The Malta Independent

08/08/2026

Interconnect Malta has received four submissions following the closure of the Preliminary Market Consultation concerning the potential generation of renewable electricity in North Africa and its transmission to Malta through a dedicated cable link.

The submissions were received from prospective project proponents that include consortia and groupings bringing together well-established local and international companies with experience across the energy, infrastructure, engineering and project-development sectors.

Interconnect Malta has received four submissions following the closure of the Preliminary Market Consultation concerning the potential generation of renewable electricity in North Africa and its

08/08/2026

Bank of Valletta has hosted a fraud prevention webinar for business customers, offering practical guidance to help businesses, their employees and their clients recognise and respond to fraud risks, including business email compromise and other evolving scam tactics. The session was addressed by BOV Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Farrugia, BOV Chief Anti-Financial Crime Officer and MLRO Ryan Caruana, and Superintendent Jonathan Ransley from the Malta Police Force Financial Crime Investigation Department. Together, they shared practical insights on the latest scam threats and underlined the importance of continued vigilance.

Bank of Valletta has hosted a fraud prevention webinar for business customers, offering practical guidance to help businesses, their employees and their clients recognise and respond to fraud risks,

07/08/2026

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech reached one of its most anticipated moments on Friday as self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma took the witness stand, spending hours recounting how he says Fenech commissioned, financed and remained in contact with him throughout the planning and aftermath of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination.

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07/08/2026

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech reached one of its most anticipated moments on Friday as self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma took the witness stand, spending hours recounting how he says Fenech commissioned, financed and remained in contact with him throughout the planning and aftermath of Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination.

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech reached one of its most anticipated moments on Friday as self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma took the witness stand, spending hours recounting how he says Fenech

07/08/2026

Aġenzija Sapport increased its budget to a record €40.3 million in 2025 as it expanded personalised services for persons with disabilities, introduced new support programmes and prepared for major legislative reforms, according to its annual report.

Aġenzija Sapport increased its budget to a record €40.3 million in 2025 as it expanded personalised services for persons with disabilities, introduced new support programmes and prepared for

07/08/2026

Opposition Leader Alex Borg said Gozo has the potential to become a place where young people can build careers, businesses and families, arguing that the island needs policies tailored to its unique realities to support investment and economic growth, the PN said in a statement.

Opposition Leader Alex Borg said Gozo has the potential to become a place where young people can build careers, businesses and families, arguing that the island needs policies tailored to its unique

07/08/2026

Final preparations are underway at the Ta’ Qali Concert Area ahead of the seventh edition of SummerDaze, with organisers and officials highlighting the festival’s growing role in strengthening Malta’s reputation as an international destination for music, the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) said in a statement.

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07/08/2026

Final preparations are underway at the Ta' Qali Concert Area ahead of the seventh edition of Summerdaze, with organisers and officials highlighting the festival's growing role in strengthening Malta's reputation as an international destination for music, the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) said in a statement.

Final preparations are underway at the Ta' Qali Concert Area ahead of the seventh edition of SummerDaze, with organisers and officials highlighting the festival's growing role in strengthening Malta's

07/08/2026

Sliema and St Julian’s continued to command the highest apartment prices in Malta during 2025, while Gozo’s Xewkija and Sannat remained the country’s most affordable localities, according to new estimates published by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

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07/08/2026

Sliema and St Julian's continued to command the highest apartment prices in Malta during 2025, while Gozo's Xewkija and Sannat remained the country's most affordable localities, according to new estimates published by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Sliema and St Julian's continued to command the highest apartment prices in Malta during 2025, while Gozo's Xewkija and Sannat remained the country's most affordable localities, according to new