8+ hour, 16+ min ago  (542+ words) The Malta Football Association announced the establishment of a "grassroots sponsorship committee" in the wake of the controversy resulting from the sponsorship agreement it reached with Malta's cannabis regulator, the euphemistically-named Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis. The statement…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (320+ words) A Russian tanker that was attacked last month has once again drifted close to Malta's search and rescue zone after Libyan tugboats abandoned efforts to offload its cargo due to worsening weather conditions. The Arctic Metagaz was struck on 3 March,…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (255+ words) Corinthia Hotels has announced a new development in Italy with the signing of an agreement to develop, lease and operate a luxury resort, Borgo di Perolla, Tuscany. A strong farm-to-table philosophy will sit at the heart of the culinary offering,…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (393+ words) The Maltese government has formally backed plans for a new football stadium in Marsa, describing the project as part of a broader effort to upgrade the country's sporting infrastructure. The proposed venue will meet UEFA Level 3 standards and accommodate around…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (363+ words) Sports Minister Clifton Grima has described as "a lack of foresight" the context in which a cannabis regulatory authority is funding a sports initiative, as he addressed questions from NewsbookMalta about a recent agreement between the Authority for the Responsible…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (495+ words) Legendary Italian singer Orietta Berti sat for an intimate and heartfelt interview in the quiet Italian village of Montecchio, ahead of her concert in Malta in May. In the exclusive conversation reflecting on the remarkable journey of one of Italy's…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (290+ words) Libyan authorities are planning to begin pumping fuel from a damaged Russian tanker stranded off the country's coast next week, according to port officials. The Arctic Metagaz, a specialised liquefied natural gas carrier, has been drifting without a crew since…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (272+ words) Libyan authorities are refusing to bring a damaged Russian tanker to shore, reversing earlier statements that the vessel would be towed to a safe area near the port of Zuara, according to the National Oil Corporation of Libya. The Arctic…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (209+ words) Malta has made significant efforts to raise awareness about doping in sport, but not enough has been done on integrity, sport minister Clifton Grima has said. His comments to Newsbook Malta come amid an ongoing scandal involving water polo players....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (269+ words) The General Workers" Union has entered conciliation proceedings with Aristocrat Interactive to secure a compensation package for 120 employees facing redundancy after the gambling operator announced it would close its Malta office. The company, formerly known as Aspire Global, confirmed it…...