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16 May 2025, Friday

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Swieqi, San Gwann local councils object to ODZ school on busy junction

The Swieqi Local Council has filed a scathing objection to a private school’s application to build a new four-storey premises to relocate to outside the development zone land. The planning...

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Standards Commissioner rules out further investigation into PM and Cabinet over asset declarations

Standards Commissioner Joseph Azzopardi has decided not to pursue additional investigations into complaints against Prime Minister Robert Abela and several Cabinet members who failed to present their...

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Lilu King granted bail again in ongoing assault case

Mohamed Ali Ahmed Elmushraty, also known as Lilu King, has once again been released on bail following a court ruling on Friday. The 32-year-old faces charges after an incident that...

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Malta gets triple average monthly rainfall recorded in May in just 24 hours

In less than 24 hours, 36.3 mm of rain fell across the Maltese Islands on Thursday - more than three times the monthly average for May, which stands at 10.3 mm, the Met Office said Friday. These...

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Government announces harsher penalties for employers who violate workers’ rights

New amendments to employment laws which will increase penalties for employers who violate workers' rights were announced by Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue Andy Ellul on Friday. A...

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‘Madness to build luxury hotels in a time of climate emergencies’ – Greta Thunberg on Manoel Island

It is madness to build more luxury hotels in a time of soaring inequalities and rapidly escalating existential environmental and climate emergencies, said Greta Thunberg when questioned about her...

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Miriana Conte serves up place in Eurovision Grand Final

Malta’s Miriana Conte served up a place in the Eurovision Grand Final after a strong performance in the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest on Thursday. Singing her song...

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latest comment from RF, 16/05/2025 08:11: Not impressed. Easier to fall six notches in quality than go up one notch.

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Hospice reacts to euthanasia proposal: Supporting palliative care is most ethical option

Supporting palliative care is the most ethical and humane way to care for those at the end of their life, Hospice Malta said in reaction to the government's draft document on assisted voluntary...

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PL accuses PN with 'double standards' on Għargħur situation

The Labour Party on Friday accused the Nationalist Party of using double standards with regard to the situation in Għargħur. On Thursday, the PN called the press yesterday about the...

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Maltese man arrested with 4kg of cocaine in Sicily – Italian media

A 47-year-old Maltese man was arrested by the Carabinieri in Messina after four kilogrammes of cocaine were found in his van. The man was stopped just after disembarking from the ferry from Villa...

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PN ‘detached from reality’ and unable to put forward genuine solutions, PL says

The Labour Party noted Friday how "detached the Nationalist Party is from reality" when it proposed measures that are already being implemented by the government. Yesterday the PN announced...

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Continuity

The Trojan horse row

Nationalism

While remaining completely neutral, we must not be naïve

Carmel Cacopardo

Vatican smoke: between white and pink

Kevin Cassar

Rubbing their hands in glee

Valerie Visanich

Mothers who shaped us

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Gozo’s autonomy debate: Two visions, one island

Mark Said

Strengthening our police corps

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The other side of the river

Malta Employers Association not objecting to higher fines for those who breach employment laws

The Malta Employers' Association has said that it is not objecting to higher fines for employers who breach employment laws as being proposed in legal amendments that will start being debated in...

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New Youth Hub inaugurated at MCAST Paola

A new Youth Hub has been inaugurated at MCAST, Paola, following the completion of a regeneration project. The Minister for Education, Clifton Grima, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Youth,...

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Lisa Maria Foundation decries ‘disgraceful’ probation sentence for child abuser

The Lisa Maria Foundation blasted a “disgraceful” sentence where a child abuser was only handed probation after being found to have abused three young children. “It is a very...

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Sentiment turning against UK assisted dying bill, MPs claim

Opponents of assisted dying have said criticism from psychiatrists is a "blow to the foundations" of a contentious bill that returns to the Commons on Friday - but both sides believe it is still...

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€2.4 million being spent to give Marsaxlokk residents better electricity, water services

Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli, together with Enemalta's Executive Chairperson Eng. Ryan Fava, Water Services Corporation CEO Karl Cilia, and representatives...

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PN approves another three candidates for general election

The Nationalist Party executive committee on Thursday approved another three candidates for the general election. The approved candidates are Andrew Agius for the Third Electoral District, Owen...

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Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs

The first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine since the early weeks of Moscow's 2022 invasion ended Friday after less than two hours, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry and a senior...

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TMID Editorial: Aiming for green

The government has been making a push for renewable energy. This week, it was announced that the Government is launching a new call-for-offers scheme for installations that generate electricity from...

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Sports

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

Brazil sign Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti 1 year ahead of 2026 World Cup

Torrential rain fails to halt Inter's pursuit of leaders Napoli as gap cut to one point

Arsenal and Newcastle to meet in Premier League showdown as Champions League race intensifies

Hamrun make it three league titles in a row after beating Birkirkara 1-0 in final

Lazio snatch draw against 10-man Juventus in Serie A

Haaland returns yet Man City stumble to leave Champions League hopes in doubt

San Giljan beat Sliema on penalties to win BOV winter league

38 Maltese evacuated from Libya to Malta, government says

38 Maltese citizens who were in Tripoli, Libya, were evacuated to Malta, the government said. Through coordinated efforts by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministry for Foreign...

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Man jailed for 32 years over fatal beating of Żurrieq jeweller in botched robbery

A man who brutally assaulted an elderly jeweller during a failed robbery and left him to die has been sentenced to 32 years in prison, following the victim’s death from his injuries last...

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‘We are proud to be called socialists,' Abela tells PL delegates

Prime Minister Robert Abela expressed his pride at the Labour Party being called socialist, while addressing Labour Party delegates during the closing of the party's extraordinary general...

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latest comment from RF, 16/05/2025 07:55: What's in a name? Abela, like disgraced Muscat, call themselves socialists but always favoured the capitalists because they are part of that cohort. The homeless and those on poverty line have increased since 2013. Their cabinet members compete among themselves who accumulates most wealth despite their declared income.

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If Abela truly believes in democracy, ‘we expect him to call a new election in Għargħur’ - PN

If Prime Minister Robert Abela genuinely believes in democracy, then the residents of Għargħur should be given the opportunity to express their will once again through a new election, the...

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Film commissioner Johann Grech fails to answer questions on public spending, PN says

During yesterday's sitting of the Public Accounts Committee in Parliament, Government representatives blocked the Committee from continuing to hear the testimony of Film Commissioner Johann Grech and...

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Blue Lagoon’s booking system back on track after court ruling

Team Blue Lagoon will kick start again the operation of the new "Book. Protect. Enjoy." visitor booking system aimed at protecting and preserving this popular and environmentally fragile Natura 2000...

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Universal Air to cease scheduled operations end May, charter flights remain available

Universal Air, a Maltese airline headquartered at Malta International Airport in Luqa, has announced that it will stop all scheduled operations on 30 May. Charter flights...

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Updated: Ċaqnu’s application to demolish Empire Cinema for 11-storey hotel approved

A planning application for the demolition of the Empire Cinema complex in St Paul's Bay for the building of an 11-storey hotel has been approved, after a case officer recommended that the...

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Avoid driving through Msida Creek unless necessary, local council warns

Avoid driving through the Msida Creek area unless necessary, warned the Msida Local Council on Thursday. The Local Council issued this warning on social media due to rising water levels in the...

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Bomb that killed Daphne was ‘active’ at 1.41am on day of murder, FBI agent tells court

The bomb that killed Daphne Caruana Galizia on 16 October 2017 was active at 1.41am, more than 12 hours before the journalist was killed at around 3pm on the same day, a court heard on...

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latest comment from ACassar, 15/05/2025 20:36: Id-dnub na jorqodx.

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Business

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

Is our education system ready for 21st century skills?

Swieqi, San Gwann local councils object to ODZ school on busy junction

Standards Commissioner rules out further investigation into PM and Cabinet over asset declarations

Lilu King granted bail again in ongoing assault case

Malta gets triple average monthly rainfall recorded in May in just 24 hours

Government announces harsher penalties for employers who violate workers’ rights

‘Madness to build luxury hotels in a time of climate emergencies’ – Greta Thunberg on Manoel Island

Miriana Conte serves up place in Eurovision Grand Final

Hospice reacts to euthanasia proposal: Supporting palliative care is most ethical option

PL accuses PN with 'double standards' on Għargħur situation

Maltese man arrested with 4kg of cocaine in Sicily – Italian media

PN ‘detached from reality’ and unable to put forward genuine solutions, PL says

Malta Employers Association not objecting to higher fines for those who breach employment laws

New Youth Hub inaugurated at MCAST Paola

Lisa Maria Foundation decries ‘disgraceful’ probation sentence for child abuser

Sentiment turning against UK assisted dying bill, MPs claim

€2.4 million being spent to give Marsaxlokk residents better electricity, water services

PN approves another three candidates for general election

Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs

TMID Editorial: Aiming for green

Free mental first aid courses launched

OASI Foundation raises concern about ‘laughing gas’ abuse

Connectivity between Malta and Gozo should not remain at very bottom of Government’s priorities - PN

Gozo Business Chamber notes ‘grave situation’ at Mġarr and Ċirkewwa terminals

Those who've worked with Pope Leo XIV are optimistic he'll elevate women's roles — with limits

TMID Editorial: Why mandatory union membership isn’t the answer

Eurovision semi-final: Will Malta end elimination streak?

Maltese families ‘crushed under the weight’ of exorbitant property prices, PN says

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Turkey for peace talks but Putin is absent

38 Maltese evacuated from Libya to Malta, government says

Man jailed for 32 years over fatal beating of Żurrieq jeweller in botched robbery

‘We are proud to be called socialists,' Abela tells PL delegates

If Abela truly believes in democracy, ‘we expect him to call a new election in Għargħur’ - PN

Film commissioner Johann Grech fails to answer questions on public spending, PN says

Blue Lagoon’s booking system back on track after court ruling

Universal Air to cease scheduled operations end May, charter flights remain available

Updated: Ċaqnu’s application to demolish Empire Cinema for 11-storey hotel approved

Avoid driving through Msida Creek unless necessary, local council warns

Bomb that killed Daphne was ‘active’ at 1.41am on day of murder, FBI agent tells court

Għargħur Local Council goes red as confidence vote topples PN mayor

No place for ‘czars’ to rule over judges in democracy, Repubblika says on constitutional reform

PA application to turn Villa Sans Soucis into elderly home suspended as amended plans requested

Malta takes on the Council of Europe Presidency for next 6 months

Pope vows every effort to work for peace in regions where Christians persecuted, forced to flee

Degiorgio brothers weren't happy with payment for Caruana Galizia murder, witness tells court