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I opened UK’s first totally legal SEX bookshop on posh high street full of families… surprising ‘genre’ pulls punters in
The Scottish Sun
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June 30, 2025
A WOMAN who opened the UK's first legal sex book shop has revealed a surprising genre is pulling in customers. Sarah Maxwell opened her aptly named store Saucy Books in upmarket Notting Hill, west London. less than two weeks ago. 17 Sarah Maxwell...
Government moves to bring citizenship law in line with EU judgment
Times of Malta
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June 30, 2025
A bill has been tabled in Parliament to bring Malta’s citizenship laws in line with European Union legislation, following a European Court of Justice ruling that the country’s investor citizenship scheme, known as the ‘golden passports’ programme,...
Hub88.io Named Best Game Aggregator at International Gaming Awards 2025: What This Means for London’s iGaming Sector
London Post
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June 30, 2025
London’s thriving digital entertainment sector hit new levels when Hub88 won Best Game Aggregator at the International Gaming Awards. The landmark victory establishes Hub88 as a top-tier casino games aggregator and solidifies London’s status as a...
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Government starts parliamentary debate on child marriages
Malta Today
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Parliament has heard the second reading of a bill that will prohibit all marriages involving people under the age of 18. The bill removes the current legal provision that allows minors to marry with the consent of parents or legal guardians. Under...
Government launches ‘Right to Culture’ campaign
The Malta Independent
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The 'Right to Culture' campaign, an initiative celebrating freedom of artistic expression and access to culture for all in Malta, has been launched, the Ministry for Culture and the Arts stated on Monday. The ministry said that this national...
Legal amendment to remove parental consent loophole for child marriages
The Malta Independent
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Minors under 18 years of age will no longer be able to marry in Malta under any circumstance under legal amendments that aim to strengthen child protection and eliminate all forms of underage and forced marriages. The amendments will remove...
Changes to Malta’s golden passports scheme in the pipeline
Malta Today
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Malta’s citizenship law is going to be amended to bring the golden passports scheme in line with the principles of a judgement from the European Court of Justice. Two months after the judgement was delivered, the Home Affairs Ministry has tabled a...
Maltese students show significant improvement in secondary school qualification levels
The Malta Independent
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Malta has seen a substantial improvement in the number of students achieving Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) levels within the Secondary School Qualification and Profile (SSQ&P). Recent data reveals that more students are now obtaining...
More Maltese students achieving recognised qualifications, education ministry reports
Malta Today
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Malta’s students are showing significant academic progress, with more Year 11 pupils attaining official certification under the Secondary School Certificate and Profile (SSC&P), according to new data released by the Education Ministry. The...
Government left the Armed Forces with only one operational helicopter, PN says; Ministry reacts
The Malta Independent
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The Labour Government has left the Armed Forces with only one operational helicopter, the PN said in a statement. "We are entering summer and in the coming weeks the majority of Maltese and Gozitans will be frequenting and enjoying the beaches,...
Malta to experience slightly cooler weather as Europe sizzles
Times of Malta
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June 30, 2025
Temperatures in Malta this week will be as high as 35°C but will not reach the sweltering heights of those in mainland Europe, according to the Meteorological Office. The relatively cool weather comes as the rest of the continent experiences...
MPs unite to close legal loophole allowing child marriage in Malta
Times of Malta
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June 30, 2025
16 and 17-year-olds will no longer be allowed to marry, even with the consent of their parents or guardians, under new legislation being proposed by the government. Junior Minister Rebecca Buttigieg presented the bill in Parliament on Monday...
What’s on in Malta and Gozo this week: January 30 to July 6, 2025
Times of Malta
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June 30, 2025
MUSIC Malta Metal Weekend Metal fans are in for a treat this coming weekend as some of the genre’s legends are performing at the Eden Arena in St Julian’s. The festival will be headlined by Swedish progressive titans Opeth on July 4, Finnish band...
€25,000 incentive for people to give up their driving licence still in planning phase - minister
The Malta Independent
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The €25,000 incentive for individuals to give up their driving licence is still in the planning phase, with discussions ongoing to determine the most effective target age group, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works Chris Bonett...
Malta’s fiscal strategy
Times of Malta
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June 30, 2025
While addressing the recent launch of FinanceMalta’s Annual Report, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana reaffirmed government’s commitment to fiscal stability without new taxes, despite rising long-term pressures. “Our challenge is to ensure stability...
Maltese Floriana sign Tanzania M’Mombwa
Daily News Tanzania
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June 30, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: FLORIANA FC have confirmed the signing of Tanzanian international Charles M’Mombwa as the club’s seventh addition ahead of the 2025/26 Maltese Premier League campaign. The 27-year-old central midfielder joins the Maltese giants from...
Government and Opposition locked horns on the Constitution. But what did just happen?
Malta Today
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Government this week, through a simple majority and following a ruling by Speaker Anglu Farrugia, made amendments to the Constitution. The few changes that passed were part of a wider bill that included several amendments concerning the judiciary...
Malta not spared as severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks
The Malta Independent
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Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of wildfires. In Malta, the temperature is expected to...
Toni Abela criticises tendency to selectively interpret rule of law in final speech from the bench
Malta Today
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Judge Toni Abela criticised growing tendency to selectively interpret the popular notion of the rule of law, which, he stated, is “not à la carte” in his final official speech from the bench. “One cannot praise a judgment when it favours them and...
‘We are laying the groundwork for a long-term cultural shift,’ minister says regarding car usage
The Malta Independent
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While a reduction in traffic won't happen instantly, the government is committed to influencing behaviour - especially among youths - to adopt more sustainable travel habits, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works Chris Bonett...