Live blog: Yorgen Fenech in court for Daphne murder case
The compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech, charged with complicity in Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder, resumes on Thursday. Several forensic experts are testifying in court. In the last...
View ArticleXu Si ends Stephen Hendry's World Championship dream
World number 82 Xu Si produced an impressive display to end seven-time World Champion Stephen Hendry’s bid for a Crucible return at Betfred World Championship qualifying. This week’s event is just...
View ArticleAthletics Malta joins appeals for resumption of competitive sport
Athletics Malta joined the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta, the Malta Basketball Association and the Malta Football Association in appealing to the government and the local health authorities to...
View ArticleNo changes in Malta's AstraZeneca roll out as authorities monitor developments
The Maltese health authorities are continuing with their plan of administering the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to anyone under 70, Times of Malta can confirm. On Wednesday, the European Medicines...
View ArticleAre big bonuses big news?
In the world of online casinos, all bonuses are equal – but some are more equal than others. But first things first – most online casinos offer some kind of bonus, with the aim of attracting new...
View ArticleGermany to contact Russia about buying Sputnik jabs
The German government plans to talk to Moscow about buying doses of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine if it is approved by European regulators, Health Minister Jens Spahn said Thursday. Spahn...
View ArticleEunice Grech Fiorini appointed new chief executive of Court Services Agency
Eunice Grech Fiorini has been appointed chief executive of the Court Services Agency. Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis said she will continue to build on the work of Frank Mercieca, her...
View ArticleHappy birthday Bora
Maserati is celebrating the Bora, the first mid-mounted rear engine road car in the brand’s history, just as the MC20 is the first mid-mounted rear engine vehicle in the new era. The wind of the...
View Article‘One More’, single by The New Victorians, featuring X Factor Winner, Michela
Following their hit Maltese debut Min Jaf featuring rapper Lapes, the resident sister duo The New Victorians have released their second single of the year titled One More, featuring Gozitan star and X...
View ArticleEnglish language schools saw 80 per cent drop in students last year
The number of foreign students arriving in Malta to learn English dropped by more than 80 per cent in 2020 as the coronavirus took its toll on the sector. Data from the National Statistics Office...
View ArticleObligatory jabs 'necessary in democratic society' - Europe rights court
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Thursday ruled that obligatory vaccinations can be seen as necessary in democratic societies, in a landmark judgement after a complaint brought by Czech...
View ArticleIn the name of fun
Every day, thousands of people across the world take to casinos, either online or in person, in the hopes of getting lucky and winning big money. Many people want to know what game is the best to...
View ArticleCustoms seize €17,000 in counterfeit notes from China
A package containing counterfeit €100, €50 and €20 notes has been seized at Maltapost by the Customs Department. The department said the package, which originated from China, contained 103 counterfeit...
View ArticleMalta records 55 new COVID-19 cases and one death
Malta has recorded 55 new COVID-19 cases and one more death, continuing a trend of double-digit infections. There are now 554 active cases as 45 patients recovered overnight. A 76-year-old man died...
View ArticleFour projects awarded €3.7 million for research on disease prevention
Four projects led by local researchers to broaden data on infectious diseases and research innovative solutions have been awarded up to €3.7 million in grants from the COVID-19 R&D Fund....
View ArticleUniqlo operator Fast Retailing raises profit outlook
Uniqlo’s parent company Fast Retailing said on Thursday it expects a stronger rebound in full-year operating profit driven by a solid performance in East Asian countries hit less hard by virus...
View ArticleGenome analysis reveals unknown ancient human migration in Europe
Genetic sequencing of human remains dating back 45,000 years has revealed a previously unknown migration into Europe and showed intermixing with Neanderthals in that period was more common than...
View ArticlePolice arrest two men over string of thefts and hold-ups
Two men have been arrested in connection with a string of thefts in homes, garages and restaurants across the south. The 11 thefts, including two hold-ups, happened between February and April this...
View ArticleInvestment in a rapidly changing climate
In the world of high-tech and innovative startups, venture capitalists have long been considered the guardians, or judicious meritocrats, directing funding to shape the industries of the future....
View ArticleGozo Leagues set to be declared void after GFA council vote
The Gozo FA Council on Thursday voted in favour of declaring this year’s championships void following an urgent meeting. Delegates from member clubs in Gozo met in a meeting on Thursday to discuss the...
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