180kg Tuna Marks First Catch Of The Season

180kg Tuna Marks First Catch Of The Season
Apr 25 2025 Share

The tuna fishing season has officially begun, as the first catch of the year — a tuna weighing around 180 kilograms — was brought into St Paul’s Bay on Wednesday afternoon.

This marks an important moment for Malta’s fishing community and signals the start of what is expected to be another busy season at sea.

To support local fishermen during this period, the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has introduced a free 24-hour offloading service at the Marsaxlokk quay.

This service uses a modern crawling crane, funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF), aimed at easing the workload and improving efficiency. The initiative is part of broader efforts to modernise Malta’s fishing industry and ensure its long-term sustainability.

Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Animal Rights, Alicia Bugeja Said, praised the dedication of Malta’s fishermen, noting that the tuna’s arrival represents not just a seasonal milestone, but a testament to the hard work and resilience of those who spend long hours at sea.

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Man Casually Steals 2 Packets Of Beer Off Local Street

Man Casually Steals 2 Packets Of Beer Off Local Street
Apr 25 2025 Share

A video shared to social media showing what seems to be a Valletta street captures the moment a man casually walking along stops and steals two packets of beers.

The man, wearing all-black, along with a cap, casually walks up to the drinks and takes the two boxes of CISK beer before walking off.

The person posting the video (Sefora Zammit) urged people to share the footage.

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President & Archbishop Leave Malta For Pope Francis’ Funeral

President & Archbishop Leave Malta For Pope Francis' Funeral
Apr 25 2025 Share

Archbishop Charles Scicluna and Her Excellency the President of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, have both departed Malta to attend the funeral of  Pope Francis, taking place tomorrow, 26th April 2025, at 10am in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Archbishop Scicluna will represent the Maltese Episcopal Conference and will join patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops, bishops, and priests from around the world in concelebrating the Eucharist.

The funeral Mass will be presided over by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals. The Church in Malta joins the Universal Church in giving thanks for Pope Francis’ life of service and dedication to the People of God.

President Spiteri Debono will attend the official funeral ceremony as Malta’s Head of State. She is expected to return to Malta this coming Sunday. In her absence, Dr Anġlu Farrugia, Speaker of the House of Representatives, will serve as Acting President.

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Malta Opens Consulate-General In Dubai To Deepen Malta-UAE Ties

Malta Opens Consulate-General In Dubai To Deepen Malta-UAE Ties
Apr 25 2025 Share

Deputy Prime Minister and The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg has officially announced that Malta inaugurated the Consulate-General of Malta In Dubai.

In a press release on Thursday, Minster Borg co-chaired the inaugural session of the Malta-UAE joint Commission, as cooperation between the two countries.

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Ambassador of Malta to the United Arab Emirates Maria Camilleri Calleja and the Maltese Consul General in Dubai Patricia Borg Cooper, and other officials of the two Maltese representations in this country, also participated in the inauguration.

Borg highlighted, “this is a significant milestone in Malta’s journey to strengthen
its global footprint, not only through consular services, but also through deeper political, economic and cultural ties with the UAE. Our presence here continues to be a tangible reflection of Malta’s commitment to international engagement and our desire to contribute positively to the global dialogue for peace, prosperity and cooperation.”

“Through collaboration and mutual respect, Malta and the UAE will continue to achieve great things together. Let this consulate be a beacon of partnership — not only for state actors and institutions — but for citizens, entrepreneurs, artists, academics and future generations.” Minister Borg concluded.

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