Paceville building collapse is linked to failure to implement Sofia report - geologists The Council of the Malta Chamber of Geologists - Kamra tal-Ġeoloġi expressed its grave concern about the tragic collapse of an apartment block in Paceville on the 11th June, saying that it... Comments (0) Share
All cannabis odour complaints will be handled by ARUC under recently introduced legal amendments All complaints about cannabis odours will be handled directly by enforcement inspectors from the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC), as per recently introduced legal... Comments (0) Share
Trial begins for double murder in Sliema The trial by jury has commenced for two men accused of a brutal double murder in 2020. Daniel Muka, 30, from Albania, and Viktor Dragomanski, 42, from Serbia, are facing serious charges in... Comments (0) Share
FSWS head advocates for one centralised facility for all its services CEO of the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS) Alfred Grixti is advocating for a new centralised facility, where all its services can be in one place. Speaking during an interview with... Comments (0) Share
It will be scorching on Tuesday, but expect rain by end of week The weather forecast for this week indicates that the temperature will feel like a scorching 36 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, but it will drop several degrees by the end of the week as rain is expected... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: A major tragedy narrowly avoided The collapse of a building in Paceville last week shocked the country. It was a major tragedy that was, quite literally, narrowly avoided as people were evacuated hours prior. Tragedy was avoided... Comments (0) Share
Government says it is carrying out strategic upgrades in water infrastructure in Gozo Significant investments are ongoing at the Reverse Osmosis Plant in Ħondoq and the Ta' Ċenċ Reservoirs in order to continue to improve water quality and supply resilience across Gozo,... Comments (0) Share
Spaniards turn water pistols on visitors in Barcelona and Mallorca to protest mass tourism Protesters used water pistols against unsuspecting tourists in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday as demonstrators marched to demand a rethink of an economic model they believe... Comments (0) Share
Iran renews missile attacks on Israel, killing 5 and wounding dozens Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth... Comments (0) Share
Stuttgart and Helsinki now connected to MIA Malta International Airport has further expanded its route network for the summer with the launch of direct flights to Stuttgart and Helsinki, the MIA said Monday. While Stuttgart is a brand-new... Comments (0) Share
Report shows mismatch between training expectations and delivery Malta's workforce is undergoing a notable shift in training priorities, according to the newly published Training Practices in Organisations Report 2025, compiled by misco in collaboration with The... Comments (0) Share
Roberta Metsola’s defining decision: Why she could have said yes As the Nationalist Party braces for yet another leadership transition following the resignation of Bernard Grech, all eyes turned to Roberta Metsola. The current President of the European Parliament... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Jason silvio, 15/06/2025 07:20: Hadd ma hu indispensabli, l unika mod li jinaqghad IL pn hu li jsib ideal komuni bejn IL fazjonijiet kollha! IL movement Sabu l ideal komuni hokli dhari u nhokklok tijghak mbghad Ghada naraw u l poplu kunten!nahseb f cirkostanzi bhal dawn lanqas l arkanglu San Mikiel mhux bizzejed Bhala kap ta l oppozizjoni New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Roberta Metsola’s defining decision: Why she ultimately said no There were equally compelling reasons why Roberta Metsola chose to decline the PN leadership at this time. The romantic notion of political redemption and national service must have been weighed... Comments (0) Share
Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day as hundreds reported dead Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in... Comments (0) Share
PM announces that masterplan for Grand Harbour regeneration being drafted, says PN in chaos Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Sunday that an international firm of experts has been appointed to draft a plan that will lead to the regeneration of the Grand Harbour. Abela, during a... Comments (0) Share
Change in leadership will not on its own be a solution for the PN’s troubles – Andrew Azzopardi A change in leadership will not on its own be a solution for the PN's troubles, Andrew Azzopardi told The Malta Independent on Sunday. "But it might be part of a solution." This newsroom spoke to... Comments (0) Share
Controlled demolition operation of Paceville site completed The controlled demolition operation at the site in Paceville where a four0storey building collapsed last Wednesday has been completed. In a statement Sunday, the Building and Construction... Comments (0) Share
How Robert Abela and Bernard Grech changed course on Manoel Island The Manoel Island saga dominated the month of May and the start of June, as a petition calling for it to be turned into a national park gathered thousands of supporters - enough to ultimately prompt... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Robert Aquilina takes back Fondazione Falcone role, but refuses return to Repubblika Robert Aquilina has reassumed his position as the Fondazione Falcone representative in Malta, he announced on Sunday morning. He has also accepted to return to the foundation's General Council... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Jojo, 15/06/2025 17:57: Issa issemi ohra Paolo borselino NGO U falcone jitlaqa U Mela issa drajnieh New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Nearly 800 participants take part in first edition of ‘10KM L-Istrina Palace Run’ in aid of MCCF The first edition of the 10KM L-Istrina Palace Run was successfully held, bringing together nearly 800 participants who ran from Verdala Palace to San Anton Palace, in a new initiative in aid of the... Comments (0) Share
Family disputes: ‘Mandatory reporting system is being abused’ – FSWS CEO The CEO of the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS) Alfred Grixti warned that the mandatory reporting system is being abused, particularly by couples involved in disputes and seeking... Comments (0) Share
George Russell holds off Max Verstappen for Canadian GP win as McLarens collide George Russell won his first race of the Formula 1 season as the Mercedes driver held off defending race winner Max Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. It was the fourth victory of... Comments (0) Share
Man grievously injured during apartment fight A British man was injured in a fight in a Paceville apartment. At around five o'clock on Sunday morning, the police were informed that a person had suffered injuries during an argument that took... Comments (0) Share
TMIS Editorial: Malta needs a strong Opposition Malta stands at a critical juncture. In spite of scandals continuing to tarnish the Labour government and trust in institutions steadily eroding, the Labour Party remains the country's dominant... Comments (0) Share
‘New leader will have my support,’ Grech appeals for people to unanimously back his successor Outgoing Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech has appealed for everyone to get behind whoever is named as his successor as PN leader over the coming months. He stated that as the new leader... Comments (0) Share
Paris Saint-Germain thump Atlético Madrid 4-0 in an impressive Club World Cup opener Fabián Ruiz and Vitinha scored in the first half, and Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain opened Club World Cup play with a 4-0 victory over Atlético Madrid on Sunday. PSG... Comments (0) Share
Gattuso named Italy coach as the Azzurri aim to avoid missing out on a third straight World Cup Former hard-tackling midfielder Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy coach on Sunday, tasked with reviving the country's already-flagging World Cup qualifying hopes. Gattuso replaces Luciano... Comments (0) Share
20 blood donors recognised by President of Malta on World Blood Donor Day 20 blood donors - 12 women and eight men - were recognised for their regular blood donations for World Blood Donor Day. The donors were each given a silver plaque by the President of Malta,... Comments (0) Share
Malta’s wetland reserves: Giving birds a place to raise their young In the northern part of Malta, three special places - Simar, Għadira, and Salina - are helping birds do something very important: raise their young. These wetland nature reserves, managed by... Comments (0) Share