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14 November 2026, Saturday

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Raising fees for non-EU students risks undermining Malta's competitiveness - Chamber of SMEs

The Malta Chamber of SMEs on Friday expressed serious concern over the proposed increases in fees for non-EU students, with certain fees increasing tenfold for non-eu students. Such increases...

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Most want less reliance on foreign workers, but reject the service cuts that could follow

Almost half of Maltese adults want Malta to rely less on non-EU workers, but most of them would not accept the longer waits and higher prices in everyday services that could follow, according to the...

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Microsoft reports progress as it works to recover email and other services in a global outage

A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant's suite of...

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Document listing rights and duties of parties involved in rental agreements being drawn up

The Minister for Accommodation and Lands, Owen Bonnici, announced on Friday that a document outlining the rights and responsibilities for all parties entering a rental agreement is being drawn...

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15-year-old boy granted bail after spending months in custody

A 15-year-old boy has been granted bail after spending 169 days in custody, bringing an end to months of detention while criminal proceedings against him continue. The teenager, who was arrested...

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Eight-storey, 311-bed elderly home approved in Msida

An eight-storey elderly home accommodating 311 residents has been approved by the Planning Commission, allowing the redevelopment of the former Msida Home for the Elderly in Triq Clarence. The...

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€17,000 for man who waited 17 years to be cleared of criminal charges

A man who spent 17 years facing criminal proceedings, despite ultimately being cleared of every charge, has been awarded €17,000 in compensation after a court ruled that his fundamental right to...

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'Europe has the talent to lead in Artificial Intelligence', Metsola says

Europe has world-class talent, technological expertise and industrial experience to lead in Artificial Intelligence,European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said. What we need now is to...

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Traditional Maltese ‘Mazzit’ receives EU protected status

The Traditional Maltese blood sausage Mazzit has been officially recognised by the European Union as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), giving it European-level protection and recognition as...

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Allocation for animal care clinic to increase by €700,000, bringing total to €1.35 million

Under the 2027 Budget, the financial allocation for the animal care clinic has been increased by €700,000, bringing the total to €1.35 million, the Parliamentary Secretary within the...

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Over 6,000 people received help from Victim Support Agency in first five years since establishment

More than 6,000 individuals have utilised the services of the Victim Support Agency (VSA) during the first five years of its operation, an agency that provides support, guidance, and protection to...

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Blogs & Opinions

Emmanuel J. Galea

Nostalgia with a boarding pass

Owen Bonnici

A lasting friendship

Alfred Sant

What is investment?

Mark Said

The AFM, blue bagde, and energy consumption

Emmanuel J. Galea

Cold air, cold comfort

Frans Camilleri

Insane law

Alfred Sant

Med security

Katya De Giovanni

Who supports the teacher?

Romilda Zarb

World Fertility Day: The journey behind the numbers

Ivan Castillo

A budget that left you waiting in traffic

Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice

European nations are seeking an envoy to represent them in talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war, concerned that a U.S.-backed process will leave them sidelined as Moscow and Washington decide...

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Peter Agius wins libel case brought by Jean Paul Sofia building developer over EU funds allegations

MEP Peter Agius has won a libel case filed against him by Kurt Buhagiar, one of the developers linked to the Corradino building collapse that claimed the life of Jean Paul Sofia. The case centred...

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56 organisations and 3,327 creatives call for resignation of Culture Minister

The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) has formally called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to seek the resignation or reassignment of Minister for Arts, Culture and National...

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TMID Editorial: A long-overdue overhaul of immigration law

Malta is finally set to have a comprehensive Immigration Act, with Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield promising that the legislation will be presented in Parliament by February at the very...

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Average of 79 vehicles newly licensed daily in Malta during third quarter of 2026

An average of 79 motor vehicles were newly licensed every day in Malta during the third quarter of 2026, with a total of 7,235 vehicles newly licensed between July and September, according to figures...

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Man United hire Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US job with task of reviving former power

Mauricio Pochettino was hired as Manchester United's head coach on Friday, agreeing to leave his job with the U.S. national team to take on the challenge of reviving the fortunes of English soccer's...

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The 16th edition of the ŻiguŻajg Festival opens today

The power of imagination, the excitement of discovery, and the joy of experiencing art come together as ŻiguŻajg, Malta's International Arts Festival for Children and Young People, opens its...

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Accused behind sexual abuse of eight-year-old child remanded in custody

A 24-year-old was remanded in custody on Friday after being charged with the alleged sexual abuse and harassment of a child who is now eight years old. Sailesh Shrestha, a Nepalese national...

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Man United hire Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US job with task of reviving former power

Kane extends England goals record, Spain stay perfect and Italy beat France in the Nations League

Manchester United fires coach Carrick after worst start to a Premier League season

YoHealth Malta Premier: Sliema deliver a major blow to Valletta as title race gathers momentum

McLaren's Lando Norris wins Formula 1’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Mercedes clinches constructors’ title

Fermín López scores twice for Barcelona, Inter beat Como to narraw gap at top of Serie A

Man United stage another stunning comeback to draw 4-4 with Aston Villa in the Premier League

Man City suffer third straight Premier League loss at Forest and Arsenal open 6-point lead

Norris earns pole for Sao Paulo GP as grid shaken up by penalties for engine changes

Man grievously injured in Gozo traffic collision

A 26-year-old Brazilian man residing in San Lawrenz sustained grievous injuries following a traffic accident in Xewkija on Thursday evening, the police said. The incident took place at...

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Comino to be established as a protected zone for the cultivation of the Maltese honeybee

Comino will be designated as a protected area for the cultivation of the endemic honey bee, the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food said in a statement. As a concrete step towards...

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Non-EU students face €1,200 in government fees under Budget 2027 proposals

Students coming to Malta from outside the European Union could face at least €1,200 in government fees when applying to study in the country from next year, following proposed increases outlined...

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‘Affordable energy exists nowhere but in Malta,’ Abela tells EU summit

Affordable energy is unavailable anywhere except Malta, where the government will continue to guarantee stable energy prices through subsidies on electricity and fuel, Prime Minister Robert...

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CrediaBank reports record nine-month profits ahead of HSBC Malta acquisition

CrediaBank has reported its strongest nine-month financial performance to date, recording €87.3 million in recurring operating profit and more than €1.5 billion in net credit expansion...

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Landlord awarded €135,067 after court finds protected rent breached property rights

A landlord has been awarded €135,067 in compensation after a court ruled that Malta's rent protection laws had imposed a disproportionate burden on him, violating his fundamental right to enjoy...

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Pope Leo XIV denounces 'machismo' and demands women be protected in an emotional return to Peru

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday denounced widespread "machismo" and violence against women in Peru, demanding that women be protected and respected as he set out marching orders for his beloved Peruvian...

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concerns

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday after his extramarital affair raised national security concerns. The company named Colette Kress as interim CEO. She is the current executive vice...

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Malta’s accommodation and food sector expands, but reliance on foreign workers deepens

Malta's accommodation and food services sector has continued to expand, contributing increasingly to the economy while becoming more reliant on foreign labour. Gross value added (GVA) generated by the...

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Kane extends England goals record, Spain stay perfect and Italy beat France in the Nations League

Harry Kane capped another record-breaking night with his 92nd goal for England in a 2-1 win against Croatia in the Nations League on Thursday. World Cup winner Spain beat the Czech Republic 2-0...

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Business

Striking the right balance on ETS and competitiveness

Non-EU students face €1,200 in government fees under Budget 2027 proposals

MIA registers 85% seat occupancy in October

Strategist behind Simon Squibb’s blobal brand to speak at FPEI business breakfast

Malta’s accommodation and food sector expands, but reliance on foreign workers deepens

Renewable energy projects and national climate resilience plan central to PM’s COP 31 address

BOV webinar helps businesses navigate international sanctions

Sicilia Outlet Village welcomes the festive season with Christmas magic and winter sales

Lidl launches international Christmas campaign: Discovering the magic of enjoyment is more to value

Is AI behind redundancies in Malta's iGaming sector?

Raising fees for non-EU students risks undermining Malta's competitiveness - Chamber of SMEs

Most want less reliance on foreign workers, but reject the service cuts that could follow

Microsoft reports progress as it works to recover email and other services in a global outage

Document listing rights and duties of parties involved in rental agreements being drawn up

15-year-old boy granted bail after spending months in custody

Eight-storey, 311-bed elderly home approved in Msida

€17,000 for man who waited 17 years to be cleared of criminal charges

'Europe has the talent to lead in Artificial Intelligence', Metsola says

Traditional Maltese ‘Mazzit’ receives EU protected status

Allocation for animal care clinic to increase by €700,000, bringing total to €1.35 million

Over 6,000 people received help from Victim Support Agency in first five years since establishment

Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice

Peter Agius wins libel case brought by Jean Paul Sofia building developer over EU funds allegations

56 organisations and 3,327 creatives call for resignation of Culture Minister

TMID Editorial: A long-overdue overhaul of immigration law

Average of 79 vehicles newly licensed daily in Malta during third quarter of 2026

Man United hire Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US job with task of reviving former power

The 16th edition of the ŻiguŻajg Festival opens today

Accused behind sexual abuse of eight-year-old child remanded in custody

Jason Micallef sues Karl Schembri over Facebook corruption allegation

Seven Maltese climbers set out to conquer Aconcagua, and put Malta on the adventure map

Birżebbuġa Council petitions Parliament for action over persistent Ħal Far fish-processing odours

Msida Public Library moves into primary school, opening new space for 500 pupils and residents

Malta has potential to become hub for medical innovation, Ian Borg says

‘The government does not even listen to its own people’ – PN criticises lack of Budget consultation

Casa calls for maternity leave and voting safeguards for Maltese MPs

What to know as European leaders meet in Dublin to discuss Ukraine's security, and their own

ERA launches 1404 helpline for reporting environmental emergencies

Man grievously injured in Gozo traffic collision

Comino to be established as a protected zone for the cultivation of the Maltese honeybee

Non-EU students face €1,200 in government fees under Budget 2027 proposals

‘Affordable energy exists nowhere but in Malta,’ Abela tells EU summit

CrediaBank reports record nine-month profits ahead of HSBC Malta acquisition

Landlord awarded €135,067 after court finds protected rent breached property rights

Pope Leo XIV denounces 'machismo' and demands women be protected in an emotional return to Peru

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigns after his affair raises national security concerns

Malta’s accommodation and food sector expands, but reliance on foreign workers deepens

Kane extends England goals record, Spain stay perfect and Italy beat France in the Nations League

MIA registers 85% seat occupancy in October

Slight increase in number of teaching, non-teaching staff in formal education – NSO

Manchester United fires coach Carrick after worst start to a Premier League season

Domestic violence suspect granted bail under electronic tagging conditions

Labour and PN voters agree on best and worst Budget measures

Lecturers who defied ITS on union UPE’s orders turned away by Constitutional Court