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9 July 2026, Thursday

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Kyle Mifsud leaves Detention Services Agency, set to become Mater Dei deputy CEO

Kyle Mifsud has resigned from his position as the Detention Services Agency CEO, and is set to become the new Deputy CEO at Mater Dei Hospital, sources have told The Malta Independent. Contacted...

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Trial Day 8: Jurors shown graphic photos after bomb blast that killed Daphne

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Thursday for its eighth day. Wednesday saw the end of four days of...

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31% of Malta’s population made up of foreigners, as net migration of almost 14,000 drives increase

31.1% of Malta’s population is now made up of foreign nationals, new data published by the National Statistics Office on the occasion of World Population Day on Thursday. The NSO said that...

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Joseph Portelli acquires Italian football club Ars et Labor Ferrara, formerly known as SPAL

Joseph Portelli, on behalf of his group JP Football Holdings Ltd., has become the new owner of the Italian football club Ars et Labor Ferrara, formerly known as SPAL as of last year. In a...

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Labour accuses PN of trying to block PBS coverage of government work

The Labour Party has accused the Nationalist Party of trying to hinder the government's work by objecting to the way the national broadcaster reports government activity. In a statement, Labour...

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Residential property sales rise by 11.7% in June as number of promise of sale agreements fall

Residential property sales increased in June 2026, even as promise of sale agreements declined, according to figures published by the National Statistics Office. The NSO said that 1,117 final...

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Malta achieves ‘Strong Innovator’ status in European Innovation Scoreboard 2026

Malta has been classified as a Strong Innovator for the first time in the European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country's innovation...

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Eight-year-old boy missing as police seek woman wanted over court judgement

Police are appealing for information after an eight-year-old boy, Khyl Agius Bonavia, was reported missing and last seen with Lorraine Bonavia, who is also wanted by the police. The Malta Police...

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Bedingfield announces locality security meetings to hear residents’ concerns

Home Affairs and Security Minister Glenn Bedingfield has announced that he will be holding meetings in localities across Malta and Gozo to hear residents' concerns and suggestions on security and...

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‘TVM is no longer acting as a public broadcaster’: PN says government controls public broadcasting

The Nationalist Party has strongly condemned that the Labour government has, for years, controlled public broadcasting and has rendered TVM to "an extension of the Government's communications...

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More than 29,000 register for ‘AI għal Kulħadd’ programme in first seven weeks

More than 29,000 people have registered and started the government’s AI għal Kulħadd programme within the first seven weeks of its launch, according to Economy, Technology and...

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The El Hiblu 3: A perversion and exorbitance of legal authority

Alfred Sant

Crowded

Emmanuel J. Galea

Green today, hazard tomorrow

Frans Camilleri

Four years too late

Alfred Sant

Rescue

Adrian Delia

When diplomacy falls silent – defending truth, dignity, the authority of international institutions

Ivan Bartolo

Overdevelopment and mental health: The hidden cost of progress in Malta

Katya De Giovanni

Supporting families affected by problem gambling in Malta

Michael Briguglio

Coastal strategy in people’s lived experiences

Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo: Siege of the Capuchin Friary

Momentum pressures government to launch planning reform to protect Nigret area

Momentum has called upon the government to introduce the long-awaited planning reform in order to keep its promises with Żurrieq residents and protect the Nigret area from “inappropriate...

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Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983 and seeing new generations succumb to its...

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Yorgen Fenech knew where Daphne Caruana Galizia’s laptop was, court told

In his fourth and final day of court testimony, lead investigator into the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder Keith Arnaud told jurors that Yorgen Fenech seemed to know that the journalist’s laptop...

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TMID Editorial: Familiar problems for tourist hotspot localities

As summer has now really ramped up, localities which are situated in known touristic hotspots are facing the usual litany of well-known problems associated to low quality tourism. Localities such...

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No lasting Middle East peace without justice and recognition of Palestinian State – Daniel Attard

Labour MEP Daniel Attard delivered a clear message that reconstruction is worthless if it is not built on justice, accountability and the recognition of the rights of the Palestinian people....

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US launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at 3 Gulf Arab states

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help...

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On-the-spot fines for non-residents to be enforced soon as Minister signs legal notice

The Minister for Home Affairs and Security, Glenn Bedingfield, announced on Wednesday afternoon that he has signed the legal notice to grant law enforcement officers the power to enforce on-the-spot...

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Trial Day 7: Defence challenges police investigation as Arnaud concludes testimony

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Wednesday for its seventh day, with lead investigator Assistant Commissioner...

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Sports

Joseph Portelli acquires Italian football club Ars et Labor Ferrara, formerly known as SPAL

How smaller football clubs use data to recruit smarter

Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to the World Cup quarterfinals with shootout win over Colombia

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals

Malta sets the stage for the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games

Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

Belgium beat US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

England hand Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

Malta had the least seasonally pronounced tourism industry in the EU in 2025, Eurostat finds

A Eurostat study has found that 21.9% of all overnight stays in tourist accommodations in Malta in 2025 occurred during the two busiest months of the year, July and August. This was the lowest share...

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Planning Authority orders immediate restoration after cement poured on Marsalforn coastal rocks

The Planning Authority said it took immediate enforcement action after being informed about the pouring of cement on coastal rocks in Marsalforn, with works already underway to restore the site to its...

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TMID Editorial: A sea we can’t enjoy

Every summer, Malta proudly markets itself as an island paradise. Crystal-clear waters, hidden coves and picturesque bays feature in tourism campaigns, postcards and social media feeds. They are...

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Former St Elmo exams centre to become NAPA performing arts hub

The former St Elmo Examinations Centre is to be transformed into a national centre for the performing arts and will be managed by the National Performing Arts Agency. The building was officially...

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PN says social housing needs long-term planning, not 'publicity opportunities'

The Opposition has called on the government to prioritise long-term planning and regular maintenance of social housing, arguing that residents deserve consistent upkeep rather than what it described...

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PN outraged after independent councillor made Għargħur mayor with PL support

The Nationalist Party has accused the Labour Party of “once again” being “complicit in stealing the leadership of the Ħal Għargħur Local Council” after...

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Labour accuses PN of misleading public over Gonzi-era oil scandal

The Labour Party has accused the Nationalist Party of trying to mislead the public over the oil procurement scandal that took place under a Nationalist government. In a statement issued on...

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Enterprises supported to reduce energy, water consumption through new assessment scheme

A new scheme aimed at helping enterprises identify practical ways to reduce their energy and water consumption, lower operating costs and improve competitiveness, has been launched. The Energy...

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MEP Alex Agius Saliba warns EU telecom law could mean higher prices, less choice

Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba has warned that the European Commission’s proposed Digital Networks act could weaken consumer safeguards and lead to less choice, poorer services and higher prices...

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Financial Arbiter records busiest year yet as complaints surge in 2025

The Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services said in a statement that it registered its busiest year on record in 2025, with complaints, enquiries and decisions all reaching new highs, according...

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Business

GTG strengthens its team with two new associate appointments

BOV strengthens retail network for greater customer convenience

HSBC Malta Foundation Wins 2026 ERA Corporate Award for Environmental Innovation and Sustainability

Double success for the Delicata Winery on the world stage

No more dark days, hydrogen may flow from Gela, Italy

Financial stability, digital innovation and financial wellbeing discussed by APS Bank representative

BOV celebrates 33 employees graduating from IFS Malta

Summer Events at Sicilia Outlet Village

Kyle Mifsud leaves Detention Services Agency, set to become Mater Dei deputy CEO

Trial Day 8: Jurors shown graphic photos after bomb blast that killed Daphne

31% of Malta’s population made up of foreigners, as net migration of almost 14,000 drives increase

Joseph Portelli acquires Italian football club Ars et Labor Ferrara, formerly known as SPAL

Labour accuses PN of trying to block PBS coverage of government work

Residential property sales rise by 11.7% in June as number of promise of sale agreements fall

Malta achieves ‘Strong Innovator’ status in European Innovation Scoreboard 2026

Eight-year-old boy missing as police seek woman wanted over court judgement

Bedingfield announces locality security meetings to hear residents’ concerns

‘TVM is no longer acting as a public broadcaster’: PN says government controls public broadcasting

More than 29,000 register for ‘AI għal Kulħadd’ programme in first seven weeks

Momentum pressures government to launch planning reform to protect Nigret area

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75

Yorgen Fenech knew where Daphne Caruana Galizia’s laptop was, court told

TMID Editorial: Familiar problems for tourist hotspot localities

No lasting Middle East peace without justice and recognition of Palestinian State – Daniel Attard

US launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at 3 Gulf Arab states

On-the-spot fines for non-residents to be enforced soon as Minister signs legal notice

Trial Day 7: Defence challenges police investigation as Arnaud concludes testimony

Cargo plane with 5 aboard goes missing off Pakistan's coast

PN demands answers over Marsalforn concrete works

St George's Bay to host Beach Fest 2026

From Europe to Gozo, Gozo to Europe

EU lawmakers call for investigation of FIFA boss over Trump contact before US-Belgium match

Investigators never found Keith Schembri's phone and laptop, jury hears

Judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy invasion lawsuit against publisher of Daily Mail

Lisa Maria Foundation says court ruling minimises child abuse after man spared prison time

MHRA calls for zero tolerance after reports of intimidation in St Julian’s

Malta had the least seasonally pronounced tourism industry in the EU in 2025, Eurostat finds

Planning Authority orders immediate restoration after cement poured on Marsalforn coastal rocks

TMID Editorial: A sea we can’t enjoy

Former St Elmo exams centre to become NAPA performing arts hub

PN says social housing needs long-term planning, not 'publicity opportunities'

PN outraged after independent councillor made Għargħur mayor with PL support

Labour accuses PN of misleading public over Gonzi-era oil scandal

Enterprises supported to reduce energy, water consumption through new assessment scheme

MEP Alex Agius Saliba warns EU telecom law could mean higher prices, less choice

Financial Arbiter records busiest year yet as complaints surge in 2025

Reform UK’s Farage says he’ll quit as lawmaker and seek reelection amid donation allegations

The NATO summit was supposed to focus on defense spending. Trump's strikes on Iran changed that

PBS aired 532 government and 66 opposition sound bites over one-year period

Malta records highest-ever IVF pregnancy and birth success rates

Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to the World Cup quarterfinals with shootout win over Colombia

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals