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1 October 2026, Thursday

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37% of Maltese family firms saw margins shrink despite higher turnover, survey shows

Thirty-seven per cent of family firms reported a higher turnover but lower profits in 2022-25, a Malta Chamber of Commerce survey shows. More than a third of Maltese family business increased...

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Archbishop urges judiciary to put truth at the heart of justice

Archbishop Mgr Charles Scicluna has called on members of the judiciary and the legal profession to put truth at the centre of the administration of justice, warning that public confidence in the...

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MAM says opening health centres at night does not address health sector pressures

Opening more health centres at night does not, in itself, address the pressures facing Malta's healthcare system, the Medical Association of Malta said Thursday. Replying to Momentum, MAM said...

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Gozo Minister calls for more investment, European support for Gozo’s maritime connectivity

In a high-level discussion with Gesine Meissner, European Coordinator, and representatives of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) on the development of the European Maritime Space,...

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Police investigate video of naked man at Żebbuġ square fountain

Police are investigating an incident in Żebbuġ after a video circulated on social media showing an unidentified naked man having a dip at the town square fountain. Authorities were...

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Malta Animal Awareness Week launched: a week dedicated to animal protection and welfare

Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Animal Welfare Alicia Bugeja Said announced the details of Malta Animal Awareness Week, a full week dedicated to animals, their protection, and raising further...

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Pilot stabs fellow pilot on flight to Israel before passengers intervene to stop attack

A copilot stabbed a captain in an apparent attempt to crash a jetliner as it was flying 174 people to Israel on Wednesday. But passengers burst into the cockpit and wrestled with the attacker even as...

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Valletta local council accused of censorship after blocking Daphne murder posters

The Valletta local council has refused an application by civil society organisations Repubblika and Occupy Justice to display commemorative posters marking the assassination of journalist Daphne...

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Court acquits fireworks operator charged over 2023 Siege Bell display

A licensed fireworks operator has been acquitted over a 2023 Valletta display after prosecutors failed to prove he breached his licence conditions. Bernard David Cauchi was charged with failing...

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Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt

Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented...

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PL welcomes Family Court reform as measures come into force, highlights advancing social justice

The Labour Party has welcomed the start of the first phase in the implementation of the Family Court Reform, a wide-ranging reform that will create a fairer, more efficient and better-structured...

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TMID Editorial: When illegal hunting is the problem, why weaken the deterrent?

There is something profoundly difficult to understand about the timing of the proposed changes to penalties for offences involving protected birds. At precisely the moment when Malta is once...

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Man grievously injured in Birżebbuġa hit-and-run collision

A 26-year-old Italian national residing in Birżebbuġa sustained grievous injuries yesterday evening in a traffic accident on Għar Dalam Road, Birżebbuġa. The accident...

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Energy subsidies to continue, but Caruana refuses to confirm €1,000 Super Bonus for 2027 Budget

The government will continue subsidising fuel and electricity prices in next year's budget, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said on Wednesday, arguing that maintaining the measures is necessary to...

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latest comment from Divi, 30/09/2026 13:11: Pajjiz Fallut minn kull anglu

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‘Budget 2027 will provide peace of mind to investors and workers,’ Prime Minister tells GWU

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that Budget 2027 will be another budget that provides a clear sense of direction and peace of mind, not only to those investing in our country but, above all, to...

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Malta Public Transport announces special services for Notte Bianca

Malta Public Transport has said that it will be operating special bus services for Notte Bianca, one the country's biggest annual arts and culture festivals, being held this Saturday 3 October 2026 in...

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PN says it will continue working to ensure that every older person can live with dignity

On the International Day of Older Persons, the Nationalist Party salutes all older people in our country and expresses its gratitude and respect towards a generation that gave the best years of its...

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Court rejects Keith Schembri’s constitutional case over PAC questioning

A Constitutional Court has rejected a case filed by former government official Keith Schembri, who claimed that his fundamental rights were breached while he was providing evidence before the Public...

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Police officer injured during arrest in Valletta

A police inspector was injured during an arrest in Valletta on Wednesday after a man allegedly became aggressive and attacked officers who were responding to an argument between two men. Police...

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Potential sanctions against Man City could range from fines to expulsion from the Premier League

Man City guilty of almost all the 115 financial charges, Premier League says in explosive verdict

Nations League: Yamal helps Spain extend unbeaten run in homecoming game. Gordon, Kane lead England

Transformed Italy records dominant win in Nations League, Olise gives France late win

Klopp endures first loss in charge of Germany after unprecedented victory for Greece

Malta prepares for Gibraltar clash with 2-0 win over Liechtenstein in friendly

World Cup winners Spain survive scare to beat England 3-2 in Nations League

George Russell wins in Azerbaijan to trim Antonelli's F1 lead as Norris crashes out

France coach Zinedine Zidane's first win soured by Mbappé's knee injury, Italy loses to Belgium

Man City ready to fight Premier League after reports that club guilty of almost all charges

Shorter working week requires productivity gains, Finance Minister says

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has warned that a shorter working week cannot be introduced without corresponding productivity gains, as he stressed the need for Malta to remain competitive amid...

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Two arrested after suspected drugs and loaded firearm found in vehicle

Police arrested two men in connection with suspected drug trafficking after searches uncovered several kilograms of suspected cannabis and cocaine, as well as heroin, firearms and cash, a police...

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Man injured after vehicle rolls backwards in Qrendi garage

A 67-year-old man from Qrendi was grievously injured after a vehicle rolled backwards while he was inside his garage on Triq it-Tempesta in Qrendi on Wednesday morning. Police said they were...

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Talks on next Chief Justice should continue immediately, Justice Minister says

Talks on who should be Malta's next Chief Justice should continue immediately, Justice Minister Clifton Grima has told The Malta Independent. Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti's term was meant to have...

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latest comment from onDmove, 30/09/2026 08:28: I don't know why Dr Mark Chetcuti has not already left. Can't he realize that he is being used by the Labour government to put pressure on the PN? How much longer can this ridiculous and unfair situation go on, indefinitely?

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ADPD says €400m in subsidies taking funds away from key investments

The €400 million being spent on subsidies is taking away from investment in areas including renewable energy, public transport and healthcare, ADPD-The Green Party said, adding that energy...

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Potential sanctions against Man City could range from fines to expulsion from the Premier League

Manchester City faces an uncertain future after the decorated English soccer club was found guilty of systematically breaking the Premier League's financial rules for nearly a decade. The...

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Netanyahu says a pilot on a FlyDubai flight stabbed another and apparently tried to crash the plane

A commercial plane traveling from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to Israel was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, briefly raising concerns about a possible hijacking...

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ŻEJTUNE selected as Malta’s entry for 99th edition of Oscars

ŻEJTUNE, written and directed by Maltese-American filmmaker Alex Camilleri, has been selected as Malta's official submission for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category at...

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Government launches €700,000 financial aid scheme for fishermen affected by rising fuel prices

The government has launched a financial aid scheme with an allocation of €700,000 to support full-time fishermen affected by the rise in fuel prices linked to the crisis in the Middle East, the...

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‘Government should consult before publishing media laws’

On 22 September, the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IĠM), PEN Malta, the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation and Repubblika wrote jointly to Prime Minister Robert Abela, calling on the...

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Malta Institute of Accountants holds 62nd AGM

EY Engage 2026 explores the building blocks of the AI-ready enterprise

Farsons Group delivers stable growth and increases interim dividend

db Group forecasts €104 million EBITDA as St George’s Bay enters operation

Microsoft launches a new Copilot, bringing AI, delegation and app creation together

Lidl Malta renews support for St Jeanne Antide Foundation

Malta Freeport Terminals and Medelec complete major upgrade of primary distribution substation

IZIGROUP surpasses €1bn in turnover

Annual Insurance Rendezvous-Vous in Monaco

New iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max now available from Melita

37% of Maltese family firms saw margins shrink despite higher turnover, survey shows

Archbishop urges judiciary to put truth at the heart of justice

MAM says opening health centres at night does not address health sector pressures

Gozo Minister calls for more investment, European support for Gozo’s maritime connectivity

Police investigate video of naked man at Żebbuġ square fountain

Malta Animal Awareness Week launched: a week dedicated to animal protection and welfare

Pilot stabs fellow pilot on flight to Israel before passengers intervene to stop attack

Valletta local council accused of censorship after blocking Daphne murder posters

Court acquits fireworks operator charged over 2023 Siege Bell display

Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt

PL welcomes Family Court reform as measures come into force, highlights advancing social justice

TMID Editorial: When illegal hunting is the problem, why weaken the deterrent?

Man grievously injured in Birżebbuġa hit-and-run collision

Energy subsidies to continue, but Caruana refuses to confirm €1,000 Super Bonus for 2027 Budget

‘Budget 2027 will provide peace of mind to investors and workers,’ Prime Minister tells GWU

Malta Public Transport announces special services for Notte Bianca

PN says it will continue working to ensure that every older person can live with dignity

Court rejects Keith Schembri’s constitutional case over PAC questioning

Police officer injured during arrest in Valletta

Court halts execution of Christa Gail Pike in Tennessee for a murder she committed at age 18

More than 18,000 students expected to benefit from €40 million in stipends and grants

‘Out of about 30 hives, only 3 may be salvageable’: beekeeper distraught after hornet attack

Court grants PN’s request for urgent hearing of broadcasting impartiality case

US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete

Malta strengthens cooperation with UN to support children’s healthcare in Syria

White taxi driver denied bail over punching Y-plate driver at Virtu Ferries terminal

People convicted of corruption should not hold political office, Repubblika says

TMID Editorial: MDA’s defence of Johann Buttigieg only proves his critics’ point

Shorter working week requires productivity gains, Finance Minister says

Two arrested after suspected drugs and loaded firearm found in vehicle

Man injured after vehicle rolls backwards in Qrendi garage

Talks on next Chief Justice should continue immediately, Justice Minister says

ADPD says €400m in subsidies taking funds away from key investments

Potential sanctions against Man City could range from fines to expulsion from the Premier League

Netanyahu says a pilot on a FlyDubai flight stabbed another and apparently tried to crash the plane

ŻEJTUNE selected as Malta’s entry for 99th edition of Oscars

Government launches €700,000 financial aid scheme for fishermen affected by rising fuel prices

‘Government should consult before publishing media laws’

Andy Burnham pledges a radical shake-up for Britain in a high-risk political speech

Interconnector 2 project: Land cable installation works completed

Almost 200 apartments planned for fields in Safi; council warns population will increase by a third

PBS rejects PN claims of imbalance, says it will ‘defend itself fully’ in court

Digitalisation reforms in the pipeline for Malta’s courts, Justice Minister says

Updated: PN files constitutional case over 'PBS imbalance and impartiality'; PL replies