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19 February 2025, Wednesday

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Repubblika appeals for regulations allowing electronic testimony from foreign witnesses

NGO Repubblika has appealed to Justice Minister Jonathan Attard to, after ten years of feet-dragging, issue regulations allowing electronic testimony from witnesses who do not reside in Malta. In...

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Electrogas: Court to rule whether Mizzi, Fenech and Schembri will stand trial

The prosecution in a criminal case related to the Electrogas power station project said Wednesday it had no further evidence against former chief of staff Keith Schembri, former minister Konrad Mizzi,...

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Gafà needed only 12 minutes to prove case against Robert Abela's business partner, PN says

This morning, Shadow Minister for Justice, Dr Karol Aquilina, conducted an experiment to see the amount of work Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà needed to do to present evidence in court for the...

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HSBC Malta posts record 2024 results, dividend to be highest in the last decade

In 2024, HSBC Malta said it achieved record financial results due to revenue growth, recoveries on expected credit losses and focused investments. As a result, the bank is proud to report a profit...

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Government says it has bolstered water security through a series of achievements

The Government has said that it has bolstered its water security through a series of notable achievements, from commissioning a new reverse osmosis plant in Gozo to boosting the production of 'New...

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Police to appeal court’s decision to acquit Christian Borg of perjury - report

The police will appeal the court's decision to acquit entrepreneur Christian Borg of perjury, the Times of Malta reported The police told Times of Malta in reply to questions on Wednesday that...

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Man suffers grievous injuries in Gozo while using wood-cutting machinery

The police were informed that assistance was needed at a garage on Triq l-Isqof M.F. Buttigieg, in Nadur at 11:30 AM on Wednesday. The police went on site, and a preliminary investigation...

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FAA says public rights vindicated in court as judge annuls PA permit in Ta’ Xbiex

Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) said Wednesday it welcomed Chief Justice Dr Mark Chetcuti's decision annulling the Planning Authority's permit (PA 680/22) to build the so-called Transport...

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latest comment from Xkamun, 19/02/2025 10:48: A big "WELL DONE" to all concerned!

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Court again ‘stops another serious abuse by public authorities,’ PN says on Ta’ Xbiex decision

The Nationalist Party said on Wednesday that a Court of Appeal decision to annul the permit for the Transport Malta Capitanerie project at the Ta’ Xbiex Marina confirms “the serious abuse...

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Pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican said Tuesday, after new tests showed a further complication in the condition of the 88-year-old pontiff that raised concerns about his...

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PN says it is the only party with solutions to address high cost of living for youths and families

PN MPs Ivan Castillo, Bernice Bonello and Graziella Attard Previ said that the Nationalist Party continues to be on the right side of history, as it is the only party which comes up with solutions for...

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431 people serving their sentence in Corradino Correctional Facility in December 2024

There were 431 people who were sentenced and serving their sentence in the Corradino Correctional Facility at the end of December 2024, Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri said as he responded to a...

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TMID Editorial: Aging towns, aging population

It is not just Floriana's problem. It is one that even the capital city, Valletta, is facing, along with other "old towns", including the Cottonera area and other localities around the Grand...

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KM Malta Airlines launches direct flights between Malta and Istanbul

KM Malta Airlines announce Wednesday the launch of a new direct route connecting Malta (MLA) with Istanbul (IST), commencing 2 June 2025. The route will operate as follows The route...

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Man seriously injured in three-storey fall

A man was seriously injured on Tuesday evening when he fell three storeys from a balcony, the police said. The accident happened at 7.30pm in Ramel Street, St Paul's Bay. The man, an Indian...

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Malta will continue to support Ukraine during Council of Europe Presidency, says Prime Minister

Malta will continue to support Ukraine when Malta's term in the Presidency of the Council of Europe begins, Prime Minister Robert Abela stated during a meeting in Castille with the Secretary General...

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Second hold-up on lotto booth in a day

A second hold-up on a lotto booth occurred in Burmarrad on Tuesday evening, the police said, hours after a first robbery had taken place in Birkirkara. In the second robbery, the police said that...

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2.5% increase in number of outbound tourists for 2024 – NSO

Total outbound tourist trips in 2024 numbered 843,902, an increase of 2.5 per cent over 2023, the NSO said Wednesday. Total nights spent by outbound tourists went up by 1.1 per cent, surpassing...

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Sidelined by Trump, Macron tries to rally Europe on Ukraine, but divisions run deep

French President Emmanuel Macron painted a veneer of European unity by inviting a small number of handpicked European leaders to the Élysée Palace, while the Trump...

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Feyenoord knock Milan out of Champions League and Bayern advance on late Davies goal

Liverpool continue Premier League title charge and Man United's season keeps getting worse

Inter miss chance to go top of Serie A after losing at Juventus in Derby d’Italia

Premier League: Late win for Maroons

Atalanta's hopes of silverware fading after more disappointment and Napoli held again

Merino relieves Arsenal's attacking woes and Marmoush scores hat trick for Man City

No. 1 Jannik Sinner gets 3-month ban in settlement of doping case, can return before French Open

Mourinho's Fenerbahce beats Anderlecht 3-0 in Europa League playoff; Porto and Roma draw 1-1

Kane lifts Bayern to beat Celtic in Champions League; Milan, Atalanta and Monaco all lose

Vitals case: Defence wants inquiry dismissed as suspects' rights 'were breached'

On Tuesday, defence lawyers representing a group of lawyers and adjudication committee members in the Vitals case called for the magisterial inquiry prompting the arraignments to be...

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Lotto booth in Birkirkara robbed

A lotto booth on Dun Karm Street, Birkirkara, was robbed. The police were informed of the robbery at around 3:30 PM and went on site. Preliminary investigations revealed that a masked man,...

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‘There is collusive agreement for cases against PM's friends to be dropped,’ Repubblika says

NGO Repubblika said Tuesday that from what it has witnessed in Court, it believes that there is a "collusive agreement" between the prosecution and the defence to ensure that cases against Prime...

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Jurors hear evidence in murder trial of father and son accused of killing 21-year-old

Jurors have started hearing evidence against a father and son charged with murdering a 21-year-old man in 2017. Kurt Grech, known as in-Nemes, and his father Joseph are pleading not guilty to the...

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latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 19/02/2025 09:09: Eight years after the facts! Our system is a sad joke.

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‘The government has plunged everyone into traffic and shut its eyes’ – PN

The Nationalist Party said that that “there is no need for any study to confirm what everyone already knows” which, it said, is that Robert Abela and his predecessor’s government...

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PN says PM Abela ‘orchestrated’ opening of two magisterial inquiries against it and Bernard Grech

Prime Minister Robert Abela has "orchestrated" the opening of two new magisterial inquiries "against the PN and its employees, as well as against PN Leader Bernard Grech, the Nationalist Party...

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latest comment from pcdingli2, 18/02/2025 18:33: A pact with the devil! Bobby will regret it, because Karma can and will be a bitch!

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Christian Borg acquitted of perjury after prosecution fails to present court transcript

A court has acquitted businessman Christian Borg of perjury charges, after the prosecution failed to provide enough evidence to sufficiently prove its case. Borg was accused of giving false...

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latest comment from madmax, 18/02/2025 15:11: Would Robert have had anything to do with his acquittal??

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Self-confessed Sliema robber recounts details of botched robbery, double murder

One of the men behind a botched robbery that resulted in a double murder in Sliema testified in court on Tuesday, recounting how what was meant to be a burglary quickly spiralled out of...

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Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in landmark talks

Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, America's top diplomat said after talks that reflected...

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Feyenoord knock Milan out of Champions League and Bayern advance on late Davies goal

Seldom has a player's sending off had such an influence on a game. AC Milan was to left rue Theo Hernandez's second yellow card - for diving - as Feyenoord advanced to the Champions League last...

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Eden Leisure Foundation partners with Nature Trust to rehabilitate Wied Ħarq il-Ħammiem

Bitcoin's Role in Malta's Evolving Digital Economy

Envision 2050: A renaissance for better living and a sustainable future

BOV commemorates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Repubblika appeals for regulations allowing electronic testimony from foreign witnesses

Electrogas: Court to rule whether Mizzi, Fenech and Schembri will stand trial

Gafà needed only 12 minutes to prove case against Robert Abela's business partner, PN says

HSBC Malta posts record 2024 results, dividend to be highest in the last decade

Government says it has bolstered water security through a series of achievements

Police to appeal court’s decision to acquit Christian Borg of perjury - report

Man suffers grievous injuries in Gozo while using wood-cutting machinery

FAA says public rights vindicated in court as judge annuls PA permit in Ta’ Xbiex

Court again ‘stops another serious abuse by public authorities,’ PN says on Ta’ Xbiex decision

Pope has pneumonia in both lungs but remains in good spirits, the Vatican says

PN says it is the only party with solutions to address high cost of living for youths and families

431 people serving their sentence in Corradino Correctional Facility in December 2024

TMID Editorial: Aging towns, aging population

KM Malta Airlines launches direct flights between Malta and Istanbul

Man seriously injured in three-storey fall

Malta will continue to support Ukraine during Council of Europe Presidency, says Prime Minister

Second hold-up on lotto booth in a day

2.5% increase in number of outbound tourists for 2024 – NSO

Sidelined by Trump, Macron tries to rally Europe on Ukraine, but divisions run deep

Valletta residents deserve a focused, honest, and transparent council – PN councillors

Government launches new research project in smart manufacturing

Agreement signed between Malta and Italy to strengthen pharmaceutical sector

Delta jet flips upside down on a snowy Toronto runway and all 80 aboard survive

Defence lawyers to request inadmissibility of Vitals report if key expert does not testify

Over 30km of new electricity cables installed, government says

Speaker says he cannot accept Karol Aquilina’s breach of privilege complaint, but condemns behaviour

‘Malta must work to prevent over-tourism to remain a global premier destination’ – Tourism Minister

Updated: Four, including girl aged 3, hospitalised after Luqa collision

Vitals case: Defence wants inquiry dismissed as suspects' rights 'were breached'

Lotto booth in Birkirkara robbed

‘There is collusive agreement for cases against PM's friends to be dropped,’ Repubblika says

Jurors hear evidence in murder trial of father and son accused of killing 21-year-old

‘The government has plunged everyone into traffic and shut its eyes’ – PN

PN says PM Abela ‘orchestrated’ opening of two magisterial inquiries against it and Bernard Grech

Christian Borg acquitted of perjury after prosecution fails to present court transcript

Self-confessed Sliema robber recounts details of botched robbery, double murder

Russia and the US agree to work towards improving ties and ending the Ukraine war in landmark talks

Feyenoord knock Milan out of Champions League and Bayern advance on late Davies goal

TMID Editorial: A government that listens...

Vatican says the pope has a 'polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.' What is that?

European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them off

‘You kant be trusted, Prim’, protestors slam government's planned magisterial inquiry reform

Two arrested over early morning drug deal

Man seriously injured after car overturns in Gozo