Malta’s killer roads and police inaction

In 2022, Malta recorded its deadliest year on the roads: 26 people killed. The number dropped to 14 in 2023 and 13 in 2024 – but that’s still more than one death a month. And, each time, the response is the same: public shock, media outrage and then …

New crosswalk in Malta aims to improve walkability and connectivity

MALTA, N.Y. — The Town of Malta and the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce recently partnered on a ribbon cutting for a new crosswalk along Route 9 between the Malta Town Complex (Town Hall) and Ellsworth Commons. The crosswalk features a mid-block refuge …

Historical icon is actually older, studies by Heritage Malta’s diagnostic science labs show

Studies conducted by Heritage Malta's Diagnostic Science Laboratories have established that an icon venerated at the Chapel of Our Lady of Damascus in Birgu is in fact much older than originally thought. The icon, measuring 101.8 × 70.9 cm, now known …

5 things to do in DeKalb County: Malta Days, DeKalb Pride, Juneteenth Celebration and more

1. Malta Days Festival: Come out with the whole family June 20 through 22 for the annual hometown festival that features music, a 5K run and fireworks at Malta Lions Park, 409 N. Fourth St. The Tractor Trot 5K will start at 8 a.m. June 21, while a craft …

Melitensis – analysing Malta’s mark on life’s catalogue

Bolt backs Transport Malta’s plan to cap driver hours

Ride-hailing platform Bolt has welcomed Transport Malta’s proposed cap on cab driver hours, describing it as a “step in the right direction” toward improving road safety and ensuring fairer competition across the industry. The proposed measure, first …

Venerated Birgu icon revealed to be much older - Heritage Malta

A historical icon venerated for centuries in Birgu has been revealed to be much older than originally thought and could have been brought to Malta by the Knights of St John. Traditionally known for hundreds of years as the “Damaxxena” (Damascene), the icon …

EU Launches Legal Action Against Malta over Controversial Gambling Shield Law

Brussels has initiated infringement proceedings against Malta over Article 56A of its Gaming Act, a contentious provision formerly known as Bill 55. The legislation severely restricts the enforcement of specific foreign court judgments against licensed …

What’s behind Malta’s disagreement with the European Commission?

iGB takes a look at Malta's interpretation of EU law and how that has led to the European Commission issuing a formal warning to the market. On Wednesday the European Commission wrote a formal letter to Malta’s government over concerns Article 56A in …

European Commission opens legal case against Malta over Gaming Act amendment

The European Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Malta over a 2023 amendment to its Gaming Act, raising concerns that the legislation undermines EU regulations on the recognition and enforcement of judicial decisions in civil and …