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Netherlands vs. Malta: How to watch, time, TV channel, streaming for World Cup Qualifier
The Netherlands welcomes Malta to De Kuip in Rotterdam for a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier. The Dutch side is looking to return to winning ways after recent draws against Spain, while Malta seeks a major upset against a European heavyweight it has...

The ‘Millionaire Exodus’ the UK Media Told You About Never Actually Happened
Byline Times is an independent, reader-funded investigative newspaper, outside of the system of the established press, reporting on ‘what the papers don’t say’ – without fear or favour. For digital and print editions, packed with exclusive...

Two men jailed for life after car-bomb assassination of Maltese journalist
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Trump tariffs: Tunisia among countries hit with trade letters
US President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs against more than a dozen countries on Monday as he increases pressure on America's trade partners to negotiate on deals. In the letters posted on his Truth Social media platform, Mr Trump said he was...

Summer Music Festival continues at Gobin Church
The Greencastle Summer Music Festival, dedicated to building community with “friends making music for friends” continues its series of free concerts Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Gobin Church. This week’s performers are Duo Cantabile, cellist Simona...

33rd Malta Open Bowling Tournament comes to exciting close
The 33rd edition of the Malta Open Bowling Championship concluded on the evening of Sunday, June 8, following a full day of gripping finals at the Superbowl within The Eden, Malta’s premier entertainment destination. The tournament, held across a...

'A Night at the Palace' to raise funds for Special Olympics Malta
The fourth edition of the popular ‘A Night at the Palace’ concert will be held on July 3 at Girgenti Palace. The event will raise funds for Special Olympics Malta, which is engaged in a mental health project. The Malta Philharmonic under the baton...

Absolute Radio and Hits Radio partner with Newbury’s music racedays
Newbury Racecourse has announced that Absolute Radio and Hits Radio will become title partners for its 2025 Party in the Paddock live music series. The new partnership with Bauer Media will support four major music events between July and...

Serbia vs. Andorra: How to watch, time, TV channel, streaming for World Cup Qualifier
Serbia hosts Andorra in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at Rajko Mitić Stadium in Belgrade. Serbia enters unbeaten in five straight matches, while Andorra looks to pull off a shock result after struggling to score in recent outings. Here’s...

When is ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ streaming? Here’s our best guess
Marking the fourth "Jurassic World" spinoff and the seventh movie in the "Jurassic Park" franchise overall, "Jurassic World Rebirth" once again sees a ragtag group of characters come face to face with all sorts of terrifying dinosaurs. And for the...

I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...
Action to improve integrity measures for top politicians remains to be taken – rule of law report
Action to improve integrity measures for high-level politicians and officials remains to be taken, a rule of law report has found. The European Commission published its sixth annual Rule of Law Report, examining rule of law developments in all...
‘A political party is not a talk shop – it exists to win and govern,’ Adrian Delia says
PN leadership contender Adrian Delia said that a political party is not a “talk shop,” and its purpose is to win elections and govern, with one of the most fundamental ingredients to win being unity. Delia spoke in his first televised interview on...

Foreign Tourists Love Greece: INSETE
Foreign tourists, especially American and British female visitors, seem to be “in love” with Greece, according to the latest report by INSETE (October 2024–March 2025), titled “Greece’s Reputation and That of Each Region on Social Media and Travel...

Minister downplays Walliams’ joke about film commissioner Johann Grech
Culture Minister Owen Bonnici on Monday downplayed a spicy joke by British comedian David Walliams about film-makers needing to sleep with Malta Film Commissioner Johann Grech to move ahead, saying it was 'just a joke' which did not harm Malta's...

Luminara, the Newest Superyacht from the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Celebrates Official Launch and Embarks on Maiden Voyage
Luminara, the third ultra-luxury superyacht from The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, has officially set sail, ushering in the next chapter in the brand’s expansion and continued leadership in redefining luxury at sea. As the newest yacht to join...

EU sets conversion rate for Bulgaria’s eurozone entry in 2026
BRUSSELS: European Union finance ministers completed the final steps on Tuesday for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the eurozone from January 2026, including setting the conversation rate of the Bulgarian lev to the euro. Bulgaria will join...

Applications open for sixth edition of Mużika Mużika
Applications have opened for artists interested in taking part in next year’s edition of the Maltese-language song contest Mużika Mużika. The 2026 edition, the competition’s sixth since returning in 2021, will be held between March 19 and 21....

‘World’s greatest tenor’ looking forward to singing at north Wales festival
Top tenor Joseph Calleja singing with Sir Bryn Terfel at Llangollen International Eisteddfod in 2016 – Image: Llangollen International Eisteddfod A music festival has signed up the “world’s greatest living tenor” to perform at this year’s event....

Athens shines as Europe’s Youth Entrepreneurship capital at Gen-E 2025 Festival
The heart of European youth entrepreneurship beat in Athens this July as Junior Achievement Greece successfully hosted the Gen-E 2025 Festival, Europe’s largest celebration and competition for young entrepreneurs. From July 1 to 3, more than 1,000...