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Macron begins state visit to UK amid migrant crisis
A state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron got under way outside London on Tuesday, as British royals joined their visitors for the countries' national anthems in the sunlit grounds of Windsor Castle. Artillery fired a 41-gun salute when Mr...

Special bus services for Ultimate 80s by the BBC Concert Orchestra
Special bus services, including one for those travelling onwards to Gozo, are being organised for the Ultimate 80s – by the BBC Concert Orchestra taking place on the 5th July, at the Granaries in Floriana. Malta Public Transport said that in order...

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...

Pride in London 2025: Chaka Khan, JJ and Miriana Conte confirmed
Pride in London 2025 is SERVING! Yes, that’s right, the star-studded line-up has been finalised. On Saturday 5 July, expect to see funk superstar Chaka Khan, Eurovision 2025 winner JJ and Maltese fan favourite Miriana Conte. Guided by the...

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...

‘Wendy & Peter Pan’ Headlines Royal Shakespeare Company’s Barbican Return – Global Bulletin
NEVERLAND NOSTALGIA The Royal Shakespeare Company is set to enchant London audiences with its 2025/26 Barbican season, headlined by “Wendy & Peter Pan,” a reimagined take on J.M. Barrie‘s classic adapted by Ella Hickson and directed by Jonathan...

Anna Camp on Working With Neve Campbell, Kevin Williamson on Scream 7
“Undoubtedly did.” So mentioned Anna Camp when requested if she rewatched the Scream franchise after being forged within the upcoming and anticipated seventh installment. The movie already has a launch date on the calendar, set for Feb. 27, 2026,...

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...

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...

See the 2025 Golden Bee Awards Red Carpet
Last week, the mediterranean was positively buzzing. The 2025 Golden Bee Awards took place on June 29 in Malta, capping off the third Mediterrane Film Festival at the historic Fort Manoel. Guests—including Russell Crowe, Rising Star Award winner...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rabat awash with colour as town celebrates St Paul
Rabat was awash with colour as the town celebrated the titular feast of its patron saint St Paul on Sunday. Participants who braved the summer heat to take part in the event were rewarded with music, chants, streamers and smoke. Times of Malta...