Europe considers sending troops to Ukraine if there's a ceasefire. But would Russia accept? With Russia wearing down Ukraine's stretched forces and new U.S. President Donald Trump pressuring the two sides to end their nearly 3-year-old war, Kyiv and some of its European allies... Comments (0) Share
Civil society groups appeal for white paper on magisterial inquiries reform Civil society groups are requesting the issuing of a white paper which contains the government's plans to reform the way magisterial inquiries are requested. The appeal came Saturday in the wake... Comments (0) Share
Yorgen Fenech granted bail in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case Yorgen Fenech has been granted bail, a court decreed on Friday, some five years after he was charged with complicity in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The decree was handed down by Madam... Comments (3) Share latest comment from missawt, 24/01/2025 09:53: Those conditions connected to granting bail will disappear in due time. No, I am not a prophet. New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
‘Fix the system before the State fails yet another victim,’ Metsola says after Fenech bail news European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has said that Malta’s justice system needs to be urgently fixed, before the State “fails yet another victim.” Metsola wrote on... Comments (0) Share
President meets Pope in private audience President Myriam Spiteri Debono on Friday had a private audience with Pope Francis at the Vatican. During the meeting, the Pontiff spoke about his memories of the visit to Malta in 2022 and his... Comments (0) Share
The Government's stubbornness in healthcare has now led to industrial action – PN The stubbornness and arrogance of Prime Minister Robert Abela, Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela, and the Labour Government are making patients pay the price, the Nationalist Party said in a... Comments (0) Share
Momentum requests Standards Commissioner investigation into Cabinet over asset declarations The Momentum Party has sent a request to the Standards Commissioner to launch an investigation into a potential breach of ethics by the government's Cabinet, Momentum Chairperson Arnold Cassola said... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Government is biggest obstacle to justice, PN says; Justice Ministry, PL reply The Nationalist Party, "with regret and disappointment", once again observes that the Government has failed justice in our country in a significant way, particularly the family of the assassinated... Comments (0) Share
Major storm lashes Ireland and Scotland as hurricane-force winds down power lines and ground flights Millions of people in Ireland and northern parts of the U.K. were urged to stay at home Friday as hurricane-force winds disabled power networks and brought widespread travel... Comments (0) Share
Malta and Egypt 'continue to strengthen' their bilateral relationship in the energy sector Minister for the Environment, Energy, and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli, met with the Egyptian Minister for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, where they discussed opportunities for... Comments (0) Share
Belarus election is poised to extend the 30-year rule of 'Europe's last dictator' The last time Belarus staged a presidential election in 2020, authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko was declared the winner with 80% of the vote. That triggered cries of fraud, months of... Comments (0) Share
Biker dies in crash beneath Tal-Qroqq skate park An Italian man died on Thursday evening when he lost control of the bike he was riding and crashed, the police said Friday. The biker, an Italian man, aged 36, who resides in Birkirkara, was... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Government sets up temporary health services as MAM directives take effect The government has set up temporary health services as industrial action ordered by the Medical Association of Malta come into effect today. The union registered a trade dispute over the transfer... Comments (0) Share
PM visits private hospital taking patients due to union directives During a visit to the Da Vinci private hospital, Prime Minister Robert Abela observed initiatives being undertaken in the health sector "that are producing positive outcomes as a result of... Comments (0) Share
Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which has... Comments (0) Share
Colon cancer prevention research project launched A new research project for the prevention of colon cancer has been launched, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research, and Innovation Keith Azzopardi Tanti stated on Friday. Azzopardi Tanti... Comments (0) Share
Residents suffer the consequences of a government that does not plan, PN says; PL replies Residents have to suffer the consequences of a government that is unable to plan ahead, the Nationalist Party said Friday. Because the Government allowed the energy situation to spiral out of... Comments (0) Share
2024 was the third driest year on record Fields were left parched throughout this past year, as 2024 earned its place as the third driest year on the Malta Meteorological Office's records. Every month recorded below-average rainfall.... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: New parties emerging Third parties in Maltese politics have not seen much electoral success over the years. The only two recent third party candidates who had been elected to Parliament were Marlene and Godfrey... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Michael Walter, 24/01/2025 11:48: Across Europe people are waking up to the reality of this uniparty state of affairs.As with most thing Malta will catch on, after suitable time passes. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Human resources must always remain central to educational policy – PN Human resources must always remain central to educational policy, the Nationalist Party said. On International Day of Education, celebrated since 2019, the Nationalist Party "salutes all... Comments (0) Share
Nobody doubts success of private outsourcing anymore, Health Minister says Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela has said that Mater Dei Hospital is currently running below its carrying capacity as inpatients dropped as a result of the government's decision to outsource certain... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Censu W. Muscat, 23/01/2025 20:34: MAM'S directives will hurt every patient. The arguments by MAM are just empty ones. SHAME on you MAM! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
IMF report recognises Malta's planned strategy to strengthen its services infrastructure The International Monetary Fund has confirmed Malta's commitment to sustainable development through policy initiatives and investments to strengthen its services infrastructure. The report,... Comments (0) Share
MAM leadership gets vote of confidence from council The council of the Medical Association of Malta unanimously approved a vote of confidence in its leadership, in particular its highest-ranking officials Martin Balzan president, John Paul Tabone... Comments (0) Share
IMF says Malta’s financial system is ‘sound and stable’, but ‘risks remain’ The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a report concerning Malta, and said that the country's financial system is sound and stable, however that risks remain. The report states that The... Comments (0) Share
Djokovic quits mid-match, walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner Spectators booed an injured Novak Djokovic as he left the court in Rod Laver Arena after quitting one set into his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander... Comments (0) Share
Nurses to provide services during MAM doctor directives – MUMN Nurses will still be providing services at health centres when directives from the Medical Association of Malta take effect on Friday, the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses stated on... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Santana, 23/01/2025 19:42: No wonder. The government has a lot of leverage over Paul Pace and his Union at present. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Four men arrested in police drug raid in Marsa Four men were arrested by the police in a drug raid Marsa on Thursday morning, the police said. The men - two aged 19 and 29, both from Marsa, a 26-year-old from Qrendi and a 39-year-old from... Comments (0) Share
Malta Progressive Party supports Momentum’s petition against changes to magisterial inquiries The Malta Progressive Party (Partit Malta Progressiva) said it stands firmly in support of the petition launched by Momentum opposing the Prime Minister's proposal to amend the process of magisterial... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Government continues to play with our country’s security, PN says; PL responds The security of our country, like health, education, and many other sectors, is not a priority for this Government, the Nationalist Party said Friday. It has now been 22 days since two Moroccans... Comments (0) Share