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Attorney General appeals court decision blocking suspected hacker's extradition to US

The Attorney General has formally appealed a Maltese court decision that denied the extradition of Daniel Joe Meli to the United States, days after the suspected hacker won his legal battle to avoid...

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Updated: Malta loses second European Court nominee as Veronique Dalli drops out

Malta has lost a second nominee to the European General Court as lawyer Veronique Dalli withdrew herself from consideration. Dalli was Malta’s second nominee to the vacant spot after first...

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Priests who back euthanasia ‘fail to honour their duty as Catholic shepherds’ – Archbishop Scicluna

Priests who back reforms to introduce euthanasia in Malta would be failing “to honour their duty as Catholic shepherds,” Archbishop Charles J Scicluna has warned. The...

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PM’s remarks on Daniel Attard investigation ‘grossly prejudice normal course of law enforcement’

Prime Minister Robert Abela's remarks following the news that Belgian police are investigating Labour MEP Daniel Attard are "out of place and grossly prejudice the normal course of law enforcement,"...

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Prime Minister reaffirms 'unwavering commitment to equality'

Malta has hosted this year's edition of the European IDAHOT+ Forum, one of Europe's leading platforms dedicated to advancing LGBTIQ+ rights, equality, and inclusion. Focusing on "Advancing...

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Belgian authorities want to question PL MEP Daniel Attard over Huawei bribery case

Belgian authorities have filed a request to question Labour Party MEP Daniel Attard as part of a wider investigation involving allegations of bribery by Chinese technology company Huawei. In a...

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Government presents law introducing Commissioner for Standards of Judiciary

Minister for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector Jonathan Attard on Monday launched a proposed bill to amend the Constitution of Malta, a judicial reform aimed, in his words, at...

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Live: Maksar gang trial - Police believed More Supermarkets loan was murder motive, court hears

Investigating officer Keith Arnaud told a trial by jury that the police believed that the motive behind the murder of lawyer Carmel Chircop in 2015 was related to the More supermarkets...

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PN stunt in Għargħur urges participation in protest on Wednesday

The Nationalist Party is urging public participation for a rally in Għargħur on Wednesday to protest against what it says is the hijacking of the local council by the Labour Party. In a...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 20/05/2025 13:07: "what it says is the hijacking of the local council by the Labour Party." If it is highjacking and illegal why doesn't the PN go to the Courts? Was there any highjacking when in 2003 the Mtarfa Labour Mayor was disposed with the help of the PN councillors?

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‘Hold perpetrators of sexual abuse cases accountable,’ says Commissioner for Children

It is extremely important to hold perpetrators of sexual abuse cases accountable and to provide the necessary protection and support for children to prevent stigmatisation, promote healing, affirm the...

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Floriana FC secures 45-year lease for historic football ground, as Parliament approves land transfer

Floriana Football Club will officially take over the historic Independence Arena, also known as ‘ix-Xagħra tal-Floriana,’ after a parliamentary motion to transfer the land was...

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Updated: Attard ‘shifting blame onto his assistant’, PN says; PL replies

The Nationalist Party has said that PL MEP Daniel Attard is already trying to “shift the blame onto his assistant” after it emerged that Belgian authorities are seeking to question him in...

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Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin immediately following call with Putin

Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin ceasefire negotiations, President Donald Trump said Monday after separate calls with the leaders of both countries meant to spur progress toward...

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Malta to donate to world’s largest refugee camp in Jordan, Prime Minister announces

Malta will be making a donation to the world’s largest refugee camp, which is situated in Jordan, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced during a visit to the camp. During an official visit...

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latest comment from R F, 19/05/2025 15:00: Our primeminister is very compassionate and helpful with refugees and migrants as long as they are not on our doorstep requesting to enter Malta.

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Malta and Jordan seal new deals to boost ties in tourism, energy, education and culture

Malta and Jordan have signed a number of new agreements that will lead to greater cooperation and joint efforts across several different sectors, including tourism, energy, education, and...

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Preparations and final touches for Public Service Expo Village 25

With only one day left until the official opening of the Public Service Expo Village 25, preparations for this year's edition at the MFCC, Ta' Qali, are at their final stages. Following the success...

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TMID Editorial - Electricity cable chaos: A symptom of poor planning

The current frenzy of electricity cable laying across Malta is a glaring reminder of what happens when long-term infrastructure planning is neglected. The sudden rush of works in densely populated...

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The UK and the EU announce new deals and renew ties, 5 years after Brexit

Britain's government said Monday it has struck new agreements with the European Union on boosting defense cooperation, easing food trade and border checks, as the two sides met for the first formal...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 20/05/2025 12:08: Starmer is a traitor. Selling out the UK at every opportunity. The people voted for Brexit, which is their right and they were right to do so. Crooked politicians have not ceased their machinations to thwart the will of the people

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WasteServ rejects ‘deceptive assertions’ on waste management plant; PN, PL react

The alarming scale of misinformation spread about the proposed Thermal Treatment Facility at Magħtab has prompted WasteServ to refer the matter to the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life,...

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Sports

Supersubs give Brighton thrilling win over Liverpool

Serie A title race between Napoli and Inter goes to final day and possibly further

Hibernians beat ten-man Stripes to win FA Trophy and a place in European football

Arsenal secure return to Champions League on day of farewells for Everton and Vardy

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins F1's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to end Piastri's streak

Retegui completes comeback to make Atalanta history

Crystal Palace pull off FA Cup upset by beating Man City 1-0 in final

Piastri on pole for Emilia-Romagna GP as Ferrari struggles

Aston Villa and Chelsea win at home and raise Champions League hopes

Bologna end 51-year wait for a major trophy by beating Milan to win Italian Cup

Government ‘passive’ in the face of soaring prices, PN says; PL reacts

Prices in Malta are continuing to rise at a faster rate than in many other countries, the Nationalist Party said Monday. The latest statistics released today by the National Statistics Office show...

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More testimonies heard in Maksar gang trial, now in fourth week

More testimonies were heard Monday in the ongoing trial by jury, now in its fourth week, of the four men charged with the murders of Daphne Caruana Galizia and Carmel Chircop. The accused are...

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Malta School Games 2025 finals kick off with 2,000 students competing

The finals week of the Malta School Games 2025 officially commenced today with a vibrant ceremony at the Basketball Sports Complex in Ta' Qali, launching the concluding stage of a months-long national...

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550 new allocations of social housing during 2024, Housing Authority annual study shows

There were around 550 new allocations of social housing during 2024, Social Accommodation Minister Roderick Galdes said on Monday during a press conference in Valletta, as he spoke about the Housing...

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TMID Editorial: History repeats itself

History has a strange way of repeating itself - particularly when it comes to politics. The situation in the Għargħur local council that developed this week is one such instance as...

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Supersubs give Brighton thrilling win over Liverpool

Substitute Jack Hinshelwood scored with his first touch of the ball and gave Brighton a thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool on Monday and kept alive its slim chance of European football. If...

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‘Mental health is a fundamental right’ – Commissioner Glenn Micallef

Malta's European Commissioner Glenn Micallef said that mental health is a fundamental right, and is a reality that "we cannot ignore". He cited figures showing that one in two young people today...

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latest comment from Rachel Borg, 19/05/2025 09:41: He should look into the case of the Maltese table tennis athlete who is excluded from the national team, in favour of foreign visa players.

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Plans for Iklin ODZ fuel station again recommended for refusal after series of appeals

A proposed fuel station on Triq tal-Balal in Iklin has been recommended for refusal for a second time, with the Planning Board planning to hear the application on Thursday. The applicant is...

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Former US President Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to...

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At Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass and beyond, Jewish leaders show hope in Jewish-Catholic relations

Jewish leaders got up-front seats at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration Mass. An American rabbi there and other representatives saw that as a hopeful sign for an upswing of Catholic-Jewish relations...

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Business

Money meets vision: FPEI celebrates its 10-year anniversary at upcoming event

Catching up with Spain

HSBC Malta Foundation enhances Educational Access in Valletta through VR Technology

Breaking Barriers at the 18th BPW European Regional Conference and 12th Young Symposium in Valletta

Bank of Valletta offers the Guaranteed Investment Plan 2028 to its customers

Bank of Valletta extends its support to the Karl Vella Foundation

Attorney General appeals court decision blocking suspected hacker's extradition to US

Updated: Malta loses second European Court nominee as Veronique Dalli drops out

Priests who back euthanasia ‘fail to honour their duty as Catholic shepherds’ – Archbishop Scicluna

PM’s remarks on Daniel Attard investigation ‘grossly prejudice normal course of law enforcement’

Prime Minister reaffirms 'unwavering commitment to equality'

Belgian authorities want to question PL MEP Daniel Attard over Huawei bribery case

Government presents law introducing Commissioner for Standards of Judiciary

Live: Maksar gang trial - Police believed More Supermarkets loan was murder motive, court hears

PN stunt in Għargħur urges participation in protest on Wednesday

‘Hold perpetrators of sexual abuse cases accountable,’ says Commissioner for Children

Floriana FC secures 45-year lease for historic football ground, as Parliament approves land transfer

Updated: Attard ‘shifting blame onto his assistant’, PN says; PL replies

Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin immediately following call with Putin

Malta to donate to world’s largest refugee camp in Jordan, Prime Minister announces

Malta and Jordan seal new deals to boost ties in tourism, energy, education and culture

Preparations and final touches for Public Service Expo Village 25

TMID Editorial - Electricity cable chaos: A symptom of poor planning

The UK and the EU announce new deals and renew ties, 5 years after Brexit

WasteServ rejects ‘deceptive assertions’ on waste management plant; PN, PL react

UK looks to reset EU relations 5 years after Brexit

‘I want culture to pay the rent’ – EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef

Let Leo be Leo: Why calling new pope ‘Ljun’ just doesn’t sound right

National debt ‘not yet in the danger zone’ but certain factors could make it unsustainable by 2029

What, why and how: Charting Malta’s soon-to-be new electoral map

‘The Nationalist Party has always been in favour of life’ – Bernard Grech on euthanasia debate

Stricken Gaza aid ship to be towed to another port in the Mediterranean for repairs

‘Talking about suicide will not trigger it’ – National Suicide Prevention Strategy lead author

Malta placed 9th in Thursday’s semi-final

Government ‘passive’ in the face of soaring prices, PN says; PL reacts

More testimonies heard in Maksar gang trial, now in fourth week

Malta School Games 2025 finals kick off with 2,000 students competing

550 new allocations of social housing during 2024, Housing Authority annual study shows

TMID Editorial: History repeats itself

Supersubs give Brighton thrilling win over Liverpool

‘Mental health is a fundamental right’ – Commissioner Glenn Micallef

Plans for Iklin ODZ fuel station again recommended for refusal after series of appeals

Former US President Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer

At Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass and beyond, Jewish leaders show hope in Jewish-Catholic relations

Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so Catholic Church becomes a sign of peace in the world

Serie A title race between Napoli and Inter goes to final day and possibly further

Hibernians beat ten-man Stripes to win FA Trophy and a place in European football

Arsenal secure return to Champions League on day of farewells for Everton and Vardy

TMIS Editorial: When saying sorry is too much for our politicians

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins F1's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to end Piastri's streak