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‘People demand Maltese to be used but can't even write it themselves,’ says Kurt Meli

The survival of the Maltese language depends far less on legislation or campaigns than on the small, everyday choices made by Maltese people themselves, Kurt Meli, a freelance interpreter with the EU...

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How Yorgen Fenech’s acquittal could shape Malta in the months to come

Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of all charges in connection with the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia on Wednesday evening, in a jury verdict that shocked many. Fenech was acquitted of both...

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Robert Abela’s first 100 days in office: reforms clouded by the trial of the century

It has now been 100 days since Robert Abela's Labour Party was elected to power for a historic fourth consecutive term - and those hoping that this early period of the legislature was going to be...

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How Malta sold its soul, one pjazza table at a time

There was a time when the Maltese pjazza functioned as a living room without a ceiling - a democratic expanse where the only price of admission was your presence. Today, that same stage has been...

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TMIS Editorial: The verdict is not the end of the story

Yorgen Fenech has been acquitted. That verdict must be respected. Nine jurors heard two months of evidence and, having considered what was placed before them, concluded that the prosecution did...

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Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods

Rescuers in Nepal pulled out a Chinese man and a woman in separate operations Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country, as teams continued searching for thousands of missing...

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PN again demands implementation of Daphne inquiry recommendations five years on

The Nationalist Party has renewed its demand for the full implementation of the recommendations of the Daphne Caruana Galizia public inquiry, accusing the government of refusing to act despite having...

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100 days of a ‘new’ PL government marks ‘the continuation of 13 years of failure’ – PN

The Nationalist Party has said that the first 100 days of the “new” Labour government simply marks the continuation of “13 years of failure”, as nothing has changed between the...

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Vincent Marmara denies targeting potential jurors in survey on Yorgen Fenech trial sentiments

Statistician Vincent Marmara has rejected allegations that a survey he carried out on the eve of Yorgen Fenech's trial, financed by Fenech's uncle, Raymond Fenech, targeted potential jurors within...

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Two arrested on drug trafficking charges

Two people were arrested in Valletta on the basis of drug trafficking charges, police said in a statement on Sunday. The arrests happened on Friday when police patrolling Marsamxett in Valletta...

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Jurors find accused in 13-year-old girl's rape case not guilty in unanimous verdict

This article contains graphic details that some readers might find disturbing Jurors have acquitted a man accused of raping and sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl. After a unanimous 9-0...

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Vocational secondary schools: Opportunity or premature segregation?

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The fertility rate in social context

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Malta’s future cannot wait

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PL wants seriousness and prudence, not insults towards institutions

The Labour Party said Saturday it is deeply regrettable that the Opposition continues to resort to attacks and disparaging remarks against our country's institutions. If the Leader of the...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 05/09/2026 14:59: If the PL really want seriousness in governance, they know full well what they have to do. The sleaze and corruption that went on and is still going on at Castile is bare for all to see

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PM urged to act after Jason Micallef calls Daphne justice campaign ‘vandalism’

The Nationalist Party on Saturday condemned the unacceptable comments made by Jason Micallef, Chairman of the Valletta Cultural Agency and Robert Abela's Special Delegate for the implementation of the...

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latest comment from RF, 05/09/2026 17:34: Aren't the tables and chairs by inelegant restaurants and cafes in Valletta under his watch vandalism of its historic streets? Or the destruction of popular Ta' Qali picnic area for a concert area?

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Prosecution to appeal Yorgen Fenech acquittal

The prosecution will appeal Yorgen Fenech's acquittal in the jury trial over the masterminding of Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination. The appeal is expected to challenge aspects of the jury...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 04/09/2026 15:42: Well its a step in the right direction to try to give some credibility to our justice system but the appeal can only yield the right results if it is carried out by selecting three unknown foreign judges to go through all the relevant testemony available...

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Martínez leads Inter comeback over Napoli and Musiala returns for Bayern

Lautaro Martínez struck a second goal in injury time to complete Inter Milan's 3-2 comeback win over title rival Napoli in Serie A on Saturday, while Jamal Musiala returned to the field for...

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Masked men block roads into Dover port in England in apparent anti-immigrant protest

Hundreds of masked anti-immigration protesters blocked roads leading to Britain's busiest ferry port on Saturday, clogging traffic and disrupting travelers and cargo vehicles heading for...

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Residents oppose new restaurants opposite Ta’ Ġieżu

Valletta risks being "hollowed out from within" if residents continue to be driven away by the city's rapid tourism growth, an NGO warned on Saturday as it protested plans for another outdoor catering...

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latest comment from mohhmiftuh, 05/09/2026 17:46: F'dan il-pajjiz hafna affarijiet jahdmu bil- kontra tan-norma.Hafna djar vojta u tiela' kemm Alla halaq bini imma flok il-prezzijiet jitbaxxew aktar joghlew. Qed jifthu aktar restoranti mal-hafna li diga' ghandna imma l-livell gastronomiku f'hafna kazi flok joghla qed ikompli jitbaxxa . Mhux ahjar naraw li qabel ma jinghataw aktar permessi ghall-ftuh ta’ restoranti godda naraw li dawk li ghandna jkun kollha ta’ livell dicenti.

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Haaland scores again as Man City maintain perfect start to the Premier League season

A new-look Manchester City. Same old Erling Haaland. The Norway striker scored his third goal of the season as City extended its 100% start by beating Coventry 1-0 to stay at the top of the...

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Italian GP: Pierre Gasly stuns Monza again with his first-ever pole position

Alpine's Pierre Gasly claimed his first-ever pole position in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday. The F1 driver seemed as surprised as everyone when he was informed on the...

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Martínez leads Inter comeback over Napoli and Musiala returns for Bayern

Italian GP: Pierre Gasly stuns Monza again with his first-ever pole position

Haaland scores again as Man City maintain perfect start to the Premier League season

Real Madrid and PSG lose their first games in the domestic leagues

Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international football with World Cup title and 125 goals

Arsenal win again and Malen the main man in Italy as Roma score four once more

Inter make it two wins from two, Napoli beaten at home by Como

Premier League: Fernandes hat trick inspires United's comeback win as Palmer stars again for Chelsea

Archbishop asks: Has Malta ‘fallen to the seduction of money’?

Archbishop Charles Scicluna on Friday said that there have been "too many accounts" of rich businessmen buying influence; politicians and public officials being corrupted; policemen assisting...

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latest comment from mohhmiftuh, 04/09/2026 13:47: Nahseb ta' min jikkundanna wkoll il-hafna kummenti moqzieza fuq il-media socjali fejn wiehed jghajjar u joffendi bl-aktar kliem baxx ( gieli b'Malti jew Ingliz li ma jiftihemx) b'impunita' shiha lil kull min ma jaqbilx mieghu.Id-demokrazzja taghtik dritt tesprimi ruhek imma mhux li tabbuza minnha.Meta l-parlament se jillegizla biex jirregola l-imgieba ta' min jikkummenta fuq il-media socjali? Il-knisja kattolika Maltija qed taghmel bizzejjed biex jerga' jissahhah l-istat morali ta' pajjizna?

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TMID Editorial: If not for her work, then for what?

As if the verdict that acquitted businessman Yorgen Fenech of complicity and conspiracy to commit a crime in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia was already not shocking enough, Friday saw a...

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latest comment from Joezborg, 05/09/2026 21:35: He is just a family doctor with no knowledge of politics science. Better return to his clinic and if has nothing to say keep his mouth close.

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True justice for Daphne must extend to who ordered, financed, covered up murder - Metsola

The President of the European Parliament, Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola, stressed that true justice extends beyond those who executed the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia and that it must also encompass...

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latest comment from Marcus, 04/09/2026 18:22: First, this Metsola threw the PN's and the country's interests in the skip (because, you know, the EU Parliament pays well, very well!), and now she visits to lecture us. As the English say: Good riddance to old rubbish!

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Updated: Alex Borg attempt to discuss motion on Daphne inquiry rejected by government

Parliament this morning is to debate the verdict in Yorgen Fenech's trial over the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The debate was proposed by Opposition Leader Alex Borg, who...

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latest comment from Vassals, 04/09/2026 11:00: Ali Bobby and the forty thieves.

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Borg urges Abela to guarantee independent investigations after Yorgen Fenech trial

Opposition Leader Alex Borg on Fridat called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to publicly guarantee the independence of a police investigation into evidence that emerged during the trial over the...

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latest comment from Marcus, 04/09/2026 18:23: I suppose it is very true that empty vessels make most sound!

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De La Salle's Brother Edward dies, aged 102

De La Salle College has announced the death of Bro. Edward Galea, who dedicated more than seven decades of his life to education, faith and service. Born in Żabbar on August 16, 1924, Bro....

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 05/09/2026 15:02: Now THAT is what I call a rich and useful life. May he rest in well-deserved peace

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Meloni celebrates her Italian government's longevity during party rally in Bari

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni celebrated her government's milestone longevity at a rally Friday of supporters in the southern city of Bari, arguing that four years of political stability have...

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Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should...

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Abela accuses Borg of politicising Daphne murder verdict, defends independence of institutions

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Friday accused Opposition Leader Alex Borg of attempting to politicise the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, insisting that...

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Ġnien il-Larinġ inaugurated on a site previously earmarked for development

An area of approximately 750 square metres in Ħal Lija, which had been earmarked for development, has been transformed into Ġnien il-Larinġ thanks to the work carried out by Project...

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latest comment from Ellsworth Hildebrand Oats, 05/09/2026 09:30: Are these the ‘parks’ that we were promised, with so much of glitzzy and expensive promotion videos, in the run up to the last general elections?

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Business

Europe’s extreme heat is becoming a health crisis

The BOV Foundation supports restoration of 18th century painting at Marsa Parish Church

HSBC Malta partners with FinanceMalta and MFSAC to showcase Malta’s financial services in London

RSM Malta appoints Ludwig Micallef as Director for Digital Transformation & AI

‘People demand Maltese to be used but can't even write it themselves,’ says Kurt Meli

How Yorgen Fenech’s acquittal could shape Malta in the months to come

Robert Abela’s first 100 days in office: reforms clouded by the trial of the century

How Malta sold its soul, one pjazza table at a time

TMIS Editorial: The verdict is not the end of the story

Rescuers in Nepal pull 2 people alive from the debris 10 days after devastating floods

PN again demands implementation of Daphne inquiry recommendations five years on

100 days of a ‘new’ PL government marks ‘the continuation of 13 years of failure’ – PN

Vincent Marmara denies targeting potential jurors in survey on Yorgen Fenech trial sentiments

Two arrested on drug trafficking charges

Jurors find accused in 13-year-old girl's rape case not guilty in unanimous verdict

PL wants seriousness and prudence, not insults towards institutions

PM urged to act after Jason Micallef calls Daphne justice campaign ‘vandalism’

Prosecution to appeal Yorgen Fenech acquittal

Martínez leads Inter comeback over Napoli and Musiala returns for Bayern

Masked men block roads into Dover port in England in apparent anti-immigrant protest

Residents oppose new restaurants opposite Ta’ Ġieżu

Haaland scores again as Man City maintain perfect start to the Premier League season

Italian GP: Pierre Gasly stuns Monza again with his first-ever pole position

President speaks of Malta’s diminishing fertility rate to close State of the Nation address

Real Madrid and PSG lose their first games in the domestic leagues

Government ignoring journalists’ fears and refusing to protect them, PN says

‘It is not true’: Matthew Caruana Galizia disputes Abela claim over meeting with family

Eight divers rescued after getting into difficulty off Ċirkewwa

‘The time for vigils is now over’: Solidarity protest to replace monthly Daphne vigil

‘Respect for jury does not mean institutions worked as they should,’ Repubblika tells Abela

Growing optimism on having a better life in a year’s time – 2026 State of the Nation survey

Updated: AFM called in after suspicious package found in Ħamrun

Archbishop asks: Has Malta ‘fallen to the seduction of money’?

TMID Editorial: If not for her work, then for what?

True justice for Daphne must extend to who ordered, financed, covered up murder - Metsola

Updated: Alex Borg attempt to discuss motion on Daphne inquiry rejected by government

Borg urges Abela to guarantee independent investigations after Yorgen Fenech trial

De La Salle's Brother Edward dies, aged 102

Meloni celebrates her Italian government's longevity during party rally in Bari

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

Abela accuses Borg of politicising Daphne murder verdict, defends independence of institutions

Ġnien il-Larinġ inaugurated on a site previously earmarked for development

Green bonds investment continues to drive upgrades to Malta's water network

Private family doctors can now prescribe four more government-funded medicines

TMID Editorial: A verdict, but no closure

Court sends Fenech trial testimony to police to consider action against others, government replies

Roderick Cassar loses two appeals over violent incidents involving murdered estranged wife

Yorgen Fenech's uncle let off the hook as police botch prosecution