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18 May 2025, Sunday

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Pope Leo XIV affirms family is based on union between a man and a woman, unborn has inherent dignity

Pope Leo XIV affirmed Friday that the family is founded on the "stable union between a man and a woman," and that the unborn and elderly enjoy dignity as God's creatures,...

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What happened in Għargħur this week repeats Mtarfa 2003 – with roles reversed

The situation in the Għargħur local council that developed this week is a repetition of what had taken place in Mtarfa 22 years ago - with the roles reversed. The Nationalist Party...

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latest comment from ACassar, 17/05/2025 13:32: Not exactly. In 2003 in Mtarfa, the PL still retained the mayor's post.

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Rabat residents stand united against ‘monstrous development threatening locality’

This morning, a press conference was held near Tal-Virtù, Rabat, by a united group of concerned residents to express firm opposition to a proposed development that would spell ruin to the...

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Malta embassy in Tripoli denies reports Libyan PM evacuated to Malta

The Maltese embassy in Tripoli on Saturday denied reports that Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh had fled to Malta. "The Maltese Embassy in Tripoli confirms that after consulting with the...

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Crystal Palace pull off FA Cup upset by beating Man City 1-0 in final

Crystal Palace pulled off one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets in recent memory by beating Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Palace lifted the trophy for the first time in its...

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Piastri on pole for Emilia-Romagna GP as Ferrari struggles

Oscar Piastri fought his way through traffic to take pole position in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday as Ferrari had a terrible session, with neither car in the top 10. Piastri admitted...

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Malta signs joint declaration for ME ceasefire and for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza Strip

Prime Minister Robert Abela signed a joint declaration alongside six other European countries calling for humanitarian aid to be allowed to be delivered into the Gaza Strip as well as to call for all...

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Eurovision explained as the extravagant pop contest reaches its grand final

There has already been triumph and tears, singing onstage and in the streets, and a touch of political division, as the 69th Eurovision Song Contest approaches its grand final in the Swiss...

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First public consultation meeting on voluntary assisted euthanasia held

The first public consultation meeting on voluntary assisted euthanasia took place on Friday evening, as part of the consultation process for this envisioned policy introduction. This meeting was...

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Ukraine-Russia political theatrics underscore stark realities on the ground as war grinds on

Since U.S.-brokered talks began in March, Ukraine's strategy has been to convince the Trump administration that Vladimir Putin is unreliable and that Kyiv is serious about...

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TMID Editorial: The hospitals case and the ‘worst thing’ Abela could do

There is a general consensus that one should always be prudent when talking about court cases. Politicians, given the attention that they garner from the media and the following that they have...

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Promoting peace

Continuity

The Trojan horse row

Nationalism

While remaining completely neutral, we must not be naïve

Carmel Cacopardo

Vatican smoke: between white and pink

Kevin Cassar

Rubbing their hands in glee

Valerie Visanich

Mothers who shaped us

Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo’s autonomy debate: Two visions, one island

Mark Said

Strengthening our police corps

Water conservation should be a priority, ADPD says

In Malta very little importance is given to water in spite of the fact that we do not have natural sources of fresh water such as rivers, ADPD-The Green Party said in Luqa on Saturday. Architect...

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National Drug Addiction Unit inaugurated

The National Drug Addiction Unit (NDAU) has been launched. This Unit will strengthen the work of professionals in gathering scientific information that will serve as a guideline for policies related...

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Standards Commissioner rules out further investigation into PM and Cabinet over asset declarations

Standards Commissioner Joseph Azzopardi has decided not to pursue additional investigations into complaints against Prime Minister Robert Abela and several Cabinet members who failed to present their...

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Hospice reacts to euthanasia proposal: Supporting palliative care is most ethical option

Supporting palliative care is the most ethical and humane way to care for those at the end of their life, Hospice Malta said in reaction to the government's draft document on assisted voluntary...

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Government leases Qawra property to St. Paul’s Musical Society for 15 years

The government, through the Lands Authority, has leased a property in Qawra to the St. Paul's Musical Society for the purpose of using it for teaching music within the local community there. This...

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104 robotic surgeries performed at Mater Dei Hospital last year

Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela has shared that throughout 2024, 104 robotic surgeries were performed at Mater Dei Hospital. Through the introduction of robotic surgery, these interventions...

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Aston Villa and Chelsea win at home and raise Champions League hopes

Aston Villa and Chelsea won home games and strengthened their hopes for a top five Premier League finish and a place in next year's Champions League on Friday. Ezri Konsa and Boubacar Kamara...

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Swieqi, San Gwann local councils object to ODZ school on busy junction

The Swieqi Local Council has filed a scathing objection to a private school’s application to build a new four-storey premises to relocate to outside the development zone land. The planning...

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Crystal Palace pull off FA Cup upset by beating Man City 1-0 in final

Piastri on pole for Emilia-Romagna GP as Ferrari struggles

Aston Villa and Chelsea win at home and raise Champions League hopes

Bologna end 51-year wait for a major trophy by beating Milan to win Italian Cup

Brazil sign Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti 1 year ahead of 2026 World Cup

Torrential rain fails to halt Inter's pursuit of leaders Napoli as gap cut to one point

Arsenal and Newcastle to meet in Premier League showdown as Champions League race intensifies

Hamrun make it three league titles in a row after beating Birkirkara 1-0 in final

Lilu King granted bail again in ongoing assault case

Mohamed Ali Ahmed Elmushraty, also known as Lilu King, has once again been released on bail following a court ruling on Friday. The 32-year-old faces charges after an incident that...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 16/05/2025 13:17: No shortage of cash for someone with no job. Courts should be held financially responsible for any injuries or worse commited by this guy as we are now a joke.

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PL accuses PN with 'double standards' on Għargħur situation

The Labour Party on Friday accused the Nationalist Party of using double standards with regard to the situation in Għargħur. On Thursday, the PN called the press yesterday about the...

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Maltese man arrested with 4kg of cocaine in Sicily – Italian media

A 47-year-old Maltese man was arrested by the Carabinieri in Messina after four kilogrammes of cocaine were found in his van. The man was stopped just after disembarking from the ferry from Villa...

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PN ‘detached from reality’ and unable to put forward genuine solutions, PL says

The Labour Party noted Friday how "detached the Nationalist Party is from reality" when it proposed measures that are already being implemented by the government. Yesterday the PN announced...

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Malta Employers Association not objecting to higher fines for those who breach employment laws

The Malta Employers' Association has said that it is not objecting to higher fines for employers who breach employment laws as being proposed in legal amendments that will start being debated in...

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Malta gets triple average monthly rainfall recorded in May in just 24 hours

In less than 24 hours, 36.3 mm of rain fell across the Maltese Islands on Thursday - more than three times the monthly average for May, which stands at 10.3 mm, the Met Office said Friday. These...

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Government announces harsher penalties for employers who violate workers’ rights

New amendments to employment laws which will increase penalties for employers who violate workers' rights were announced by Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue Andy Ellul on Friday. A...

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‘Madness to build luxury hotels in a time of climate emergencies’ – Greta Thunberg on Manoel Island

It is madness to build more luxury hotels in a time of soaring inequalities and rapidly escalating existential environmental and climate emergencies, said Greta Thunberg when questioned about her...

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Miriana Conte serves up place in Eurovision Grand Final

Malta’s Miriana Conte served up a place in the Eurovision Grand Final after a strong performance in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Thursday. Singing her song...

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latest comment from RF, 16/05/2025 08:11: Not impressed. Easier to fall six notches in quality than go up one notch.

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€2.4 million being spent to give Marsaxlokk residents better electricity, water services

Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli, together with Enemalta's Executive Chairperson Eng. Ryan Fava, Water Services Corporation CEO Karl Cilia, and representatives...

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Business

HSBC Malta Foundation enhances Educational Access in Valletta through VR Technology

Breaking Barriers at the 18th BPW European Regional Conference and 12th Young Symposium in Valletta

Bank of Valletta offers the Guaranteed Investment Plan 2028 to its customers

Bank of Valletta extends its support to the Karl Vella Foundation

Is our education system ready for 21st century skills?

Pope Leo XIV affirms family is based on union between a man and a woman, unborn has inherent dignity

What happened in Għargħur this week repeats Mtarfa 2003 – with roles reversed

Rabat residents stand united against ‘monstrous development threatening locality’

Malta embassy in Tripoli denies reports Libyan PM evacuated to Malta

Crystal Palace pull off FA Cup upset by beating Man City 1-0 in final

Piastri on pole for Emilia-Romagna GP as Ferrari struggles

Malta signs joint declaration for ME ceasefire and for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza Strip

Eurovision explained as the extravagant pop contest reaches its grand final

First public consultation meeting on voluntary assisted euthanasia held

Ukraine-Russia political theatrics underscore stark realities on the ground as war grinds on

TMID Editorial: The hospitals case and the ‘worst thing’ Abela could do

Water conservation should be a priority, ADPD says

National Drug Addiction Unit inaugurated

Standards Commissioner rules out further investigation into PM and Cabinet over asset declarations

Hospice reacts to euthanasia proposal: Supporting palliative care is most ethical option

Government leases Qawra property to St. Paul’s Musical Society for 15 years

104 robotic surgeries performed at Mater Dei Hospital last year

Aston Villa and Chelsea win at home and raise Champions League hopes

Swieqi, San Gwann local councils object to ODZ school on busy junction

New Youth Hub inaugurated at MCAST Paola

PN approves another three candidates for general election

Lisa Maria Foundation decries ‘disgraceful’ probation sentence for child abuser

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs

Sentiment turning against UK assisted dying bill, MPs claim

TMID Editorial: Aiming for green

38 Maltese evacuated from Libya to Malta, government says

Blue Lagoon’s booking system back on track after court ruling

Man jailed for 32 years over fatal beating of Żurrieq jeweller in botched robbery

Lilu King granted bail again in ongoing assault case

PL accuses PN with 'double standards' on Għargħur situation

Maltese man arrested with 4kg of cocaine in Sicily – Italian media

PN ‘detached from reality’ and unable to put forward genuine solutions, PL says

Malta Employers Association not objecting to higher fines for those who breach employment laws

Malta gets triple average monthly rainfall recorded in May in just 24 hours

Government announces harsher penalties for employers who violate workers’ rights

‘Madness to build luxury hotels in a time of climate emergencies’ – Greta Thunberg on Manoel Island

Miriana Conte serves up place in Eurovision Grand Final

€2.4 million being spent to give Marsaxlokk residents better electricity, water services

Universal Air to cease scheduled operations end May, charter flights remain available

‘We are proud to be called socialists,' Abela tells PL delegates

Updated: Ċaqnu’s application to demolish Empire Cinema for 11-storey hotel approved

If Abela truly believes in democracy, ‘we expect him to call a new election in Għargħur’ - PN

Avoid driving through Msida Creek unless necessary, local council warns

Film commissioner Johann Grech fails to answer questions on public spending, PN says