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13 June 2025, Friday

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Updated: Court accepts request by Robert Aquilina's wife to stop domestic violence case

Jeanette Aquilina, the spouse of Repubblika co-founder Robert Aquilina, has formally requested that the court discontinue the domestic violence case against him. In a declaration presented in court on...

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latest comment from Divi, 12/06/2025 13:59: Prosit u Kuragg Dr Robert Aquilina! il- Maltin Vera Mieghek!

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Paceville collapse: Architect found damage that wasn't present at time of condition report last year

The building in Paceville that collapsed on 11 June

An architect days ago had found damage on the building that collapsed in Paceville that was not present when a condition report was carried out last November. The building in question collapsed...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 12/06/2025 12:55: Was the damage noted last November deemed to not require a stop notice being issued and further investigations taking place ?

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Collapsed apartment block had ‘long-standing structural issues’, Portelli’s company says

The apartment block which collapsed in Paceville had “long-standing structural issues,” a company affiliated to the one which owns the adjacent construction site said in a statement on...

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Fixing traffic key to improving quality of life, competitiveness, European Commission tells Malta

Addressing traffic congestion and the high emissions from road transport are crucial in order to improve competitiveness, quality of life, and support vulnerable segments of the population in Malta,...

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Cyclist dies in Marsascala accident

A cyclist has died in a traffic accident involving a van and a car in Marsascala on Thursday morning. The police said the accident took place in Villabate Street at 10am. No details about...

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Updated (2): Building tumbles in Paceville, 32 residents evacuated before collapse

Part of a building in Paceville has collapsed...

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latest comment from Divi, 12/06/2025 10:35: Resign Clown

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TMID Editorial - From accuser to silence: PM Abela’s ethical failure

Prime Minister Robert Abela has been found to have used groundless accusations for political gain, tarnishing the reputation of his opponents without the backing of evidence. The recent decision by...

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The morning after: Paceville building collapse in pictures

The collapse of an apartment block shocked Malta late on Wednesday night as it reignited memories of past fatal construction collapse tragedies. In this instance, tragedy was averted: nobody was...

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Updated (3): At least 240 people, including those on the ground, killed in the Air India crash

An Air India passenger plane with 244 people onboard crashed Thursday in India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad, the airline and local media reported. Visuals on local television channels showed...

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MIDI says it is discussing out-of-court settlement with government on Manoel Island

MIDI on Thursday said that it has commenced preliminary discussions with the government with a view to arriving at an out-of-court settlement in respect to the alleged breaches of the...

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Paceville collapse: ‘Will everything be forgotten in a week because no-one died?’ – Isabelle Bonnici

The morning after yet another construction-related incident, Isabelle Bonnici, the mother of the young construction site victim Jean Paul Sofia, asked whether everything will be forgotten in a week...

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PN lodges complaint with IĠM over 'yet another piece of fake news by Labour and its media'

The Nationalist Party said Thursday it has submitted a formal complaint to the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IĠM) following a fabricated report disseminated by the Labour Party through its...

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Court underlines need for more security in courtrooms after man beaten bloody during sitting

The court has highlighted the need to improve security in courtrooms after a man was beaten bloody in a courtroom on Wednesday. The written record of the sitting (Verbal) in question, reads that...

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latest comment from Summer Shade, 12/06/2025 13:41: All he cares about is social media and selfies. He is a poser not a doer.

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Corinthia-Kuwaiti joint venture to acquire third prime property in Beverly Hills

The Corinthia Group, trading as International Hotel Investments plc (IHI), said Thursday that its recently formed partnership with Action Real Estate Company of Kuwaiti is to acquire its third prime...

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Process to appoint new PN leader to begin on 22 June

The process to appoint the new leader of the Nationalist Party will kick-off on 22 June, the party said in a statement on Wednesday night. The statement came after an Executive Committee meeting...

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Kamra Tal-Periti commends architects who raised alarm before Paceville collapse

The Council of the Kamra tal-Periti said Thursday it has immediately initiated an investigation upon learning of the collapse of an apartment block in Paceville last night. While the investigation is...

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Manoel Island: Post Għalina - Campaign 'will remain vigilant' during next steps

The Manoel Island: Post Għalina coalition said it will remain vigilant as its pressure to see a renegotiation of the Manoel Island deed has led to the government taking legal action. The...

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latest comment from ACassar, 12/06/2025 08:25: They should. The consortium's apparent fast back track makes one think.

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Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrial

Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted Wednesday of one of the top charges in his sex crimes retrial but acquitted of another, and jurors were as yet unable to reach a...

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PN, Metsola exploring options as party seeks Grech’s successor

Speculation is rife just over 24 hours since Bernard Grech announced his resignation as Nationalist Party leader, with the party and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola understood to be...

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latest comment from Divi, 12/06/2025 11:40: In My View Madame President of Europe have many envy people full of green lanzit

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England booed after losing to Senegal for first defeat under coach Thomas Tuchel

World Cup 2026: Malta suffers humiliating 8-0 defeat against Holland

Italy give winning sendoff for Spalletti in World Cup qualifying; De Bruyne saves Belgium

Alcaraz produces another major comeback to win French Open final in five-set thriller against Sinner

Portugal beat Spain in penalty shootout to win Nations League

Italy's national football team coach Luciano Spalletti says he's getting fired

Kane saves England from embarrassment against Andorra in World Cup qualifying

World Cup qualifier: Malta obtains first point but still in search of first goal

Haaland scores again as Norway crush Italy in World Cup qualifier and Croatia cruise

Yamal outshines Ballon d’Or contenders as Spain beats France 5-4 in Nations League semifinal

Water Services to increase number of solar farm projects from 8 to 14, Miriam Dalli says

Miriam Dalli - the Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness - told Parliament on Wednesday that thanks to "successful implementation," the Water Services Corporation (WSC) will be...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 12/06/2025 10:29: Does this mean we can expect more of your family and relatives and friends to be given more direct orders and positions they are not qualified to hold,just asking for an illiterate friend?

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PM inaugurates €4.5 million priority guest terminal at Malta International Airport

Prime Minister Robert Abela inaugurated the newly refurbished priority guest terminal at Malta International Airport, an ambitious project supported by a €4.5 million investment that began in...

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Pressure ‘piles up’ on Metsola as PN seeks solution after Grech’s resignation

Pressure is piling up on European Parliament President Roberta Metsola to take over the reins of the Nationalist Party as it seeks a solution after the resignation of Bernard Grech from the leadership...

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Il-Kollettiv calls for an end to public land concessions

Civil society group il-Kollettiv has called for an end to the system whereby massive plots of public land, including fortifications and historical buildings, are handed out to developers through an...

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Passing out parade for 73 new recruits at AFM

Seventy-three new soldiers, including ten women, have officially joined the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) after taking the oath of allegiance during a passing out parade. The ceremony marked the...

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Roberta Metsola hints she’ll stay in Brussels, not return to Maltese politics - Politico

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola hinted Wednesday she will remain in her current post as pressure mounts for her to take the reins of the Maltese Nationalist Party. "I have a...

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latest comment from Divi, 12/06/2025 11:42: Not as Bankrupt as the country

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The quicker Metsola takes a decision, the better it would be for the party, PN sources say

Many within the PN are urging the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, to contest and take over the reigns of the Nationalist Party, PN sources told this newsroom, adding that the...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 11/06/2025 15:40: At least the PN supporters must learn to keep traitors far away from our shores not bring them over to take part in our political system .. EU Hypocrisy Laid Bare: Germany Grants 13,000 Passports to Russians in 2024 While Malta Is Vilified

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Man grievously injured in courtroom

A man was grievously injured in court on Wednesday. On Wednesday morning at 11.30am, police assistance was requested after an argument occurred during a court case in one of the...

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Ryan Callus offers seat to new PN leader if not already an MP

Nationalist MP Ryan Callus has offered his parliamentary seat to the new PN leader if he or she is not already in the House. In a post on Facebook, Callus said that he had "given careful thought...

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latest comment from emmanuele grech, 11/06/2025 13:54: Big deal He knows she is not coming back.

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1,199 final deeds of sale signed in May, NSO data shows

In May 2025, the number of final deeds of sale and promise of sale agreements relating to residential property amounted to 1,199 and 1,378, respectively, the National Statistics Office said. This...

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Business

Recognising dedication: Vassallo Group hosts 9th Shine Awards ahead of 80th anniversary

Concept Stadium represents Malta at London Tech Week 2025

Bank of Valletta’s role in a national maritime strategy

The winners of the Casino Guru Awards 2025 announced

Chamber of Engineers highlights Malta’s aerospace ambitions at 32nd Annual Conference

Sicily shows no signs of over-tourism, unlike Malta