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13 August 2026, Thursday

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Moviment Graffitti launches crowdfunding campaign to appeal ERA permit and ‘defend Comino’

Moviment Graffitti has announced a crowdfunding campaign to appeal the ERA permit for the uprooting of trees and construction works on the Comino Nature Reserve, as well as to finance future actions...

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Live - Yorgen Fenech jury trial: Melvin Theuma, George Degiorgio in direct confrontation

Self-confessed murder middleman Melvin Theuma is expected to continue being cross-examined by Yorgen Fenech's defence team on Thursday. His testimony came under intense scrutiny on Wednesday, as...

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Former Malta ambassador to Libya charged with sexual offences against subordinate, granted bail

A former Malta ambassador to Libya charged with rape and a string of sexual and domestic violence offences allegedly committed against a subordinate, including at the Maltese embassy in Tripoli, has...

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PN MPs seek clarity over future of Birkirkara police station

Nationalist Party MPS Adrian Delia and Julie Zahra have called for clarity over the future of the Birkirkara police station after plans were submitted for the building currently housing the station to...

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Deputy Prime Minister Borg registers as an organ donor on World Organ Donation Day

On World Organ Donation Day, Thursday 13th August, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health, Ian Borg encouraged more people to register their willingness to become organ donors after death,...

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Cement on country road and illegible signs: what’s happening in Gharghur?

Gharghur residents have raised concerns about what is taking place in their locality, with a country road being covered in cement before works were stopped and signs which are supposed to be welcoming...

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Work on park for children and families at Tal-Mitħna ex-quarry site nearing completion

The final phase of works is underway on an approximately 7,000-square-metre site bordering Mqabba and Qrendi, known as Tal-Mitħna, the Environment Ministry said in a statement on...

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Suspended sentence for man who shared child abuse material involving children under nine

A man who admitted possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material, including material depicting children under nine and children subjected to extreme abuse, has been handed a two-year prison...

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Soldiers should not be a substitute for the police, Repubblika says on AFM deployment to Swieqi

The NGO Repubblika has criticised the use of Armed Forces of Malta soldiers in Swieqi to deter anti-social behaviour, questioning what powers the soldiers have been authorised and why the police has...

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PN calls for urgent action on road safety as traffic casualties increase

The latest figures on road traffic accidents on our roads should be a cause for serious concern and require immediate, coordinated action to ensure that road safety truly becomes a national priority,...

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TMID Editorial: The summer ritual of politics and the parish feast

There are few sights more predictable in a Maltese summer than politicians appearing at village feasts. Scroll through social media from late June until September and the pattern becomes impossible to...

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recent poll

Blogs & Opinions

Alfred Sant

Norman

Mark Said

Islamophobia, smoke-free generations, and external voting

Emmanuel J. Galea

Corruption off the ballot

Frans Camilleri

Trump’s dirty hands

Alfred Sant

Security and financial services

Kevin Aquilina

Manifesto for change at the Planning Authority

Ivan Bartolo

When profit silences prayer

Marilena Gauci

I want to be remembered by the work I do

Gejtu Vella

No answers, no accountability

Romilda Zarb

The institutions our democracy deserves

Young volunteers celebrate community spirit at International Youth Day festival

Young people gathered at Kennedy Grove in St Paul’s Bay to celebrate creativity, talent and volunteering during a festival marking International Youth Day. The event, held on Wednesday, was...

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Garage fire in Żebbuġ extinguished as nearby residents evacuated

A structure fire broke out in a street-level garage in Żebbuġ on Thursday, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. The...

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Britain to swelter again as it looks poised for a record hot summer

Large parts of western Europe will be sweltering once again on Thursday, with Britain poised for its fifth heat wave of an exceptional summer that is expected to be the hottest on...

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Theuma admits lying about Schembri as defence attacks his credibility

Melvin Theuma admitted under cross-examination on Wednesday that he had lied when he implicated former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, as defence lawyer...

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OASI Foundation applauds screen-free early childhood education initiative

The OASI Foundation has welcomed the opening of Seba’ Sema f’Kull Staġun, a new early childhood education centre that places screen-free learning and real-life experiences at the core...

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Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century

Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain on Wednesday in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth briefly plunged parts of...

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Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt

Tens of thousands of voters are heading to the polls Thursday in a special election in a small seaside resort just outside London that will pit a potential candidate to be the next U.K. prime minister...

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If it wasn't for those recordings, I'd be six feet under, Theuma tells court

As the trial of Yorgen Fenech reaches its thirty-seventh day on Wednesday, state witness Melvin Theuma faces cross-examination by the defence. Following four days of direct questioning by...

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Paris Saint-Germain retain UEFA Super Cup as Doué goal seals 2-1 win over Aston Villa

Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Super Cup for a second straight year by beating Aston Villa 2-1 on Wednesday thanks to Désiré Doué's second-half goal in the annual curtain-raiser...

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Officer Johann Vella's colleagues thought he was dead after St Julian's shooting, court hears

Proceedings are scheduled to resume at 11am, with further witnesses expected to testify as prosecutors continue presenting evidence surrounding the events of 24 July. Agius is facing proceedings...

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Church Commission welcomes planning appeals reform, calls for more action

The Interdiocesan Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development has welcomed the Government's proposed reform of the Planning Appeals Procedure, while calling for more effective...

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Government increases support for children and young people with diabetes during summer

Following the introduction of free insulin pumps for children and young people with diabetes earlier this year, the Ministry for Health said that it is now providing them with additional resources to...

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TMID Editorial: When 43°C becomes the new normal

What Malta is experiencing this summer is a taste of the future, and it is a future that should alarm anyone who cares about the country's quality of life, economy and ability to cope with...

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PA launches public consultation for planning framework for ex-San Luċjan oil depot site

The Planning Authority, in collaboration with Project Green, is launching the second phase of the public consultation on the draft framework for the former oil depot site in San Luċjan,...

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Malta Airport’s busiest days are coming: Here’s how to prepare

Around 42,000 passengers are expected to travel through Malta International Airport on both 13 and 20 August, with the two dates forecast to be the busiest travel days of the year, the airport...

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Eclipse excitement sweeps Spain as millions prepare to watch the skies

Spaniards rushed to buy specialized glasses to view a rare total solar eclipse Wednesday, as authorities warned people flocking to rural areas to avoid anything that could spark new...

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Malta’s future for young people must be shaped with them, PN says

The Natiinalist Party said Wednesday it has full confidence in the abilities of young people and in the contribution they can make to our society. That confidence, however, must be reflected in...

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Updated (2): Driver dies in crash with trailer in Qormi

A driver has died following a severe collision between a trailer and a small truck on Ħandaq Road in Qormi shortly after noon on Tuesday. The victim, who was operating the small truck,...

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Business

The million-dollar tuna ranching sector

BOV equips business customers to spot and stop fraud

Melita Business and Pitre Bathrooms renew decades long partnership

CrediaBank posts record first-half profit as loan growth accelerates

Moviment Graffitti launches crowdfunding campaign to appeal ERA permit and ‘defend Comino’

Live - Yorgen Fenech jury trial: Melvin Theuma, George Degiorgio in direct confrontation

Former Malta ambassador to Libya charged with sexual offences against subordinate, granted bail

PN MPs seek clarity over future of Birkirkara police station

Deputy Prime Minister Borg registers as an organ donor on World Organ Donation Day

Cement on country road and illegible signs: what’s happening in Gharghur?

Work on park for children and families at Tal-Mitħna ex-quarry site nearing completion

Suspended sentence for man who shared child abuse material involving children under nine

Soldiers should not be a substitute for the police, Repubblika says on AFM deployment to Swieqi

PN calls for urgent action on road safety as traffic casualties increase

TMID Editorial: The summer ritual of politics and the parish feast

Young volunteers celebrate community spirit at International Youth Day festival

Garage fire in Żebbuġ extinguished as nearby residents evacuated

Britain to swelter again as it looks poised for a record hot summer

Theuma admits lying about Schembri as defence attacks his credibility

OASI Foundation applauds screen-free early childhood education initiative

Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century

Nigel Farage faces off against Count Binface in special election that's been denounced as a stunt

If it wasn't for those recordings, I'd be six feet under, Theuma tells court

Government publishes new legislation to implement Family Court reforms

Veteran broadcaster Norman Hamilton dies aged 85

War has ‘no victors, only losers’, President says at Santa Marija Convoy commemoration

The ‘actio surrogatoria’ in Maltese law: Rights, remedies and procedural requirements

Theuma’s recordings continue to reveal a web of money, fear and warnings

Yorgen Fenech trial - 'Even the police will relax if the Degiorgios escape', court hears

‘Let Sebio’s death serve a purpose’: Call for reform in how Malta handles missing persons

Just over a sixth of Maltese used tobacco and related products daily in 2025 – Eurostat

467 of the 624 non-protected specimens set to be removed from Comino site are oleander shrubs – ERA

Paris Saint-Germain retain UEFA Super Cup as Doué goal seals 2-1 win over Aston Villa

Officer Johann Vella's colleagues thought he was dead after St Julian's shooting, court hears

Church Commission welcomes planning appeals reform, calls for more action

Government increases support for children and young people with diabetes during summer

TMID Editorial: When 43°C becomes the new normal

PA launches public consultation for planning framework for ex-San Luċjan oil depot site

Malta Airport’s busiest days are coming: Here’s how to prepare

Eclipse excitement sweeps Spain as millions prepare to watch the skies

Malta’s future for young people must be shaped with them, PN says

Updated (2): Driver dies in crash with trailer in Qormi

Mellieħa mayor calls for road improvements after traffic incident causes congestion

Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes

146 people suffered grievous injuries, three died in traffic accidents between April and June 2026

‘ERA has done what it can,’ PN says on Comino; calls for planning reform to close loopholes

New early childhood education centre with no screen exposure opens its doors

Just over 1,200 deeds of sale signed in July, a quarter for garages – NSO