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26 May 2025, Monday

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Patient admissions at Mater Dei Hospital surpass 100,000 in 2024 – what’s next?

In 2024, Mater Dei Hospital (MDH) received 104,886 patient admissions, Parliament has been informed. This meant that for the first time, the total number of admissions into the national hospital...

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Improve palliative care system before legalising euthanasia, Hospice Malta says

Palliative care needs to be improved before the government considers the introduction of voluntary assisted euthanasia, two of Hospice Malta's health professionals said....

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From the White House to the Vatican: Is Pope Leo the Church’s answer to Trump?

The Pope is not merely a spiritual shepherd to the world's 1.4 billion Catholics; he is also a political figure whose influence radiates beyond the Vatican's walls. Throughout history, the papacy has...

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PM says Malta ready to provide shelter to doctor and her family after losing 9 children in Gaza

Malta is ready to welcome and provide shelter to Doctor Alaa Najjar and her family, Prime Minister Robert Abela said during a Labour Party political activity on Sunday. Nine of the doctor's 10...

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‘We’re calling it voluntary assisted euthanasia, but it’s about taking your own life’ – Archbishop

Archbishop Charles Scicluna has issued a stark warning against the legalisation of voluntary assisted euthanasia, saying that no matter how it is labelled, it ultimately amounts to ending one's own...

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latest comment from Evelyn Grech, 25/05/2025 15:15: Truly well said dear Bishop!

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Maltese astronomy researcher studying supermassive black holes

"Literally, it feels like I'm living my dream," Stephanie Buttigieg says as her face lights up. Buttigieg, 24, from Lija, holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Physics from the University...

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TMIS Editorial: The way people vote should count – always

When people go to the polls, they do so believing that their vote carries weight - that their voice contributes to the outcome and direction of their community. But as the situation in...

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Boy, 5, critically injured after being hit by car side-mirror

A five-year-old boy was critically hurt on Sunday afternoon after he was hit by a car in Bugibba, the police said. The accident took place in Cern Street at 1.15pm. The boy was hit by the...

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‘Culture sector is indispensable to nation’s soul and public development’ - Bernard Grech

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech on Sunday described Malta's cultural sector as "indispensable," calling it an integral part of the nation's soul, its people, and the development of the...

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Malta’s public sector full-time employment up by 12% since 2018, totals 18% of full-time workers

The number of registered full-time workers in the public sector has risen from 47,687 in December 2018 to 53,529 in December 2024, data from the National Statistics Office shows. This means that in...

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latest comment from R F, 25/05/2025 11:21: And how many are there employed through private companies and doing work specifically for the government, say like hospital staff and security officers to mention a few? Not to mention those who were asked to register as self-employed. Or those employed through the GWU scheme? Probably around 25% would be more accurate.

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The illness you cannot see: Maltese nurses open up about ME and Fibromyalgia during awareness month

Two Maltese nurses living with the debilitating conditions, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), commonly, but wrongfully known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and Fibromyalgia spoke out during this...

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Lando Norris takes a 'dream' Monaco win to reduce Oscar Piastri's F1 standings lead

Lando Norris realized a childhood dream as he won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, and boosted his chances of achieving an even bigger goal, the Formula 1 title. Norris took his...

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Network of criminals ‘operating a multi-million-euro underground gambling racket’ - report

The Shift News has reported that criminals network is "operating a multi-million-euro underground gambling racket," and says that it is being allowed complete impunity by the authorities. It...

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Government turns its back as families continue to struggle with rising cost of living - PN

For the second time in a week, figures published in recent hours by the National Statistics Office (NSO) confirm the growing daily burdens faced by the Maltese people, the Nationalist Party said...

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latest comment from ACassar, 25/05/2025 00:29: The party in government doesn't give a hoot. Never did. Its proponents are in it for themselves. First they dupe a good chunk of the electorate who tragically accepts things at face value, use the people, and then throw them away. The bigger tragedy is that the political masochists come back for more.

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‘We must stand up against those who seek to chip away at everything we have built’ - Metsola

President of the EU Parliament Roberta Metsola has stressed the need to work together for peace and democracy, while speaking in Dayton, Ohio during the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Democracies...

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Momentum slams Abela over delayed recognition of Palestine as a State

Momentum Chairperson Arnold Cassola has criticised Prime Minister Robert Abela for postponing Malta's recognition of the State of Palestine, accusing him of enabling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

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'He listened to me': Victims of an abusive Catholic group say Pope Leo XIV helped when others didn't

Pope Leo XIV made plenty of enemies helping dismantle a powerful Catholic movement whose leaders physically, sexually, spiritually and psychologically abused members. As Leo's past...

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latest comment from Divi, 24/05/2025 12:07: ultra Ultra Conservatives !

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9 of a doctor's 10 children are killed in Israel's latest strikes in Gaza

The bodies of 79 people killed by Israeli strikes have been brought to hospitals in the past 24 hours, Gaza 's Health Ministry said Saturday - a toll that doesn't include hospitals in the...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 25/05/2025 11:24: The systematic ethnic cleansing continues with the murder of innocent children and babies. The denial of food and water to starve the population into accepting 'voluntary migration', The destruction of hospitals and schools,these are all war crimes contributing to the genocide being carried out.Those carrying out this slaughter and those standing by and doing nothing other than crying antisemitism,deserve our profound contempt.

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Lando Norris takes a 'dream' Monaco win to reduce Oscar Piastri's F1 standings lead

Milan beat last-place Monza amid widespread protests over poor season

Lando Norris qualifies on pole for Monaco GP in record time

McTominay and Lukaku goals lead Napoli to Serie A title and Conte's 'most unexpected' trophy

Tottenham beat Man United 1-0 for Europa League title to end long trophy drought

Omar Marmoush scores stunning goal as Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to Man City

Supersubs give Brighton thrilling win over Liverpool

Serie A title race between Napoli and Inter goes to final day and possibly further

Hibernians beat ten-man Stripes to win FA Trophy and a place in European football

Arsenal secure return to Champions League on day of farewells for Everton and Vardy

Newcastle Disease confirmed in poultry population in Malta

Newcastle Disease has been confirmed in a population of poultry in Malta. In response, comprehensive measures have already been implemented to control and eradicate the disease from the bird...

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Four arrested in connection with drug importation and trafficking

Four individuals were arrested on Friday in connection with the importation, trafficking, and possession of illegal drugs following two separate police operations, the police said Saturday. The...

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Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

Valletta Chemimart Pharmacy, 20/21, Triq ir-Repubblika; Ħamrun Darwin Pharmacy, 152, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp; Qormi Brown's Pinto Pharmacy, 43, Triq San Bastjan; Birkirkara Honest...

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Ousted Għargħur mayor requests probe by Auditor General into allegations made against her

Former Nationalist mayor of Għargħur, Helen Gauci, today formally requested that the Auditor General investigate the allegations made against her by the Labour Party following her removal...

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Milan beat last-place Monza amid widespread protests over poor season

Milan beat last-placed Monza 2-0 in its final match in Serie A on Saturday amid widespread protests. Matteo Gabbia scored with a second-half header at the San Siro then Joao Felix...

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‘Maksar brothers scapegoated in Caruana Galizia murder’, defence lawyer tells jurors

A defence lawyer in the trial of four men accused in relation to the murders of lawyer Carmel Chircop and journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia argued in court that Robert Agius, his client, was used as a...

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latest comment from Steve Magri, 24/05/2025 14:00: They will burn in hell

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Blue Lagoon swimming zone extended

Team Blue Lagoon has expanded the designated swimming zone of the Blue Lagoon, extending the main central area while adding two nearby inlets, now exclusively reserved for swimmers as well, the Malta...

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PM visits Ta’ Dbieġi Crafts Village and Equine Therapy Centre in Gozo

Prime Minister Robert Abela visited the Ta' Dbieġi crafts village in Għarb and the multi-functional equine therapy centre Dream of Horses in Gozo, highlighting the contribution of both...

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latest comment from Steve Magri, 24/05/2025 14:06: I’m sure he had time to go to xlendi and marsalforn and see the blocks of flats all around in what were once typical fishing villages

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Biker in hospital after Marsa crash

A biker was taken to hospital after the bike he was riding was involved in a collision with a car in Marsa, the police said. The accident happened in Aldo Moro Road at 7.15am. The biker, a...

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Repubblika files legal protest against Neville Gafa over clean-up attempts at Daphne memorial

Anti-corruption NGO Repubblika has filed a judicial protest against former OPM official Neville Gafa, accusing him of attempting to undermine a long-standing civic protest at the Great Siege Monument...

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Malta is now a land of immigration

Two BOV VISA cardholders make their way to Barcelona

The EU Single Market Strategy presents an accurate diagnosis, but the cure lies in political will

HSBC Malta Foundation supports Life Network Foundation’s Campaign

Concept Stadium joins Maltese delegation at GITEX Europe 2025 in Berlin

Money meets vision: FPEI celebrates its 10-year anniversary at upcoming event

Patient admissions at Mater Dei Hospital surpass 100,000 in 2024 – what’s next?

Improve palliative care system before legalising euthanasia, Hospice Malta says

From the White House to the Vatican: Is Pope Leo the Church’s answer to Trump?

PM says Malta ready to provide shelter to doctor and her family after losing 9 children in Gaza

‘We’re calling it voluntary assisted euthanasia, but it’s about taking your own life’ – Archbishop

Maltese astronomy researcher studying supermassive black holes

TMIS Editorial: The way people vote should count – always

Boy, 5, critically injured after being hit by car side-mirror

‘Culture sector is indispensable to nation’s soul and public development’ - Bernard Grech

Malta’s public sector full-time employment up by 12% since 2018, totals 18% of full-time workers

The illness you cannot see: Maltese nurses open up about ME and Fibromyalgia during awareness month

Lando Norris takes a 'dream' Monaco win to reduce Oscar Piastri's F1 standings lead

Network of criminals ‘operating a multi-million-euro underground gambling racket’ - report

Cartoon 25 May 2025

Government turns its back as families continue to struggle with rising cost of living - PN

‘We must stand up against those who seek to chip away at everything we have built’ - Metsola

Momentum slams Abela over delayed recognition of Palestine as a State

'He listened to me': Victims of an abusive Catholic group say Pope Leo XIV helped when others didn't

9 of a doctor's 10 children are killed in Israel's latest strikes in Gaza

Lando Norris qualifies on pole for Monaco GP in record time

New agreement signed to shift street cleaning to off-peak hours

Digitised evolution of Malta’s map from 1896 to 1927 launched

Kyiv comes under large-scale Russian drone and missile attack with explosions heard throughout city

'Together for Comino' – Organisations seek public support to appeal approval of hotel project

From Square to Square: New cultural initiative to bring life to town squares

Man grievously injured after falling down apartment shaft

McTominay and Lukaku goals lead Napoli to Serie A title and Conte's 'most unexpected' trophy

TMID Editorial: A new initiative to support voluntary organisations

Newcastle Disease confirmed in poultry population in Malta

Four arrested in connection with drug importation and trafficking

Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

Ousted Għargħur mayor requests probe by Auditor General into allegations made against her

Milan beat last-place Monza amid widespread protests over poor season

‘Maksar brothers scapegoated in Caruana Galizia murder’, defence lawyer tells jurors

Blue Lagoon swimming zone extended

PM visits Ta’ Dbieġi Crafts Village and Equine Therapy Centre in Gozo

Biker in hospital after Marsa crash

Repubblika files legal protest against Neville Gafa over clean-up attempts at Daphne memorial

Maksar trial: Defence goes on the offensive against star witness

Over 12,000 families to receive €6.8m in educational support

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on Apple as his trade war intensifies

First study on miscarriage leave and workplace productivity presented

Updated: PN expresses concern as 19 young Maltese are leaving Malta every day; PL replies

A Norwegian man awoke to find a grounded cargo ship had narrowly missed his home