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EU Commission considers overhaul of regional policy department in spending shake-up

13th May 2026

The European Commission is considering a major restructuring of one of its oldest departments as President Ursula von der Leyen seeks more direct control over EU spending. The Directo...

Britain to strengthen ties with the EU in new legislation

13th May 2026

Britain will introduce legislation to strengthen its ties with the European Union, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prioritises mending economic relations with the bloc as he tries to sta...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 13 May 2026

13th May 2026

Updated 1100 Tougher Enforcement Measures Introduced in Tourism Hotspots: Government has announced a series of new enforcement measures targeting noise, disorder and short-let accommo...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 12 May 2026

12th May 2026

Updated Government Unveils Healthcare Masterplan for New Gozo Hospital and St Luke’s Overhaul: Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela announced a long-term healthcare masterplan including a...

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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Electrolux plans 1,700 layoffs, plant closure in Italy

12th May 2026

Electrolux plans to lay off 1,700 people in Italy, more than 40% of its workforce in the country, and close one of its plants there, Italian trade unions said on Monday. The Swedish ...

Shipping industry fears fuel shortages as Iran war squeezes bunker fuel supply

12th May 2026

Ship operators rely on a sludgelike substance known as bunker fuel to keep vessels running. The Iran war ‘s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off the supply of this fuel that po...

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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