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5 July 2025, Saturday

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Desperate search for missing girls from summer camp after Texas floods kill at least 24

At least 24 people were killed and a frantic search continued overnight for many others missing in the Texas Hill Country, including more than 20 from a girls camp, after a storm unleashed nearly a...

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PN will only take position on voluntary assisted euthanasia reform once it is tabled in Parliament

The Nationalist Party will only take a position on the government's proposal for a reform to introduce voluntary assisted euthanasia in Malta once the bill is tabled in Parliament, The Malta...

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IĠM calls on the PN to reverse course on media rules for Delia-Borg election race

The IĠM (Institute of Maltese Journalists) said Saturday it disagrees with the rules issued by the Nationalist Party Electoral Commission that regulate the relationship between the media and...

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Motorcyclist grievously injured in Mellieħa traffic accident

A traffic accident in Mellieħa this morning has left a motorcyclist with serious injuries, the police said. At around 11am, police were informed of a collision that occurred in Triq...

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Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began

Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said Friday, amid a...

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San Tumas Bay regeneration project iaugurated in Marsaskala

The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, Chris Bonett, has inaugurated a major regeneration project at San Tumas Bay in Marsaskala, the government said. Over recent months,...

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TMID Editorial: Life is a fickle thing

Life truly is a fickle thing. It is capricious and unpredictable. It doesn't follow a set playbook - it is fair but equally unfair. And sometimes, it can go away without the...

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Malta secures EU funding for second phase of onshore power supply project at Malta Freeport

The Ministry for Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, together with the Malta Freeport Corporation, said Saturday it has secured EU funding for the second phase of the provision of onshore...

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Body of man who died on fishing vessel brought to shore

The body of a man who died on Saturday afternoon while on a fishing vessel was brought to shore at Ta' Xbiex, a spokesman for the police said. The vessel was some 100 nautical miles off Malta...

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

Players from Liverpool and Portugal's national team joined family and friends for the funeral of their teammate Diogo Jota and his brother on Saturday, two days after the siblings died in a...

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

Formula 1's hot topic is where Max Verstappen might go next season. There was no doubt about where he belonged on the grid as he snatched pole position for the British Grand Prix. As...

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Values in the abstract

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Public domain going private

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Among the best

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Over-tourism and its negative impacts

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Minister encourages tourist establishments to invest in quality, sustainability

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg underscored the importance of the ongoing shift to quality during a visit to Noru Hotel, a luxury four-star hotel in St...

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‘We deserve better’: ADPD says on road works

While acknowledging that road works need to be done, ADPD Yhe Green Party on Saturday highlighted issues faced by residents in Birzzebuga where works have been ongoing for months. As we've seen...

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Two men remanded in custody over armed robberies

Two men were remanded in custody on Friday following their arraignment in connection with a series of armed robberies earlier this week. Antoine Agius, a 42-year-old homeless man, and Ans...

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Watch: Infrastructure Malta lays third section of Msida Creek Flyover

Infrastructure Malta said Friday it has installed the third of six steel sections forming the main flyover structure of the Msida Creek Project. Weighing 46 tons and measuring 26 metres in length...

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'Charmed', 'FBI: Most Wanted' actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56

Australian actor Julian McMahon, famed for roles in popular series like Nip/Tuck, FBI Most Wanted and Charmed, has died aged 56. His wife said the actor passed away in Clearwater, Florida, on...

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State must pay €200,000 in compensation to landlords of Labour Party’s former Pieta club

The State has been ordered to pay just over €200,000 in compensation to the owners of a building in Pieta which used to be a Labour Party club. A Civil Court presided over by Judge Audrey...

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latest comment from onDmove, 05/07/2025 06:46: The PN must put its thinking hat on and legislate a solution to this problem when the time comes. It's grossly unfair that the beneficiary of this blatant abuse of power (nealy always the Labour Party) goes out scott free whilst the public is made to fork out millions out of its taxes.

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‘Stop squandering public funds’: PN slams record government debt under Robert Abela

The Nationalist Party on Friday raised alarm over Malta’s growing financial imbalance and record levels of government debt during a press conference held by PN Members of Parliament Graham...

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latest comment from Joseph Bartolo, 05/07/2025 07:06: As an economist, I try to explain it better. The debt-to-GDP percentage is a ratio that is simply an indicator of the current economic situation and fluctuates depending on the GDP. The national debt is, however, an absolute value. The cost of paying interest on the national debt and refinancing the debt is not dependent on the GDP but on the base interest rate set by the ECB. The latter is rising; therefore, the cost of the national debt and its refinancing is increasing. At the same time, the GDP of Malta is declining. So here is how it works: 70% of GDP during Gonzi, with a 4.3 billion national debt at a 3.5% interest rate by the ECB, meant a €150 million annual debt financing cost. 58% of GDP today, with a national debt of 10 + billion at an interest rate of 5.5%, and rising (!), means a Euro 630 million annual debt financing cost. If you also consider that since 2012 the interest rate for Malta has already been falling and the GDP is rising, today the interest rate is rising steeply. The GDP is declining; you may understand why the situation today is much worse than it was between 2008 and 2013. But the Super One school needs to teach you that.

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Nominations open for the 2025 Animal Honours Awards

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Anton Refalo, together with Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Animal Rights Alicia Bugeja Said, have announced that...

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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

Guirassy scores twice and Dortmund advance at Club World Cup with 2-1 win over feisty Monterrey

Gonzalo García's header powers Real Madrid past Juventus 1-0 and into Club World Cup quarterfinals

Al Hilal stun Manchester City 4-3 in Club World Cup on Marcos Leonardo's extra-time goal

Fluminense get early goal to knock out Inter in Club World Cup Round of 16

Harry Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich beat Flamengo 4-2 to advance in Club World Cup

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

Family and friends of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother gathered at a chapel where their bodies were brought for a wake on Friday, a day after the Portuguese soccer players...

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Updated (3): Rome petrol station blast leaves 40 injured; could have been worse, says mayor

A petrol station exploded early on Friday in southeastern Rome, injuring at least nine people including eight police officers and a firefighter, police and rescuers said. The explosion was heard...

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Victim Support Agency, Malta Football Association launch ‘StoptheHate’ campaign

An agreement between the Victim Support Agency (VSA) and the Malta Football Association (MFA) will see the launch of the 'StoptheHate' campaign during the upcoming football season organised by the...

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Armed robbery at shop in Tarxien

A man made off with an undisclosed amount of cash in a robbery on a Tarxien shop on Friday, the police said, The police said they were informed about the robbery at 2pm. Officers immediately...

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Repubblika says new bill shields corrupt officials and silences victims

Repubblika on Friday issued a strong warning against Bill 137, recently published by the government and expected to be passed into law before the summer recess. The NGO argues that this bill...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 04/07/2025 12:06: Just like politicians , their corruption and irresponsible actions will continue with Joe Public footing the bill. This bill 137 adds insult to injury.

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Activities for the public in connection with Police Week 2025

Starting Monday, 7 July 2025, a programme of public activities will be launched to mark the 211th anniversary of the founding of the Malta Police Force. The public is invited to meet members of...

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€2 million in works for renovation, modernisation of Adrian Borg Primary School, Birkirkara

Extensive renovation and modernisation works are currently underway at the Adrian Borg Primary School in Birkirkara, located in Psaila Street, which will cost just over €2 million. The...

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Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt

Famed competitive eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year's gastronomic battle in New York...

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

Chelsea scored the go-ahead goal on Malo Gusto's 83rd-minute shot that went in after a pair of deflections, beating Palmeiras 2-1 on Friday night for a spot in the Club World Cup semifinals. Cole...

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Over 2,400 tonnes of waste collected annually from 16 kilometres of stormwater tunnels

Each year, workers from the Public Works Department collect more than 2,400 tonnes of waste from 16 kilometres of underground stormwater tunnels. This work, often unnoticed, has a direct and indirect...

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Business

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

Kebab Factory Introduces 10% Student Discount for Language School Study Squad

All is set for the BOV Volleyball Marathon of id Dar tal Providenza

BOV Foundation supports conservation of Giuseppe Briffa masterpieces

Reef Hotel & Spa opens in Marsalforn - Gozo's Boutique Resort

Kave Home Malta celebrates two years and web launch in style

HSBC Malta Foundation backs Malta-Sicily archival symposium

Atlas Insurance celebrates graduation of 19 women through FIDEM Skill-Up Programme

Desperate search for missing girls from summer camp after Texas floods kill at least 24

PN will only take position on voluntary assisted euthanasia reform once it is tabled in Parliament

IĠM calls on the PN to reverse course on media rules for Delia-Borg election race

Motorcyclist grievously injured in Mellieħa traffic accident

Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began

San Tumas Bay regeneration project iaugurated in Marsaskala

TMID Editorial: Life is a fickle thing

Malta secures EU funding for second phase of onshore power supply project at Malta Freeport

Body of man who died on fishing vessel brought to shore

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

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

Minister encourages tourist establishments to invest in quality, sustainability

‘We deserve better’: ADPD says on road works

Two men remanded in custody over armed robberies

Watch: Infrastructure Malta lays third section of Msida Creek Flyover

'Charmed', 'FBI: Most Wanted' actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56

State must pay €200,000 in compensation to landlords of Labour Party’s former Pieta club

‘Stop squandering public funds’: PN slams record government debt under Robert Abela

Nominations open for the 2025 Animal Honours Awards

Man charged with importation of cocaine after being caught with 100 capsules in stomach

Court rules Simon Mercieca defamed Manuel Delia in blog posts

New laws in favour of persons with disabilities welcomed locally and in Europe, government says

Parliamentary Secretary visits elderly home offering virtual reality experience to residents

PN leadership hopefuls not allowed to debate, mention each other as party issues strict media rules

TMID Editorial: Why Addolorata Cemetery must be made inclusive

Consultative process regarding assisted voluntary euthanasia continues as public consultation ends

Prime Minister inaugurates the Buġibba Breakwater and Ferry Facilities Project

Updated: PN says patients given new ADHD medication with instructions in Croatian; PL replies

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

Updated (3): Rome petrol station blast leaves 40 injured; could have been worse, says mayor

Victim Support Agency, Malta Football Association launch ‘StoptheHate’ campaign

Armed robbery at shop in Tarxien

Repubblika says new bill shields corrupt officials and silences victims

Activities for the public in connection with Police Week 2025

€2 million in works for renovation, modernisation of Adrian Borg Primary School, Birkirkara

Joey Chestnut reclaims title in Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest, wins 17th Mustard Belt

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

Over 2,400 tonnes of waste collected annually from 16 kilometres of stormwater tunnels

36 local film producers to benefit from investment of €2 million

‘Young Artists Big Impact’ exhibition showcases children’s creative vision for a sustainable future

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

PN MP Graham Bencini urges public to object to fuel station redevelopment on Sliema promenade

Greenpeace case becomes landmark test of EU’s new anti-SLAPP law

Hotels and homes evacuated on Greek island of Crete as wildfire burns out of control