Photo Story: Christmas Illuminations in Paris

The traditional giant Christmas tree of the Galeries Lafayette department store stands under its great dome in Paris, France.

Photo: EPA-EFE/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

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EU lawmakers call for action to rebalance trade with China

29th October 2026

European Parliament lawmakers have called for continued dialogue with China and concrete measures to address trade imbalances, improve market access and strengthen transparency, followin...

Pentagon investigating possibly cyberattack on refrigeration systems

29th October 2026

The Pentagon is investigating whether hackers caused refrigeration systems to fail at shops on US military bases in August, following a similar incident affecting hundreds of supermarket...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Thursday 29 October 2026

29th October 2026

Updated 1140 Malta Marks 105 Years of Parliamentary History with Commemorative Plaque: Malta’s Parliament has commemorated 105 years of parliamentary history with the unveiling of a p...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 28 October 2026

28th October 2026

Update 1125 Project Green’s Urban Greening Budget Cut by a Third Amid Years of Underspending: Project Green’s urban greening budget will fall from €30 million in 2026 to €20 million i...

EU Tax Simplification Plans Spark Debate Over Impact on Tax Avoidance

25th June 2026

The European Commission has unveiled an ambitious package of tax reforms aimed at simplifying tax rules across the European Union, reducing compliance burdens for businesses and strength...

Migration Pact Enters Force as EU Seeks Balance Between Solidarity and Responsibility

10th June 2026

The European Union's new Migration and Asylum Pact enters into force on 12 June, ushering in the most significant reform of the bloc's migration framework in years and placing renewed em...

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GO Becomes Malta’s Only Amazon Web Services Direct Connect Partner

29th October 2026

GO plc has become an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect Partner, making it the only Maltese entity confirmed to hold the designation and giving local businesses a private, resilien...

Growing Pet-Care Industry Puts Veterinary Diagnostics in Focus at Vivian Academy’s First Vet Expo

28th October 2026

As pet owners increasingly view their animals as family members, expectations around veterinary care are evolving, placing greater emphasis on preventive healthcare, early diagnosis and ...

Corporate Blood Drive Grows as More Companies Join Second Edition

11th October 2026

What began last year as a blood donation initiative involving six companies is expanding into a broader corporate effort, with three additional companies joining this...

65% of Publicly Listed Company Directors Now Regard AI as a Key Issue Facing Their Boards

10th October 2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving up the boardroom agenda, raising an important question for non-executive directors: are boards equipped to oversee the transformation AI is brin...

GO Becomes Malta’s Only Amazon Web Services Direct Connect Partner

29th October 2026

GO plc has become an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect Partner, making it the only Maltese entity confirmed to hold the designation and giving local businesses a private, resilien...

Growing Pet-Care Industry Puts Veterinary Diagnostics in Focus at Vivian Academy’s First Vet Expo

28th October 2026

As pet owners increasingly view their animals as family members, expectations around veterinary care are evolving, placing greater emphasis on preventive healthcare, early diagnosis and ...

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