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Fact-check: What Transport Malta’s boat mooring plans for Għadira actually say
Times of Malta
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August 17, 2025
Claim: Plans published in early August indicate that Għadira could become a marina. Verdict: The plans, originally published in June, reorganise the bay's mooring system, allocating specific mooring spots to registered boat owners. The bay now has...
AI requires a strategy that is consistently refreshed to remain at the cutting edge, MDIA chief says
The Malta Independent
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Kyle Patrick Camilleri Sunday, 17 August 2025, 08:00 Last update: about 20 minutes ago The CEO of the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA), Kenneth Brincat, has told The Malta Independent on Sunday that artificial intelligence requires a...
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WATCH | Brothers reunite after 50 years: A tale of migration between Malta and Australia
Malta Today
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Two Maltese brothers spent 50 years apart but last April, they finally reunited in Malta in what was an emotional rollercoaster. Richie and Sonny Borg were forced to emigrate in the 1960s by their mother. They left for Australia at a time of mass...
'I'm a travel expert - this stunning city bursts into life but without tourist crowds'
Daily Express
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August 17, 2025
A travel expert has revealed where British tourists should go to escape the crowds this year. European cities and seaside breaks are popular trips for Brits to enjoy over the summer and throughout the year. Some areas of the continent are much...
Malta’s PONKS go global
Times of Malta
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August 16, 2025
A Malta-based art collective, PONKS, is making its mark internationally, travelling from Tunisia to South Korea and connecting communities through art and poetry. When the duo – Maltese artist Sam Alekksandra and French artist Julien Vinet –...
PN: Robert Abela is on holiday while beaches are filled with slime
Times of Malta
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August 16, 2025
Updated 12.10pm with Labour reaction Robert Abela and his government are on holiday while Malta’s beaches are plagued with sewage overflows and sea slime, the Nationalist Party said on Saturday. “While the Ministers responsible seem to be enjoying...
Maltese firefighters deployed to battle Portugal wildfires
Times of Malta
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August 15, 2025
Updated 8.22pm The first group of 20 Maltese Civil Protection officers left Malta for Portugal on Friday to support efforts battling wildfires in the country. In total, 40 officers will be travelling to Portugal as the country is gripped by...
Amstel Malta Honours Igbo Women at Enugu August Meeting
This Day
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August 16, 2025
On Saturday, August 9, Amstel Malta, in partnership with the First Lady of Enugu State, Nkechinyere Mbah, joined scores of women to celebrate one of the most powerful traditions in Igbo culture: the annual Women’s August Meeting (Nzuko Umu...
Updated: From Mellieħa to Valletta, polluted sea problem persists, PN says; PL replies
The Malta Independent
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The polluted seas problem continues to hit Malta at the height of summer, the Nationalist Party said, with people complaining about dirty waters from Mellieħa to Valletta. As we find ourselves in the height of summer, the Maltese and Gozitans head...
Updated: From Mellieħa to Valletta, polluted sea problem persists, PN says; PL replies
The Malta Independent
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The polluted seas problem continues to hit Malta at the height of summer, the Nationalist Party said, with people complaining about dirty waters from Mellieħa to Valletta. As we find ourselves in the height of summer, the Maltese and Gozitans head...
PN says polluted seas leaving residents and tourists without safe swimming spots
Malta Today
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The Nationalist Party has accused the government of ignoring what it described as a “disaster” in Malta’s seas, claiming that much of the coastline from Mellieħa to Valletta is affected by pollution at the height of the summer season. In a...
Vacation Roulette? This Travel Agency Plans Your Trip—and Keeps It a Surprise
Robb Report
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August 14, 2025
In a travel landscape where nearly every detail can be planned, controlled, and optimized, a quiet countertrend is emerging—one that celebrates the unknown. For travelers accustomed to having access to the best of everything, mystery travel offers...
Where to Travel for Hot Weather in October
Conde Nast Traveler
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August 15, 2025
“Shoulder season” was once a term whispered at school gates as well-traveled parents discussed their fall break plans, or one used over drinks among friends—often met with furrowed brows. That’s no longer the case, and October holidays are all the...
Read This If You’re Traveling to Europe Soon: A Major EU Border Rule Change Is Coming
Wego Travel Blog
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August 15, 2025
*Images are for illustration purpose only EES starts 12 October 2025: stamps out, biometrics in What changes: The Schengen Area is replacing manual passport stamps with a digital entry/exit record (the so-called EES – Entry Exit System). On your...
40 Civil Protection officers travel to Portugal to support efforts against wildfires
The Malta Independent
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August 15, 2025
40 Civil Protection officers will be deployed to Portugal to support efforts against wildfires triggered by an intense heatwave, drought, and water shortages currently affecting the country. The first contingent of 20 officers departed Malta on...
Maltese among happiest in EU with current taxes
Malta Today
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Nearly half of Maltese would keep taxes and public services at current levels, making Malta one of the most supportive of the status quo in the EU. The findings come from the European Commission’s latest Flash Eurobarometer on taxation. The...
Think your passport is just ID? Here's what border officials know about you
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 17, 2025
You might think your passport is just a simple travel document — a way to prove who you are when you cross borders —but in reality, border officials see a lot more than you realise. Denied entry Melbourne woman Pauline Ryan was nearing the end of...
Swap Majorca for these ‘destination dupes’ where you can get a beer for under £2 and beaches with no crowds
The Sun
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August 15, 2025
LOVE Majorca, but want to find somewhere else with less crowds and new spots to explore? Well, here are six pretty alternatives. Majorca is becoming busier and busier each year with tourists. 8 There are many great alternatives to Majorca...
Tourist Attractions in Saint-Tropez & Easy Day Trips
PlanetWare
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Written by Lisa Alexander Updated Aug 13, 2025 The name Saint-Tropez evokes images of sunbathing celebrities, designer boutiques, and luxury yachts. It's hard to believe this stylish and upscale beach holiday destination was once just a humble...
Parliamentary petition on residential issues from tourist rentals granted extension
Gozo News
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August 14, 2025
Momentum has advised that the deadline for a parliamentary petition calling for immediate action on the regulation of short-term rentals has been extended. The Party said that the extension was granted following “significant technical issues” on...