Photo Story: Lima lights up for Christmas

A tree is lit up during a Christmas tree lighting by the mayor of Lima, Jorge Munoz Wells, in the main square of Lima, Peru on Friday evening.

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EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK

12th January 2026

The EU is reportedly demanding guarantees the UK will compensate the bloc if a future government reneges on the Brexit “reset” agreement Keir Starmer is currently negotiating. The ter...

Erich von Daeniken, Swiss author who popularised ancient‑alien theories, dies at 90

12th January 2026

Best-selling Swiss author Erich von Daeniken, who built a lucrative career on his argument, rubbished by scientists and archaeologists, that humanity owes much of its development to the ...

Malta News Briefing – Monday 12 January 2026

12th January 2026

Morning Briefing Prime Minister Signals Rethink on Controversial Planning ReformPrime Minister Robert Abela has acknowledged that elements of a controversial planning reform proposed ...

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 10 January 2026

10th January 2026

Update Southern Italy tremor felt in Malta A magnitude 5.1 tremor off the southern coast of Italy startled numerous individuals in Malta on Saturday morning. The tremor was init...

EP Voices Support for Iran Protesters as Unrest Intensifies and Death Toll Rises

9th January 2026

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has voiced strong support for protesters in Iran as nationwide demonstrations continue to spread and authorities intensify their crackdown, ...

Cyprus to seek to strengthen EU’s strategic autonomy during Council Presidency

11th December 2025

President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, has set out two key priorities for Cyprus’ upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union: strengthening the EU’s st...

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Gold edges past $4,600/oz as Powell-Trump rift stokes safe-haven demand

12th January 2026

Gold broke through $4,600/ounce for the first time on Monday, while silver also hit a record high, as investors snapped up safe havens due to heightened geopolitical uncertainties and a ...

Oil edge up as Iran supply risk counters Venezuela export resumption

12th January 2026

Oil prices edged higher on Monday as escalating protests in Iran sparked concerns about supplies from the OPEC producer, while efforts to resume oil exports from Venezuela and expectatio...

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...

Six Women Shaping Malta’s Financial Services Sector

18th December 2025

Marina Grech, Partner, Ganado Advocates As a Partner within Ganado Advocates’ investment services and funds department, Marina Grech has built a career advising clients across Malta’s...

Focal Logistics Group awarded ISO certification

7th January 2026

Focal Logistics Group has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification, marking an important milestone following the recent consolidation of the group and reaffirming its commitment to consi...

Take the Bus on 20 December and Contribute to L-istrina’s Cause

16th December 2025

Malta Public Transport will hold the ninth edition of Tallinja għal L-istrina on Saturday, 20 December 2025, once again supporting L-istrina through its long-standing collaboration with ...

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