‘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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
Man charged with importation of cocaine after being caught with 100 capsules in stomach A 53-year-old Nigerian man has been charged with importing cocaine after authorities discovered upon his arrival in Malta that he had ingested 100 capsules of the drug. Stanley Anayo Chukwu... Comments (0) Share
New laws in favour of persons with disabilities welcomed locally and in Europe, government says Two draft laws in favour of persons with disabilities that were launched for public consultation in recent days have been well received both locally and by the European Disability Movement, the... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: Why Addolorata Cemetery must be made inclusive The Addolorata Cemetery stands as Malta's largest and most prominent place of repose - a site of profound cultural, historical, and personal importance for thousands of families across the country.... Comments (0) Share
Prime Minister inaugurates the Buġibba Breakwater and Ferry Facilities Project Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday inaugurated the breakwater and ferry landing project in Buġibba, reaffirming "the government's commitment to strengthening domestic sea... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Gas station explodes in Rome, injuring more than 20 people A gas 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... Comments (0) Share
PN leadership hopefuls not allowed to debate, mention each other as party issues strict media rules The Nationalist Party’s two leadership hopefuls will not be allowed to partake in any debates or even be allowed to mention each other during media interviews in the run-up to the election for... Comments (0) Share
Consultative process regarding assisted voluntary euthanasia continues as public consultation ends The end of public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia is not the end of the consultative process, Parliamentary Secretary for Equality and Reforms Rebecca Buttigieg said on Thursday, as she... Comments (0) Share
Updated: PN says patients given new ADHD medication with instructions in Croatian; PL replies The PN has said that patients are being given a new type of ADHD medication which is coming with instructions which are only in Croatian, meaning that patients are not able to become aware of what... Comments (0) Share
‘Young Artists Big Impact’ exhibition showcases children’s creative vision for a sustainable future Children from across Malta are using art to advocate for the environment as part of the ‘Young Artists Big Impact’ Children’s Art Expo held at Spazju Kreattiv. This... Comments (0) Share
PN MP Graham Bencini urges public to object to fuel station redevelopment on Sliema promenade Nationalist Party Member of Parliament Graham Bencini has called on the public to oppose a proposed redevelopment of the Speedy fuel station along the Sliema promenade, warning that the project poses... Comments (0) Share
Hotels and homes evacuated on Greek island of Crete as wildfire burns out of control A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night and into Thursday on Greece's southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and... Comments (0) Share
36 local film producers to benefit from investment of €2 million A total of 36 local film producers will benefit from a total investment of €2 million in their projects, the Ministry for Culture and the Arts said on Thursday, as it added that Arts Council... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies in car accident, aged 28, two weeks after his wedding day Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died following a car crash in Spain at the age of 28, Portuguese media report. Jota had reportedly been travelling in a car with his brother Andre,... Comments (0) Share
Greenpeace case becomes landmark test of EU’s new anti-SLAPP law The European Union's new anti-SLAPP law is being put to the test as Greenpeace International, headquartered in Amsterdam, challenges a $666 million US court judgment levelled against it by Energy... Comments (0) Share
Man jailed for brutal assault on ex-partner that left lasting facial scar A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after violently assaulting his ex-partner, leaving her with permanent facial injuries. The Somali-born plumber, was found... Comments (0) Share
Denmark launches its EU presidency facing war in Ukraine and Trump tariff chaos Denmark launched its presidency of the European Union on Thursday with a call for Europe to unite to take on war in Ukraine and chaos caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial - St Julian’s: From coastal charm to urban chaos Once a quaint fishing village defined by boats bobbing in a quiet bay and narrow streets lined with limestone houses, St Julian's has now morphed into a symbol of urban excess and systemic neglect. In... Comments (0) Share
Azzopardi allegedly pressured accused in false residence permits case to testify in Identità probe Jason Azzopardi has landed himself in hot water after recordings of him allegedly influencing a man accused of issuing false residence permits were played out in court. ... Comments (4) Share latest comment from Antoine Vella, 03/07/2025 05:47: Jason Azzopardi is single-handedly doing what the police should be doing in the Identità investigation. It is the police which should interrogate and put pressure on suspects to talk and reveal the truth. The fact that the police are doing nothing means they do not want the case to be solved because there are government and/or Labour persons involved. New Comment Reply Click to rate 2 0
Malta to send 250 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism is sending 250 tonnes of flour to the people of Gaza in coming weeks, as Malta’s total humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people over the last five... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Two men arrested after two robberies in nine hours Two men armed with a knife made off with an undisclosed amount of cash from an outlet in Sliema early on Wednesday, the police said. The hold-up took place in the Strand, Sliema, at 2am. Two... Comments (0) Share
National Lottery unveils new Super5 game format National Lottery today announced a major overhaul of the nation's favourite Super5 Jackpot game, introducing significantly enhanced prize tiers and larger jackpots. The updated format launches... Comments (0) Share
New law establishes State responsibility for public officials in civil cases Justice Minister Jonathan Attard on Wednesday presented a new bill which aims at legally protecting persons who occupy public roles and in public entities, by establishing State responsibility which... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 02/07/2025 16:56: You haven't understood anything. Corruption is a criminal offence and therefore excluded from the proposed legislation New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Life Network Foundation presents 11,571 submissions against government plans for euthanasia The Life Network Foundation today concluded its campaign related to the government's eight-week consultation on voluntary assisted euthanasia, which came to an end today. As part of Oqtol... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Evelyn Grech, 02/07/2025 18:02: Truly well done to this formidable team! Keep up God's work! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
€1.3 million paid up for Mater Dei health services in 2025 by 1,787 third-country nationals A sum of just over €1.3 million has been collected from third-country nationals using Mater Dei Hospital's medical services as of 2025 so far, Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela revealed in... Comments (0) Share
Updated - Traffic, dust and frustration: Chris Bonett promised a lot but delivered a little, PN says Three months have passed since Minister Bonett gave us a presentation lasting over an hour and a half explaining how he was going to solve the traffic problem. Today, when we were meant to start... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Evelyn Grech, 03/07/2025 01:06: Kieku l-PN ma dahhalniex fl- Ewropa kieku ma ghandnix it-toroq li ghandna! Ahjar tara x'hemm ghaddej fil-partit tieghek! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0