecutive days above 42°C
The Meteorological Office ended the formal heatwave designation, but warned that temperatures would remain high after Malta’s hottest July day on record.
Culture · TVMnews
Around 40,000 attend Isle of MTV at the Granaries
Katy Perry and Afrojack led the 18th edition in Floriana, with organisers emphasising international broadcast exposure and the festival’s tourism impact.