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12 July 2025, Saturday

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Fuel to Air India plane was cut off moments before crash, investigation report says

Fuel control switches for the engines of an Air India flight that crashed last month were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact, starving both engines of fuel,...

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Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries, UN agency says

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries and are taking an increasing toll on health, economies and the environment, the U.N. World Meteorological Organization...

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83% of Maltese believe corruption is widespread in Malta, Special Eurobarometer finds

A Eurobarometer survey has found that 83% of Maltese believe that corruption is widespread across the Maltese islands. In contrast, 69% of respondents from other EU Member States, on average, believe...

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Man reported missing to police

A man has been reported missing to the police, a statement said Saturday. The man, Jan Pace, aged 36, is 180cm tall and of slim build. The last time he was seen he was wearing dark shorts...

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Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug case, promising cooperation for lighter sentence

A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded guilty Friday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, becoming the first of the drug lord's sons to enter a plea deal. Prosecutors allege...

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TMID Editorial: No to shortening the period to file an appeal against planning decisions

The Prime Minister's announcement, that the time period to file an appeal from a planning decision would be reduced, probably to somewhere around 20 days, is appalling. Prime Minister Robert...

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Labour MP 'confirms PN was right on waste collection', PN says

The Nationalist Party has said that the Labour Party has finally admitted that the PN was right when it comes to waste collection. “Apart from traffic, our country has another major problem...

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Updated: Developers say Comino project will lower density, as NGOs file appeal

The Comino hotel project will be lowering density, reduce footprint and restore land, the developers insist in the wake of the appeal filed by various NGOs, contesting the Planning Authority's...

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Overtourism is harming Malta – ADPD

Overtourism is a serious issue in Malta, placing pressure on infrastructure, public services, and residents' quality of life, ADPD-The Green Party said Saturday. Yet, instead of addressing the...

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Council of Europe notes improvements at migrant centres, but criticises ‘carceral’ environment

A Council of Europe committee noted improvements in Malta's migrant open and closed centres - but also criticised an overly "carceral" environment, meaning that the environment being offered to those...

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Transport Ministry launches call for Expression of Interest for innovative digital solutions

A call for Expression of Interest for innovative digital ideas and solutions to improve transport management in Malta has been launched, the Ministry for Transport stated. The ministry said that...

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Reflections on police day

Alfred Sant

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Why Labour keeps winning (and why it might lose)

Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo and Labour’s 2022 manifesto - Three years on

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AFM: Underfunded, demotivated and mismanaged

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Surprise Surprise: The Labubu Lore

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Over-tourism: is it worth it?

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The rising phenomenon of ‘situationship’

Man critically injured in Kercem fall

A man was critically injured on Friday afternoon when he fell one storey, the police said. The accident happened in Torri Street at 3pm. The man, aged 55, lost his balance and fell one...

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Former PL government official speaks of 'reckless squandering' by minister, PN says; PL replies

The chaos within Labour continues to grow, the Nationalist Party said. "The accusations made by Neville Gafà against Minister Owen Bonnici have not been denied by Robert Abela. On the...

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New CT scan inaugurated in St Vincent de Paul home

A new CT scan has been inaugurated in St Vincent de Paul home with an investment of €1.48 Million, the Ministry for Health and Ministry for European Funds stated. The government said that...

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Matthew Farrugia appointed as chairperson of the Sustainable Mobility Consultative Committee

The members and chairperson of the Sustainable Mobility Consultative Committee have been appointed, the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works stated, with Matthew Farrugia being...

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2025 Civil Society Fund scheme announced with total €200,000 budget

The Civil Society Fund scheme for 2025 has been announced with a €50,000 increase in budget over previous years, bringing this year's total scheme budget to €200,000, the Ministry for...

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113 new lawyers granted warrants

113 new lawyers were presented with their warrants to begin their journey in the legal profession after years of study, dedication, and sacrifice, the Ministry for Justice stated. Minister...

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Restoration work on Marsaxlokk Vendome Tower underway

Restoration work on the Vendome Tower in Marsaxlokk is well underway, the Ministry for Culture, Lands, and Local Government stated. The historic tower, which the ministry commented is also known...

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JRS Malta and aditus welcome Council of Europe report ‘confirming concerns over detention conditions

Aditus and JRS Malta welcomed the recently published report by the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT). "The report...

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Conference League: Birkirkara win first leg with Acheampong strike

Fabián Ruiz scores 2 goals and PSG rout Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner sacked after 20 years in charge

Neptunes WPSC dominates 2024/25 season with historic triumphs and record-breaking performances

Chelsea beat Fluminense 2-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Conference League: Jake Grech penalty gives Floriana slender lead

Lando Norris wins thrilling British Grand Prix in the rain to cut Oscar Piastri's F1 lead

Real Madrid beat Dortmund 3-2 after 3 stoppage-time goals, play PSG in Club World Cup semifinals

Doué and Dembélé score for PSG in 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich at Club World Cup

Verstappen bests his F1 title rivals Piastri and Norris for British GP pole

Young man dies in fall from hotel balcony

A young man died early this morning after falling from a hotel balcony, the police said Friday. The accident happened in Spinola Road, St Julian's, at 4am. The man, aged 25 from England,...

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Lilu King granted bail, again

Mohammed Ali Ahmed Elmushraty, also known as 'Lilu King', was once again granted bail subject to a number of conditions including a deposit of €40,000 as well as a personal guarantee to the tune...

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Process to reform Industrial Tribunal underway

The process leading to the reform of the Industrial Tribunal is now underway, the Parliamentary Secretariat for Social Dialogue announced on Friday. The goal of this reform is to ensure that...

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MEIA criticises low screening fees for local filmmakers at Mediterrane film festival

The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) has criticised the low screening fees for local filmmakers at the Mediterrane Film Festival, while noting the 'exorbitant fee paid to the...

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European allies step up plans for future Ukraine stabilization force, with US attending meeting

Countries prepared to provide troops for a post-ceasefire force in Ukraine agreed to set up a headquarters in Paris for a rapid deployment after hostilities end in Russia's war on its...

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2025 Skolasajf launches with around 12,000 students

This year’s edition of Skolasajf has begun, with around 12,000 students attending, the Ministry for Education stated. The ministry said that this year’s Skolasajf is centred around...

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For the Labour Government, marketing comes before substance, PN says

On the same day that the National Statistics Office (NSO) announced that Malta's population has now surpassed 574,000 people - with one in every three people in Malta now being a foreigner - the...

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TMID Editorial: Sending the wrong message

Robert Abela's government is once again sending the wrong message, and once again it comes in relation to the case of the death of Jean Paul Sofia. Abela had already gotten himself into a public...

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latest comment from RAgius, 11/07/2025 10:21: What about the fact that a 'driver' can work as a government appointed 'contractor' while holding down both 'jobs'. If anyone thinks he worked as a full-time driver whilst contracting to government you need your head examined. Government allowing, and endorsing, such blatant theft from taxpayers is testament to this corrupt government's commitment to impunity for their own so they can amass fortunes at the expense of of taxpayers. Capcap Gahan!

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Speaker Farrugia addresses parliamentary meeting on Ukraine’s recovery in Rome

The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta, Anġlu Farrugia, delivered two interventions today during the Parliamentary Meeting held in the margins of the 4th Ukraine Recovery Conference...

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latest comment from Angus Black, 11/07/2025 12:09: So refreshing to hear Anglu Farrugia advocating 'for the development of a strong legislative framework for public-private partnerships (PPPs)'. He should have said less and instead, distributed a copy of the PPP agreement signed by his government with Vitals/Steward and a subsequent 100 Million side-agreement to be paid to them by the Maltese taxpayers should the original unfulfilled agreement would be vitiated/annulled or in any way suspended by the Maltese authorities. Such agreement would have enlightened the audience how such agreements would be so advantageous to corrupt governments at the expense of their own hard working taxpayers.

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Conference League: Birkirkara win first leg with Acheampong strike

An Acheampomg goal early in the second half gave Birkirkara a slender but precious lead against Petrocub after the first leg of the first qualifying round of the Conference League. It was a...

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Business

BOV champions employee engagement with popular quiz night

MFSA welcomes ESMA peer review on CASP authorisation and supervision

Calamatta Cuschieri’s wealth management portfolio surpasses €600 million in assets

Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives completes acquisition of Melita Limited

Malta leads discussion on digital transformation and emerging risks in insurance

APS Talk sheds light on bird conservation in Malta

BOV and University of Malta seal five-year strategic collaboration

Concept Stadium marks seven years of continued support for Hospice Malta

Kebab Factory Welcomes Bolt Drivers with Exclusive In-Store Savings

Malta’s Aki to launch in London this September

Fuel to Air India plane was cut off moments before crash, investigation report says

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries, UN agency says

83% of Maltese believe corruption is widespread in Malta, Special Eurobarometer finds

Man reported missing to police

Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug case, promising cooperation for lighter sentence

TMID Editorial: No to shortening the period to file an appeal against planning decisions

Labour MP 'confirms PN was right on waste collection', PN says

Updated: Developers say Comino project will lower density, as NGOs file appeal

Overtourism is harming Malta – ADPD

Council of Europe notes improvements at migrant centres, but criticises ‘carceral’ environment

Transport Ministry launches call for Expression of Interest for innovative digital solutions

Man critically injured in Kercem fall

Former PL government official speaks of 'reckless squandering' by minister, PN says; PL replies

New CT scan inaugurated in St Vincent de Paul home

Matthew Farrugia appointed as chairperson of the Sustainable Mobility Consultative Committee

2025 Civil Society Fund scheme announced with total €200,000 budget

113 new lawyers granted warrants

Restoration work on Marsaxlokk Vendome Tower underway

JRS Malta and aditus welcome Council of Europe report ‘confirming concerns over detention conditions

Implementation of Labour Migration Policy to start from 1 August, with new controls

Population in Malta reaches nearly 575,000, up 1.9% - NSO

‘Von der Leyen’s stance on Middle East kept me from ever giving a vote of confidence’ - Agius Saliba

Council of Europe highlights poor physical condition of Malta’s ‘Victorian-era relic’ prison

Updated: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote

PM delivers message of solidarity during Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome

Calamatta Cuschieri’s wealth management portfolio surpasses €600 million in assets

Government hid that AFM’s newest patrol boat is out of action, PN says; PL responds

MFSA welcomes ESMA peer review on CASP authorisation and supervision

Young man dies in fall from hotel balcony

Lilu King granted bail, again

Process to reform Industrial Tribunal underway

MEIA criticises low screening fees for local filmmakers at Mediterrane film festival

European allies step up plans for future Ukraine stabilization force, with US attending meeting

2025 Skolasajf launches with around 12,000 students

For the Labour Government, marketing comes before substance, PN says

TMID Editorial: Sending the wrong message

Speaker Farrugia addresses parliamentary meeting on Ukraine’s recovery in Rome

Conference League: Birkirkara win first leg with Acheampong strike

Planning Authority to sanction irregularities at Montekristo once €1.8 million is paid

In June, 923,374 passengers travelled through Malta International Airport

78-year-old grievously injured after being hit by car

Britain and France try again to tackle English Channel migrant crossings

Opposition backs government proposal to protect public officials in civil cases

TMID Editorial: Public's disregard for emergency workers and victims must end