Russian LGBT artists find sanctuary in Paris
For many LGBT Russian artists, the invasion of Ukraine and the accompanying political crackdown was the final straw. Helped by a Paris charity, they have found a new home in France. Alexei, a...
View ArticleWatch: Qui-si-Sana turns green as sewage returns to bathing spot
Green puddles of sewage are once again plaguing the popular Qui-si-Sana swimming spot in Sliema, as the recurring issue of waste outflow continues to pollute the bay. In footage posted to Facebook by...
View Article'Challenging' future for housing market as property prices double since 2013
The housing market faces a "challenging" future as property prices are now double what they were in 2013, a new report has found. It also shows young couples can only afford apartments that are around...
View ArticleGratil and Cristina to represent Malta Golf at R&A Junior Open
Founded in 1994 and coming under the R&A’s administrative umbrella in 2000, the Junior Open is played in the days leading up to The Open, and at a nearby course. This year’s biennial R&A...
View ArticleEU bodies roped in after AG's charges let Yorgen Fenech lawyers off the hook
Top EU and other European bodies have been roped in to support calls for accountability after the Attorney General fudged criminal charges against lawyers representing Yorgen Fenech. In a statement,...
View ArticleCassar, Bezzina struggle in hot and humid half marathon at Mediterranean Games
Dillon Cassar and Lisa Marie Bezzina were in action for Team Malta in the half marathon race at the Mediterranean Games in Oran, Algeria. Cassar was in action in the men’s race held at the Stade...
View ArticleInfrastructure Malta chief quits after just one month
Infrastructure Malta’s new CEO has quit just over a month after being appointed to the role, Times of Malta has confirmed. Trustin Farrugia Cann took over as CEO of the roads agency in May, following...
View ArticleCOVID-19 contact tracing app to stop working from July 6
The health authorities' COVID-19 contact tracing app will stop working from July 6, users have been told. App users have been sent a notification informing them the "services will no longer be...
View ArticleHeritage Malta organising commemorative harbour cruises
Heritage Malta’s harbour cruises are back, as the focus this summer shifts towards World War II and its reverberations on the Grand Harbour, Marsamxett Harbour and their environs. The World War II...
View ArticleSupply crunch, inflation deflate Japan Inc confidence
Confidence among Japan's largest manufacturers sagged for a second quarter on rising costs and supply constraints, though the service sector was boosted by economic reopening, a key survey showed on...
View ArticleUK Tories mired in new scandal over MP's drunken behaviour
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced a fresh political headache Friday following the resignation of the deputy chief whip of his ruling Conservatives over allegations he drunkenly groped two...
View ArticleWatch: Malta's last buzzer-beater triple pointer dramatic win over Andorra
Tevin Falzon sent the Ta’ Qali pavilion into raptures on Thursday night when the Maltese international scored a last-second three-pointer to hand the national basketball team a heart-stopping 72-70...
View ArticleAnnual allowance under freezing order stuck at 1994 rate
Lawyers for fuel trader Gordon Debono, who was targeted by money laundering charges and a consequent blanket assets freeze, are claiming that the annual allowance granted to the accused does not...
View ArticleStarbucks to open new outlet at the Quad Central
A new Starbucks store will be opening soon at The Quad Central, providing high quality coffee and the full coffeehouse experience. Earlier this month, Starbucks celebrated their third year in Malta...
View ArticleWhat is the new BMW M3 Touring going up against?
BMW has revealed its new M3 Touring, bringing a performance estate into its ranks for the very first time. It hasn’t weighed into battle underprepared, mind you, with a twin-turbocharged straight-six...
View ArticleThings to consider when choosing a restaurant in Malta and Gozo
Visiting a restaurant, be it a new eatery or a regular spot, is always pretty exciting for any food lover. Not only does it give you the time to unwind, but it also provides you with the chance to try...
View ArticleCeltic ‘only getting better’ after making Jota deal permanent
Portuguese winger Jota said Celtic will only get better in Ange Postecoglou’s second season in charge after making his move from Benfica permanent on Friday. The 23-year-old scored 13 goals on loan...
View ArticleMetaverse years from being global phenomenon, says pioneer
Sebastien Borget, the French co-founder and COO of The Sandbox. Photo: Eric Piermont / AFP Big brands are rushing to the metaverse but the path to profit is still unclear and mass adoption may be...
View ArticleGoogle accused of online tracking by EU consumer groups
European consumer groups accused Google on Thursday of violating online privacy by pushing their users to blindly sign-in to a Google account in order for their data to be tracked and exploited for...
View ArticleTottenham complete signing of £60 million Richarlison
Tottenham completed the signing of Richarlison from Everton on a five-year deal for a fee that could reportedly rise to £60 million ($73 million) on Friday. The Brazilian international will add...
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