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15 July 2025, Tuesday

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Man who ran over woman on Gzira zebra crossing in 2016 jailed for nine months

A man who ran over a lady while she was crossing the road on a zebra crossing in 2016, leaving her with life-changing injuries, has been jailed for nine months. Moira Cauchi, then 51 years old,...

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‘They're shooting here’: Panic and gunfire in Bidnija murder calls

A court ruled on Monday there is enough evidence for Mohamed Hamdan to be indicted over the fatal shooting of Jean Paul Busuttil, Malta's first murder victim of the year. Hamdan, 45, stands...

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Colonel Edric Zahra appointed new CEO of Identità, Steve Agius shifted to Active Ageing agency

Colonel Edric Zahra has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer at the agency Identità, succeeding Steve Agius who has been appointed as CEO at the Active Agency and Community...

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New public space opened in Msida Creek for town’s feast

The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works, Chris Bonett, inaugurated a new public space as part of the Msida Creek project, following consultation and agreement with local residents...

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Ombudsman agrees that Chamber of Geologists exclusion from building consultative council is unjust

The Commissioner for Environment and Planning within the Office of the Ombudsman has strongly criticised the decision to deny the Malta Chamber of Geologists (MCG) full membership in the Building and...

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Motorcyclist grievously injured in traffic accident

A motorcyclist was grievously injured after a traffic accident in Marsaxlokk on Monday. Police said that the accident happened at 11am on Triq Melqart in Marsaxlokk. Preliminary...

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Over 1.4 million tourists in first 5 months, 14.3% more than same period in previous year

There were 1,418,954 inbound tourists during the first five months of 2025, an increase of 14.3% over the same period in 2024, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said. Total nights spent by...

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Bay in St Julian's not recommended for swimming due to sewage overflow

A bay in St Julian’s has been not recommended for swimming due to a sewage overflow, the Environmental Health Directore said on Monday. “According to the Bathing Water Directive, the...

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Philippine defence chief renounced Maltese citizenship before his appointment

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. had renounced his Maltese citizenship and disclosed it to Filipino authorities before taking office, the Defense Department said...

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Paola health hub begins receiving first patients for outpatient care

The newly inaugurated Ċensu Moran Regional Health Centre in Paola has officially started receiving patients for outpatient services, the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing announced on...

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European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after Trump's surprise 30% tariffs

European trade ministers are meeting in Brussels on Monday, following U.S. President Donald Trump's surprise announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union. The EU is America's biggest...

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Gozo’s fast ferry: gain or pain?

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Reflections on police day

BBC says it is ‘untenable’ for Gregg Wallace to host 'MasterChef' after sexual misconduct report

The BBC said Monday it will no longer work with "MasterChef" host Gregg Wallace after a report found that dozens of misconduct allegations made against the hit cooking show presenter were...

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Collective agreements should be negotiated well before their expiry, MCAST principal says

Collective agreements should be negotiated long before they are due to expire, MCAST Principal Stephen Vella said, strongly hinting that the next accord with the Malta Union of Teachers should start...

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MOC suspends Malta Table Tennis Association amidst ongoing investigations, second time in two years

The Maltese Olympic Committee (MOC) has unanimously decided to temporarily suspend the Malta Table Tennis Association (MTTA), effective immediately. This is the second time since mid-2023 that the MOC...

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Pathfinder digital scholarship relaunched following support for 16 postgraduate students

Following last year's successful rollout, which saw 16 students awarded funding to pursue Master's and PhD degrees in critical areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science, the...

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PS Andy Ellul hopes next PN leader will disassociate party from 'extremist factions'

Parliamentary secretary for social dialogue Andy Ellul told this newsroom that he hopes the new Nationalist Party leader will "entirely disassociate himself from certain extremist factions that have...

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latest comment from Joezborg, 14/07/2025 15:24: PS Andy Ellul hopes next PN leader will disassociate party from 'extremist factions'.. Will this Andy disassociate himself from Joseph muscat?

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Call for research and innovation projects in energy and water launched

The Environment and Energy Ministry together with the Parliamentary Secretariat for Research and Innovation has opened the sixth call of the Energy and Water Agency's (EWA) Research and Innovation...

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Nearly 30% of Maltese couldn’t afford a one week holiday away from home in 2024 – Eurostat

28.8% of Maltese couldn't afford a week-long holiday away from home in 2024, according to data published by Eurostat. This is a higher percentage than the EU average, although slightly lower than...

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Call for First Aid Centre at Cirkewwa Marine Park renewed after diver’s death

In the same way that one would expect the national football ground to have the appropriate amenities, divers also expect the Cirkewwa diving site, "as the premium diving site in Malta", to have...

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Sports

Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 for Club World Cup title as Palmer scores twice and sets up third goal

Jannik Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title

Iga Swiatek defeats Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title

Conference League: Birkirkara win first leg with Acheampong strike

Fabián Ruiz scores 2 goals and PSG rout Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner sacked after 20 years in charge

Neptunes WPSC dominates 2024/25 season with historic triumphs and record-breaking performances

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

Conference League: Jake Grech penalty gives Floriana slender lead

TMID Editorial: Corruption, a major concern

A recent Eurobarometer survey shows that corruption is a major concern, one that requires the strengthening of authorities, the improvement of protection of whistleblowers, and top Maltese politicians...

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MCAST opens applications for October 2025 intake

Applications for full-time courses at the Malta College of Arts, Science, and Technology (MCAST) open today and will remain open until 25 August 2025. "With over 200 courses available and strong...

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Updated: Man reported missing to police found dead

A man has been reported missing to the police, a statement said Saturday....

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BirdLife urges Malta to follow UK and ban lead from ammunition

BirdLife has launched a petition seeking to ban lead from ammunition and fishing-weights in Europe. In a statement on social media, the NGO's local arm, BirdLife Malta said that the Maltese...

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‘MCAST is preparing students for tomorrow’s jobs, before they are needed’ – principal

Principal and CEO of the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Stephen Vella, said that the college's goal is not to react to changes in Malta's workforce, but to anticipate them, and...

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Isabelle Bonnici calls for suspension of Kurt Buhagiar over Jean Paul Sofia Case

The government has come under renewed pressure to suspend Kurt Buhagiar, an official accused of involuntary murder in connection with the untimely death of 20-year-old Jean Paul Sofia. The appeal...

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Adrian Delia: The man on the final step of a redemption arc

Adrian Delia is now one step away from completing his redemption arc, and coming full circle. Having been the PN's leader for three years already - a period which ended in a tumultuous and...

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EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1

The EU will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods scheduled to take effect Monday in hopes of reaching a trade deal with the Trump administration by the end of the month. ″This is now...

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Union membership drive under discussion as mandatory approach 'not advisable' – PS Ellul

The Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Andy Ellul, said that "according to the advice we are receiving, legally, it is not advisable for us to promote mandatory union...

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Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 for Club World Cup title as Palmer scores twice and sets up third goal

Cole Palmer scored twice and fed João Pedro for a goal as Chelsea overwhelmed Paris Saint-Germain in the first half and beat the European champions 3-0 on Sunday in the final of the first...

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Business

Hot air or a renaissance in Malta’s GDP growth

BOV champions employee engagement with popular quiz night

MFSA welcomes ESMA peer review on CASP authorisation and supervision

Calamatta Cuschieri’s wealth management portfolio surpasses €600 million in assets

Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives completes acquisition of Melita Limited

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

Man who ran over woman on Gzira zebra crossing in 2016 jailed for nine months

‘They're shooting here’: Panic and gunfire in Bidnija murder calls

Colonel Edric Zahra appointed new CEO of Identità, Steve Agius shifted to Active Ageing agency

New public space opened in Msida Creek for town’s feast

Ombudsman agrees that Chamber of Geologists exclusion from building consultative council is unjust

Motorcyclist grievously injured in traffic accident

Over 1.4 million tourists in first 5 months, 14.3% more than same period in previous year

Bay in St Julian's not recommended for swimming due to sewage overflow

Philippine defence chief renounced Maltese citizenship before his appointment

Paola health hub begins receiving first patients for outpatient care

European trade ministers meet to forge strategy after Trump's surprise 30% tariffs

BBC says it is ‘untenable’ for Gregg Wallace to host 'MasterChef' after sexual misconduct report

Collective agreements should be negotiated well before their expiry, MCAST principal says

MOC suspends Malta Table Tennis Association amidst ongoing investigations, second time in two years

Pathfinder digital scholarship relaunched following support for 16 postgraduate students

PS Andy Ellul hopes next PN leader will disassociate party from 'extremist factions'

Call for research and innovation projects in energy and water launched

Nearly 30% of Maltese couldn’t afford a one week holiday away from home in 2024 – Eurostat

Call for First Aid Centre at Cirkewwa Marine Park renewed after diver’s death

Salt Fest 2025: Celebrating nature, culture and history at Salina

NGOs call on PM to ‘stop destruction of archaeological remains in Xaghra, Gozo

Is It A Lifestyle Choice, Or Are Millennials Just Out Of Gas?

Jannik Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title

TMIS Editorial: Lights, camera, luxury: The excess behind Malta’s film festival

PEN Malta says PN restrictions go against practice of open and critical journalism

Elderly man dies in four-storey fall

Trump announces 30% tariffs against EU, Mexico to begin on 1 August

Implementation of the Labour Migration Policy will strengthen workers’ rights, PM says

TMID Editorial: Corruption, a major concern

MCAST opens applications for October 2025 intake

Updated: Man reported missing to police found dead

BirdLife urges Malta to follow UK and ban lead from ammunition

‘MCAST is preparing students for tomorrow’s jobs, before they are needed’ – principal

Isabelle Bonnici calls for suspension of Kurt Buhagiar over Jean Paul Sofia Case

Adrian Delia: The man on the final step of a redemption arc

EU is delaying retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, in hopes of reaching a deal by Aug. 1

Union membership drive under discussion as mandatory approach 'not advisable' – PS Ellul

Chelsea beat PSG 3-0 for Club World Cup title as Palmer scores twice and sets up third goal

Cartoon 13 July 2025

IĠM condemns PN media discrimination on leadership race

Sand and dust storms affect about 330 million people in over 150 countries, UN agency says

Fuel to Air India plane was cut off moments before crash, investigation report says

83% of Maltese believe corruption is widespread in Malta, Special Eurobarometer finds

Updated: Developers say Comino project will lower density, as NGOs file appeal