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European Officials Congratulate Bulgaria on Euro Area Accession
The EU Council voted unanimously Tuesday on the latest decisions related to Bulgaria's accession to the euro area on January 1, 2026. This completes the procedure, as earlier in the day the European Parliament also approved by a large majority the...

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...

Quality tourism and Sliema’s Fort Cambridge
In the first quarter of 2025, Malta registered strong growth in inbound tourism translating into an 18.9 per cent increase on the previous year, reaching close to four million guest nights. This follows a trend of increasing numbers, now...

Gozo’s Leone Band in Brussels tour
The Soċjetà Filarmonika Leone AD 1863, accompanied by its philharmonic band Banda Ċittadina Leone, recently represented Malta in Brussels with a musical celebration aimed at promoting cultural unity and Maltese heritage on the international stage....

Bill makes cyberstalking and cyberbullying specific crimes
MPs have started debating a Bill that will make cyberstalking and cyberbullying specific offences in the Criminal Code. The Bill was introduced on Monday by Social Welfare Minister Michael Falzon. The debate continued on Tuesday. The Bill provides...

Bulgaria to adopt euro in 2026 after final EU approval
After years of political turbulence and economic scrutiny, Bulgaria is set to ditch the lev for the euro, becoming the eurozone's 21st member. EU ministers gave the final green light on Tuesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026,...

15+ Best Crypto News Websites to Follow in 2025
If you are looking for a list of the best crypto news websites to stay ahead of the curve in the dynamic world of digital assets, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just embarking on your crypto journey, news...

Bergamo Airport Incident Disrupts Italy Flights and Raises Travel Concerns
Bergamo airport incident disrupts Italy flights and raises travel concerns after a tragic event forced the suspension of operations at one of the country’s busiest international hubs. On Tuesday morning, flights to and from Bergamo-Orio al Serio...
Misinformation, AI, Armed Conflict: What The Wealthiest Countries Worry About The Most
Key Points The World Economic Forum surveyed over 11,000 business leaders around the world in a report on national-level fears. Among wealthy countries, economic downturn is the most commonly cited fear. In contrast to the developing world, fears...

Euro club to get bigger as Bulgaria due to join in 2026
European Union ministers greenlighted on Tuesday Bulgaria's bid to adopt the euro as of Jan. 1, 2026, making it the single currency area's 21st member following Croatia, which was the last to switch to the common currency in 2023. Bulgaria's...

Sliema double murder: Muka gets life sentence, Dragomanski is imprisoned for 40 years
Daniel Muka was sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday morning after the jury found him guilty of murdering Christian Pandolfino and Ivor Maciejowski in their home in Sliema in August 2020. Victor Dragomanski, his accomplice, was sentenced to a...

BOV Foundation supports conservation of two masterpieces by Giuseppe Briffa
Two iconic paintings by Maltese master Giuseppe Briffa have been restored and reinstated at San Ġwann parish church, thanks to the support of the BOV Foundation. The artworks, The Immaculate Conception Within the Context of the Fall of Humanity...

Over 40% of Irish people feel at risk of dangers posed by climate change
More than 4 in 10 Irish people feel they are directly at risk of dangers posed by climate change while 2 in 3 believe the Irish government is not doing enough to tackle the issue, according to research published by the European Commission. A new...

Tourists’ horror as Milan airport trespasser sucked into jet engine ‘seconds after dumping car & bursting past security’
THE airport trespasser who was fatally sucked into a jet engine reportedly managed to reach the aircraft in a matter of seconds. The unidentified 35-year-old Italian reportedly bypassed multiple layers of protection before reaching a moving plane...

Bulgaria becomes 21st member to adopt euro after EU green light
A woman holds an umbrella to protect herself from the rain, as she a walks in front of a currency exchange office in Sofia on May 30, 2025. (Photo by Nikolay Doychinov / AFP) Brussels, Belgium: EU ministers gave the final green light on Tuesday...

Newsweek: "Shadow Fleet" Of Russian Tankers Is Plagued By A Mysterious "disease"
6 illustrative photo Already five ships have sustained significant damage for unknown reasons. Putin's shadow tanker fleet has begun to suffer from a mysterious "disease" - explosions that have no explanation. Experts do not rule out that it is...

BBC Concert Orchestra event draws 12,000 to Granaries
Over 12,000 fans filled the Granaries in Floriana on Saturday night, the Malta Tourism Authority said, for a concert that celebrated 80s music. BBC Concert Orchestra presents Ultimate 80’s featured 70 musicians and four vocalists performing...

Gozo Food Festival Special Edition returns to Xewkija this month
The Gozo Food Festival returns to Xewkija this month in a 7th Special Edition of the Malta International Food Festival, combining gastronomy with culture and entertainment. Launched by Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri, he explained...

Karen Pittman Teases a “Wild Ride” in Store for Season 4 of ‘The Morning Show’
Keeping up with Karen Pittman has been a tall order in June. The actress, one of the stars of Apple TV+’s The Morning Show who recently starred on Forever on Netflix, spent a big chunk of the month in Europe where she attended back-to-back film...

One Dead After Being Sucked Into Airbus A319 Engine In Italy
This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available. Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) had been forced to suspend operations briefly due to an incident that happened on the...