Malta ranked among top three startup hubs in MENA for value per investment

Malta’s startup ecosystem continues to gain international recognition for its resilience, innovation, and strategic positioning, as highlighted in the newly released 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) published by Startup Genome. Now in its 13th …

TMIS Editorial: Malta needs a strong Opposition

Malta stands at a critical juncture. In spite of scandals continuing to tarnish the Labour government and trust in institutions steadily eroding, the Labour Party remains the country's dominant political force. The main reason? The Nationalist Party, …

Malta receives fewest asylum requests since 2010, EU report finds

Malta recorded the lowest number of asylum applications since 2010 in 2024, according to the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA)'s annual report. The report revealed that Malta received 439 asylum applications last year, which marks a 40 per cent …

PM highlights Malta’s medical excellence at international endoscopy conference

Malta’s medical excellence was highlighted during an international endoscopy conference, which brought leading experts in the field to discuss the latest developments and exchange ideas. In his address at ‘The International Advanced Endoscopy Masterclass’, …

TMID Editorial: The PN is gambling with Malta’s democracy

Bernard Grech's time as Nationalist Party leader has come to an end. It was a surprise when he announced his resignation on Tuesday at midday, even if there were rumours that Grech was to step down meandering around a few weeks prior. Grech's …

Momentum says it is Malta’s real opposition after Metsola snubs PN

Momentum says it is the country's effective opposition, claiming that Roberta Metsola's decision not to contest the Nationalist Party's leadership has left the official Opposition in disarray. In a statement on Saturday afternoon, Momentum …

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‘Metsola has abandoned the PN’: Momentum says it is Malta's real opposition

Momentum said Roberta Metsola’s decision to focus on her responsibilities as the president of the European Parliament means she has “abandoned the PN” in Malta.  The party’s chairman, Arnold Cassola said Metsola’s decision not to contest the PN leadership …

MCAST conference marks step forward for Malta’s trades sector

A national conference hosted by the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) this week signalled a renewed commitment to strengthening Malta's trades sector, with new training programmes aimed at modernising vocational education while …

Malta to host UNDOC office at Global Maritime Centre

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime is to open an office in Malta to support the locally based Global Centre for Maritime Sanctions Monitoring (GCMSM). Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg and UNODC …