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What name the new pope chooses can signal what's ahead

The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses. The announcement "Habemus Papam" - "We have a pope" - from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica is followed first...

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What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope

A conclave is the centuries-old election of a pope that derives its name from the Italian "con clave" (with a key) to underscore that cardinals are sequestered until they find a winner. Cardinals...

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Live - Maksar trial: Jurors shown graphic morgue photos as medical expert details fatal wounds

Jurors were presented with graphic photographs taken during the autopsy of Carmel Chircop, as court medical expert Mario Scerri gave detailed testimony on the nature and trajectory of the gunshot...

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India fires missiles into Pakistani territory in what Islamabad calls 'act of war'

India fired missiles into Pakistani-controlled territory in several locations early Wednesday, killing at least 26 people including a child, in what Pakistan's leader called an act of war. India...

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Government says it will carry out repairs on Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel out at sea

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition vessel that was damaged in a "drone attack" near Malta last week has "damages which require minor repairs so that the vessel can sail to its next destination," a surveyor appointed by the government found. ...

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Three Standards Commissioner reports published following ethics breaches by PM, minister and MP

Three reports by the Standards Commissioner were published after Parliament's Standing Committee for Standards in Public Life authorised their publication on Tuesday. In a post on social media,...

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Beyond a possible Asian or African pope, what are the priorities of the cardinals in the conclave?

Cardinals electing a new pope have some fundamental questions to weigh, beyond whether to give the Catholic Church its first Asian or African pontiff, or a conservative or progressive. Although...

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latest comment from Jessica Pace, 06/05/2025 08:39: Money and power.

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TMID Editorial: Church at the crossroads

As the Catholic Church looks ahead to the election of a new pope, it finds itself at a defining moment. The successor to Pope Francis will not merely inherit a symbolic mantle but a Church grappling...

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Country needs a government that plans, not one that makes a mess, PN says

The government led by Robert Abela is prioritising the legalisation of illegal development over environmental protection and serious planning, the Nationalist Party said Wednesday. During a...

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Updated: Maksar gang trial - Carmel Chircop fatally shot with four bullets, court hears

A police inspector told a trial by jury on Tuesday that Carmel Chircop was hit by four of the six bullets that were fired in his direction. Inspector Jonathan Attard described compiling a report...

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Friedrich Merz wins on second ballot to become Germany’s chancellor, hours after his historic defeat

Friedrich Merz succeeded Tuesday in his bid to become the next German chancellor during a second vote in parliament, hours after he suffered a historic defeat in the first round. The conservative...

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Green spaces

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Maltese citizenship: between price and value

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The Time of the Hero

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St George’s Pjazza - Seconds lost, lives risked

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Zuppi – an idea for the conclave

Mark Said

All that hype about parliamentary walk-outs

Victor Calleja

When aping the past is not necessarily good

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The PN versus the people

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WasteServ says Marsaskala green park project to go ahead after court ruling

WasteServ welcomed a Court of Appeal ruling which it says clears the way for the transformation of the Sant' Antnin waste treatment plant in Marsaskala into a recreational green park. "The court...

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Inter beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time to reach another Champions League final

Inter Milan has another Champions League final to look forward to. Once the players catch their breath, that is. In the end it took extra time, two astonishing comebacks and 13 goals to separate...

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181,403 outbound tourists during Q1 2025 – NSO

Total outbound tourists for the first quarter in 2025 were estimated at 181,403, a slight increase of 820 over the corresponding quarter of 2024, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said. "Total...

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80 years after World War II, Germany is still painstakingly searching for its fallen soldiers

In a forest near Berlin, the remains of 107 fallen Wehrmacht soldiers were ceremoniously interred last week. High school students placed white gerbera daisies on small black coffins, and...

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Government launches insulin pump service for patients aged 18 and under with Type 1 Diabetes

The Minister for Health and Active Ageing, Jo Etienne Abela, announced that through an investment of €5 million, more than 220 people will benefit from an insulin pump service. This service...

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Electricity prices in the EU: Maltese households with lowest burden, government says

Malta has the lowest electricity prices for domestic consumers in the European Union when measured in terms of purchasing power standards (PPS), a government statement read. "This is according to...

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In a historic first, Friedrich Merz's bid to become Germany's 10th chancellor fails first ballot

In a historic first, conservative leader Friedrich Merz ’s bid to become Germany’s 10th chancellor since World War II failed in the first round of voting in parliament...

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PN says Education Minister failing to give details on Birkirkara school project

The Nationalist Party on Tuesday noted that the Minister for Education continues to avoid answering Opposition Parliamentary Questions regarding the renovation of Birkirkara Primary School. The...

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Inter beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time to reach another Champions League final

Oscar Piastri wins at Miami for 3rd straight F1 victory, 4th win of season for championship leader

Chelsea win and Newcastle draw to tighten top-five race as United loses again in Premier League

Roma and Lazio catch up with Juventus in fight for 4th place in Serie A

Serie A leaders Napoli beat Lecce amid flares and delays to move closer to title

Arsenal's Champions League preparations go wrong after another loss to Bournemouth

New father Max Verstappen wins pole in Miami, his third through six F1 races this season

Antonelli becomes youngest pole winner in F1 history by taking top stop for Miami sprint race

Late penalty for Torino scuppers Venezia hopes of escaping Serie A drop zone

De Bruyne not finished yet as he gives Man City crucial win over Wolves

Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication

Cleaners and cooks. Doctors and nurses. Even drivers and elevator operators. The support staff for the cardinals who will elect the successor to Pope Francis took an oath of secrecy...

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Peter Agius to lead negotiations on single market rules in the European Parliament for EPP

PN MEP Peter Agius will be leading negotiations on the rules concerning safety and compliance of products on the single market and the role of national authorities in monitoring and standardisation...

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Parliament pays tribute to Francis Zammit Dimech

Parliament on Monday paid tribute to the late Acting President and long-time Nationalist politician Francis Zammit Dimech, who was described as a “serious, but humble person.” Zammit...

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Maksar gang trial: Investigators found link between Caruana Galizia, Romeo Bone bombs

Proceedings continue on Monday in the trial by jury of four men accused of murdering journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and lawyer Carmel Chircop. The four men on trial are Robert and Adrian...

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Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?

While Pope Francis accomplished a lot in his 12-year papacy, he left much unfinished business and many challenges for his successor - from the Vatican's disastrous finances to the wars raging on...

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Israel plans to seize Gaza under a new plan, officials say

Israel's Cabinet voted Monday to seize the Gaza Strip for an unspecified amount of time in a move that could see Israel reestablish control over a territory it vacated two decades...

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Government surveyor boarding Conscience ship outside of Maltese waters, PM tells Parliament

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the captain of the aid ship ‘Conscience,’ which suffered an alleged drone attack last Friday, has accepted that an accredited government surveyor...

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Silence is a form of complicity, PN MP says on Gaza

Silence is a form of complicity, Nationalist Party MP Albert Buttigieg said as he spoke in Parliament about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Buttigieg commented that one cannot be...

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Portuguese man caught with €250,000 worth of drugs at airport

A 53-year-old Portuguese man was arrested upon his arrival at Malta International Airport after being caught carrying around 11 kilograms of drugs in his luggage, with a total street value of...

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TMID Editorial: SMEs are concerned

A recent survey found that 70% of SMEs believe that Malta is moving in the wrong direction. The Malta Chamber of SMEs detailed its survey findings from the SME Barometer Q1 2025 and, while the...

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latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 06/05/2025 09:26: If SME's problem one is shortage of workers it says it all, there is work, there is potential investment and there is profit.

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Business

Malta and Ireland forge new trade horizons in online business mission

Malta’s first educational zero waste children’s cookbook earns three nominations at the prestigious

Express Trailers’ family members complete accredited family business course

HSBC Malta enhances travel insurance benefits for Premier, Advance, and Business Customers

Ukraine war, golden passports and oligarchs

BOV launches public webinar on scams and phishing awareness

Retirement in Europe Made Easy with Malta Citizenship by Investment

Finesse Group’s first business breakfast highlights human-centred marketing

Central Bank of Malta launches its 2024 Annual Report

Envisioning Malta’s climate future: Event sparks conversations on climate adaptation

What name the new pope chooses can signal what's ahead

What is a conclave? What to know about the secretive process to elect the next pope

Live - Maksar trial: Jurors shown graphic morgue photos as medical expert details fatal wounds

India fires missiles into Pakistani territory in what Islamabad calls 'act of war'

Government says it will carry out repairs on Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel out at sea

Three Standards Commissioner reports published following ethics breaches by PM, minister and MP

Beyond a possible Asian or African pope, what are the priorities of the cardinals in the conclave?

TMID Editorial: Church at the crossroads

Country needs a government that plans, not one that makes a mess, PN says

Updated: Maksar gang trial - Carmel Chircop fatally shot with four bullets, court hears

Friedrich Merz wins on second ballot to become Germany’s chancellor, hours after his historic defeat

WasteServ says Marsaskala green park project to go ahead after court ruling

Inter beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time to reach another Champions League final

181,403 outbound tourists during Q1 2025 – NSO

80 years after World War II, Germany is still painstakingly searching for its fallen soldiers

Government launches insulin pump service for patients aged 18 and under with Type 1 Diabetes

Electricity prices in the EU: Maltese households with lowest burden, government says

In a historic first, Friedrich Merz's bid to become Germany's 10th chancellor fails first ballot

PN says Education Minister failing to give details on Birkirkara school project

Public sector ‘not bloated’, but upskilling needed – GWU secretary general

Number of vehicles on the road increases by 19 per day in first quarter – NSO

Festivals Malta unveils 2025 summer festival line-up

First edition of ‘The 10km L-Istrina Palace Run’ launched

New financial support scheme launched to involve licensed fishermen in collection of marine data

Maria Montebello to become first female rector of St Aloysius College

Trump says he'll reopen Alcatraz prison for 'America’s most ruthless and violent offenders'

Trump threatens a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, saying the movie industry in the US is dying

TMID Editorial: Malta and press freedom

Ahead of the conclave, Vatican staff vow secrecy under threat of excommunication

Peter Agius to lead negotiations on single market rules in the European Parliament for EPP

Parliament pays tribute to Francis Zammit Dimech

Maksar gang trial: Investigators found link between Caruana Galizia, Romeo Bone bombs

Pope Francis left unfinished business after a 12-year papacy. What challenges await the next pope?

Israel plans to seize Gaza under a new plan, officials say

Government surveyor boarding Conscience ship outside of Maltese waters, PM tells Parliament

Silence is a form of complicity, PN MP says on Gaza

Portuguese man caught with €250,000 worth of drugs at airport

TMID Editorial: SMEs are concerned

O-Level student-based assessments are here to stay, says Curriculum director general

Unions, employers broadly support proposed miscarriage leave, but seek more details

Updated: Maritime surveyor is welcome to board Conscience, says Freedom Flotilla Coalition

Malta offered to pay for aid ship’s repairs, but surveyor must be allowed on board first – PM

From neglected and abandoned to restored and magnificent

No blanket cuts needed, but public sector hiring raising concerns – Malta Employers chief