The Labour Party highlights progress in advancing social justice The Labour Party welcomes the start of the first phase in the implementation of the Family Court Reform, a wide-ranging reform that will create a fairer, more efficient and better- structured system for people going through the Family Court process.The reform marks the implementation of commitments […] The Labour Party highlights progress in advancing social justice The Labour Party welcomes the start of the first phase in the implementation of the Family Court Reform, a wide-ranging reform that will create a fairer, more efficient and better- structured system for...

Speaking during a pre budget meeting earlier today, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said he believes that Malta risks an “economic catastrophe” if energy subsidies were to be removed, as he revealed the country is on track to spend more on subsidies this year than it did at the height of the Ukraine war. The finance […] Speaking during a pre budget meeting earlier today, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said he believes that Malta risks an “economic catastrophe” if energy subsidies were to be removed, as he revealed the country is on track to spend more on subsidies this year than it...

Speaker Carmelo Abela has called for greater awareness, understanding and support for people with ADHD, stressing that institutions and society have a responsibility to create environments that recognise and respect people’s different needs. The Speaker made this appeal during a visit to the exhibition Framed in Focus: ADHD Women, an initiative born from the experiences […] Speaker Carmelo Abela has called for greater awareness, understanding and support for people with ADHD, stressing that institutions and society have a responsibility to create environments that recognise and respect people’s different needs. The Speaker made this...

The first 100 days of a new Government are always treated as a milestone — an opportunity to look at what has been achieved, what has begun to change and, perhaps most importantly, the direction in which a country is moving. For me, looking back at the first 100 days of this Labour Government, one […] The first 100 days of a new Government are always treated as a milestone — an opportunity to look at what has been achieved, what has begun to change and, perhaps most importantly, the direction in which a country is moving. For me, looking back at the first 100 days...

SportMalta’s Let’s Move Malta Winter Programme 2026/27 is officially open for bookings, offering a wide range of sporting and physical activity opportunities for children, teenagers and adults across Malta and Gozo. The Winter Programme will run from 12 October 2026 until 30 April 2027. This year’s programme continues to build on SportMalta’s commitment to making […] SportMalta’s Let’s Move Malta Winter Programme 2026/27 is officially open for bookings, offering a wide range of sporting and physical activity opportunities for children, teenagers and adults across Malta and Gozo. The Winter Programme will run from 12 October 2026...

Technology has transformed our lives in ways that few of us could have imagined ten or twenty years ago. Today, we communicate, work, learn and access news through digital channels. Social media is no longer simply a space where we share photographs or communicate with friends; it has become an integral part of how our […] Technology has transformed our lives in ways that few of us could have imagined ten or twenty years ago. Today, we communicate, work, learn and access news through digital channels. Social media is no longer simply a space where we share photographs or communicate...

It’s been a very hot summer indeed, and at the Journal we’re doing our very best to give you a well deserved break from the intense political content of the electoral campaign. Today we’re making a small exception because we smell a ‘rat’… Veteran and prominent journalist Noel Grima is claiming to have been kicked […] It’s been a very hot summer indeed, and at the Journal we’re doing our very best to give you a well deserved break from the intense political content of the electoral campaign. Today we’re making a small exception because we smell a...

Malta’s public finances have taken a major step forward. In 2025, the general government deficit fell to 2.2% of GDP, down from 3.4% in 2024 and comfortably below the European Union’s 3% reference value. At the same time, government revenue increased by more than €736 million, while the deficit narrowed by almost €249 million. For […] Malta’s public finances have taken a major step forward. In 2025, the general government deficit fell to 2.2% of GDP, down from 3.4% in 2024 and comfortably below the European Union’s 3% reference value. At the same time, government revenue increased by more than €736...

Science in the City 2026 will once again bring science and research closer to the public through a programme combining research, art, education and creativity. Held under the theme “Research, Resist, Reimagine”, this year’s festival will explore how research can help people better understand the world around them, challenge existing ideas and systems, and imagine […] Science in the City 2026 will once again bring science and research closer to the public through a programme combining research, art, education and creativity. Held under the theme “Research, Resist, Reimagine”, this year’s festival will explore how research can help...

… inside the Neurodivergent Home Behind the closed doors of thousands of homes lies a profound, often unheard but harsh reality: the overwhelming emotional, physical, and financial toll of caring for a loved one with a neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative condition like autism or dementia. While these caregiving journeys are often fuelled by deep, unconditional love, they are also scarred by chronic sleep […] … inside the Neurodivergent Home Behind the closed doors of thousands of homes lies a profound, often unheard but harsh reality: the overwhelming emotional, physical, and financial toll of caring for a loved one with a neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative...

With Parliament’s approval of the constitutional amendment recognising disability as a protected characteristic, Malta has taken one of the most significant steps forward for disability rights in its modern history. More than simply a historic legal reform, the amendment represents the latest milestone in six years of sustained progress in strengthening the rights, opportunities and […] With Parliament’s approval of the constitutional amendment recognising disability as a protected characteristic, Malta has taken one of the most significant steps forward for disability rights in its modern history. More than simply a historic legal reform, the...

On 27 July 2026, the European Union officially brought the AI Omnibus Package into force across all Member States, including Malta. While this marks an important milestone in Europe’s approach to Artificial Intelligence, it is equally important to understand what it is—and what it is not. The AI Omnibus is not a new Artificial Intelligence […] On 27 July 2026, the European Union officially brought the AI Omnibus Package into force across all Member States, including Malta. While this marks an important milestone in Europe’s approach to Artificial Intelligence, it is equally important to understand...