Residents in buildings near collapsed Paceville edifice evacuated; dismantling exercise under way Residents in buildings close to the block of apartments which collapsed on Wednesday are being evacuated as a precaution, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and the Occupational Health and... Comments (0) Share
Israel hit by missiles as Iran retaliates for strikes on nuclear sites Iranian missiles struck Israel in retaliation for deadly Israeli attacks on nuclear sites and military leaders. The wail of air raid sirens and the rumble of explosions could be heard... Comments (0) Share
Company which owned part of Paceville collapsed building considers legal action A company which owned part of the building that collapsed in Paceville on Wednesday night, is considering legal action. Santumas Shareholdings p.l.c. issued a statement on the Malta Stock... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Israel attacks Iran's nuclear and missile sites and kills top military officials Israel attacked Iran's capital early Friday in strikes that targeted the country's nuclear program and killed at least two top military officers, raising the potential for an all-out war... Comments (0) Share
Eastern Regional Council calls for Għargħur election following mayor dispute The Eastern Regional Council has called for an election to be held in Gharghur, following the dispute over the position of Mayor in the locality. Għargħur, a small locality in Malta's... Comments (0) Share
Air India black box recovered after crash that killed 241 onboard and several others on the ground The black box from the Air India plane was recovered on Friday, authorities said, in a development that will likely lead to clues about the cause of the crash that killed 241 people on the flight and... Comments (0) Share
Over 13,000 product inspections in the Maltese market carried out last year Over the past year, more than 13,000 inspections were carried out on products in the Maltese market by the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA). This was announced during an... Comments (0) Share
135 University of Malta academics raise concerns on consultation document on euthanasia The introduction of physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia in Malta would further undermine the provision of palliative care services which are currently inadequate, and would contradict the... Comments (0) Share
Paceville collapse: Architect found damage that wasn't present at time of condition report last year An architect days ago had found damage on the building that collapsed in Paceville that was not present when a condition report was carried out last November. The building in question collapsed... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Michael Walter, 12/06/2025 12:55: Was the damage noted last November deemed to not require a stop notice being issued and further investigations taking place ? New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
Updated: Court accepts request by Robert Aquilina's wife to stop domestic violence case Jeanette Aquilina, the spouse of Repubblika co-founder Robert Aquilina, has formally requested that the court discontinue the domestic violence case against him. In a declaration presented in court on... Comments (4) Share latest comment from Divi, 12/06/2025 13:59: Prosit u Kuragg Dr Robert Aquilina! il- Maltin Vera Mieghek! New Comment Reply Click to rate 3 0
KM Malta Airlines launches public awareness campaign against unruly passenger behaviour KM Malta Airlines has launched a new social media campaign to raise awareness of the serious impact that unruly passenger behaviour can have on flight safety, comfort, and operations. "The... Comments (0) Share
Disability advocacy group concerned over teachers’ union directives Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability (MFOPD) has expressed concern over action taken by the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT). The Times of Malta reported in June that, according... Comments (0) Share
Labour Force survey shows 327,643 in employment in first quarter – NSO During the first quarter of 2025, the Labour Force Survey estimates that total number of persons in employment was 327,643, 4.3 per cent higher when compared to the previous year, the NSO said... Comments (0) Share
The morning after: Paceville building collapse in pictures The collapse of an apartment block shocked Malta late on Wednesday night as it reignited memories of past fatal construction collapse tragedies. In this instance, tragedy was averted: nobody was... Comments (0) Share
Updated (4): Fiery Air India crash kills 241 people aboard, leaving 1 survivor, airline says An Air India passenger plane with 244 people onboard crashed Thursday in India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline and local media reported. Visuals on local television channels showed... Comments (0) Share
Collapsed apartment block had ‘long-standing structural issues’, Portelli’s company says The apartment block which collapsed in Paceville had “long-standing structural issues,” a company affiliated to the one which owns the adjacent construction site said in a statement on... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial - Bridging the divide: Implementing the social plan Malta's social fabric is increasingly stretched by a growing divide between the rich and the poor - a global trend that finds deep resonance on the island. This widening gap poses a significant... Comments (0) Share
Fixing traffic key to improving quality of life, competitiveness, European Commission tells Malta Addressing traffic congestion and the high emissions from road transport are crucial in order to improve competitiveness, quality of life, and support vulnerable segments of the population in Malta,... Comments (0) Share
Luke Dalli appointed new Executive Chairperson of Arts Council Malta The Minister for Culture, Lands and Local Government Owen Bonnici appointed Dr Luke Dalli as the new Executive Chairperson of Arts Council Malta, the ministry said Friday. Dalli will be... Comments (0) Share
Cyclist dies in Marsascala accident A cyclist has died in a traffic accident involving a van and a car in Marsascala on Thursday morning. The police said the accident took place in Villabate Street at 10am. No details about... Comments (0) Share
Updated (2): Building tumbles in Paceville, 32 residents evacuated before collapse Part of a building in Paceville has collapsed... Comments (7) Share latest comment from Divi, 12/06/2025 10:35: Resign Clown New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
TMID Editorial - From accuser to silence: PM Abela’s ethical failure Prime Minister Robert Abela has been found to have used groundless accusations for political gain, tarnishing the reputation of his opponents without the backing of evidence. The recent decision by... Comments (0) Share
Kamra Tal-Periti commends architects who raised alarm before Paceville collapse The Council of the Kamra tal-Periti said Thursday it has immediately initiated an investigation upon learning of the collapse of an apartment block in Paceville last night. While the investigation is... Comments (0) Share
Manoel Island: Post Għalina - Campaign 'will remain vigilant' during next steps The Manoel Island: Post Għalina coalition said it will remain vigilant as its pressure to see a renegotiation of the Manoel Island deed has led to the government taking legal action. The... Comments (1) Share latest comment from ACassar, 12/06/2025 08:25: They should. The consortium's apparent fast back track makes one think. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
MIDI says it is discussing out-of-court settlement with government on Manoel Island MIDI on Thursday said that it has commenced preliminary discussions with the government with a view to arriving at an out-of-court settlement in respect to the alleged breaches of the... Comments (0) Share
Paceville collapse: ‘Will everything be forgotten in a week because no-one died?’ – Isabelle Bonnici The morning after yet another construction-related incident, Isabelle Bonnici, the mother of the young construction site victim Jean Paul Sofia, asked whether everything will be forgotten in a week... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Joey Falzon, 12/06/2025 10:25: Strangely enough, this is the same architect involved in the Sofia tragedy, and also the one behind the Joseph Portelli project currently underway on the site of the former GO exchange in Psaila Street—where stone slabs from demolition works ended up in the middle of a busy road. That makes it three alarming incidents linked to the same individual. One really has to ask: what is going on here—both with the architect responsible and with the authorities supposedly overseeing these projects? It seems no lessons have been learnt—neither by her, nor by the regulators. And once again, this is a Joseph Portelli development being fronted by third parties. Joseph Portelli first ruined Gozo—now it seems it’s Malta’s turn. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
PN lodges complaint with IĠM over 'yet another piece of fake news by Labour and its media' The Nationalist Party said Thursday it has submitted a formal complaint to the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IĠM) following a fabricated report disseminated by the Labour Party through its... Comments (0) Share
Court underlines need for more security in courtrooms after man beaten bloody during sitting The court has highlighted the need to improve security in courtrooms after a man was beaten bloody in a courtroom on Wednesday. The written record of the sitting (Verbal) in question, reads that... Comments (4) Share latest comment from Summer Shade, 12/06/2025 13:41: All he cares about is social media and selfies. He is a poser not a doer. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Corinthia-Kuwaiti joint venture to acquire third prime property in Beverly Hills The Corinthia Group, trading as International Hotel Investments plc (IHI), said Thursday that its recently formed partnership with Action Real Estate Company of Kuwaiti is to acquire its third prime... Comments (0) Share