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The 55-year-old Maltese woman who tragically lost her life in a traffic accident in Sicily has been identified as Stephania Grech. The fatal accident occurred along the road between Syracuse and Gela, near Modica, in the Maganuco area of Sicily. According to Italian media reports, Grech was involved in a collision with a truck, which tragically claimed her life. Emergency services, firefighters and law enforcement officers rushed to the scene following reports of the accident. Despite the prompt arrival of medical assistance, there was nothing that could be done to save the Maltese woman, with doctors confirming her death at the scene. Italian authorities have launched an investigation to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the collision and determine what led to the fatal impact. The area was secured to allow investigators to carry out the necessary examinations, while the precise dynamics of the accident remain under investigation. No further details have been releas

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Maltese endurance athlete Fabio is continuing to push his limits in an extraordinary display of determination, maintaining first place in a gruelling DECA race after seven days of non-stop competition. At the 168-hour mark, Fabio has already completed a staggering 38km swim and 1,800km cycle, while covering 160km of the 422km running segment. Despite the physical exhaustion and challenging heat, the Maltese athlete has reportedly stepped up his pace, maintaining a steady and determined jog as he continues his push towards the finish line. According to the latest update shared at 5pm local time, Fabio remains in first place, holding a 14km advantage over the athlete chasing him. However, the battle for the top spot remains intense, with the gap keeping the pressure on as the competitors enter the final stages of the race. Fabio’s ambition has remained unchanged since the moment he entered the water to begin the challenge: to win the DECA. But beyond the sporting achievement, the M

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An illegal electrical cable was responsible for triggering the massive explosion at the Salini fireworks factory in June, setting off up to 11 tonnes of explosives, a magisterial inquiry has found. The blast, which completely destroyed the Lourdes fireworks factory, was felt kilometres away, damaging nearby homes and fields. According to findings reported by Times of Malta, investigators established that an electrical cable supplying power to the factory caught fire, with flames spreading through dry leaves and debris before reaching a container holding explosive material. The initial explosion then triggered a series of blasts across the complex, where an estimated eight to 11 tonnes of explosives were being stored. The inquiry revealed that the factory had been illegally receiving electricity from a nearby farm for 26 years through an informal arrangement. A private electricity sub-meter was used to calculate the factory’s consumption, with licensee Edmond Saliba paying the farm

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Eight more nursehound sharks have been released back into the wild thanks to the conservation efforts of the Malta National Aquarium and Sharklab, bringing the total number of sharks saved to an impressive 388. The Malta National Aquarium shared the exciting milestone on social media, celebrating another successful release of the marine creatures into their natural habitat. The initiative, carried out in collaboration with Sharklab, focuses on rescuing shark eggs from local fish markets, where they would otherwise be discarded. Instead, the eggs are brought to the aquarium, where the developing sharks are carefully looked after until they are ready to be released into the sea. “Eight more Nursehound sharks have been released back into the wild, bringing the total number of sharks saved through our conservation efforts to 388,” the aquarium announced. The project gives these young sharks a chance at life while contributing to efforts to protect Malta’s marine biodiversity. Each su

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The Philippines has made history after singer CARMELLE was crowned the first-ever winner of the Eurovision Song Contest Asia. The 19-year-old artist emerged victorious during the inaugural edition of the competition, held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday 14th November. Representing the Philippines with her song Sobra-Sobra, CARMELLE topped the scoreboard with an impressive 211 points, securing victory in both the professional jury and public votes. Thailand's MANG x DAOU finished in second place with 170 points, while Vietnam's Tóc Tiên came third with 164 points. The historic competition brought together artists from 11 Asian countries, marking a major milestone for the Eurovision brand as it expanded beyond Europe. Following her victory, Eurovision celebrated the Filipino singer's achievement on social media. “She topped the scoreboard and won the hearts of the world. Congratulations CARMELLE, winner of the first Eurovision Song Contest Asia,” the official Eurovision account wr

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The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) has insisted that it has not withdrawn its call for Arts Minister Malcolm Paul Agius Galea to resign or be reassigned, despite being informed that neither will happen. In a statement issued on Saturday, the association sought to clarify its position following reports about its latest meeting with the Minister, stressing that acknowledging his decision to remain in office does not mean accepting it. “Reporting that decision does not constitute agreement with it, nor does it change the position expressed in our open letter,” MEIA said. The association reiterated that the anger and frustration within Malta’s arts and entertainment sector stemmed from remarks made by the Minister, which prompted a collective demand for accountability. More than 3,300 individuals and 55 organisations backed an open letter calling for the Minister’s resignation or reassignment, with MEIA subsequently presenting those concerns to Prime Minister

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