28 March 2026
MCAST Moving Mosta Arts School to Paola Campus
MCAST is relocating its Mosta arts school to its Paola campus, affecting around 1,100 students currently studying at the Mosta location. The move is part of the institution's consolidation strategy.
Seven Years On: El Hiblu 3 Still Trapped in Legal Limbo
Seven years after three teenagers were detained and charged with terrorism following a maritime incident in 2019, activists are marking the anniversary of what has become a protracted legal nightmare. Now young adults, the three remain caught in legal proceedings with no clear resolution in sight, raising serious questions about Malta's justice system and how it treats young people in sensitive circumstances.
Seven years on: El Hiblu 3 still trapped in legal limbo
Activists are marking seven years since three teenagers were detained in 2019 in the El Hiblu 3 case. Now young men, they remain in legal limbo with their case still unresolved.
Pope Delivers Stark Message to Monaco: Wealth Must Serve Justice, Not Divide Us
Pope Leo XIV has travelled to Monaco to deliver a pointed message about the dangers of widening wealth inequality, insisting that riches must serve law and justice. His visit to the millionaire principality underscores growing Church concern about the gap between rich and poor.
Pope Brings Message of Justice to Monaco: Wealth Must Serve the Many, Not the Few
Pope Leo XIV has visited Monaco to deliver a stark message to the principality's ultra-wealthy: accumulated riches must serve justice and the common good, not remain concentrated in privileged hands. The pontiff's visit highlights the Vatican's growing concern over widening inequality across the globe.
Money Laundering Case Against Aron Mifsud Bonnici Dropped Under New Law
A money laundering case against Aron Mifsud Bonnici, a lawyer who worked with former Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi, has been dropped following the introduction of new legislation. Mifsud Bonnici had faced charges including money laundering and tax evasion.
Interconnector IC1 to Shut Down for Three Days as Second Cable Link Works Begin
Malta's main electricity interconnector (IC1) will shut down for three days to facilitate maintenance work and cable rerouting for the development of a second undersea interconnector link to the European grid [1][3]. Enemalta has confirmed that the Delimara Power Station will provide full electricity coverage during this period, ensuring no disruption to households and businesses [2][3]. The maintenance is part of a broader EU-co-financed infrastructure project that will eventually increase Malta's capacity to import renewable energy from Europe and enhance grid stability [3].
Malta-Sicily Interconnector to Shut Down for Three Days for Critical Cable Works on Second Link
Malta's main electricity interconnector (IC1) will shut down for three days to facilitate critical cable rerouting work related to the development of a second interconnector (IC2) and installation of hybrid switchgear in Ragusa, Sicily [3][4]. The Delimara Power Station will maintain full electricity supply to the island during the planned shutdown, which has been scheduled during suitable operational windows to minimise disruption [3][4]. The works form part of a comprehensive long-term strategy to strengthen Malta's energy infrastructure, with the completed second interconnector expected to significantly increase capacity to import electricity from Europe and reduce dependence on fossil fuels [3][4].
What Malta's Papers Are Saying This Saturday
Malta's newspapers are serving up their Saturday editions with stories reflecting what matters most to island communities. From political developments to local council decisions, today's front pages capture the pulse of current events across the nation.
Saturday's Front Pages: What's Capturing Malta's Headlines Today
Malta's newspapers are leading with the stories that matter most to local readers this Saturday. From community concerns to national developments, today's front pages reflect what's capturing the attention of Maltese readers right across the islands.
Nepal arrests former PM over deadly crackdown on protesters
Former Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli has been arrested over his role in a deadly crackdown on protesters. The former home affairs minister was also detained, just one day after the new government took office.
Nepal arrests former PM over deadly crackdown on protesters
Nepal's new government has arrested former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and the former home affairs minister just one day after taking office, detaining them over their alleged roles in a deadly crackdown on protesters. The swift action signals the incoming administration's commitment to investigating alleged abuses from the previous regime.
Will Maltese Flow Like Water or Crack Like Stone? Language Experts Sound the Alarm
Language experts warn that Maltese's survival depends on whether young people actively choose to use it in digital and creative spaces. Without a vibrant presence in the imaginative lives of children, our native tongue risks becoming obsolete.
Yemen's Houthi Militants Enter Regional Conflict as Iran Strikes Threaten Global Shipping
Yemen's Houthi militants have signalled their entry into regional conflict, declaring "our fingers are on the trigger" after previously staying out of hostilities. Iranian military strikes are disrupting shipping routes in a development with potential global trade implications.
Yemen's Houthis Enter the Fray: What It Means for Global Shipping Routes
Yemen's Houthi movement has signalled it's ready to enter the broader Middle East conflict, warning that its "fingers are on the trigger." The development could have serious implications for international shipping routes, particularly affecting trade flowing through the region.
The Hidden Cost: How Middle East Tensions Are Reshaping Malta's Economic Future
Escalating Iran tensions are creating economic uncertainty with real consequences for Malta's trade-dependent economy. As geopolitical instability ripples through global commerce, our island faces potential challenges to shipping, investment, and economic growth.
Island economies need their own rules, warns Zammit Lewis
Edward Zammit Lewis argues that the EU's Emissions Trading System fails to account for island economies like Malta, which depend entirely on transport connectivity. He's calling for policies tailored to island states' unique circumstances rather than one-size-fits-all continental approaches.
Voices from Malta: What Readers Are Writing About This Week
This week's letters to the editor bring voices from across Malta and Gozo, offering perspective on community issues that matter to everyday island life. From concerns about local services to ideas about how we can do better as a society, readers share their thoughtful contributions on the themes shaping our nation.
27 March 2026
'I'll never be the same': Iranians recount one month of war
Iranians are recounting how their lives have been transformed over the past month of conflict, with civilians in Tehran describing a profound shift in their daily existence as the toll of strikes continues to rise.
'I'll never be the same': Iranians recount one month of war
One month of military escalation has left Iranians fundamentally changed, with civilians in Tehran and beyond struggling with trauma and displacement. The civilian toll continues to rise as residents grapple with the psychological weight of living under the shadow of strikes.