Two Turtles Released At Golden Bay As Fifteen Recover At Xrobb L-Għagin

Jun 30 2025

Two turtles were set free into the sea at Golden Bay after getting help at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Xrobb l-Għaġin.

Minister for the Environment, Miriam Dalli, was there to celebrate with officials from the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) and Nature Trust Malta.

One turtle called ‘Polly Ċensa’ weighed 70kg and had been treated after swallowing a fishing line and hook last year. The other turtle, named ‘Duka’, got caught in some fishing ropes but healed quickly because the cuts were not very deep.

This year, five turtles have been released so far. Meanwhile, fifteen turtles are still getting care at the centre. Turtle nesting season is busy now in Malta. So far, four nests have been found at different beaches, including Ġnejna Bay and Ramla Bay.

If anyone spots turtles nesting, they should call ERA or Nature Trust Malta right away. It is very important not to bother the turtles or their eggs

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Prime Minister Robert Abela Pays Tribute To Judge Toni Abela On His Retirement

Jun 30 2025

Prime Minister Robert Abela attended the final court session of Judge Toni Abela, who has reached retirement age after many years of service with great integrity on the judiciary bench. Throughout his career, Judge Abela used his knowledge and experience to faithfully serve the Republic of Malta.

Judge Toni Abela was among the first lawyers in Malta’s history to be appointed as judges after successfully passing the scrutiny of the Committee on Judicial Appointments. This was following reforms that changed the method of appointing judges, removing the power from the Government to directly appoint them.

Prime Minister Abela noted that Judge Abela always spoke his mind with respect and care, aiming to send a clear message in favour of fairness and justice. Even at his final session today, Judge Abela delivered a message supporting the proper administration of justice.

Prime Minister Abela expressed the State’s gratitude to Judge Toni Abela for his dedication and service.

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255 Third Country Nationals Ordered To Leave Malta In 2025 Q1

Jun 30 2025

In the first three months of 2025, Malta ordered 255 third country nationals to leave, with 240 of these actually doing so and returning to a third country.

In the last quarter of 2024, Malta had the same amount of third country nationals being ordered to leave, with 225 doing so in 2025 Q4.

Meanwhile, France had the highest number of non-Eu citizens ordered to leave in the first three months of the year at 34,545.

Germany and Spain followed at 17,915 and 16,705 respectively.

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Workers Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out At ST Tower In Gżira

Jun 30 2025

Workers were evacuated from the 23-storey ST Tower in Gżira following a fire on one of the upper floors.

Police confirmed they received a report of the fire on Triq Testaferrata at around 11:30 a.m.

Firefighters arrived promptly at the scene and successfully extinguished the fire.

There was no immediate word of any injuries.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

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