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Malta Complete Final Preparations Ahead Of Crucial Match

May 30 2025 Share

The Maltese National Women’s Team have completed their final preparations ahead of tonight’s decisive clash against Cyprus.

Sitting top of Group C1 with nine points from four matches, Malta leads Cyprus (seven points), Andorra, and Georgia (both on four).

A win at home tonight would secure a historic promotion to League B of the UEFA Women’s Nations League.

The match, set to be played at the Ta’ Qali National Stadium, kicks off at 19:00 and will be broadcast live on TVMsport+.

Expectations are high as Malta looks to make history on home soil, but regardless of the outcome, the nation remains proud of these remarkable women.

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Works Underway To Make Victoria Lines More Accessible

Works Underway To Make Victoria Lines More Accessible
May 30 2025 Share

Works are currently underway to restore and improve accessibility along the Victoria Lines, paving the way for Malta’s first national walking trail.

The trail will stretch from Fomm ir-Riħ to Madliena, offering locals and visitors a safer and more enjoyable way to explore the island’s historical and natural landscape.

Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli, together with Ambjent Malta, the Ramblers Association, and the Għargħur Local Council, visited the site to mark the progress of the project.

“Many people already appreciate the Victoria Lines and others have heard about this place. Through this work, we are creating Malta’s first accessible national walking trail. This effort is important because it allows today’s and tomorrow’s generations to enjoy our country’s environmental and historical heritage. We should be proud that our country has an attraction like the Victoria Lines that is appreciated by so many who visit. It’s important that we make the best use of these natural spaces and, above all, take care of them,” said Minister Miriam Dalli.

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Malta Wins Big On Fourth Day Of GSSE 2025

May 30 2025 Share

Malta has continued their good form at the 2025 Games of Small States of Europe 2025 in Andorra, with the Maltese athletes winning yet another 7 medals to add to their total of 36.

Sasha Gatt managed to win her and Malta’s second gold medal in swimming, this time in the women’s 400m freestyle clocking in with a time of 4:17.52.

Malta also managed to win a bronze medal in swimming, with Michela Portelli coming in 3rd place in the final of the women’s 100m butterfly. Portelli finished the race with a time of 1:04.31.

A massive 5 medals were won in Athletics by Maltese athletes on Thursday.

A silver and a bronze medal were won by Malta in the final of the  women’s 1,500m race, with the silver going to Gina McNamara and bronze being won by Mireya Bugeja.

McNamara’s time was 4:29.52 whilst Mireya Bugeja finished the race in 4:33.30.

Jared Micallef managed to win silver in the 1,500m with a time of 3:56.24, while Matthew Galea Soler claimed another silver in the 400m, clocking 47.09.

Ian Paul Grech secured bronze in the long jump with a 6.79m leap.

Photo Credit : Matt Brancaleone

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Transport Malta Launches New On-Site Driving License Payment Service

Transport Malta Launches New On-Site Driving License Payment Service
May 30 2025 Share

Transport Malta has announced the launch of a new service at the Driving Training and Testing Unit offices in Floriana.

Starting from June 9, candidates who successfully pass their practical driving test will be able to pay for their driving licence on-site immediately after completing the exam.

The new service will be available Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 1:00pm, and Saturdays from 7:30am to 12:00pm.

This initiative is expected to reduce the need for individuals to travel to Transport Malta offices in Raħal Ġdid or Ħal Lija after passing their driving test, streamlining the process for new drivers.

According to Transport Malta, this new service will eliminate around 10,000 unnecessary trips annually.

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