EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Anchored boats in the polluted Guanabara Bay, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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EU Emissions Rules Threaten Malta’s Maritime Hub, Forum Warns MEPs

5th March 2026

The Malta Maritime Forum presented compelling data at the European Parliament in Brussels, showing how EU regulations on maritime transport are driving up costs and undermining Malta’s c...

Meteorologists warn that global temperatures could climb to record levels in 2026

5th March 2026

Meteorologists warn that global temperatures could climb to record levels this year as the likelihood of an El Niño event increases. Forecasts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric A...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 5 March 2026

5th March 2026

Updated 1120 Malta Arranges Special Flight to Repatriate Citizens from UAE: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Ian Borg said Malta is organising a special private flig...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 4 March 2026

4th March 2026

Updated 1100 Parliament Approves Random Drug Testing and Tougher Road PenaltiesParliament has unanimously approved legal amendments allowing police to carry out random roadside drug t...

S&D Presses Brussels Over Role in Controversial ‘Board of Peace’

19th February 2026

The Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group in the European Parliament has demanded urgent clarification from the European Commission over its participation in the first meeting of the ...

Inflation top issue Maltese want European Parliament to act on – Eurobarometer

4th February 2026

The rising cost of living has emerged as the major issue that Maltese citizens want the European Parliament to address, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey published today. T...

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Oil prices surge 3% as Middle East conflict enters sixth day

5th March 2026

Oil prices surged over 3% in Asian trade on Thursday as the Middle East conflict entered its sixth day with no signs of easing, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions from a...

COSCO Shipping suspends bookings for Middle East routes amid conflict

4th March 2026

Chinese shipping and logistics conglomerate COSCO Shipping's container liner unit ‌said on Wednesday it had suspended all new bookings for routes to and from ports in the ⁠Middle East...

Vivian’s Long-Term Growth Through Investment in People, Innovation and Partnerships

2nd February 2026

Vivian continues to widen its portfolio with the announcement of new representation agreements with worldwide R&D pharmaceutical companies. “These latest agreements crown a very succ...

EU Crypto Rules Pose Challenges for National Bans on Service Providers

19th December 2025

Two local analysts have cautioned that any attempt by EU Member States to block or restrict the passporting of crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) authorised under the Markets in...

“Malta’s Grand Harbour RORO Logistics at BreakingPoint; Immediate Action Needed” – ATTO

2nd March 2026

The Association of Tractor and Trailer Operators (ATTO) has warned that persistentcongestion, limited parking, and clashes with football events are making logistics at theGrand Harbour u...

Malta’s International Trailer Supply Chain Faces Crisis if EU Rules and Port Plans Ignore Island’s Realities – ATTO

18th February 2026

“ATTO is not against plans to regenerate the Grand Harbour but all stakeholders need to engage in focused discussions to ensure guaranteed berths with adequate quay operations that do no...

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