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Updated: Gaza aid ship suffers drone attack just outside Maltese waters, AFM vessel sent on site

A fire on board a passenger vessel outside Maltese territorial waters was brought under control earlier this morning, with no one reported injured, the Department of Information said Friday. Just...

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No aircraft or vessel in Gaza aid ship attack entered Maltese airspace or waters – government

The Maltese government has said that no aircraft or vessel which has been named by local and foreign media in connection with an attack on the NGO ship ‘Conscience’ entered Maltese...

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Man from Pakistan dies after five-storey fall on construction site

A man from Pakistan died on Friday evening after he fell five storeys on a construction site, the police said. The accident took place in Salvu Astarita Street, Zabbar, at 6pm. The man, aged...

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Grant Freedom Flotilla coalition vessel a Maltese flag, Graffitti says

The NGO Moviment Graffitti has called on the Maltese government to grant a Freedom Flottila vessel which suffered a drone strike just outside Maltese waters a Maltese flag as an act of...

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Updated: Maritime Security Committee investigating the alleged drone attack on vessel

A military aircraft left Israel on Thursday and hovered around Malta, The Times of Malta reports, saying that this happened hours before Gaza Freedom Flotilla said that it had been the subject of a...

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Government must immediately publish carrying capacity study on Comino, PN says

The Nationalist Party is calling on the government to immediately publish the carrying capacity study for Comino, "which, according to the Government itself, has been completed for some time but is...

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PN government would put €30 million in the pockets of workers through tax removal measure

The Nationalist Party in government would put €30 million in the pockets of Maltese and Gozitan workers through its proposed measure to remove the tax on the first €10,000 earned by...

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Biker seriously injured in Mgarr collision

A biker was critically hurt on Friday afternoon following a collision with a car, the police said. The accident happened in Mgarr Road, Mgarr, at 3.30pm. The biker, a 63-year-old man of...

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Maksar trial: Matthew Caruana Galizia describes moments after blast that killed his mother

The pardoned middleman in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder will continue testifying on Friday during the trial of four men accused of the murders of Caruana Galizia and lawyer Carmel...

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Malta ranks 67th in latest World Press Freedom Index, remains one of the worst in EU

Malta has ranked 67th in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index 2025, with a global score of 62.96. This placement in the 2025 index is an improvement over the 2024 index,...

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Man injured in stabbing incident in Gozo, alleged aggressor arrested

A man was injured early this morning when he was stabbed in Ghajnsielem, with the police saying that his aggressor was arrested. The incident took place in Fuq il-Ghajn Street at around...

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These papal tailors aren't expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope

Two papal tailors and no conclave orders. The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the...

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Project Green converts abandoned land in Santa Lucija to a garden

In Santa Luċija, a site that was previously abandoned and inaccessible to the public has been brought to life by Project Green and will now be enjoyed by around 5,000 residents living nearby....

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NotaryPedia launched to digitise Malta’s legal heritage

Malta has officially launched the NotaryPedia Project, a national initiative that combines artificial intelligence with historical preservation to make the country's notarial archives more accessible...

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A PN government would remove tax on first €10,000 earned from part-time or overtime work – Grech

A new Nationalist Party government would remove tax on the first €10,000 earned from part-time or overtime work, Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said on Workers' Day. He said that workers...

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From the longest conclave to anti-popes: 10 fun facts about the secret voting to elect a pope

"Conclave," the movie, may have introduced movie-goers to the spectacular ritual and drama of a modern conclave, but the periodic voting to elect a new pope has been going on for centuries and created...

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Tourist arrivals in March up by nearly 20% - NSO

Total inbound tourists for March 2025 were estimated at 289,030, an increase of 19.7 per cent when compared to the corresponding month in 2024, the NSO said Friday. During the month under review,...

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‘We will not throw in the towel,’ Prime Minister says after golden passport court ruling

The government will continue putting forward all arguments in favour of the country, Prime Minister Robert Abela said when talking about the recent European Court ruling regarding Malta's sale of...

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latest comment from ACassar, 02/05/2025 12:44: How typically populist. As arrogant as ever. This is where many idiots get their false sense of entitlement. Just the same as when they used to chant under Mintoff: "Zulu minn nofs ghamlulna l-wisgha, meta taraw lilna gejjin." Disgusting.

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May Day demonstrations in US and around the globe protest Trump agenda

Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. and around the world rallied Thursday in May Day protests that united many in anger over President Donald Trump's agenda from aggressive...

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Man United and Tottenham take commanding leads in the Europa League semifinals

Barcelona and Inter draw 3-3 in thrilling first leg of their Champions League semifinal

Dembele's early goal gives PSG 1-0 win over Arsenal in 1st leg of Champions League semifinals

Bologna miss out on Serie A top four after draw

McTominay's brace lifts Napoli atop Serie A after Roma beat Inter

Party time at Anfield as Liverpool win Premier League for record-equalling 20th top-flight title

Newcastle and Chelsea win to boost top-five hopes in Premier League as Ipswich relegated

TMID Editorial: Follow the Ombudsman’s recommendations

A report by the Commissioner for Education within the Ombudsman's Office was published yesterday, declaring that a highly controversial directive which restricts teachers' right to speak out violated...

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Maksar gang trial: Yorgen Fenech told middleman to ‘look for Ta’ Maksar', court hears

Melvin Theuma, the self-confessed middleman in the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, told jurors that he was told to warn the 'Maksars' that police were targeting their...

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Sulphur Emission Control Area is 'a vital step' towards cleaner air - BirdLife Malta

BirdLife Malta welcomed the official implementation of the Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) in the Mediterranean Sea, which entered into force on 1 May 2025. "This marks a vital step towards...

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Malta is first country in Europe to grant permission for fireworks to be launched from drones – TM

Malta, through the Civil Aviation Directorate within Transport Malta, was the first country in Europe to authorize the launching of fireworks from drones, Transport Malta said. This was showcased...

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Man United and Tottenham take commanding leads in the Europa League semifinals

The rescue act is on for Manchester United and Tottenham. Big wins for both teams in the first legs of the Europa League semifinals on Thursday kept alive their hopes of lifting a major...

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Ombudsman says directive restricting teachers' media appearances violates freedom of expression

The Commissioner for Education within the Office of the Ombudsman, Judge Vincent De Gaetano, has found that a circular issued by the Education Ministry restricting teachers' media appearances is a...

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Man arrested in cocaine drug bust worth €2 million

The police carried out a successful operation at the Malta Freeport that led to the arrest of a 37-year-old man and the seizure of €2 million worth of drugs. During surveillance carried out...

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Africans say a Black pope would be nice to have. But they are not too hopeful

If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Catholic Africans think it is a long shot, though some are cautiously optimistic that Pope Francis'...

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latest comment from Steve Magri, 02/05/2025 05:40: Skin color is irrelevant- the problem is that African cardinals are very conservative

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72-year-old retiree to walk from Canterbury to Rome in aid of Caritas Malta

Raymond Aquilina, a 72-year-old retiree, father of two and grandfather of two, will be walking from Canterbury to Rome in aid of Caritas Malta. A statement issued by Caritas Malta said that...

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Workers remain ‘at the centre’ of construction sector reforms, Minister Jonathan Attard says

Minister for Justice and the Reform of the Construction Sector, Jonathan Attard, and officials from the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA) and the Building and Construction Authority...

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Business

BOV launches public webinar on scams and phishing awareness

Retirement in Europe Made Easy with Malta Citizenship by Investment

Finesse Group’s first business breakfast highlights human-centred marketing

Central Bank of Malta launches its 2024 Annual Report

Envisioning Malta’s climate future: Event sparks conversations on climate adaptation

Unlocking Global Opportunities: The Impact of MGA Licensing on Online Casinos

BOV announces pre-tax profit of €67.1m in first quarter 2025

Second interconnector: Contract signed for building, installation of subsea cable

BOV approached to be part of consortium to buy out HSBC Malta

Cryptic manipulation of global trade regulations

Updated: Gaza aid ship suffers drone attack just outside Maltese waters, AFM vessel sent on site

No aircraft or vessel in Gaza aid ship attack entered Maltese airspace or waters – government

Man from Pakistan dies after five-storey fall on construction site

Grant Freedom Flotilla coalition vessel a Maltese flag, Graffitti says

Updated: Maritime Security Committee investigating the alleged drone attack on vessel

Government must immediately publish carrying capacity study on Comino, PN says

PN government would put €30 million in the pockets of workers through tax removal measure

Biker seriously injured in Mgarr collision

Maksar trial: Matthew Caruana Galizia describes moments after blast that killed his mother

Malta ranks 67th in latest World Press Freedom Index, remains one of the worst in EU

Man injured in stabbing incident in Gozo, alleged aggressor arrested

These papal tailors aren't expecting a traditional order for new cassocks to outfit the next pope

Project Green converts abandoned land in Santa Lucija to a garden

NotaryPedia launched to digitise Malta’s legal heritage

A PN government would remove tax on first €10,000 earned from part-time or overtime work – Grech

From the longest conclave to anti-popes: 10 fun facts about the secret voting to elect a pope

Tourist arrivals in March up by nearly 20% - NSO

‘We will not throw in the towel,’ Prime Minister says after golden passport court ruling

May Day demonstrations in US and around the globe protest Trump agenda

BOV says it is not interested in acquiring HSBC Malta

Workers are more than just a cog in the economic system - ADPD

Opinion: Journalists need a union, democracy depends on it

Maksar gang trial: Doctor gives gruesome description of Daphne’s dismembered body

‘Complete lie’ – Joseph Muscat denies involvement in Daphne murder

Updated: Government has no vision for a just and sustainable Comino, Graffitti says

Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

42% of Gozitan establishments report better business performance in 2024

TMID Editorial: The relevance of Workers’ Day today

TMID Editorial: Follow the Ombudsman’s recommendations

Maksar gang trial: Yorgen Fenech told middleman to ‘look for Ta’ Maksar', court hears

Sulphur Emission Control Area is 'a vital step' towards cleaner air - BirdLife Malta

Malta is first country in Europe to grant permission for fireworks to be launched from drones – TM

Man United and Tottenham take commanding leads in the Europa League semifinals

Ombudsman says directive restricting teachers' media appearances violates freedom of expression

Man arrested in cocaine drug bust worth €2 million

Africans say a Black pope would be nice to have. But they are not too hopeful

72-year-old retiree to walk from Canterbury to Rome in aid of Caritas Malta

Workers remain ‘at the centre’ of construction sector reforms, Minister Jonathan Attard says

Envisioning Malta’s climate future: Event sparks conversations on climate adaptation

Government aiming to reduce social housing waiting list by 15% to 20% by 2035

It is crucial that Europe continues working for a free global market – Grech

Government announces artificial intelligence-powered project for public cleanliness

Barcelona and Inter draw 3-3 in thrilling first leg of their Champions League semifinal

Malta’s golden passport scheme violates EU law, European Court of Justice rules