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26 August 2026, Wednesday

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Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and...

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‘There are your fingerprints all over this murder’: Prosecution ends Fenech cross-examination

Prosecutor Godwin Cini accused Yorgen Fenech of having his "fingerprints all over" the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia on Tuesday, bringing a heated three-day cross-examination to an end before the...

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Trial: Prosecutor challenges Fenech over loyalty to Schembri and payments to Theuma

The cross-examination of Yorgen Fenech will continue on Tuesday, following an intense sitting during which prosecutors compared his testimony with statements he gave investigators after his...

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Man fined €1,200 after threatening to shoot his son, and himself with shotgun

A 48-year-old man from Birżebbuġa has been placed under a three-year probation order and treatment order after admitting charges linked to an incident involving threats and an unlicensed...

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Family medicine specialists to have access to more clinical tests for patients as from 1 September

Specialists working in private practice, including family medicine specialists (family doctors), will be able to order an extended range of blood tests and ultrasound examinations from state hospitals...

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45 degrees Celsius: Scorching feel-like temperatures forecast for week ahead

The latest Met Office forecast shows hot and sunny conditions every day from Tuesday through to Monday - with feel like temperatures to reach 45 degrees on several days. Temperatures are expected...

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Ukrainian community marks Independence Day with solidarity walk in Malta

Members of Malta's Ukrainian community were joined by Maltese supporters, diplomats and representatives of the international community for a solidarity walk marking the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's...

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Malta’s electricity demand staying near peak levels for longer, Enemalta says

Electricity demand in Malta has remained consistently high at between 680MW and 700MW over the past month, with consumption now staying close to peak levels for longer periods of the day than in...

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WSC issues €35 million tender for new Għar Lapsi reverse osmosis plant

The Water Services Corporation (WSC) said Tuesday it has issued a public tender for a new reverse osmosis plant at Għar Lapsi, as part of its ongoing investment in Malta's water...

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Man falls two storeys at Mellieħa residence

A man fell from a height of around five metres while carrying out works at a newly built residential building in Triq il-Marfa, Mellieħa, on Tuesday afternoon. The police said they were...

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Floriana’s demographic crisis requires concrete and immediate action, PN says

Floriana's demographic crisis can no longer be ignored and requires coordinated action and concrete measures from the Government, the Opposition and the Local Council, the Nationalist Party said...

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Man granted bail after allegedly threatening police during Floriana road block

A 43-year-old man from Valletta was granted bail on Tuesday after pleading not guilty to threatening police officers following a road check in Floriana. The court heard during the night between...

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32 artistic and theatre projects awarded €1.24 million in funding

Thirty-two artistic and theatre projects will receive a combined €1.24 million in funding through two schemes administered by Arts Council Malta, the Ministry for Arts, Culture and National...

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New evidence delays trial for Libyan man charged in 1988 Lockerbie bombing of Pan Am Flight 103

A federal judge on Monday postponed a trial in the U.S. for a former Libyan intelligence official charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, citing the discovery of new evidence that defense...

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‘I felt betrayed by Keith Schembri,’ Yorgen Fenech tells jury

Yorgen Fenech told jurors on Monday that he felt betrayed by former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri as he continued to deny having any involvement in the assassination of Daphne Caruana...

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Man granted bail after allegedly sending hundreds of messages to former partner

A 36-year-old self-employed construction worker from Ħamrun was granted bail on Tuesday after pleading not guilty to charges relating to his former partner, including harassment, threats and...

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Government announces €12.8 million investment for local council projects

The government has announced a €12.8 million investment to fund infrastructure projects in communities across Malta over the next two years through a new agreement between the Public Works...

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4-star hotels nearly take up half of guest nights in second quarter - NSO

Total guests in collective accommodation establishments during the second quarter of 2026 stood at 857,857 while total nights spent amounted to 3,613,049, the NSO said Tuesday. In the second...

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For Keith Schembri it was pure revenge, Fenech says in cross-examination

Yorgen Fenech will return to the witness stand on Monday morning as prosecutors continue their cross-examination of the businessman accused of complicity in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana...

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latest comment from Divi, 24/08/2026 13:03: Tat - Tqalligh Kastilja tiela u Kastilja niezla Poplu Imqalla' bil- Hmieg

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Rogers scores on Chelsea debut as Blues beat Fulham and Roma hammer Fiorentina

Rabiot inspires Milan as Rossoneri, Juventus open Serie A with away wins

Lando Norris wins F1's Dutch Grand Prix after battle with Kimi Antonelli

Premier League: Maresca's 'perfect day' as Man City ralliy for win, Liverpool grabs late equaliser

Maltese teen looking to earn contract to compete in FIM Moto3 World Championship

Inter begin title defence with win over Monza, Napoli beat Genoa

Man United, Tottenham make woeful starts in Premier League to puncture preseason positivity

Updated: Lando Norris on pole for Dutch Grand Prix as Russell cruises to sprint win

Russell jokes that getting engaged helped him speed to pole as F1 returns at the Dutch GP

Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle

TMID Editorial: Pressure on the healthcare system

There was a time when pressure on Malta's hospitals was largely associated with January and February, when the annual influenza season placed an additional burden on an already busy health service....

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One month on, compensation for the power cuts has still not been paid, PN says

A month has passed since the Government promised compensation to families and businesses affected by prolonged power cuts. Despite this, the application forms enabling those who suffered losses to...

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latest comment from Joezborg, 24/08/2026 13:27: Ask when the €1000 Super bonus is going to be paid to all the workers?

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8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater

An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family says. Lillian Smart died over the weekend after...

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Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision for a second year, calling it a 'platform for division'

A Dutch broadcaster announced Monday it is boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year, calling it a "platform for division" because of tensions over Israel's involvement. The...

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Woman remanded in custody after allegedly walking topless in Valletta and insulting police

A 50-year-old woman was remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to charges stemming from an incident in St George's Square, Valletta, during which she allegedly disobeyed, threatened and...

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European leaders mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence and boost its long-range missile program as Russia pressed on with...

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57 arrested after human trafficking and illegal immigration investigations, Minister says

Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield said on Monday that 57 people have been arrested across Marsa, Ħamrun, and Paola following police investigations into illegal immigration and human...

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Denmark's prime minister blasts unsolicited beauty advice from plastic surgeon on Instagram

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is fed up with getting unsolicited beauty advice. The 48-year-old wrote Monday on Instagram that she had just returned back home from a trip to...

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MFSA warns public over ‘dubious’ insurance schemes

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has warned the public against dealing with Lampuki.com and Karozza.com, saying the two entities are not licensed to provide insurance services in Malta...

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Rogers scores on Chelsea debut as Blues beat Fulham and Roma hammer Fiorentina

Donyell Malen's hat trick got Roma off to a blistering Serie A start in a 4-0 win over Fiorentina and Chelsea delivered a perfect Premier League opening for new coach Xabi Alonso on...

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Melita provides new flexible, no commitment connectivity solutions

Malta’s Odyssey: Where Homer, Hollywood and the Mediterranean meet

BOV puts customer confidence at the centre of its investment services

BOV opens its first Home Finance Hub in Mosta

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

‘There are your fingerprints all over this murder’: Prosecution ends Fenech cross-examination

Trial: Prosecutor challenges Fenech over loyalty to Schembri and payments to Theuma

Man fined €1,200 after threatening to shoot his son, and himself with shotgun

Family medicine specialists to have access to more clinical tests for patients as from 1 September

45 degrees Celsius: Scorching feel-like temperatures forecast for week ahead

Ukrainian community marks Independence Day with solidarity walk in Malta

Malta’s electricity demand staying near peak levels for longer, Enemalta says

WSC issues €35 million tender for new Għar Lapsi reverse osmosis plant

Man falls two storeys at Mellieħa residence

Floriana’s demographic crisis requires concrete and immediate action, PN says

Man granted bail after allegedly threatening police during Floriana road block

32 artistic and theatre projects awarded €1.24 million in funding

New evidence delays trial for Libyan man charged in 1988 Lockerbie bombing of Pan Am Flight 103

‘I felt betrayed by Keith Schembri,’ Yorgen Fenech tells jury

Man granted bail after allegedly sending hundreds of messages to former partner

Government announces €12.8 million investment for local council projects

4-star hotels nearly take up half of guest nights in second quarter - NSO

For Keith Schembri it was pure revenge, Fenech says in cross-examination

PA issues emergency conservation order for prehistoric site in Xagħra

Two Romanian men plead guilty to string of thefts across Malta

Floriana Council to close doors in symbolic protest over depopulation

PN launches consultation process on planning appeals reform, PL replies

Samuel Lucas appointed Head of Comms at OPM, Edward Montebello takes over as One chairman

Maltese performing arts projects pitched to international industry at Edinburgh Fringe

Lack of turtle nests this year ‘not unusual’, ERA says

Woman reported missing found dead in Mellieha

TMID Editorial: Taking the bull by the horns

TMID Editorial: Pressure on the healthcare system

One month on, compensation for the power cuts has still not been paid, PN says

8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater

Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision for a second year, calling it a 'platform for division'

Woman remanded in custody after allegedly walking topless in Valletta and insulting police

European leaders mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on

57 arrested after human trafficking and illegal immigration investigations, Minister says

Denmark's prime minister blasts unsolicited beauty advice from plastic surgeon on Instagram

MFSA warns public over ‘dubious’ insurance schemes

Rogers scores on Chelsea debut as Blues beat Fulham and Roma hammer Fiorentina

More scrutiny? Analysts doubt PM Question Time will happen in this legislature

Maltese teen looking to earn contract to compete in FIM Moto3 World Championship

Residents evacuated from Paceville apartment block as it falls into disrepair

Keith Schembri is the ‘mastermind’, Yorgen Fenech tells judge

Meet the education company partnering with schools to deter AI abuse in student learning

Abela announces plans for new secure residential facility for adolescents in Għargħur