Times of Malta

The Times of Malta is the leading media outlet in Malta. Established in 1935 by Lord and Lady Strickland along with their daughter Mabel, it holds the title of the oldest daily newspaper still operating in the country. Known for having the highest circulation, it is regarded as the go-to daily publication for the Maltese press. Both the newspaper and its widely-used website, timesofmalta.com, are considered the most influential media platforms in Malta. The organization is independent and owned by the Strickland Foundation. The widely-read Sunday edition places a strong focus on Malta's social and cultural scene. In terms of local traffic, Timesofmalta.com is the most visited website across Malta.

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Table tennis champion left out of small nations games

5 days ago | timesofmalta.com | Mark Laurence Zammit

The reigning Maltese table tennis champion said he feels "tired, betrayed and discarded" after discovering he was left out of the national team competing at the upcoming Small Nations Games this year. In a strongly-worded Facebook post, athlete and medical student Gabriel Grixti detailed his rigorous training schedule alongside his medical studies and questioned the transparency and fairness of the selection process.
When the new pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost, dined at ‘Il-Barri’

5 days ago | timesofmalta.com | Mark Laurence Zammit

When Rita Vella was serving dinner to Cardinal Robert Prevost at their famous Mġarr restaurant Il-Barri, little did she know the man would be pope a year-and- a-half later. “Who would have told us,” she told Times of Malta with a proud smile yesterday, standing in her restaurant on the spot where the now-pope sat that day. Stephen Sammut and Rita Vella recall what happened that night.
experts say it's a great white or blue shark

6 days ago | timesofmalta.com | James Cummings |Matthew Bonanno

Updated 6pmA shark spotted in the sea off Sliema in a video shared on Friday sparked debate over whether it was a great white or a blue shark. The footage shows a fin breaking the surface of the water, with the body of the shark visible below the surface in parts of the video. The video was uploaded on Friday afternoon with the person who posted it saying it was shot close to 1926 La Plage Beachclub in Tigne. A suspected Great White Shark was spotted on Friday. Video: Nikolche Nestoroski /Facebook.
Media rules on teachers have had 'chilling effect', finds education commissioner

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

Rules that force teachers to get written permission before speaking to the media have had a "chilling effect" on educators, the education commissioner has found. Commissioner Vincent Degaetano said the education ministry directives, issued in 2024 and clarified earlier this year violated teachers' right to freedom of expression.
How and when would you be able to terminate your life?

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Mark Laurence Zammit

One of Malta's youngest cabinet members is taking on one of the nation's hottest issues, and this week she sat down with Times Talk to explain why she believes it is necessary. On Wednesday Reforms Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttigieg unveiled government proposals for 'Assisted Voluntary Euthanasia'. These proposals, currently open for a two-month public consultation, outline conditions under which terminally ill patients with less than six months to live could voluntarily end their lives.
Labour MEPs defend golden passport scheme after court ruling

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

Labour MEPs on Wednesday defended Malta’s so-called golden passport scheme during a debate in the European Parliament. The subject of Wednesday’s debate was a report in the Financial Times in April that claimed that Russians hit with EU sanctions over the Ukraine invasion could partially circumvent the travel ban because of the controversial scheme.
Archbishop reacts to euthanasia proposals

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

Archbishop Charles Scicluna has responded to the government's proposals on voluntary euthanasia by saying that health professionals should never "dispense death". Under proposals released for public consultation on Wednesday afternoon, terminally ill patients with less than six months to live could be allowed to voluntarily end their lives Writing on X, Scicluna said that death and dying should be accompanied by a culture of compassionate care.
Magnus Carlsen stuns with blindfold chess skills against Malta champion

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Gianluca Lia

Five-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen wowed the crowd at the NEXT Summit when he defeated Malta’s chess champion Colin Pace despite playing blindfolded in an exhibition match at the Mediterranean Conference Centre. Five-time world champion Carlsen, who is also a BETBY ambassador, was the special guest during the conference, where he hosted a keynote session during which he shared his insights on strategy, competition, and the parallels between chess and iGaming.
Mayor wants to ban festival after Mġarr ‘blasted’ by loud music

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

The Mġarr mayor has vowed the Bloom music festival will not return to the village if he has his way, after it sparked several complaints about the noise levels. Bloom Festival took place on the weekend between April 18 and 20 at Vincent’s Eco Estate on the outskirts of Mġarr (Malta) and featured several international reggae and electronic music acts. Many residents took to social media to complain about the noise during the festival, which the organisers say drew just over 2,500 people.
New video shows immediate aftermath of 'strike' on aid vessel

1 week ago | timesofmalta.com | Matthew Bonanno

Times of Malta has obtained a video of the immediate aftermath of what activists on board a humanitarian aid vessel headed for Gaza claim was an Israeli attack by drones. The Conscience was anchored just outside Maltese waters early on Friday when a fire broke out onboard. It was taking part in a mission to highlight Israel's siege on the Palestinian enclave. Activist Greta Thunberg was among the humanitarians from the Freedom Flotilla Coalition preparing to board the vessel in Malta.