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16 November 2026, Monday

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Albanian man in critical condition after swallowing suspected drugs during police road-check

A 40-year-old Albanian man is in critical condition after swallowing a substance suspected to be drugs while attempting to escape arrest during a routine police road-check in St Paul's Bay on Sunday...

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Births to non-Maltese mothers have risen from 24% to 37% of total since 2018

The number of births to non-Maltese mothers as a share of total births has risen from 24.45% in 2018 to 37.26% in 2025, figures obtained by The Malta Independent on Sunday show. This means that...

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Animal Welfare Commissioner proposes noise limits for locally made fireworks to protect animals

Animal Welfare Commissioner Elliot Magro has proposed introducing scientifically determined noise limits for locally manufactured fireworks, alongside buffer zones around animal farms and shelters, as...

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Three years since ‘Xebbajtuna!’ – what has changed?

In May of 2023, thousands of people took part in a protest aptly called Xebbajtuna to complain about how Malta's environment was being adversely affected by the relentless construction industry. But...

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Abela says jury system should not be ‘shot down’ over controversial verdicts

Prime Minister Robert Abela has warned against "shooting down" a fundamental democratic institution because of controversial verdicts in individual cases. Speaking during an interview with...

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TMIS Editorial: An open-minded review of the jury system is long overdue

The Chamber of Advocates has made a sensible and timely proposal which the government should not brush aside: Malta's jury system deserves to be reviewed, provided the exercise is conducted with an...

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Woman rescued from St Peter’s Pool after medical emergency

A woman was rescued from St Peter's Pool in Delimara after requiring medical assistance, Civil Protection Malta said in a social media post. The rescue operation took place yesterday and involved...

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Public spending for energy, fuel subsidies has more than doubled in past year

Government subsidies for electricity and fuel in the Maltese islands have more than doubled in the past year as Malta has had to contend with higher costs brought about by the international situation,...

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The culture minister thinks artists are full of themselves. They think he’s out of depth

Culture Minister Malcolm Paul Agius Galea thinks many artists believe they are God's gift to the world. The artists, authors and curators who spoke to The Malta Independent on Sunday think he is out...

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Alex Borg meets creatives to discuss pay, recognition and cultural spaces

Opposition Leader Alex Borg met with creatives and representatives of Malta's cultural and artistic industries to discuss the challenges facing the sector, including inadequate pay, a lack of...

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85% of third-country nationals surveyed consider Budget measures 'unfair and unnecessary'

A total of 85% of third-country nationals surveyed by Esprimi consider the measures affecting them in Budget 2027 to be unfair and unnecessary, compared with just 20% of Maltese respondents, according...

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Blogs & Opinions

Romilda Zarb

Beyond innovation: Putting patients at the heart of Malta’s MedTech future

Katya De Giovanni

Beyond the workshop: Why vocational education deserves parity of esteem

Ivan Bartolo

Social justice: The value of those who finance the system

Emmanuel J. Galea

Charging more, earning less

Frans Camilleri

God’s gift to the world

Jerome Caruana Cilia

Malta’s PISA 2025 results: A wake-up call for Government

Marilena Gauci

A Budget with no place for filmmakers

Michael Briguglio

The social dimension of planning policy

Gejtu Vella

A defining moment for trade unionism

Shannah Muscat

‘Skew the minds’: what the culture minister really thinks of artists

Over 320 students compete in Malta Skills Championships 2026

The Malta Skills Championships 2026 are currently underway, with more than 320 competitors demonstrating their knowledge and practical abilities across a wide range of vocational and technical...

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Updated: Maltese woman, 55, dies in car crash in Sicily

A 55-year-old Maltese woman died on Saturday afternoon after the car she was travelling in collided with a heavy goods vehicle in Modica, Sicily, Italian media report. The accident occurred on...

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Illegal electrical cable was the cause for devastating Salini fireworks factory explosion - reports

An inquiry into the devastating explosion at the Salini fireworks factory in June found that an illegally installed electrical cable was the likely cause of the disaster, according to reports by Times...

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Black Friday savings on Wolt from the comfort of your home

This Black Friday, Wolt is making it easier than ever for customers to enjoy some of the biggest shopping deals of the year, without navigating the traffic, the queues, crowded shops or last-minute...

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EU cyberbullying app’s success rests on member states, Micallef’s Cabinet says

The success of the EU's planned online safety app for victims of cyberbullying will be depending heavily on how national authorities adopt it, the Cabinet of European Commissioner Glenn Micallef has...

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Miriam Dalli reappointed as EU co-negotiator at COP31

The Minister for Energy, Environment and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour Miriam Dalli, will represent the European Union at COP31, the United Nations Climate Change Conference being held in...

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MEIA says it has not withdrawn its call for Culture Minister’s resignation or reassignment

The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) said Saturday that it has never withdrawn its call for the resignation or reassignment of Dr Malcolm Paul Agius Galea, Minister for Arts,...

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Pope Leo helps Argentines embrace Francis, the pontiff who once divided them

Vast crowds of young Argentines, a generation that Catholic leaders had feared was abandoning the pews, packed the parks of Buenos Aires and cheered as if at a concert when Pope Leo XIV promised a...

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Sports

Unimpressed by Cristiano Ronaldo tributes, Denmark rout Portugal 4-1 in Nations League

Andorra goalkeeper suspended for 12 games for collision that led to player death

Xavi's Netherlands rout Greece 7-0 in Nations League and Klopp's Germany also win

Man United hire Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US job with task of reviving former power

Kane extends England goals record, Spain stay perfect and Italy beat France in the Nations League

Manchester United fires coach Carrick after worst start to a Premier League season

YoHealth Malta Premier: Sliema deliver a major blow to Valletta as title race gathers momentum

McLaren's Lando Norris wins Formula 1’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Mercedes clinches constructors’ title

Fermín López scores twice for Barcelona, Inter beat Como to narraw gap at top of Serie A

Man United stage another stunning comeback to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa in the Premier League

Bernice Cilia's inheritence will pass on to her children, court rules

A court has ordered that Bernice Cilia's inheritance should pass on to her children instead of her husband Roderick Cassar, who murdered her in cold blood. Cassar is currently serving a 40-year...

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Malta records largest greenhouse gas emissions increase in EU in Q2 2026, +4.8% from Q1 2026

In the second quarter of 2026, Malta's seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas emissions increased by an estimated 4.8% - the largest increase over this three-month period from all EU countries, Eurostat...

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latest comment from Anne R Key, 14/11/2026 10:20: With an increase of 70 motorised vehicles on our roads every day, is this not obvious! Special thanks goes to Minestra Bonett and TM for their efforts in creating this mess!

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Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

Floriana Vilhena Pharmacy, 3, Triq Sant' Anna; Ħamrun The Cross Pharmacy, 859, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp; Qormi Tal-Ħlas Pharmacy, 60, Triq Tumas Fenech c/w Triq l-Imdina; Santa...

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Abela welcomes EU agreement on Ukraine peace talks representation

Prime Minister Robert Abela has welcomed an agreement among European Union leaders to establish formal European representation in future peace talks regarding Ukraine, stating that Malta has...

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latest comment from mohhmiftuh, 14/11/2026 13:11: Putin, anke jekk jghid xorta ohra, irid l-Ukraina kollha u mhux parti minnha u sakemm l-Ewropa ma tidholx direttament fil-gwerra, kif nahseb jixtieq Zelenski, hi kwistjoni ta' meta u mhux jekk se jaqta' xewqtu. Jekk xejn Putin irid jiggustifika ruhu mal-poplu russu ghall-eluf ta' suldati li nqatlu jew indarbu fil-gwerra li beda hu.

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Microsoft says services fully restored after hourslong global outage

Microsoft said Saturday that services were fully restored after a massive outage that lasted for hours. "We have completed our efforts to address the underlying issue of the incident and restored...

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US air travel schedule should recover from ground stop by the end of Sunday, FAA says

Airlines canceled thousands of flights across the U.S. on Saturday as they worked to recover from a nationwide ground stop a day earlier that left passengers scrambling for seats and disrupted travel...

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In judicial letter, Din l-Art Ħelwa calls for Grade 1 protection for British Barracks, Fort Chambray

Din l-Art Ħelwa has served a judicial letter addressed to the Planning Authority and the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage regarding its long-standing request for the statutory scheduling of...

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Culture minister pledges to regain artists’ trust after controversy

Culture Minister Malcolm Paul Agius Galea has pledged to regain the trust of the artistic community following a week of controversy over his comments on artistic freedom, insisting that his commitment...

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Unimpressed by Cristiano Ronaldo tributes, Denmark rout Portugal 4-1 in Nations League

Portugal slumped to a 4-1 loss at home to Denmark in its first game since Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement, while Viktor Gyökeres and Erling Haaland helped Sweden and Norway complete a Scandinavian...

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Trump, Xi and Putin plan unprecedented joint meeting, White House and Kremlin say

The leaders of the United States, China and Russia plan to meet Thursday on the sidelines of next week's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in China's tech hub of Shenzhen - an unprecedented...

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Business

Comments on occupational pensions in Malta

Striking the right balance on ETS and competitiveness

Non-EU students face €1,200 in government fees under Budget 2027 proposals

MIA registers 85% seat occupancy in October

Strategist behind Simon Squibb’s blobal brand to speak at FPEI business breakfast

Malta’s accommodation and food sector expands, but reliance on foreign workers deepens

Renewable energy projects and national climate resilience plan central to PM’s COP 31 address

BOV webinar helps businesses navigate international sanctions

Sicilia Outlet Village welcomes the festive season with Christmas magic and winter sales

Lidl launches international Christmas campaign: Discovering the magic of enjoyment is more to value

Albanian man in critical condition after swallowing suspected drugs during police road-check

Births to non-Maltese mothers have risen from 24% to 37% of total since 2018

Animal Welfare Commissioner proposes noise limits for locally made fireworks to protect animals

Three years since ‘Xebbajtuna!’ – what has changed?

Abela says jury system should not be ‘shot down’ over controversial verdicts

TMIS Editorial: An open-minded review of the jury system is long overdue

Woman rescued from St Peter’s Pool after medical emergency

Public spending for energy, fuel subsidies has more than doubled in past year

The culture minister thinks artists are full of themselves. They think he’s out of depth

Alex Borg meets creatives to discuss pay, recognition and cultural spaces

85% of third-country nationals surveyed consider Budget measures 'unfair and unnecessary'

Over 320 students compete in Malta Skills Championships 2026

Updated: Maltese woman, 55, dies in car crash in Sicily

Illegal electrical cable was the cause for devastating Salini fireworks factory explosion - reports

Black Friday savings on Wolt from the comfort of your home

EU cyberbullying app’s success rests on member states, Micallef’s Cabinet says

Miriam Dalli reappointed as EU co-negotiator at COP31

MEIA says it has not withdrawn its call for Culture Minister’s resignation or reassignment

Pope Leo helps Argentines embrace Francis, the pontiff who once divided them

PL welcomes Scope Ratings 'vote of confidence' in Malta’s economic strength

50 years after iconic film, a gathering of ‘Rocky’ fans in Philadelphia breaks a world record

All passengers and crew on New Orleans cruise ship survive crash with tanker on Mississippi River

New equipment for the Malta Rescue Corps to make patient transport safer and more accessible

TMID Editorial: Making cycling a real alternative

Weight-loss procedure at Saint James relayed live to MedTech conference

Passengers wait as flights are delayed, cancelled during a nationwide ground stop in the US

Most want less reliance on foreign workers, but reject the service cuts that could follow

European funding through the Erasmus+ programme to strengthen educators’ professional development

Bernice Cilia's inheritence will pass on to her children, court rules

Malta records largest greenhouse gas emissions increase in EU in Q2 2026, +4.8% from Q1 2026

Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

Abela welcomes EU agreement on Ukraine peace talks representation

Microsoft says services fully restored after hourslong global outage

US air travel schedule should recover from ground stop by the end of Sunday, FAA says

In judicial letter, Din l-Art Ħelwa calls for Grade 1 protection for British Barracks, Fort Chambray

Culture minister pledges to regain artists’ trust after controversy

Unimpressed by Cristiano Ronaldo tributes, Denmark rout Portugal 4-1 in Nations League

Trump, Xi and Putin plan unprecedented joint meeting, White House and Kremlin say

Raising fees for non-EU students risks undermining Malta's competitiveness - Chamber of SMEs

Pope says it's a 'joy' to be home as Peru's Chiclayo welcomes back its former shepherd

Microsoft reports progress as it works to recover email and other services in a global outage

'Europe has the talent to lead in Artificial Intelligence', Metsola says

Document listing rights and duties of parties involved in rental agreements being drawn up

Xavi's Netherlands rout Greece 7-0 in Nations League and Klopp's Germany also win