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3 June 2025, Tuesday

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January-April tourist arrivals top 1 million, up 17.4% - NSO

Inbound tourists for the first four months of 2025 amounted to 1,044,657, an increase of 17.4 per cent over the same period in 2024, the NSO said Tuesday. Total nights spent by inbound tourists went...

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Robert Aquilina says police wanted names of sources in interrogation on Pilatus book

Robert Aquilina says he has been interrogated by the police over the book he wrote about Pilatus Bank. "As I announced yesterday, this afternoon I was interrogated at the depot regarding what I...

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Malta registers 96 dangerous animals during government amnesty

A recent government amnesty has led to the registration of 96 dangerous animals, including big cats and primates, as part of an initiative to regulate the ownership of exotic wildlife in the...

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Government ‘continues to reject’ PN’s solutions to address cost of living crisis

Figures published today by the European Union's statistics office confirm that cost of living in Malta continues to surge, with the national rate significantly exceeding the eurozone average, the...

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Workers’ rights discussed in meeting between Maltese bishops and MCESD

In a meeting of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD), Archbishop Charles Scicluna, Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue Andy Ellul,...

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Justin Haber resigns as Floriana councillor after being found guilty of threatening sister

Former national team goalkeeper Justin Haber has resigned from his position as a Labour Party local councillor in Floriana, days after a court found him guilty of threatening his sister. Haber...

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Police searching for man wanted in connection to court case

The police are searching for Stacy Chircop. In a post on social media, the police said that he is wanted by order of the Magistrate in connection with a pending court case. "Anyone with any...

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Ta’ Qali sports village plans go before PA board on Thursday, NGO calls proposal ‘disproportionate'

The Planning Authority Board is set to meet on Thursday to discuss an application for a large sports village in Ta' Qali. The Outline Development Application proposes the building of a sports...

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PM Abela inaugurates expansion of the Trelleborg factory

The Malta 2050 vision speaks about an ambitious target to see the added value in the manufacturing sector rise by another €1 billion over the next decade, Prime Minister Robert Abela said during...

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Speaker Anġlu Farrugia proposes a Mediterranean Peace Charter during a conference

Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia proposed a Carta Mediterranea della Pace-a comprehensive Mediterranean Peace Charter aimed at anchoring the region in shared values of...

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Robert Aquilina to be interrogated by police over Pilatus book revelations on Tuesday

The former President and Honorary President of Repubblika, Robert Aquilina, will be interrogated by police from the Criminal Investigations Department tomorrow, he has revealed. On Monday...

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Summer of tourism

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Bookings, queues, and Brussels: A pivotal month for Gozo

Carmel Cacopardo

The genocide in Gaza

Mark Said

Former Chief Justices in the political arena

Noel Grima

Will there still be a Palestine by the time we get to recognise it?

Victor Calleja

Poor Owen Bonnici feels done in

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A strong government

Michael Briguglio

Inflation hits the basics

Alfred Sant

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Government says it is working towards a year-round tourism model

The government has said that it is working towards a year-round tourism model which seeks to attract tourists to the destination "for its best attributes, experiences and offers," a statement by the...

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Childcare centre providers voice their concern over delayed service agreement

The Childcare Centre Providers Association (CCPA) together with the Malta Chamber of SMEs are voicing their concerns over delays in negotiations surrounding the new service agreement, which they said...

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Mediterranean climate change conference to be held in Malta

Malta will host a ministerial conference among Mediterranean countries this September. The conference, which will take place in Malta, will bring together - for the first time - Mediterranean...

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Updated: PN says Mater Dei Hospital is ‘collapsing,’ country’s health sector in crisis; PL reacts

The PN on Monday said that Mater Dei Hospital is "collapsing," and the country's health sector is in a crisis, with the government failing the public in the health sector. PN MPs Adrian Delia,...

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Rubbish, rubbish and more rubbish everywhere

It is, unfortunately, a common sight in our islands. Lack of civic sense and pride pusged some people to dispose of their unwanted items inappropriately, a sign of disrespect towards other...

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Far-right lawmaker Wilders pulls his party out of ruling Dutch coalition in dispute over migration

Far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders pulled his party out of the ruling four-party Dutch coalition Tuesday in dispute over a crackdown on migration, sparking a political crisis and possibly the end of the...

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TMID Editorial: Too many children at risk of poverty

The percentage of children who are at risk of poverty or social exclusion is far too high. Eurostat released data last week which shows that in Malta, last year, 25.9% of children were at risk of...

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Prostitution reform is still a ‘work-in-progress,’ Rebecca Buttigieg says

The prostitution reform is still a 'work-in-progress,' Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality Rebecca Buttigieg said, adding that any future legal framework must prioritise protecting...

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latest comment from Mark Said LL.D., 02/06/2025 10:10: Perhaps Rebecca Buttigieg might wish to have a look at this article: https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-06-25/newspaper-opinions/Prostitution-and-sex-workers-Which-legislative-model-is-best-6736252885

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PSG fans raise the roof as triumphant players hold aloft Champions League trophy

Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix ahead of McLaren teammate Norris to extend F1 lead

2 fans died and an officer is in a coma after Champions League celebrations in France

Inter feel pain of another Champions League final defeat but pride remains

From Galacticos to glory: How Luis Enrique transformed PSG into Champions League winners

Exuberant PSG fans celebrate club's first Champions League title with police on alert

Paris Saint-Germain rout Inter 5-0 to win the Champions League for the first time

GSSE conclude: Malta bags 55 medals, 13 of which gold

Piastri earns pole position at Spanish GP ahead of McLaren teammate Norris

GSSE: Artistic swimming duo Culic, Grima Buttigieg net two gold medals; Beppe Grillo wins 200m

‘At least 29,000 residents deemed this open space’s preservation crucial’ – Manoel Island campaign

Manoel Island campaigners called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to negotiate for the public, "and not for MIDI" (the company behind the project for the island). The campaigners said they have...

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Momentum praises emerging cross-party support for Manoel Island renegotiation, urges concrete action

Momentum on Monday welcomed “the long-overdue” expressions of support from several representatives of Malta’s two major political parties for the renegotiation of the Manoel Island...

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Rosianne Cutajar slams Robert Aquilina in Parliament following alleged domestic incident

Labour MP Rosianne Cutajar slammed former Repubblika President Robert Aquilina in Parliament on Monday, in light of domestic violence allegations. Aquilina has denied any wrongdoing. In an...

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Freedom Flotilla aid ship sailing to Gaza after other vessel was allegedly attacked by drones in May

Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other 11 activists set sail on Sunday afternoon for Gaza on a ship aimed at "breaking Israel's siege" of the devastated territory, organizers said. The...

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Mount Etna eruption sends massive ash cloud into sky

A towering ash cloud, several kilometers high, has formed over Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, following volcanic activity observed earlier today. According to the National Institute of Geophysics...

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It is not the Government's obligation to honour private sector bonds, PL MP Edward Zammit says

It is not the Government's obligation to honour private sector bonds, PL MP Edward Zammit Lewis said....

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BirdLife Malta condemns disruption of protected seabird species by Popeye Village light show

BirdLife Malta on Monday strongly condemned the light and sound show held within a Natura 2000 site at Popeye Village over the weekend, joining the Malta Ranger Unit (MRU) in expressing serious...

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Byron Camilleri requests ruling over 'misleading' article headline

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri requested a ruling by the Speaker of the House over what he said was a misleading headline from a NET News article, which said that the police did not take action...

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7,500 police reports made online since service started last year

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri said that since the establishment of an online service where citizens can make police reports, 7,500 reports were made. Camilleri was replying to a...

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Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential election

Conservative Karol Nawrocki won Poland's weekend presidential runoff election, according to the final vote count on Monday. Nawrocki won 50.89% of votes in a very tight race against liberal Warsaw...

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Business

Students encouraged to join BOV Club early and enjoy greater benefits

Malta signs an MoU with San Marino and Andorra

Four new directors appointed at Deloitte Malta

Euro to grow should dollar wane

BOV holds 51st Annual General Meeting

MFSA highlights shortcomings on Malta-licensed crypto websites to protect consumers online

Farsons Group reports strong performance, announces strategic milestones for future growth

HSBC Malta supports student career development through mock interviews at St Ignatius College

BOV to issue €100 million bond at 5% coupon rate

14 companies join FinanceMalta at Money 20/20 to promote Malta’s innovation