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Robert Aquilina to be interrogated by police over Pilatus book revelations on Tuesday

The former President and Honorary President of Repubblika, Robert Aquilina, will be interrogated by police from the Criminal Investigations Department tomorrow, he has revealed. On Monday...

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Justin Haber resigns as Floriana councillor after being found guilty of threatening sister

Former national team goalkeeper Justin Haber has resigned from his position as a Labour Party local councillor in Floriana, days after a court found him guilty of threatening his sister. Haber...

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Updated: PN says Mater Dei Hospital is ‘collapsing,’ country’s health sector in crisis; PL reacts

The PN on Monday said that Mater Dei Hospital is "collapsing," and the country's health sector is in a crisis, with the government failing the public in the health sector. PN MPs Adrian Delia,...

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‘At least 29,000 residents deemed this open space’s preservation crucial’ – Manoel Island campaign

Manoel Island campaigners called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to negotiate for the public, "and not for MIDI" (the company behind the project for the island). The campaigners said they have...

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Momentum praises emerging cross-party support for Manoel Island renegotiation, urges concrete action

Momentum on Monday welcomed “the long-overdue” expressions of support from several representatives of Malta’s two major political parties for the renegotiation of the Manoel Island...

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Rosianne Cutajar slams Robert Aquilina in Parliament following alleged domestic incident

Labour MP Rosianne Cutajar slammed former Repubblika President Robert Aquilina in Parliament on Monday, in light of domestic violence allegations. Aquilina has denied any wrongdoing. In an...

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Freedom Flotilla aid ship sailing to Gaza after other vessel was allegedly attacked by drones in May

Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other 11 activists set sail on Sunday afternoon for Gaza on a ship aimed at "breaking Israel's siege" of the devastated territory, organizers said. The...

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Prostitution reform is still a ‘work-in-progress,’ Rebecca Buttigieg says

The prostitution reform is still a 'work-in-progress,' Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality Rebecca Buttigieg said, adding that any future legal framework must prioritise protecting...

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It is not the Government's obligation to honour private sector Bonds, PL MP Edward Zammit says

It is not the Government's obligation to honour private sector Bonds, PL MP Edward Zammit Lewis said. While not stating it, this was in reference to the Manoel Island situation. On Sunday,...

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BirdLife Malta condemns disruption of protected seabird species by Popeye Village light show

BirdLife Malta on Monday strongly condemned the light and sound show held within a Natura 2000 site at Popeye Village over the weekend, joining the Malta Ranger Unit (MRU) in expressing serious...

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Byron Camilleri requests ruling over 'misleading' article headline

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri requested a ruling by the Speaker of the House over what he said was a misleading headline from a NET News article, which said that the police did not take action...

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Bookings, queues, and Brussels: A pivotal month for Gozo

Carmel Cacopardo

The genocide in Gaza

Mark Said

Former Chief Justices in the political arena

Noel Grima

Will there still be a Palestine by the time we get to recognise it?

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The paradox of euthanasia and palliative care

7,500 police reports made online since service started last year

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri said that since the establishment of an online service where citizens can make police reports, 7,500 reports were made. Camilleri was replying to a...

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Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential election

Conservative Karol Nawrocki won Poland's weekend presidential runoff election, according to the final vote count on Monday. Nawrocki won 50.89% of votes in a very tight race against liberal Warsaw...

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Maksar gang trial: Defence lawyer says Muscat’s testimony poorly corroborated by police

Defence lawyer Leslie Cuschieri told jurors Monday that the testimony given by Vince Muscat il-Kohhu has been poorly corroborated by the police Cuschieri, who is defending George Degiorgio, told...

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Malta Women’s Lobby highlights issues after Robert Aquilina case

The Malta Women's Lobby on Monday expresed its deep concern and sorrow over "yet another reported case of violence against women", a reference to a domestic incident involving Repubblika honorary...

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Mount Etna eruption sends massive ash cloud into sky

A towering ash cloud, several kilometers high, has formed over Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, following volcanic activity observed earlier today. According to the National Institute of Geophysics...

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KM Malta Airlines launches inaugural flights between Malta and Istanbul

KM Malta Airlines has announced the launch of its inaugural flights between Malta and Istanbul, which took place on 2nd June 2025, "marking a significant milestone in the airline's network...

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Parliamentary Secretaries inaugurate first cat café in Żurrieq

The Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Animal Rights, Alicia Bugeja Said, together with the Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works, Omar Farrugia, inaugurated the opening of the...

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No vision, just asphalt: Moviment Graffitti slams 'useless and destructive' Żabbar-Smart City road

Moviment Graffitti said Monday it is strongly opposed to the proposed construction of a new two-lane road linking Żabbar to Smart City, which it said "threatens to inflict irreversible...

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PSG fans raise the roof as triumphant players hold aloft Champions League trophy

Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix ahead of McLaren teammate Norris to extend F1 lead

2 fans died and an officer is in a coma after Champions League celebrations in France

Inter feel pain of another Champions League final defeat but pride remains

From Galacticos to glory: How Luis Enrique transformed PSG into Champions League winners

Exuberant PSG fans celebrate club's first Champions League title with police on alert

Paris Saint-Germain rout Inter 5-0 to win the Champions League for the first time

GSSE conclude: Malta bags 55 medals, 13 of which gold

Piastri earns pole position at Spanish GP ahead of McLaren teammate Norris

GSSE: Artistic swimming duo Culic, Grima Buttigieg net two gold medals; Beppe Grillo wins 200m

Silver Coin commemorating the Sacra Infermeria issued

The Central Bank of Malta, in collaboration with the Mediterranean Conference Centre, has issued a commemorative silver coin marking the 450th anniversary of the construction of the historic Sacra...

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TMID Editorial: Medical Council functions

Newly elected President of the Medical Association of Malta Patrick Sammut highlighted his concern over the Medical Council's inability to currently carry out its investigative function, a point which...

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Some still seek choice, even with top palliative care, PS Buttigieg says on assisted dying

As Malta holds its first national discussions on voluntary assisted euthanasia, Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality Rebecca Buttigieg said that even with the best possible palliative...

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latest comment from Ton, 01/06/2025 16:10: Please make reference of the report which says that the number of young users has not increased. Can we read it please ?

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PM says he will listen to both sides on Manoel Island project, but adds it cannot be thrown out

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that he will listen to both sides on the Manoel Island project, but adds that the concession cannot be thrown out. Abela said that he received two requests...

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latest comment from Carmen Birmingham England, 01/06/2025 16:06: Sadly, too many heads with power to give Malta away bit by bit 🔴 They are weak spineless individuals, only in it for their own perks and advantages. 🔵 My heart aches for our beloved Gzira gradually being taken away from us. 🔴 Being stolen from not only long time residents like my family and friends, but also from visitors. 🔵 Shame on them. Ruination Malta. Hate these Gov people that think they know best. They don't. They have a cold heart and a short sighted brain. I wish one day they will feel unbearable regret and face their own comeuppance for this theft and destruction of our island 😠 Just because there have been some improvements in some infrastructure, it doesn't mean Govs should be allowed to steal and destroy the rest.😡

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Bernard Grech outlines tax and planning proposals during Żejtun visit

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech outlined tax and planning proposals as he visited Żejtun and Tarxien on Sunday. During his remarks, Grech outlined several key proposals focused on tax...

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PSG fans raise the roof as triumphant players hold aloft Champions League trophy

Paris Saint-Germain players walked into a wall of noise at their home stadium on Sunday and brandished aloft the Champions League trophy that their fans have waited so long to...

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Medical Council’s inability to take disciplinary action ‘very worrying’ – MAM president

The Medical Association of Malta (MAM) is "very worried" about the status of the Medical Council, newly-elected association president Patrick Sammut told The Malta Independent on Sunday, noting that...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 01/06/2025 15:10: Difficult to understand why the issue hasn't been solved. The solution is to separate the work of the Medical Council in investigating and referring complaints against medical practitioners from sentencing. In the UK this is done through an entirely independent Medical Practitioners Tribunal Services where the case can be heard, adjudicated and appealed.

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Updated: Robert Aquilina resigns from Repubblika post; strongly denies wrongdoing

Robert Aquilina has resigned from the post of Honorary President of Repubblika, the NGO said in a statement. It said that it received his letter of resignation and has accepted it. Former...

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latest comment from Francis Vella, 01/06/2025 15:12: Don't speak with a forked tongue please. We know which side of reasoning you stand Mr. Grech.

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‘Proud to be socialist’ while selling capitalism: Abela’s political paradox

When Prime Minister Robert Abela declares, "We are proud to be socialists," the statement carries a weight of tradition, identity and political calculation. Yet for many observers, it also lands with...

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2 fans died and an officer is in a coma after Champions League celebrations in France

Two fans died and a police officer is in a coma after mass nationwide celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's historic Champions League victory, European soccer's biggest prize, French authorities...

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Euro to grow should dollar wane

BOV holds 51st Annual General Meeting

MFSA highlights shortcomings on Malta-licensed crypto websites to protect consumers online

Farsons Group reports strong performance, announces strategic milestones for future growth

HSBC Malta supports student career development through mock interviews at St Ignatius College

BOV to issue €100 million bond at 5% coupon rate

14 companies join FinanceMalta at Money 20/20 to promote Malta’s innovation

The MFSA enhances framework regulating company directors and secretaries

Boston Multi Family Office recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025

Robert Aquilina to be interrogated by police over Pilatus book revelations on Tuesday

Justin Haber resigns as Floriana councillor after being found guilty of threatening sister

Updated: PN says Mater Dei Hospital is ‘collapsing,’ country’s health sector in crisis; PL reacts

‘At least 29,000 residents deemed this open space’s preservation crucial’ – Manoel Island campaign

Momentum praises emerging cross-party support for Manoel Island renegotiation, urges concrete action

Rosianne Cutajar slams Robert Aquilina in Parliament following alleged domestic incident

Freedom Flotilla aid ship sailing to Gaza after other vessel was allegedly attacked by drones in May

Prostitution reform is still a ‘work-in-progress,’ Rebecca Buttigieg says

It is not the Government's obligation to honour private sector Bonds, PL MP Edward Zammit says

BirdLife Malta condemns disruption of protected seabird species by Popeye Village light show

Byron Camilleri requests ruling over 'misleading' article headline

7,500 police reports made online since service started last year

Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential election

Maksar gang trial: Defence lawyer says Muscat’s testimony poorly corroborated by police

Malta Women’s Lobby highlights issues after Robert Aquilina case

Mount Etna eruption sends massive ash cloud into sky

KM Malta Airlines launches inaugural flights between Malta and Istanbul

Parliamentary Secretaries inaugurate first cat café in Żurrieq

No vision, just asphalt: Moviment Graffitti slams 'useless and destructive' Żabbar-Smart City road

Repubblika calls on PN to address financial reporting delays

TMIS Editorial: Cabinet reshuffle exposes PM Abela’s indecision and weakness

Are Maltese youth sports models flawed?

Paris Saint-Germain rout Inter 5-0 to win the Champions League for the first time

Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix ahead of McLaren teammate Norris to extend F1 lead

Exuberant PSG fans celebrate club's first Champions League title with police on alert

From Galacticos to glory: How Luis Enrique transformed PSG into Champions League winners

Inter feel pain of another Champions League final defeat but pride remains

Cartoon 1 June 2025

Silver Coin commemorating the Sacra Infermeria issued

TMID Editorial: Medical Council functions

Some still seek choice, even with top palliative care, PS Buttigieg says on assisted dying

PM says he will listen to both sides on Manoel Island project, but adds it cannot be thrown out

Bernard Grech outlines tax and planning proposals during Żejtun visit

PSG fans raise the roof as triumphant players hold aloft Champions League trophy

Medical Council’s inability to take disciplinary action ‘very worrying’ – MAM president

Updated: Robert Aquilina resigns from Repubblika post; strongly denies wrongdoing

‘Proud to be socialist’ while selling capitalism: Abela’s political paradox

2 fans died and an officer is in a coma after Champions League celebrations in France

‘A right to die can become a duty to die’, bishops say in strong stand against euthanasia

30% of Gozo businesses report better conditions, 16% report worse activity

Robert Aquilina questioned by police over alleged domestic incident

No more silence: Malta Women’s Lobby stands with Pearl Vella Haber after brother’s conviction

Malta registers 22% smoking rate in 2023, slightly lower than EU average

GSSE conclude: Malta bags 55 medals, 13 of which gold