Photo Story: Celebration of Purim amid coronavirus pandemic

Ultra orthodox Jews in costumes during the Purim holiday celebration in the ultra-Orthodox neighborhood of Mea Shearim in Jerusalem, 28 February 2021. Israel is gradually easing coronavirus restrictions amid a successful vaccination campaign.

VIA EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTAN

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What do we know about the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda?

18th May 2026

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared an ‌Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda to be a public health emergency of international concern. The WHO sa...

Italy Minister Says Sicily Airports Could Become Mediterranean Hub

18th May 2026

The privatization process for SAC, the company that manages the airports of Catania and Comiso, has reached a critical stage, with the outcome of expressions of interest expected in earl...

Malta News Briefing – Monday 18 May 2026

18th May 2026

Major surveys point to diverging gaps between major parties Two electoral surveys published over the weekend offered constrasting views of the size of the gap in favour of the Labour ...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 15 May 2026

15th May 2026

Updated 1230 Malta to Launch AI-Powered Traffic Control Centre Within Months: Transport Malta’s upgraded national traffic control centre is set to begin using artificial intelligence ...

MEPs Back Bigger EU Spending Plan but Funding Question Still Open

28th April 2026

The European Parliament has thrown its weight behind demands for a bigger long-term EU budget, approving its position for negotiations on the bloc’s next seven-year financial framework f...

Clicks over truth: Experts warn disinformation is being driven by profit and AI

25th April 2026

Disinformation is no longer spreading only through fringe actors or political agitators, but through a digital system that rewards outrage, sensationalism and engagement above accuracy, ...

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Italy Minister Says Sicily Airports Could Become Mediterranean Hub

18th May 2026

The privatization process for SAC, the company that manages the airports of Catania and Comiso, has reached a critical stage, with the outcome of expressions of interest expected in earl...

Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI

14th May 2026

Microsoft is shopping for artificial-intelligence startups as the software company prepares for a future independent of its once-vital partner OpenAI, five people familiar with the matt...

What Talexio’s “Employee Approved Workplace” Certification Reveals About Workplace Culture in Malta

14th April 2026

“A company’s workplace culture praised by management, needs to be taken with caution. But when the recognition comes directly from employees, that carries greater weight,” says JONATHAN ...

EP Approves Stronger Rules For Managing Failing Banks Across Bloc

14th April 2026

EU lawmakers have approved new rules aimed at strengthening how failing banks are managed, extending protections to a wider range of institutions and depositors across the bloc. The p...

Studjurban Gets Architizer A+ Awards Special Mention For Birgu Pjazza Project

7th May 2026

The regeneration project of Birgu’s main square by Studjurban completed last year, gained further international attention with a Special Mention award at the internationally recognised A...

Malta Public Transport introduces new digital signage system in key transport hubs

6th May 2026

Malta Public Transport has launched a new digital signage system across key transport hubs in Malta and Gozo, providing passengers with real-time travel information. The system has been ...

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