KM Malta Airlines ranked 4th best regional airline in Europe KM Malta Airlines, Malta’s new national carrier that began operations on 31 March 2024, has been named the 4th Best Regional Airline in Europe at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards—just 15 months after launching. This marks the airline’s first international recognition, based entirely on feedback from passengers across more than 100 countries. In the same category, Aegean Airlines took first place, followed by Air Dolomiti and Air Serbia. David Curmi, Executive Chairman of KM Malta Airlines, described the award as “a tremendous honour,” crediting the success to the dedication of the airline’s team. The Skytrax Awards are considered the most respected in the industry, reflecting true passenger satisfaction. (TVM)
Court rejects Muka’s plea to halt trial The court has rejected Daniel Muka’s request to halt his ongoing trial, ruling that his right to a fair hearing was not violated. Muka, who is accused of the 2018 double murder of Albert Gera and Anġlu Grech in Sliema, claimed that media coverage and the time taken to conclude proceedings breached his rights. However, the court stated that delays were partly due to Muka’s own actions, including refusing to attend hearings and changing lawyers multiple times. It also noted that jurors can be instructed to ignore external information, ensuring fairness. The trial will now proceed as scheduled, with the court emphasising the importance of justice being served after years of legal process and delays. (The Malta Independent)
PN Sec Gen says result not dependent on Metsola The Nationalist Party’s General Secretary, Charles Bonello, believes the party would have performed just as well in last year’s European Parliament and local council elections even without Roberta Metsola’s candidacy, saying the results reflected the party’s overall appeal rather than any individual star quality. Metsola’s 2024 election success and her role as President of the European Parliament bolstered hopes she might enter national leadership. Instead, she opted to keep her Brussels position, and Momentum’s Arnold Cassola criticised that choice, claiming Maltese opposition suffers without a full-time leader. Despite the disappointment, PN insiders now say the path is clear for new leadership contenders. No official candidates have emerged yet, though potential hopefuls like Adrian Delia and Alex Borg are being watched closely. (Times of Malta)
