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Joe and Michelle Agius (right) said delays to heritage authorities’ inspection of their shipping container caused them emotional distress and additional shipping costs. Photos: Agius Family

'They're supposed to be art specialists, and they're totally clueless'

The Qormi (left) and Birkirkara Health Centres are among the largest and busiest on the islands. Photos: Chris Sant Fournier

From €56k to €1m: how public healthcare clinic costs skyrocketed

The snack bar on Triq Bondin is a popular haunt of workers and students alike. Photo: Jonathan Borg.

Duke's snack bar faces uncertain future as search begins for new managers

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The Valletta law courts. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Husband charged with threatening to kill his 'cheating' wife

Woman to also face charges after he alleged she assaulted him

November 30, 2024| Times of Malta
Clayton Bartolo and Clint Camilleri File photos: Chris Sant Fournier.

Employers, students less than impressed with Standards Committee ruling

KSU says Clint Camilleri must resign, while MEA says governance problems not fixed

November 30, 2024| Emma Borg |11
Bluefin tuna in the sea. Photo: Shutterstock

Fish farm exports nosedive as producers call for 'assistance'

Exports fell 40% in 2023, with producers blaming global market prices

November 30, 2024| Times of Malta |76
The boat's position when it was last in contact with Alarm Phone. Diagram: Alarm Phone

Migrants in distress, pushed back to Libya from Malta rescue zone – Alarm Phone

NGO concerned boats are being forced back to Libya

November 30, 2024| Times of Malta |23
While some businesses have noticed a decline in sales this Black Friday, there are high hopes for the weekend, as most stores will keep their offers valid. Credit: Times of Malta file photo/Matthew Mirabelli

Mixed outcome in Black Friday sales: Chamber of SMEs

Businesses remain positive sales will increase over the weekend

November 30, 2024| Times of Malta |8
The "Green Lung" set to be turned into a 109-unit apartment complex.

Calls grow for Prime Minister to expropriate Mellieħa Heights land

Mayor, NGOs urge action as scrutiny grows over use of public land for private profit

November 30, 2024| Emma Borg |30
The BCRS mascot needs a name! Students have been invited to participate in competition to name the new mascot.

Students invited to name the BCRS Malta mascot

Competition open to all primary and secondary schoolchildren

November 30, 2024| Times of Malta
MOSHPA raises serious concerns after exam failure Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Builders’ high exam failure rate sparks alarm over construction standards

The high failure rate highlights systematic issues in Malta's construction sector

November 30, 2024| Emma Borg |23
The driver of the van lost control, skidded and ended up crashing into another van on the opposite lane.

Driver taken to hospital following Selmun Hill crash

The accident happened at 6.30am

November 30, 2024| Times of Malta |8
Times of Malta file photo

Today’s front pages- November 30, 2024

A look at what’s making headlines in local newspapers this Saturday

November 30, 2024| Times of Malta |0
A new European survey sheds light on what the Maltese think of their institutions. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Most people don’t trust political parties or the government: Eurobarometer

But trust seems to be rising after a downturn in recent years

November 30, 2024| Neville Borg |24
Black Friday in Sliema Photo: Karl Andrew Micallef

Watch: Black Friday in Sliema leaves its mark as tattoo parlour steals the show

Shoppers brave the rain for deals as some retailers opt out

November 29, 2024| Emma Borg |7
The woman claimed to be collecting money on behalf of a local charity. This is a file photo. Photo: Shutterstock

Charity fraudster given a second chance by court

Court gives woman a reprieve after hearing she has a child to look after

November 29, 2024| Edwina Brincat
Kyonne Gravina and Dale Mallia Photo: Fight Island

Love Islanders' boxing match cancelled as fighters, organisers blame each other

Ex-Love Islanders pull out of Ta' Qali event, fans await refund

November 29, 2024| Emma Borg |4
Students are underperforming irrespective of whether they come from a disadvantaged background or not. File Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Maltese students are falling short in basic skills, EU report says

One in three 15-year-olds does not have minimum proficiency in maths, reading and science

November 29, 2024| Jessica Arena |28
Times of Malta file photo

Two motorists seriously injured in separate accidents

The first accident happened in Rabat, Gozo and the second in Żurrieq

November 29, 2024| Times of Malta |0
40 percent of Gozitan businesses in the construction sector predict a decline in business activity in the next six months, according to a new study. Credit: Daniel Cilia

Gozitan construction sector expecting to see decline in activity: Survey

Business activity on the sister island is expected to be "less optimistic" in the next six months

November 29, 2024| Times of Malta |35
Prime Minister Robert Abela presides over the signing of a new collective agreement for public sector employees on Friday. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

New €1.3 billion collective deal for public sector signed

The new agreement will impact 33,000 public sector workers

November 29, 2024| Daniel Ellul |26
A white Nissan Skyline. This is a file photo. Photo: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima via Wikimedia Commons CC by SA

Driver who mowed down Gżira woman at 140km/hr gets his Nissan Skyline back

Confiscated sports car returned to its owner due to procedural failing

November 29, 2024| Times of Malta
Lawyer Alessandro Lia is implicated in the case.

Court dismisses AG appeal against order to charge Alessandro Lia

Judge says court order to prosecute does not imply 'some form of guilt'

November 29, 2024| Edwina Brincat
The hall which will host the OSCE conference. Photo: DOI/Clodagh O'Neill

Malta prepares to host its biggest-ever international conference of ministers

Ian Borg visits MFCC as final preparations for OSCE event ramp up

November 29, 2024| Times of Malta |43
Photo: Environmental health directorate

Do not consume this protein powder as it might contain pieces of metal

The product is set to expire in February 2026

November 29, 2024| Times of Malta |0
Marzia with her cousin David (left) and her brother Marvin. Family photo

Funeral of Marzia Maatouk, woman found dead in Libya, postponed

The young woman was found dead in mysterious circumstances last May

November 29, 2024| Mark Laurence Zammit |5
The Valletta law courts building. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Two men jailed for six years each for setting fire to Tarxien house's door

Men initially denied charges but then changed tack and registered admission

November 29, 2024| Edwina Brincat
The signing ceremony of the new collective deal. Photo: Energy Ministry

WasteServ seals a new collective agreement with its workers

Employees to receive pay bump of between €1,000 and €2,000, agency says

November 29, 2024| Times of Malta |1
Jean-Claude Micallef (left) and Robert Abela.

PM's choice for sports integrity body CEO met with hostility by AIMS board

Former Labour MP Jean-Claude Micallef is PM's candidate of choice to take over another ex-PL MP, Luciano Busuttil

November 29, 2024| Daniel Ellul |17
Battery energy storage systems allow power to be stored and then discharged. This is a sample photo provided by Interconnect Malta.

€47m project to develop massive PV power batteries opened to bidders

Tender document published for BESS projects in Marsa and Delimara

November 29, 2024| Times of Malta |13
Photo: Shutterstock

Man, 29, in critical condition following incident at Siġġiewi swimming pool

Żabbar man found unconscious by medical team who rushed to site

November 29, 2024| Times of Malta
Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Today's front pages - November 29, 2024

A look at what's making headlines in local newspapers this Friday

November 29, 2024| Times of Malta |0
Members of the Civil Protection Department had a busy night tackling a large fire in a storage unit in Naxxar's industrial estate. Credit: Facebook

Three injured after fire breaks out in Naxxar industrial complex

Part of road closed to traffic

November 29, 2024| Times of Malta |6