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Environmental advocacy group Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar is urging Malta's Planning Authority to reject a proposed catering establishment opposite the historic Ta’ Ġieżu church in Valletta, citing concerns over public access and commercial encroachment.
Residents of Valletta have renewed calls for authorities to remove obstructions from public pavements in the capital, citing years of unresolved complaints and ineffective enforcement notices.
Robert Suban, a long-serving director at state-controlled Malita Investments, has stepped down from the board after 12 years. His dual role on the boards of Malita and Bank of Valletta had drawn scrutiny during Malita's financial crisis and a controversial rescue loan.
Valletta, the capital of Malta, experienced a power outage due to a heatwave, a day after the country's Prime Minister Robert Abela issued an 'unconditional' apology for similar issues.
Valletta Luxury Projects, led by the DeCesare family, won a court battle over the controversial Evans Building concession, with judges reinstating the government's original decision.
UNESCO has requested Malta to submit an updated report on the state of conservation of Valletta’s World Heritage Site by December 1, amid new concerns over a contentious land reclamation application.
Bank of Valletta has approved a €28 million lifeline loan to Malita Investments plc, a government-controlled company, to restart stalled social housing projects in Malta.
Residents of Valletta, Malta, have welcomed the Planning Authority's rare decision to refuse an outdoor seating permit, addressing concerns about public space occupation.
The Court of Appeal in Malta has been formally requested to annul a controversial 65-year concession of the historic Evans Building in Valletta, following new allegations of irregular government maneuvers.
The Maltese government faced a significant setback as the Public Contracts Review Board (PCRB) canceled the award of the lucrative Evans Building concession in Valletta to a consortium involving the Decesare family and hotelier Mark Weingard.
William Lewis, the organizing secretary of Malta's governing Labour Party, is reportedly a key logistics coordinator for a multi-million euro, government-funded election propaganda cube project being inaugurated in Valletta by Prime Minister Robert Abela.
Hundreds of protesters marched in Valletta, Malta, calling for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest due to the European Broadcasting Union's decision to allow Israel's participation.
Hili Ventures, behind the controversial Comino Hotel project, has raised its ownership in Bank of Valletta to over 5%, valued at approximately €70 million.
A private WhatsApp group titled 'No Valletta, No Party,' recovered from Yorgen Fenech’s mobile phone, has been presented as evidence in his trial, revealing close personal relationships with top PL administration officials.
Bank of Valletta has defended the dramatic 68% increase in its CEO Kenneth Farrugia's remuneration, which reached almost €650,000 in 2025, after questions were raised by The Shift.
A historic Church-owned palazzo in Valletta, Malta, originally slated to become a boutique hotel, will now be transformed into an extension of Malta's law courts following a multi-million-euro lease awarded by the government.
Malta's Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is reportedly in breach of law, having failed to respond to Freedom of Information requests for details on expenditure for the controversial Vision 2050 cube project installed at Valletta’s entrance, more than four months after the requests were submitted.
A session of the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Eurochambers) was held in Valletta, where discussions focused on the future of the European economy, its competitiveness, and the challenges faced by businesses.
Actors from the Croatian National Theatre Drama in Zagreb captivated audiences with their performance of 'Budi uvijek kao zmaj' at the Teatru Manoel in Valletta, Malta.
Bank of Valletta (BOV) announced that its Chief Risk Officer, Danielle Grima, will be stepping down later this year, marking the second executive to resign from this key position within the past three years.
An independent audit firm has concluded that a bidder for the Evans Building concession in Valletta may have manipulated its financial statements to meet stringent eligibility criteria, a claim the company denies.
To be fair, and God knows I’m trying, I know nothing about the ceremony that created the hullabaloo that accompanied the launch of Vision 2050, except what I read in the media. I do know that it turned the approach to Valletta from the bus terminus into a flipping obstacle course and gave lucrative contracts … Continued
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A seasoned traveler who has visited over 70 countries shares her top five recommended cities for friends and family, highlighting Valletta, Malta, as one of the essential destinations.
Valletta, Malta's capital, is described as the smallest European capital with the biggest personality, where historical fortifications, baroque palaces, and modern cultural spaces coexist, blending past and present seamlessly.
A heatwave has caused a widespread power failure in Valletta and other parts of Malta. Record temperatures exposed weaknesses in the state's distribution network.
Malta's capital, Valletta, is experiencing a revitalization as old family homes, palaces, and bank buildings are converted into hotels, encouraging visitors to explore the city's history.
Rupert Penry-Jones, Trudie Styler, Amber Valletta, Bella Maclean, Eliot Sumner, and Thaddea Graham have been added to the cast of Elizabeth Chomko's romantic comedy 'Hello & Paris' at Amazon MGM.
Malta's Mediterrane Film Festival, organized by the Malta Film Commission, has announced its lineup for the event taking place in Valletta from June 21-28, featuring films by Steven Soderbergh and Gus Van Sant.
(ANSA) - LA VALLETTA, 17 APR - Eight Italian startups operating in 'dual-use' sectors—which are crucial in this historic phase—will represent our country in the Italian Pavilion at the EU-Startups…
The Office of the Prime Minister and Permanent Secretary Ronald Mizzi are refusing to disclose the millions spent on the controversial Vision 2050 'cube' installed at the entrance to Valletta.
The dispute surrounding the controversial 65-year concession of the Evans Building in Valletta is set to intensify, with at least two competing consortia preparing to legally challenge a recent ruling by the Public Contracts Review Board.
Chef Jonathan Brincat's Noni restaurant in Valletta has earned a Michelin star, celebrating Maltese grandmother's cooking memories and local gastronomy.
The government’s so-called “Vision 2050” cube, erected at the entrance to Valletta, has triggered widespread public backlash, with critics denouncing it as an extravagant propaganda stunt funded by taxpayers. The structure, set to be officially inaugurated later this week by Prime Minister Robert Abela in what sources describe as an expensive “spectacle” followed by an … Continued