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The Nationalist Party has paid tribute to former MP Frank Portelli following his death at the age of 82.

The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association has welcomed Budget 2027’s recognition of Malta’s cultural growth, but says major structural problems within the sector remain unresolved.

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association has raised concerns over several Budget measures, warning that rising costs could place added pressure on Malta’s tourism industry and weaken the country’s competitiveness.

Mamma’s Sugar founder Alen Osman has strongly criticised new Budget 2027 measures targeting third-country nationals, arguing that foreign workers are being treated as a source of government revenue while being expected to contribute to Malta’s economy.

Opposition Leader Alex Borg has criticised Budget 2027, arguing that it fails to address some of the everyday problems facing Maltese and Gozitan families, workers and businesses.

TCN Alliance has criticised a number of measures announced in the 2026 Budget, describing them as a “slap in the face” to third-country nationals already struggling with Malta’s cost of living.

Elite athletes representing Malta at European or world championships will benefit from 10 days of paid sports leave under Budget 2027.

Former Nationalist Party MP Frank Portelli has passed away at the age of 82.

The Malta Chamber has welcomed Budget 2027’s support for families and pensioners but warned that it lacks a clear plan to address Malta’s productivity, competitiveness and infrastructure challenges.

Eligible workers will receive a tax-free Super Bonus of up to €1,000 in the first three months of 2027, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana announced in tonight’s Budget speech.

Owners of recreational boats in Malta will face higher annual registration fees under Budget 2027, with increases of up to €2,600 depending on the vessel’s size and category.

Some non-EU residents in Malta will face a new driving-licence charge of €83 per month from January 2027, equivalent to €996 over a full year.

Small businesses in Malta with an annual turnover of less than €1 million will benefit from a reduction in corporate tax from 35% to 25%, as announced in Budget 2027.

Third-country nationals (TCNs) living in Malta will face new restrictions on access to free public transport and childcare from 2027, following measures announced during today’s Budget speech.

Tourists visiting Comino will be required to pay a €5 entry fee from 2027, as part of the new measures announced in Budget 2027.

Tourists travelling to Gozo will face significantly higher ferry fares from 2027, with the adult Gozo Channel fare increasing from €4.65 to €11.

Work permit application fees for non-EU workers in Malta will increase from €600 to €800 in 2027, as part of the measures announced in Budget 2027.

Tourists visiting Malta will face significantly higher accommodation charges from 2027, with the government’s eco-contribution increasing from €1.50 to €8 per person per night.

Tourists staying in Airbnb properties and other short-term rentals in Malta will face a significant increase in the eco-contribution from 2027, with the nightly charge rising from €1.50 to €10.

Foster parents in Malta will be entitled to an additional 10 working days of leave under a new measure announced in Budget 2027.

Widows and widowers in Malta will receive the full pension their late spouse would have received had they remained alive in 2027, as part of the measures outlined in Budget 2027.

Pensioners in Malta will receive an additional €10 per week in 2027, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana announced during today’s Budget speech.

Malta’s national minimum wage will increase by €10.41 per week in 2027, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana announced during this evening’s Budget speech.

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has presented President Myriam Spiteri Debono with a copy of the Budget 2027 publications ahead of this evening’s Budget speech.

Maltese endurance swimmer Neil Agius has shared a series of heartwarming photos from his wedding to Lara Vella, celebrating their special day surrounded by loved ones and the sea.

Four organisations have come out against plans to remove free public transport for third-country nationals, describing the proposal as “unjust and counterproductive”.

For the first time, Esplora Interactive Science Centre hosted approximately 500 students from Kinder 1 to Year 6 on 21 October for a commemorative event marking Jum il-Kottonera.

A 41-year-old man from Bormla has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of thefts from vehicles reported between May and July.

Maltese strongman Tony Farrugia has added another Guinness World Records achievement to his name after breaking the world record in the medicine ball toss.

Pensioners in Malta are set to receive an additional €10 per week as part of Budget 2027, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Sunday.

Working parents in Malta are set to receive double the tax benefit in Budget 2027, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Sunday.

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Two names from Malta’s culinary scene are preparing for an exciting few days in Romania, as the prestigious S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition brings together some of Southern Europe’s most promising emerging chefs.

A new multisensory space is set to be introduced at Mater Dei Hospital’s Emergency Department to provide a calmer and more comfortable environment for children with autism, additional needs and sensory processing difficulties.

Maltese veterinarian Ehren Borg has graduated from a six-year veterinary medicine course at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest, Hungary, after pursuing a lifelong passion for animals and exotic species.

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Malta has secured seventh place at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2026, with Beppe Caruana earning a total of 136 points for his performance of “Blue Bird”.

Three internationally acclaimed artists are set to take the stage in Malta this December as Joseph Calleja announces a special Christmas concert featuring Italian singer-songwriter Claudio Baglioni and world-renowned soprano Sarah Brightman.

Terence Rattigan’s acclaimed drama The Deep Blue Sea is coming to the Maltese stage in a new production titled Il-Baħar Ikħal Skur, opening at Spazju Kreattiv later this month.

More than 16,000 vehicles were stopped by police officers during approximately 720 road checks carried out across Malta and Gozo between June and September 2026.

With just one day to go until the announcement of Budget 2027, billboards carrying the slogan “Malta Miegħek” have started appearing across Malta.

As the murder trial of Lassana Cisse continues, St George’s Basilica in Victoria, Gozo, has shared a powerful message about racism, justice and compassion, alongside photographs of a painting commemorating the victim inside the church.

From war and poverty to migration and injustice, Maltese ceramic artist Joseph Agius is preparing to confront some of society’s most uncomfortable realities through a powerful new exhibition.

A person has tragically lost their life after falling from scaffolding while carrying out works in Ħal Far.

Equality Minister Rosianne Cutajar has filed a police report over a disturbing racist comment on social media that appeared to celebrate the murder of Lassana Cisse.

Former soldier Lorin Scicluna allegedly broke down in tears before telling police that his friend Francesco Fenech was the person who shot and killed Lassane Cisse in 2019, jurors heard today.

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A group of young artists with disabilities in Malta are using their creativity to make a difference, with a special art exhibition showcasing their talents while raising funds to help others in need.

Two European Commissioners have visited Nadur Primary School in Gozo to see how EU funding has helped transform the school’s facilities, accessibility and energy efficiency.

Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield has confirmed that police intervened at the pedestrian subway beneath St Anne Street in Floriana, issuing a firm message about people sleeping in public spaces.