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9 July 2025, Wednesday

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Minister Byron Camilleri part of EU migration delegation ordered deported from eastern Libya

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri was part of an EU delegation that was ordered to leave Benghazi, eastern Libya, on Tuesday, according to reports. Website Euractiv states that Prime Minister...

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Action to improve integrity measures for top politicians remains to be taken – rule of law report

Action to improve integrity measures for high-level politicians and officials remains to be taken, a rule of law report has found. The European Commission published its sixth annual Rule of...

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Man convicted of Sliema double murder gets life in prison, his accomplice 40 years

Albanian national Daniel Muka has been sentenced to life in prison with six terms of solitary confinement, while Macedonian Viktor Dragomanski received a 40-year prison sentence for their involvement...

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Performance Audit: An assessment on the Inspections Coordination Office Initiative

Auditor General Charles Deguara on Tuesday presented the performance audit report in caption to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Dr Anġlu Farrugia. This performance audit assessed the...

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Malta has only 2 palliative care specialists when it needs 12, MAM says

Malta must aim higher than offering the minimum palliative care, the Medical Association of Malta said. For one thing, in Malta there are only two officially appointed palliative care...

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MFSA publishes findings on Market Abuse Regulation: progress noted, but certain gaps remain

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has issued a summary of findings from a series of supervisory inspections carried out with investment services providers between 2020 and 2024, focusing...

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Chelsea beat Fluminense 2-0 to reach Club World Cup final

João Pedro scored twice against his boyhood team in his first start for Chelsea, leading the Blues over Fluminense 2-0 Tuesday to assure an all-European Club World Cup final. A 23-year-old...

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Two people die while swimming in Sliema, Xlendi

Two people have died while swimming in separate incidents, the police said Tuesday. The police said that at 1am it was informed that a 25-year-old man from Nepal, who resides in Qormi, had been...

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Children put forward proposals on Malta Vision 2050 to the Prime Minister

Eleven children were welcomed at Castille by Prime Minister Robert Abela to put forward proposals towards the Malta Vision 2050, the Department of Information said Tuesday. Abela, who was...

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‘Unfit to lead’: Abela’s defence of injustice is an insult to the Maltese people, Momentum says

Prime Minister Robert Abela's defence of the Lands Authority's decision to reinstate Kurt Buhagiar, one of the men charged with involuntary homicide in the tragic death of Jean Paul Sofia, is not just...

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A government in chaos that has turned Malta into a land of generators, PN says; PL responds

Week after week, as summer begins, several localities are once again left without electricity, "forced to endure extreme heat despite the Government's promise that the problem had been resolved," the...

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Alfred Sant

The maritime sector

Kevin Cassar

Why Labour keeps winning (and why it might lose)

Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo and Labour’s 2022 manifesto - Three years on

Darren Carabott

AFM: Underfunded, demotivated and mismanaged

Valerie Visanich

Surprise Surprise: The Labubu Lore

Carmel Cacopardo

Over-tourism: is it worth it?

Mark Said

The rising phenomenon of ‘situationship’

Noel Grima

And then they were two, but what if there remained only one?

Owen Bonnici

A very busy summer

Alfred Sant

Values in the abstract

Conference League: Jake Grech penalty gives Floriana slender lead

Floriana came from behind at the Centenary Stadium to beat Welsh side Haverfordwest 2‐1 in the first leg of the first round of the Conference League. In sweltering heat, Haverfordwest took...

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Speaker delivers ruling after lack of health committee meetings

Speaker Anglu Farrugia delivered a ruling on Tuesday in which he requested that the Chairman of the Parliamentary Health Committee, Parliamentary Secretary Malcolm Paul Agius Galea, "to do his utmost...

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Broadcasting Authority orders ONE to report conclusion of investigation into PN MP

The Broadcasting Authority has found Super One guilty of failing to report the conclusions of the Standards Commissioner, who found no wrongdoing on the part of Nationalist MP and Shadow Minister Toni...

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Alex Borg pledges new roles within PN for youths, in bid to make them ‘decision-makers’

PN leadership contender Alex Borg has vowed to create new internal roles specifically for young people within the Nationalist Party, saying the future of the party and the country depends on putting...

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Central Bank of Malta issues warning about fraudulent emails

The Central Bank of Malta has issued a warning about fraudulent communications being circulated through the email address [email protected], using the Bank's letterhead. These messages...

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416 nurses trained to provide palliative care in elderly residential homes, government says

Almost all elderly residential homes across Malta can now offer professional palliative care, following specialised training provided by Active Ageing and Community Care (AACC) to 416 nurses in these...

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Bergamo airport: Man dies after being sucked into plane engine, flights suspended

Air traffic at Bergamo Orio al Serio airport has been suspended due to the death of a person on the runway, Italian media report. This was reported by the Lombardy Airports Association, warning...

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‘It was just a joke,’ Owen Bonnici says on David Walliams quip about sleeping with Film Commissioner

Culture Minister Owen Bonnici said that a quip made by comedian David Walliams while he was presenting the Mediterrane Film Festival last week was “just a joke.” A clip was widely...

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latest comment from odomos, 07/07/2025 20:46: "Foreign producers constantly praise Johann Grech, our Maltese crews, and the local support they receive. The message is clear: Malta is a welcoming place with skilled workers,” he said. OF COURSE, AND THE DOSH IS ALSO VERY, VERY GOOD INDEED,

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Chelsea beat Fluminense 2-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Conference League: Jake Grech penalty gives Floriana slender lead

Real Madrid beat Dortmund 3-2 after 3 stoppage-time goals, play PSG in Club World Cup semifinals

Doué and Dembélé score for PSG in 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich at Club World Cup

Verstappen bests his F1 title rivals Piastri and Norris for British GP pole

Liverpool and Portugal players join family in mourning Diogo Jota and his brother at funeral

Chelsea advance to Club World Cup semifinals with 2-1 win over Palmeiras

Family of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother gather for wake after fatal crash

Updated: Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies in car accident, aged 28, two weeks after his wedding day

‘A political party is not a talk shop – it exists to win and govern,’ Adrian Delia says

PN leadership contender Adrian Delia said that a political party is not a “talk shop,” and its purpose is to win elections and govern, with one of the most fundamental ingredients to win...

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latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 07/07/2025 22:24: 13 years in opposition,17 years losing national elections and still trying to decipher their identity!!!

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Only 10% of bottom ash generated by planned incinerators will need to be exported - Energy Minister

Only around 10% of the bottom ash produced by the planned Thermal Treatment Facility and Waste-to-Energy plant will need to be exported, Energy Minister Miriam Dalli said as she responded to a...

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At least 260 affordable housing units to be built, will be offered at 30% less than market price

In a collaboration between the Archdiocese and the Government of Malta, the Foundation for Affordable Housing (FAH) has announced that at least 260 housing units are to be developed across four...

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latest comment from Joe A Borg, 07/07/2025 15:22: 30%? Do they actually think that a low income person can afford a house discounted by just 30%? This is just more business for the filty rich friends!

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Malta needs urgent reforms in waste management, European Commission says

Urgent reforms and investment are needed in waste management to move away from Malta's reliance on waste disposal in landfills, the European Commission said Monday. In particular, the country...

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Swieqi mayor urges Prime Minister to intervene as garbage crisis reaches ‘unbearable limits’

Swieqi mayor Noel Muscat has called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to intervene immediately in what he described as an out-of-control garbage crisis that is making life unbearable for...

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TMID Editorial: A solution to Swieqi’s garbage problem must be found

The issue of garbage being left out in the street for hours on end is one that has yet to be solved as seen in certain areas. It is a problem that keeps coming to the fore time and time again....

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Malta leads discussion on digital transformation and emerging risks in insurance

Malta is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in the insurance industry, taking a leading role in shaping how the sector responds to digital transformation and emerging global risks such...

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Planning appeal window to be shortened as part of ‘holistic reform’ to be announced soon – Abela

A holistic reform of the laws that regulate the planning process, with which the government will be increasing efficiency in the process, will be announced in the coming days, Prime Minister Robert...

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latest comment from Joe A Borg, 07/07/2025 15:25: Mela Hux! To help the crooks get away with murder!

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Prime Minister certain solution can be found on Swieqi mayor’s garbage complaints

The Prime Minister told this newsroom on Monday morning while responding to questions from journalists that he is "sure" that a solution can be reached regarding the 'garbage crisis' in...

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New guidelines for vintage vehicle classification introduced

A new set of guidelines regulating the classification of vintage vehicles will come into effect from 1 September, the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works has announced. All...

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Business

Malta leads discussion on digital transformation and emerging risks in insurance

APS Talk sheds light on bird conservation in Malta

BOV and University of Malta seal five-year strategic collaboration

Concept Stadium marks seven years of continued support for Hospice Malta

Kebab Factory Welcomes Bolt Drivers with Exclusive In-Store Savings

Malta’s Aki to launch in London this September

A leaders’ perspective to AI: Realising its full potential at the workplace

BOV launches full suite of Corporate Visa Cards

MBR 2024 Report: A milestone year of digital innovation and regulatory excellence

National Lottery unveils new Super5 game format

Minister Byron Camilleri part of EU migration delegation ordered deported from eastern Libya

Action to improve integrity measures for top politicians remains to be taken – rule of law report

Man convicted of Sliema double murder gets life in prison, his accomplice 40 years

Performance Audit: An assessment on the Inspections Coordination Office Initiative

Malta has only 2 palliative care specialists when it needs 12, MAM says

MFSA publishes findings on Market Abuse Regulation: progress noted, but certain gaps remain

Chelsea beat Fluminense 2-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Two people die while swimming in Sliema, Xlendi

Children put forward proposals on Malta Vision 2050 to the Prime Minister

‘Unfit to lead’: Abela’s defence of injustice is an insult to the Maltese people, Momentum says

A government in chaos that has turned Malta into a land of generators, PN says; PL responds

Conference League: Jake Grech penalty gives Floriana slender lead

Speaker delivers ruling after lack of health committee meetings

Broadcasting Authority orders ONE to report conclusion of investigation into PN MP

Alex Borg pledges new roles within PN for youths, in bid to make them ‘decision-makers’

Central Bank of Malta issues warning about fraudulent emails

416 nurses trained to provide palliative care in elderly residential homes, government says

Bergamo airport: Man dies after being sucked into plane engine, flights suspended

‘It was just a joke,’ Owen Bonnici says on David Walliams quip about sleeping with Film Commissioner

PM says euthanasia debate 'cannot be rushed', warns against disrespecting 15,000 public submissions

‘We’re working seconds from death’ – emergency doctor criticises onlookers at crash scenes

Jason Micallef slams €5 million cost of Mediterrane Film Festival

Updated: PM says Buhagiar was never dismissed from Lands Authority; PN slams reinstatement

Lawyer let off domestic violence threat charges after police bungle report

Government introduces new Sports Visa with strict rules for athletes invited for trials by Maltese clubs

Government must explain the resignations of the Chief Executive and Deputy CEO of Identità – PN

‘What do we mean by quality tourists?’ – NSTS director

Jean Paul Sofia’s mother condemns reinstatement of accused developer to Lands Authority

‘A political party is not a talk shop – it exists to win and govern,’ Adrian Delia says

Only 10% of bottom ash generated by planned incinerators will need to be exported - Energy Minister

At least 260 affordable housing units to be built, will be offered at 30% less than market price

Malta needs urgent reforms in waste management, European Commission says

Swieqi mayor urges Prime Minister to intervene as garbage crisis reaches ‘unbearable limits’

TMID Editorial: A solution to Swieqi’s garbage problem must be found

Malta leads discussion on digital transformation and emerging risks in insurance

Planning appeal window to be shortened as part of ‘holistic reform’ to be announced soon – Abela

Prime Minister certain solution can be found on Swieqi mayor’s garbage complaints

New guidelines for vintage vehicle classification introduced

Institute for Education CEO hopes that AI could help develop personal programmes for students

There should be a harsh sentence for anyone caught torturing animals – activist

Investing in nature is an opportunity that the EU can’t miss

Government records surplus of €7.7 million in first quarter of 2025

Biker critically injured in Mosta crash

Risk of further floods in Texas during desperate search for 10 missing girls as death toll tops 80