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Chris Cardona tells trial why he never took action on claims he led 2015 Caruana Galizia murder plot

Former government minister Chris Cardona on Thursday testified before a jury trial and told jurors why he had never taken action against claims that he was responsible for a plot to assassinate...

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PL has trampled on its own legacy and success – former PL MEP candidate

Somewhere along the way in the last decade, the Labour Party "began trampling on its own legacy and success," former Labour MEP candidate Clint Azzopardi Flores writes today. In his column on The...

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Prime Minister slams Opposition as Grech says PN voting against judicial constitutional reform

Prime Minister Robert Abela launched a tirade directed towards Opposition leader Bernard Grech on Wednesday evening after the PN head declared that his Nationalist Party intends to vote against the...

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latest comment from emmanuele grech, 28/05/2025 20:00: Apparently, the opposition have fallen deeply in love with their opposition seats, and are dead set that nobody will take them from them. Way to go Bernard

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Official: Lands moves from Zrinzo Azzopardi to Bonnici, as Byron Camilleri stays put

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri is set to be moved away from the Home Ministry as part of a Cabinet reshuffle expected to be announced today, The Malta Independent has learnt. Camilleri has...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 28/05/2025 17:25: Just how you like it eh,no competition what so ever as long as your god's and idols are in power so u can feast on their dregs?

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TMID Editorial: Labour’s European judge nomination crisis

Malta has once again found itself in an embarrassing position on the European stage following the withdrawal of its second nominee, Veronique Dalli, for the post of judge at the General Court of the...

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Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. His departure,...

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‘Newcastle Disease now under control,’ Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo affirms

During Parliament's plenary session on Wednesday afternoon, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights - Anton Refalo - announced that the Newcastle Disease that was found in some...

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GDP rises 5.4% in first quarter of 2025 – NSO

Provisional estimates indicate that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2025 amounted to €5.5 billion, registering an increase of €283.5 million, or 5.4 per cent, when...

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90% of CEOs report high workload, 77% high stress, study reveals at leadership wellbeing conference

A staggering 90% of CEOs report experiencing a high workload, while 77% acknowledge high stress levels in the workplace, according to a recent study conducted among employers and employees across...

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Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

A federal court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law, swiftly throwing into doubt Trump's signature set of...

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Alpine village is largely destroyed when a Swiss glacier collapses

A huge mass of rock and ice from a glacier thundered down a Swiss mountainside on Wednesday, sending plumes of dust skyward and coating with mud nearly all of an Alpine village that authorities had...

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Robert Abela bows to pressure from his own ministers, PN says

After comments made by the Prime Minister in the last two days hinted at a Cabinet reshuffle, what we saw today was nothing more than a game of musical chairs - a clear confirmation of Robert Abela's...

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latest comment from Jojo, 28/05/2025 18:46: Kif icedi IL puppazz Mela maghruf sar Tal puppazz

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Chelsea win Conference League to complete set of UEFA titles in liftoff for American owners

Chelsea finally has a trophy to show for the unprecedented levels of spending under its American owners, even if it's hardly one they'd have craved. The English club produced an impressive...

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Get ready for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn

Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world's top weather agencies forecast. There's an 80%...

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Prime Minister says upcoming Budget will be a generous one

The next Budget will be a generous one, Prime Minister Robert Abela said. In a meeting with the newly appointed board of the Chamber of Commerce, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the cordial...

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Updated: Youngster Sophie St John wins two more GSSE golds for Malta in gymnastics

Youngster Sophie St John won another gold medal for Malta in this year’s Games of the Small States of Europe, as she triumphed in the Women’s Vault in gymnastics. Born in 2010, St...

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Malta set to receive al-Najjar family as soon as they are fit to travel – PM

Malta is set to receive the al-Najjar family as soon as they are fit to travel, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Wednesday morning. Last Sunday, Abela said Malta is ready to welcome and...

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Minister Borg raises Maltese flag in Strasbourg, as Malta officially opens the 2025 CoE Presidency

With the raising of the Maltese flag in Place de la République, in the heart Strasbourg, on Wednesday Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg marked the beginning of the 2025 Maltese Presidency of the...

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Johann Joseph Fenech promoted to Police Force Assistant Commissioner

Johann Joseph Fenech has been appointed to the post of Assistant Commissioner within the Malta Police Force, the Ministry for Home Affairs stated on Wednesday. Assistant Commissioner Fenech,...

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Chelsea win Conference League to complete set of UEFA titles in liftoff for American owners

Updated: Youngster Sophie St John wins two more GSSE golds for Malta in gymnastics

Luke Galea secures Malta’s sixth GSSE gold, second in karate

Two more gold medals for Malta as first day of Small Nations Games draws to a close

Sasha Gatt swims her way to Malta’s third GSSE gold

Malta nets second gold in Andorra GSSEs as Women’s Doubles team triumphs in table tennis

Malta wins first gold medal at Small Nations Games 2025 as Jessica Vella triumphs in karate

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots as angry Villa miss out

Juventus secure Champions League berth with wild win at relegated Venezia

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

Luke Galea secures Malta’s sixth GSSE gold, second in karate

Luke Galea has secured Malta’s sixth gold medal of this year’s Small Nations Games, and its second top spot in what is an historic showing in karate. 26-year-old Galea competed in the...

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Maksar gang trial: Defence raises doubts on evidence linking accused to murders

Lawyer Ishmael Psaila told jurors on Wednesday to properly examine the evidence and consider whether there was any indirect or direct evidence linking his client Jamie Vella to the murders of Carmel...

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PL commemorates 30 years since the opening of the National Labour Centre in Ħamrun

The Labour Party on Wednesday commemorated 30 years since the opening of the National Labour Centre in Ħamrun. "This is an important anniversary that was initiated with the appointment of...

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latest comment from B J Simmons, 28/05/2025 15:17: If that's all they can claim to have achieved after 30 years of labour misrule then it's time for a change without delay. Mind you, any financially struggling band clubs would miss them!

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One killed, 48 wounded when forces fired on crowd overrunning aid site, Gaza officials say

At least one Palestinian was killed and 48 others wounded when forces opened fire on a crowd overrunning a new aid distribution site in the Gaza Strip set up by an Israeli and U.S.-backed foundation,...

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Prime Minister inaugurates the WSC’s net-zero carbon warehouse

Prime Minister Robert Abela inaugurated a net zero carbon facility of the Water Services Corporation (WSC), which has successfully completed an ambitious project of a main warehouse, net zero carbon,...

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Speaker Anġlu Farrugia receives Hungarian counterpart

Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia, received the Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary László Kövér, at the Parliament of Malta for a bilateral...

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Updated: PN says it has concrete solutions to tackle soaring cost of living; PL reacts

In light of the most recent statistics confirming that the cost of essential goods continues to rise, the Nationalist Party said Wednesday it is standing with families and putting forward concrete...

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Motorcyclist dies in St Paul’s Bay by-pass accident

Police have confirmed a road fatality in St Paul's Bay....

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Glenn Micallef hints that Israel has no place in sporting events due to Gaza war

European Commissioner for Youths and Sports Glenn Micallef has hinted that he thinks that Israel should be banned from sporting events over their actions in Palestine. Micallef was asked by...

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latest comment from Walter White, 27/05/2025 14:51: Israel is fighting a war against terrorists, let us not forget that HAMAS, Hezbollah, and the PLO are all terrorist groups that originated from Palestine and have been responsible for thousands of innocent deaths in Europe alone.🙏 Free the hostages.

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Quality care and robust regulations should accompany introduction of voluntary euthanasia

Moviment Graffitti said Wednesday it supported the introduction of voluntary euthanasia, believing that individuals should have the autonomy to choose to end their pain and suffering when faced with a...

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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

The MFSA enhances framework regulating company directors and secretaries

Boston Multi Family Office recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025

Malta is now a land of immigration

Two BOV VISA cardholders make their way to Barcelona

Chris Cardona tells trial why he never took action on claims he led 2015 Caruana Galizia murder plot

PL has trampled on its own legacy and success – former PL MEP candidate

Prime Minister slams Opposition as Grech says PN voting against judicial constitutional reform

Official: Lands moves from Zrinzo Azzopardi to Bonnici, as Byron Camilleri stays put

TMID Editorial: Labour’s European judge nomination crisis

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

‘Newcastle Disease now under control,’ Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo affirms

GDP rises 5.4% in first quarter of 2025 – NSO

90% of CEOs report high workload, 77% high stress, study reveals at leadership wellbeing conference

Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

Alpine village is largely destroyed when a Swiss glacier collapses

Robert Abela bows to pressure from his own ministers, PN says

Chelsea win Conference League to complete set of UEFA titles in liftoff for American owners

Get ready for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn

Prime Minister says upcoming Budget will be a generous one

Updated: Youngster Sophie St John wins two more GSSE golds for Malta in gymnastics

Malta set to receive al-Najjar family as soon as they are fit to travel – PM

Minister Borg raises Maltese flag in Strasbourg, as Malta officially opens the 2025 CoE Presidency

Johann Joseph Fenech promoted to Police Force Assistant Commissioner

Two more gold medals for Malta as first day of Small Nations Games draws to a close

TMID Editorial: A minister’s resignation in Japan and responsible governance

Parish priest who defiled sacristan’s 15-year-old niece has jail term reduced to 20 months

Arbitration in Malta: Court balances procedure, legislative intent and party autonomy

Parliament starts debating constitutional reforms bill, ‘amendments not controversial’ says minister

Sasha Gatt swims her way to Malta’s third GSSE gold

Malta nets second gold in Andorra GSSEs as Women’s Doubles team triumphs in table tennis

Sliema Residents Association urges local councillors to back carrying capacity study motion

New 1400 helpline launched to guide patients in need of urgent but non-emergency medical assistance

Luke Galea secures Malta’s sixth GSSE gold, second in karate

Maksar gang trial: Defence raises doubts on evidence linking accused to murders

PL commemorates 30 years since the opening of the National Labour Centre in Ħamrun

One killed, 48 wounded when forces fired on crowd overrunning aid site, Gaza officials say

Prime Minister inaugurates the WSC’s net-zero carbon warehouse

Speaker Anġlu Farrugia receives Hungarian counterpart

Updated: PN says it has concrete solutions to tackle soaring cost of living; PL reacts

Motorcyclist dies in St Paul’s Bay by-pass accident

Glenn Micallef hints that Israel has no place in sporting events due to Gaza war

Quality care and robust regulations should accompany introduction of voluntary euthanasia

PN launches process for carrying capacity studies in every locality in Malta and Gozo

Archdiocese apologises to victim of priest’s sex abuse

Labour councillor Justin Haber guilty of threatening to ‘behead’ his sister; Haber issues apology

Malta wins first gold medal at Small Nations Games 2025 as Jessica Vella triumphs in karate

Search for missing diver off Marsascala

PM's response to Manoel Island petition ‘lacks sense of public benefit’