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Manoel Island, Fort Chambray among projects to put estimated 2,500 luxury units on market in future

A new wave of high-end residential developments is set to inject over 2,500 luxury units into Malta's property market over the coming years, an industry panel event heard earlier this month. The...

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PL has trampled on its own legacy and success – former PL MEP candidate

Somewhere along the way in the last decade, the Labour Party "began trampling on its own legacy and success," former Labour MEP candidate Clint Azzopardi Flores writes today. In his column on The...

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latest comment from Anne R Key, 29/05/2025 11:01: As if this government gives two hoots about Meritocracy! It made it their mission to destroy academics and professionals and have them replaced by absolute nincompoops - elevating same to Senior Managers and Directors. And people still wonder as to why this massive brain drain is taking place - USTHU!

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Chris Cardona tells trial why he never took action on claims he led 2015 Caruana Galizia murder plot

Former government minister Chris Cardona on Thursday testified before a jury trial and told jurors why he had never taken action against claims that he was responsible for a plot to assassinate...

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Woman gets conditional discharge after attempt to blackmail priest for €5,000

A 62-year-old woman from Luqa was handed a conditional discharge after admitting in court to attempting to blackmail a priest for €5,000 by threatening to spread false rumours about him. The...

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Sasha Gatt swims to her second gold medal at GSSE, this time in Women’s 400m Freestyle category

Swimmer Sasha Gatt won her second gold medal at the Small Nations Games. She came first in the Women's 400m Freestyle swimming with a time of 4:17.52. She won her first gold medal on...

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Bernard Grech calls for greater investment in University research facilities

PN Leader Bernard Grech visited Latnija Cave in Mellieħa, and called for the necessary investment to be made in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Malta - now that this site is...

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Metsola reaffirms commitment to Transatlantic Alliance and Strategic Agreement with the USA

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola underlined the urgency and responsibility of both the EU and the US to reach a balanced and forward-looking deal. "We are working until the...

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PN says it has no confidence in any agreement that had been negotiated by Konrad Mizzi

The PN said that it has no confidence in any agreement that had been negotiated by Konrad Mizzi. The Opposition referred to media reports which state that the Government has sold its shares in...

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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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latest comment from ACassar, 29/05/2025 12:22: Way to go. Two can play at the same game.

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GDP rises 5.4% in first quarter of 2025 – NSO

Provisional estimates indicate that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2025 amounted to €5.5 billion, registering an increase of €283.5 million, or 5.4 per cent, when...

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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 Mark Debono, 28/05/2025 17:25: Just how you like it eh,no competition what so ever as long as your god's and idols are in power so u can feast on their dregs?

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Malta made significant progress in managing irregular migration in recent years, minister says

Malta made significant progress in managing irregular migration in recent years, Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment Byron Camilleri said. Minister Camilleri held a meeting with Dr...

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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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7th edition of the Saving Our Blue Campaign launched

The Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness launched the Saving Our Blue campaign for the seventh consecutive year. The primary objective of this campaign is to raise public...

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Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

A federal court on Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs on imports under an emergency-powers law, swiftly throwing into doubt Trump's signature set of...

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Government issues precautionary notice regarding Vitamin D supplement ‘FOLIDI’

As a precautionary measure, the Environmental Health Directorate notice said that individuals who are currently in possession of the vitamin D supplement "FOLIDI" are strongly advised not to consume...

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TMID Editorial: Labour’s European judge nomination crisis

Malta has once again found itself in an embarrassing position on the European stage following the withdrawal of its second nominee, Veronique Dalli, for the post of judge at the General Court of the...

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Minister Attard highlights importance of competitive, stable, and sustainable property market

The Minister for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector, Jonathan Attard, addressed the Annual General Meeting of the Property Malta Foundation, where he reaffirmed the Government's commitment...

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Two areas in Sant’Antnin Park fitted with sports circuits for children

Project Green has created two areas with sports-circuit equipment for children at the Marsascala park, the government said. The two courses contain gear suitable for youngsters of different ages:...

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Sasha Gatt swims to her second gold medal at GSSE, this time in Women’s 400m Freestyle category

Chelsea win Conference League to complete set of UEFA titles in liftoff for American owners

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

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. His departure,...

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Agreement signed to provide direct support to children and young people with disabilities

An agreement has been signed between the government and the Malta Trust Foundation through which direct support will be provided to children and young people with disabilities through educational and...

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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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latest comment from C Xerri, 29/05/2025 12:47: MIn ċeda? Il-Prim Ministru jew il-Ministru li skont dak li qalet il-midia qabel sar dan it-tibdil, li kien il-Ministru li xtaq li jindel il-Ministeru?

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Chelsea win Conference League to complete set of UEFA titles in liftoff for American owners

Chelsea finally has a trophy to show for the unprecedented levels of spending under its American owners, even if it's hardly one they'd have craved. The English club produced an impressive...

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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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Alpine village is largely destroyed when a Swiss glacier collapses

A huge mass of rock and ice from a glacier thundered down a Swiss mountainside on Wednesday, sending plumes of dust skyward and coating with mud nearly all of an Alpine village that authorities had...

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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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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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Business

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

Malta is now a land of immigration

Manoel Island, Fort Chambray among projects to put estimated 2,500 luxury units on market in future

PL has trampled on its own legacy and success – former PL MEP candidate

Chris Cardona tells trial why he never took action on claims he led 2015 Caruana Galizia murder plot

Woman gets conditional discharge after attempt to blackmail priest for €5,000

Sasha Gatt swims to her second gold medal at GSSE, this time in Women’s 400m Freestyle category

Bernard Grech calls for greater investment in University research facilities

Metsola reaffirms commitment to Transatlantic Alliance and Strategic Agreement with the USA

PN says it has no confidence in any agreement that had been negotiated by Konrad Mizzi

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

GDP rises 5.4% in first quarter of 2025 – NSO

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

Malta made significant progress in managing irregular migration in recent years, minister says

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

7th edition of the Saving Our Blue Campaign launched

Federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law

Government issues precautionary notice regarding Vitamin D supplement ‘FOLIDI’

TMID Editorial: Labour’s European judge nomination crisis

Minister Attard highlights importance of competitive, stable, and sustainable property market

Two areas in Sant’Antnin Park fitted with sports circuits for children

Prime Minister says upcoming Budget will be a generous one

Johann Joseph Fenech promoted to Police Force Assistant Commissioner

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

Speaker Anġlu Farrugia receives Hungarian counterpart

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

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

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

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

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

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading effort to slash federal government

Agreement signed to provide direct support to children and young people with disabilities

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

Chelsea win Conference League to complete set of UEFA titles in liftoff for American owners

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

Alpine village is largely destroyed when a Swiss glacier collapses

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

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

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

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

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

Quality care and robust regulations should accompany introduction of voluntary euthanasia

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

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

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