Chamber of Advocates backs ‘open-minded’ review of Malta's jury system The Chamber of Advocates has said it would support the establishment of a properly constituted commission to review Malta's jury system, provided that the exercise is conducted with a genuinely... Comments (0) Share
Caruana says TCN measures will slow population growth The measures relating to Third Country Nationals announced in the Budget for 2027 will slow Malta's population growth as it will make what was previously considered 'cheap labour' no longer cheap,... Comments (0) Share
Bedingfield pledges comprehensive immigration reform by February A comprehensive reform of immigration law is expected to be presented in Parliament by February at the very latest, Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield has said. Speaking to The Malta... Comments (0) Share
Budget 2027 debate: Abela defends the record, Borg questions the direction The parliamentary exchanges on Budget 2027 offered a revealing contrast between a Prime Minister seeking to defend his government's record and an Opposition Leader increasingly intent on establishing... Comments (0) Share
TMIS Editorial: The price of Labour’s gamble The measures announced in Budget 2027 to address Malta's population crisis are the consequence of a government that allowed a problem to grow for years and is now scrambling to contain the damage by... Comments (0) Share
ADPD condemns conflict of interest in hoteliers administrating accommodation eco-contributions ADPD stated that "the Labour government is in bed with parasites and speculators" amid reports that the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), which is Malta's lobby group for hoteliers, has... Comments (0) Share
Polish gunman who killed 6 people in Krakow has 'ultranationalistic' views, authorities say Five people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a gunman opened fire Saturday afternoon in a market square in Krakow, Poland, police said. The gunman aimed at random people as he... Comments (0) Share
‘No-one is a third-class human being in the eyes of God’: Archbishop preaches dignity for foreigners Archbishop Charles Scicluna used his Remembrance Sunday homily to state that as society remembers all those who have died in the two World Wars, Maltese and foreigners alike, “a society cannot... Comments (0) Share
Maltese researchers seek investors to take smart-footwear invention to market A team of University of Malta researchers is looking for investors to support the international commercialisation of its innovative smart-footwear technology. The team is working to evolve its... Comments (0) Share
Malta Budget 2027 – Strong on demand, lighter on supply From an economic perspective, Budget 2027 can broadly be characterised as an expansionary fiscal package, with a stronger emphasis on the demand side of the economy than on the supply side. A... Comments (0) Share
59-year-old man arrested during warehouse robbery A 59-year-old resident from San Ġwann was arrested after he was caught stealing from a warehouse at Triq l-Intornjatur, Mrieħel, in the limits of Birkirkara. The police received a phone... Comments (0) Share
25,000-square-metre site in Għaxaq regenerated and transformed into a picnic area Project Green has completed regeneration works on a site of approximately 25,000 square metres in Triq l-Andar, Għaxaq. The area, which had remained abandoned for several years, has now been... Comments (0) Share
Geologists excluded again from Malta’s updated excavation legislation The Council of the Malta Chamber of Geologists on Satirday expressed its deep dismay that the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) and the government have once again failed to meaningfully amend... Comments (0) Share
Government continues to hide the scale of the waste problem, PN says; PL replies People deserve the full picture of Malta's waste situation as the selective presentation of figures creates an impression that does not reflect the serious problems our country continues to face, the... Comments (0) Share
New documentary tackles gender disinformation, stereoypes in fight against domestic violence A new documentary exploring the impact of disinformation, prejudice, and gender stereotypes has been launched as an educational resource for schools, youth groups, and civil society organizations to... Comments (0) Share
Bidnija fake sheep farm should be demolished as Court definitively confirms its illegality - NGO Moviment Graffitti is calling on the Planning Authority (PA) to immediately demolish the so-called "sheep farm" in Bidnija, after the Court definitively confirmed the revocation of its permit last... Comments (0) Share
With an ode to mate, pope urges faithful in Uruguay to build bridges of fraternity and faith Pope Leo XIV urged an estimated 40,000 people in Uruguay on Saturday to build bridges of fraternity and faith, using his first Mass in South America to deliver an ode to the region's beloved... Comments (0) Share
Maximilian Ciantar acquitted of weapon possession after prosecution blunders A man accused of recidivism and illegally carrying a knuckleduster was acquitted of both charges after two separate blunders by the police and the prosecution. The case centred around... Comments (0) Share
Meghan's estranged father arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested Friday at a senior care facility in Florida on a charge of keeping child sexual abuse material in storage units in... Comments (0) Share
Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm Valletta Regent Pharmacy, 70, Merchants Street; Marsa Trinity Pharmacy, 32, Marsa Road; Qormi Honest Pharmacy, Anici Street; Birkirkara (Ta' Paris) Mackie's Pharmacy, L. Casolani Street; San... Comments (0) Share
Norris earns pole for Sao Paulo GP as grid shaken up by penalties for engine changes McLaren's Lando Norris earned pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix for a third consecutive time and in heavy rain on Saturday. Final qualifying positions were heavily influenced by power... Comments (0) Share
Momentum questions the government's commitment to animal welfare The Animal Welfare Directorate has granted Montekristo Estate a zoo licence valid until October 2027, despite the establishment's longstanding history of controversy, illegalities and animal welfare... Comments (0) Share
Budget survey: Few fear for their own pocket, but a third fear for Malta Maltese adults are far more worried about what Budget 2027 means for the country than for their own household, even as personal satisfaction edges ahead of dissatisfaction, the first Esprimi... Comments (0) Share
Ministry for Education hits hurdle to procure laptops for Year 4 students An internal circular issued by the Ministry for Education and Sport on Tuesday stated that, due to the contracted supplier's inability to honour the awarded contract for this procurement, not all Year... Comments (0) Share
Man City suffer third straight Premier League loss at Forest and Arsenal open 6-point lead It might be too early to start talking about an on-field crisis at Manchester City even though it fell to a third straight Premier League defeat on Saturday. City coach Enzo Maresca was certainly... Comments (0) Share
ADPD reiterates concern about exploitation of animals ADPD-The Green Party said Saturday it has consistently raised its voice against the exploitation of animals in zoos. "We have consistently maintained that animals are sentient creatures, capable... Comments (0) Share
TMID editorial: When a mistake limits the course of justice The administration of justice depends not only on the evidence presented in court and the decisions reached by judges and juries, but also on the accuracy and diligence with which cases are prepared... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Man seriously injured after being hit by motorcycle in Mosta A man sustained serious injuries after being hit by a motorcycle in Mosta on Friday afternoon.The accident happened at around 3:45pm in Triq San Pawl tal-Qliegħa, when a Yamaha 125 motorcycle,... Comments (0) Share
Government to launch consultation on the revision of DC15 planning policy In the coming weeks, the Government will launch a public consultation on the objectives for the revision of the Development Control Design Policy, Guidance and Standards 2015 (DC15) policy, following... Comments (0) Share