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28 May 2025, Wednesday

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Official: Lands moves from Zrinzo Azzopardi to Bonnici, as Byron Camilleri stays put

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri is set to be moved away from the Home Ministry as part of a Cabinet reshuffle expected to be announced today, The Malta Independent has learnt. Camilleri has...

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latest comment from emmanuele grech, 28/05/2025 13:54: So this will be the team which trashes the PN in the next elections; even though trashing the PN is no big deal.

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Prime Minister slams Opposition as Grech says PN voting against judicial constitutional reform

Prime Minister Robert Abela launched a tirade directed towards Opposition leader Bernard Grech on Wednesday evening after the PN head declared that his Nationalist Party intends to vote against the...

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90% of CEOs report high workload, 77% high stress, study reveals at leadership wellbeing conference

A staggering 90% of CEOs report experiencing a high workload, while 77% acknowledge high stress levels in the workplace, according to a recent study conducted among employers and employees across...

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Robert Abela bows to pressure from his own ministers, PN says

After comments made by the Prime Minister in the last two days hinted at a Cabinet reshuffle, what we saw today was nothing more than a game of musical chairs - a clear confirmation of Robert Abela's...

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Malta set to receive al-Najjar family as soon as they are fit to travel – PM

Malta is set to receive the al-Najjar family as soon as they are fit to travel, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Wednesday morning. Last Sunday, Abela said Malta is ready to welcome and...

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Minister Borg raises Maltese flag in Strasbourg, as Malta officially opens the 2025 CoE Presidency

With the raising of the Maltese flag in Place de la République, in the heart Strasbourg, on Wednesday Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg marked the beginning of the 2025 Maltese Presidency of the...

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Johann Joseph Fenech promoted to Police Force Assistant Commissioner

Johann Joseph Fenech has been appointed to the post of Assistant Commissioner within the Malta Police Force, the Ministry for Home Affairs stated on Wednesday. Assistant Commissioner Fenech,...

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‘Newcastle Disease now under control,’ Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo affirms

During Parliament's plenary session on Wednesday afternoon, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Animal Rights - Anton Refalo - announced that the Newcastle Disease that was found in some...

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Updated: Youngster Sophie St John wins two more GSSE golds for Malta in gymnastics

Youngster Sophie St John won another gold medal for Malta in this year’s Games of the Small States of Europe, as she triumphed in the Women’s Vault in gymnastics. Born in 2010, St...

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Get ready for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn

Get ready for several years of even more record-breaking heat that pushes Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, two of the world's top weather agencies forecast. There's an 80%...

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Prime Minister says upcoming Budget will be a generous one

The next Budget will be a generous one, Prime Minister Robert Abela said. In a meeting with the newly appointed board of the Chamber of Commerce, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the cordial...

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Luke Galea secures Malta’s sixth GSSE gold, second in karate

Luke Galea has secured Malta’s sixth gold medal of this year’s Small Nations Games, and its second top spot in what is an historic showing in karate. 26-year-old Galea competed in the...

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Updated: PN says it has concrete solutions to tackle soaring cost of living; PL reacts

In light of the most recent statistics confirming that the cost of essential goods continues to rise, the Nationalist Party said Wednesday it is standing with families and putting forward concrete...

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Motorcyclist dies in St Paul’s Bay by-pass accident

Police have confirmed a road fatality in St Paul's Bay....

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Glenn Micallef hints that Israel has no place in sporting events due to Gaza war

European Commissioner for Youths and Sports Glenn Micallef has hinted that he thinks that Israel should be banned from sporting events over their actions in Palestine. Micallef was asked by...

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latest comment from Walter White, 27/05/2025 14:51: Israel is fighting a war against terrorists, let us not forget that HAMAS, Hezbollah, and the PLO are all terrorist groups that originated from Palestine and have been responsible for thousands of innocent deaths in Europe alone.🙏 Free the hostages.

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Maksar gang trial: Defence raises doubts on evidence linking accused to murders

Lawyer Ishmael Psaila told jurors on Wednesday to properly examine the evidence and consider whether there was any indirect or direct evidence linking his client Jamie Vella to the murders of Carmel...

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PL commemorates 30 years since the opening of the National Labour Centre in Ħamrun

The Labour Party on Wednesday commemorated 30 years since the opening of the National Labour Centre in Ħamrun. "This is an important anniversary that was initiated with the appointment of...

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One killed, 48 wounded when forces fired on crowd overrunning aid site, Gaza officials say

At least one Palestinian was killed and 48 others wounded when forces opened fire on a crowd overrunning a new aid distribution site in the Gaza Strip set up by an Israeli and U.S.-backed foundation,...

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Prime Minister inaugurates the WSC’s net-zero carbon warehouse

Prime Minister Robert Abela inaugurated a net zero carbon facility of the Water Services Corporation (WSC), which has successfully completed an ambitious project of a main warehouse, net zero carbon,...

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Updated: Youngster Sophie St John wins two more GSSE golds for Malta in gymnastics

Luke Galea secures Malta’s sixth GSSE gold, second in karate

Two more gold medals for Malta as first day of Small Nations Games draws to a close

Sasha Gatt swims her way to Malta’s third GSSE gold

Malta nets second gold in Andorra GSSEs as Women’s Doubles team triumphs in table tennis

Malta wins first gold medal at Small Nations Games 2025 as Jessica Vella triumphs in karate

Man City, Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots as angry Villa miss out

Juventus secure Champions League berth with wild win at relegated Venezia

Lando Norris takes a 'dream' Monaco win to reduce Oscar Piastri's F1 standings lead

Milan beat last-place Monza amid widespread protests over poor season

Quality care and robust regulations should accompany introduction of voluntary euthanasia

Moviment Graffitti said Wednesday it supported the introduction of voluntary euthanasia, believing that individuals should have the autonomy to choose to end their pain and suffering when faced with a...

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TMID Editorial: A minister’s resignation in Japan and responsible governance

Accountability is one of the fundamental pillars of democratic governance. It ensures that public officials act in the best interests of citizens and that they are held responsible for their decisions...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 28/05/2025 09:45: A number of the cases here should not only have ended in resignation,they should have resulted in police prosecution.

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Arbitration in Malta: Court balances procedure, legislative intent and party autonomy

On 28 April 2025, the Court of Magistrates, presided over by Magistrate Dr Victor G. Axiak, delivered a partial judgment in the case of Nigel Scerri and Ennessee Ltd v. SR Environmental Solutions Ltd....

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Sasha Gatt swims her way to Malta’s third GSSE gold

Malta claimed its first gold medal in swimming, with Sasha Gatt winning the 800-metre freestyle. Gatt finished with a time of 8:49.74, while Pou came in second with a time of 8:50.26. In third...

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Sliema Residents Association urges local councillors to back carrying capacity study motion

The Sliema Residents Association has urged the locality's local councillors to back a motion for a carrying capacity study to be carried out. The association welcomed "the importance finally...

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Two more gold medals for Malta as first day of Small Nations Games draws to a close

There were two more gold medals for Malta as the first day of the Games of the Small States of Europe (GSSE) drew to a close in Andorra on Tuesday night. Malta had already secured gold medals...

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Parish priest who defiled sacristan’s 15-year-old niece has jail term reduced to 20 months

A parish priest who had defiled a sacristan’s 15-year-old niece had his prison sentence reduced to 20 months following an appeal. The events occurred on 16 June 2017 and the priest was...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 28/05/2025 09:39: Certainly not the sort of person suited to be a priest in my opinion.

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Parliament starts debating constitutional reforms bill, ‘amendments not controversial’ says minister

The amendments to the constitution included in a constitutional reform bill "are not controversial,” Justice Minister Jonathan Attard has said. Parliament began debating the second reacing...

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Malta nets second gold in Andorra GSSEs as Women’s Doubles team triumphs in table tennis

Malta’s Women’s Doubles Table Tennis team has netted Malta’s second gold medal of this year’s Games of the Small States of Europe. Malta’s Women’s Doubles team...

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New 1400 helpline launched to guide patients in need of urgent but non-emergency medical assistance

Minister for Health and Active Ageing Jo Etienne Abela announced the launch of a new national helpline (number 1400) which will be available 24/7. "The aim of this service is to guide patients in...

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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

Malta is now a land of immigration

Two BOV VISA cardholders make their way to Barcelona

The EU Single Market Strategy presents an accurate diagnosis, but the cure lies in political will

HSBC Malta Foundation supports Life Network Foundation’s Campaign

Official: Lands moves from Zrinzo Azzopardi to Bonnici, as Byron Camilleri stays put

Prime Minister slams Opposition as Grech says PN voting against judicial constitutional reform

90% of CEOs report high workload, 77% high stress, study reveals at leadership wellbeing conference

Robert Abela bows to pressure from his own ministers, PN says

Malta set to receive al-Najjar family as soon as they are fit to travel – PM

Minister Borg raises Maltese flag in Strasbourg, as Malta officially opens the 2025 CoE Presidency

Johann Joseph Fenech promoted to Police Force Assistant Commissioner

‘Newcastle Disease now under control,’ Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo affirms

Updated: Youngster Sophie St John wins two more GSSE golds for Malta in gymnastics

Get ready for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn

Prime Minister says upcoming Budget will be a generous one

Luke Galea secures Malta’s sixth GSSE gold, second in karate

Updated: PN says it has concrete solutions to tackle soaring cost of living; PL reacts

Motorcyclist dies in St Paul’s Bay by-pass accident

Glenn Micallef hints that Israel has no place in sporting events due to Gaza war

Maksar gang trial: Defence raises doubts on evidence linking accused to murders

PL commemorates 30 years since the opening of the National Labour Centre in Ħamrun

One killed, 48 wounded when forces fired on crowd overrunning aid site, Gaza officials say

Prime Minister inaugurates the WSC’s net-zero carbon warehouse

PN launches process for carrying capacity studies in every locality in Malta and Gozo

Archdiocese apologises to victim of priest’s sex abuse

Labour councillor Justin Haber guilty of threatening to ‘behead’ his sister; Haber issues apology

Malta wins first gold medal at Small Nations Games 2025 as Jessica Vella triumphs in karate

Search for missing diver off Marsascala

PM's response to Manoel Island petition ‘lacks sense of public benefit’

Huge Ta’ Qali sports village complex set for refusal, despite downsized plans

Another summer fast approaching, and no solution yet for St George’s Square in Gozo

The MFSA enhances framework regulating company directors and secretaries

Quality care and robust regulations should accompany introduction of voluntary euthanasia

TMID Editorial: A minister’s resignation in Japan and responsible governance

Arbitration in Malta: Court balances procedure, legislative intent and party autonomy

Sasha Gatt swims her way to Malta’s third GSSE gold

Sliema Residents Association urges local councillors to back carrying capacity study motion

Two more gold medals for Malta as first day of Small Nations Games draws to a close

Parish priest who defiled sacristan’s 15-year-old niece has jail term reduced to 20 months

Parliament starts debating constitutional reforms bill, ‘amendments not controversial’ says minister

Malta nets second gold in Andorra GSSEs as Women’s Doubles team triumphs in table tennis

New 1400 helpline launched to guide patients in need of urgent but non-emergency medical assistance

Police say driver who plowed into Liverpool fans acted alone, not believed to be terrorism

Maksar gang trial - Defence questions narrow focus and oversights in police investigation

European Parliament Transport and Tourism Committee in Malta on the initiative of Daniel Attard

Prime Minister pushes back against Manoel Island petition, says 60% of area will remain public

PN motion proposing changes to government’s OHSA legal notice discussed in Parliament

New MCAST €45 million collective agreement finally signed, marking end of long negotiation process