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19 March 2025, Wednesday

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Prisoner hospitalised, diagnosed with tuberculosis

A prisoner at the Corradino Correctional Facility was hospitalised last weekend and has now been diagnosed with tuberculosis, the Correctional Services Agency said in a statement on...

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Updated: Archbishop Emeritus Paul Cremona dies, aged 79

Bishop Emeritus Paul Cremona has died, aged 79. He was taken to hospital on Tuesday, a week after he had been discharged....

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State, Church to jointly organise Archbishop Emeritus funeral on Saturday

The funeral of Archbishop Emeritus Paul Cremona will be organised jointly by the State and the Church on Saturday, a government statement said Wednesday. Mgr Cremona died late on Tuesday, aged...

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EP President Metsola holds talks with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres

The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola on Wednesday received the Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres at the European Parliament, to hold talks on global...

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Drugs heist happened while soldier on camera duty ‘watched a two-hour film’ – inquiry

The administrative inquiry looking into the drug heist that happened on Armed Forces of Malta grounds placed the blame squarely at the foot of a soldier who was not doing his job of constantly...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 19/03/2025 12:56: Pathetic attempts to cover the reason the drugs were not destroyed in the first place. Where was the Guard Commander ? Having a 'knees up' in the Officer's Mess ? I don't believe for a second non commissioned soldiers were left solely to their own devices. From my own experience an Officer is in charge and responsible.

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Police find school van driver driving with revoked licence while carrying out European campaign

While carrying out spot checks as part of a Europe-wide initiative, the Malta Police Force found a school van being driven by a man who had a revoked driver’s license and no valid...

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Suspension of Brigadier O’Neill lifted following conclusion of administrative inquiry

Government publishes inquiry into drug heist fro AFM base, suspension of Brigadier O'Neill lifted The Office of the Prim eMinister has published the report of an administrative inquiry which had...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 19/03/2025 13:15: It appears that the Brigadiers role is purely ceremonial . He bares no responsibility for maintenance and security of the military installations, or the soldiers under his command.

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Tributes pour in for Archbishop Emeritus Paul Cremona: ‘A kind man who devoted soul to Church'

Messages of condolences have poured in for Archbishop Emeritus Mgr Paul Cremona on social media, who passed away Tuesday night at the age of 79. Remembered as a kind and humble man, Cremona was...

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latest comment from Cilia Debono Emanuel, 19/03/2025 16:11: A holy man. He is no doubt praying for us in this hour of need

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Alex Agius Saliba demands Roberta Metsola take action following resurgence of violence in Palestine

PL Deputy Leader and MEP Alex Agius Saliba has written to PN MEP Roberta Metsola in her role as President of the European Parliament to request her to take concrete action following the resurgence of...

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Government establishes Property Market Agency to regulate property market

The government has established an agency tasked with regulating Malta’s property market, with a new framework of rules for intermediaries which are designed to protect buyers, sellers, and...

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TMID Editorial: Rethinking local plans

Malta's urban planning and local plans have long been the subject of criticism, with many observing a lack of forward-thinking strategies that address the challenges of a rapidly urbanising nation....

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Monitoring soldiers’ control room among drug theft inquiry recommendations

The monitoring of the soldiers' control room in an exact and specified area is a possibility which should be explored is one of the recommendations made by a board of inquiry entrusted with finding...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 19/03/2025 13:02: The simple solution seems to elude these clever people. Burn the drugs on a bonfire at the earliest opportunity ! Job done.

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Daniel Attard secures backing for two initiatives to strengthen Europe’s tourism sector

The European Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee has approved two initiatives led by PL MEP Daniel Attard, the PL said in a statement. These initiatives are aimed at boosting Europe's...

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PN says its innovative urban planning policy gains experts’ approval

The Nationalist Party said its "innovative" urban planning policy has gained approval by experts. In a statement, the PN said has long emphasised the need to update local plans and ensure they...

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PN halts a discussion on Carmen Ciantar appointment to Consumers Authority

The Nationalist Party forced a halt to a discussion in a parliamentary committee on an appointment which had already been given "months ago", the PN said in a statement. The Permanent Committee...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 19/03/2025 13:25: Some have easy access to the trough.

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‘I feel disappointment and anger’, Byron Camilleri speaks on AFM drug theft inquiry

There is a feeling of disappointment and anger when reading the inquiry and seeing what took place in regard to those who were working at the Armed Forces of Malta Safi premises when the drug theft...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 19/03/2025 13:20: When does this Minister ever accept responsibility ?

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PN says government is hiding behind report to avoid shouldering responsibility on drug heist

The Nationalist Party has said that the government is hiding behind the administrative report into the drug heist on army grounds in order to avoid having to shoulder...

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Updated (4): Opposition walks out of Parliament again, Grech says democracy under attack; PL replies

The Opposition will be walking out of Parliament today too, a repetition of what it did yesterday at the start of the debate on a government motion reprimanding PN MP Karol Aquilina. Opposition...

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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space

Stuck in space no more, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with...

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Inter take a big step to retaining Serie A crown with 2-0 win at title rival Atalanta

Newcastle win the English League Cup and secures its first major domestic trophy in 70 years

McLaren's Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix; Hamilton finishes 10th

Pulisic scores again to help Milan fight back to beat Como 2-1 in Serie A

Forest getting close to the Champions League after another win but struggling City held by Brighton

Lewis Hamilton 8th in qualifying in Ferrari debut as Norris takes pole for F1 race in Australia

Man United, Tottenham reach Europa League quarterfinals; Athletic, Lazio, Frankfurt also advance

Real Madrid beat Atletico on penalties in Champions League. Arsenal, Villa, Dortmund also advance

Trump and Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire for energy infrastructure in Ukraine conflict

The White House says President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have begun a highly anticipated call as the U.S. administration looks to persuade the Russian...

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Malta reaches agreement with Carnival Corporation to reduce pollution in Grand Harbour

The Maltese government today "marked its reaffirmed commitment to a sustainable economic future" by the signing of the first Shore Power Agreement in the Mediterranean cruise region with Carnival UK...

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Three to stand trial over involuntary homicide of construction worker

A court has ruled there is enough prime facie evidence for three individuals to stand trial over the involuntary homicide of a construction worker in 2024. On Tuesday afternoon, the court,...

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Pope from hospital pens letter to the editor as plans advance for April 8 meeting with King Charles

Pope Francis said in a letter published Tuesday that his lengthy illness has helped make "more lucid" to him the absurdity of war, as his top deputy shot down any suggestion of resignation...

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From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Statue of Liberty

Hey, America: Give the Statue of Liberty back to France. So says a French politician who is making headlines in his country for suggesting that the U.S. is no longer worthy of the monument that...

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BBC article on Comino speaks of ‘second chance’ for island turned ‘hell on Earth’

An article on the BBC speaks of how the island of Comino is being given a second chance as Maltese authorities are introducing a daily visitor cap - reducing the number of tour boat day-trippers from...

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What do Robert Abela and his associates have to hide by concealing their assets, PN asks

Robert Abela and his associates believe they are not accountable to anyone and continue to reject every request to disclose their holdings, the Nationalist Party said Tuesday. Despite being...

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Updated (2): Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 413 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas

Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 235 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The surprise bombardment...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 18/03/2025 20:29: All the Israeli government cares about is killing Palestinians and taking their land, the complicity of the USA and the West is disgusting but not surprising as its always supported this mess

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February was 19.2mm wetter than average, but temperature was higher than norm

Last February lived up to its reputation of being a wet month, breaking the dry trend observed in previous months with above-average rainfall. The Meteorological Office recorded 88.2 mm of rain...

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Two men arrested in connection with separate drug busts

Two men were arrested by the police in separate drug busts, the police said. A 34-year-old man from Malaysia was caught carrying 20 kilogrammes of cannabis on his arrival on a flight from...

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Now comes a moment of catharsis for Malta’s economy

Global Working Group on Beneficial Ownership meeting in Malta

CBM delegation visits the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo in the framework of cooperation on

MDB discusses its key operations and initiatives during visit from energy transition expert

APS Bank supporting Missio Malta in building eight new classrooms at St Thomas Aquinas Seminary

Ganado Advocates announces promotion of Catherine Formosa to Of Counsel

EU REEValue project unveils tool for smarter energy use

HSBC Malta Foundation supports the 19th Malta Spring Festival and International Strings Academy

HSBC Malta Foundation supports Flow to Freedom in honour of late colleague

Kirsty Muscat wins global prize in ACCA Advanced Audit and Assurance exam

Prisoner hospitalised, diagnosed with tuberculosis

Updated: Archbishop Emeritus Paul Cremona dies, aged 79

State, Church to jointly organise Archbishop Emeritus funeral on Saturday

EP President Metsola holds talks with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres

Drugs heist happened while soldier on camera duty ‘watched a two-hour film’ – inquiry

Police find school van driver driving with revoked licence while carrying out European campaign

Suspension of Brigadier O’Neill lifted following conclusion of administrative inquiry

Tributes pour in for Archbishop Emeritus Paul Cremona: ‘A kind man who devoted soul to Church'

Alex Agius Saliba demands Roberta Metsola take action following resurgence of violence in Palestine

Government establishes Property Market Agency to regulate property market

TMID Editorial: Rethinking local plans

Monitoring soldiers’ control room among drug theft inquiry recommendations

Daniel Attard secures backing for two initiatives to strengthen Europe’s tourism sector

PN says its innovative urban planning policy gains experts’ approval

PN halts a discussion on Carmen Ciantar appointment to Consumers Authority

‘I feel disappointment and anger’, Byron Camilleri speaks on AFM drug theft inquiry

PN says government is hiding behind report to avoid shouldering responsibility on drug heist

Updated (4): Opposition walks out of Parliament again, Grech says democracy under attack; PL replies

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space

‘Uncoordinated diversions’ for St Patrick’s event in St Julian’s causes traffic chaos

'We must ensure no child remains invisible, and their rights are fully protected' – Borg

PL decries ‘weak’ Bernard Grech and opposition ‘controlled by an extremist faction’

Army drug heist inquiry report to be published today

Opposition walks out of Parliament in protest against Labour motion condemning PN MP Karol Aquilina

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire, but Zelenskyy is skeptical that Russia is ready for peace

‘PN is clearly divided,’ Prime Minister Robert Abela says

Watch: Grech criticises motion to reprimand Aquilina as ‘anti-democratic subversion of democracy’

PM’s ‘attacks on the judiciary raise concerns about the separation of powers’ – rule of law report

Trump and Putin agree to an immediate ceasefire for energy infrastructure in Ukraine conflict

Malta reaches agreement with Carnival Corporation to reduce pollution in Grand Harbour

Three to stand trial over involuntary homicide of construction worker

Pope from hospital pens letter to the editor as plans advance for April 8 meeting with King Charles

From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Statue of Liberty

BBC article on Comino speaks of ‘second chance’ for island turned ‘hell on Earth’

What do Robert Abela and his associates have to hide by concealing their assets, PN asks

Updated (2): Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 413 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas

February was 19.2mm wetter than average, but temperature was higher than norm

Two men arrested in connection with separate drug busts

Government ‘rejects various incorrect claims’ made in rule of law report, Daphne Foundation reacts

NASA's stuck astronauts are finally on their way back to Earth after 9 months in space

Warrants ceremony for law graduates to take place in April after they spoke out about delays

Alfred Bugeja, known as il-Porporina, dies aged 67

Cabs lobby files judicial protest against Transport Malta, Transport Ministry

Anti-Poverty Forum concerned over third country nationals being charged for healthcare in first year