Photo Story: The Christmas Crib at the Basilica of Saint Anne of Kodenm in Koden, Poland

View of a Christmas Crib displayed at the Basilica of Saint Anne of Koden, in Koden village, near the Polish-Belarusian border, Poland.

Via EPA-EFE/Wojtek Jargilo

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Belgium’s National Crisis Centre has launched a nationwide campaign urging citizens to be ready to cope independently for up to 72 hours in the event of an emergency. The initiative form...

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 22 April 2026

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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...

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Lufthansa axes 20,000 ‘unprofitable’ flights to save jet fuel

22nd April 2026

Lufthansa is ending 20,000 short-haul routes across its network through October to achieve “jet fuel savings of more than 40,000 metric tons,” the airline announced. Jet fuel costs ha...

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

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“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 ...

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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...

Malta Public Transport to Provide Extra Trips for Nadur Fireworks Display

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