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11 July 2025, Friday

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Population in Malta reaches nearly 575,000, up 1.9% - NSO

The estimated total population of Malta and Gozo at the end of 2024 stood at 574,250, up by 1.9 per cent when compared to the previous year, the NSO said Thursday. Males accounted for 53.1 per...

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Implementation of Labour Migration Policy to start from 1 August, with new controls

The first phase of Malta's new Labour Migration Policy will come into effect on 1 August, with 20 key measures set to be implemented as the government moves to tighten controls, fight abuse and...

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‘Von der Leyen’s stance on Middle East kept me from ever giving a vote of confidence’ - Agius Saliba

Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba confirmed on Thursday that he could not support the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen with a vote of confidence, due to her stance on the Middle...

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Updated: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote

European Union lawmakers will hold a confidence vote Thursday on the head of the bloc's powerful executive arm, Ursula von der Leyen, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán leading...

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latest comment from M Micallef, 10/07/2025 13:31: The outcome was so well known that it wasn't even news for the Maltese media before today! Wonder of wonders!

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Calamatta Cuschieri’s wealth management portfolio surpasses €600 million in assets

Nick Calamatta, co-CEO of Calamatta Cuschieri

"In the past ten years, we've seen a substantial rise in high-net-worth clients, both Maltese and foreign, many of whom are either residents or operate businesses in Malta. Many of them have...

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MFSA welcomes ESMA peer review on CASP authorisation and supervision

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) welcomed the publication of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Peer Review on Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) Authorisation and...

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In June, 923,374 passengers travelled through Malta International Airport

In June, 923,374 passengers travelled through Malta International Airport, with operations reaching their peak on Thursday 26th June. On this day, 35,571 passengers travelled on 218 flights to and...

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Council of Europe highlights poor physical condition of Malta’s ‘Victorian-era relic’ prison

A Council of Europe committee has highlighted the poor infrastructural condition of the Corradino Correctional Facility, describing it as "a relic of the Victorian era" which needs significant work in...

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PM delivers message of solidarity during Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome

Prime Minister Robert Abela delivered an address with a message of solidarity with the people of Ukraine during the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. This conference, which brought together...

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Government hid that AFM’s newest patrol boat is out of action, PN says; PL responds

The PN said that it strongly condemns "the withholding of information" by the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security, and Employment regarding the state of the Armed Forces of Malta, and the Government's...

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Planning Authority to sanction irregularities at Montekristo once €1.8 million is paid

The Polidano group welcomed today's decision by the Planning Authority to approve the changes made over the years at Montekristo Estate in Hal Farrug, which has worked hard to establish itself as...

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latest comment from RF, 10/07/2025 14:07: Illegalities should never be sanctioned for any amount let alone for a pittance. How much of it will actually be paid? I am proud to have never set foot in that ostentatious structure not even when invited to friends' events. Golden gate next to industrial estate. What bad taste!

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Why Labour keeps winning (and why it might lose)

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AFM: Underfunded, demotivated and mismanaged

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78-year-old grievously injured after being hit by car

A 78-year-old man from Siġġiewi was taken to Mater Dei Hospital at around 6.30am on Thursday after being injured in a traffic accident in Triq Dun Manwel Zammit,...

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Opposition backs government proposal to protect public officials in civil cases

Both sides of the Chamber on Wednesday evening were united in favour of the proposed bill (Bill 137) that aims to formalise a State practice into law: for the State to grant protection to public...

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latest comment from Joe A Borg, 09/07/2025 20:16: Clutching on to straws PN? Protection of the criminals Disgusting!

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Bidnija murder: Inspector tells court accused admitted to shooting Busuttil

A Libyan man accused of killing Jean Paul Busuttil in Bidnija after a minor traffic collision appeared in court on Wednesday morning....

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EU rule of law report finds Malta still lagging behind on key reforms, Repubblika says

The European Commission's latest Rule of Law report has found that Malta has made little to no real progress on long-standing recommendations, with much of what the government claims as achievements...

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Britain and France try again to tackle English Channel migrant crossings

After the bonhomie and banquets of a formal state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron are turning to a topic that has stymied successive British and...

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TMID Editorial: Public's disregard for emergency workers and victims must end

Dr Michael Spiteri's public statement is a stark and necessary wake-up call. His frustration, born from experience on the frontlines of Malta's emergency services, highlights an uncomfortable truth:...

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PL MP calls for rubbish to be collected twice daily in summer as Sliema faces garbage crisis

PL MP Katya De Giovanni said in Parliament on Wednesday evening that the rubbish problem in Sliema has reached "unacceptable levels" and has called for waste in the densely populated locality to be...

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latest comment from odomos, 10/07/2025 06:54: Hear, Hear. Well articulated. Well done. NOW some action please not just words.

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Biker grievously injured in Regional Road accident

A biker was grievously injured on Wednesday afternoon following a collision on the Regional Road, limits of Msida, the police said. The accident involved Smart driven by an Italian woman, aged...

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Fabián Ruiz scores 2 goals and PSG rout Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner sacked after 20 years in charge

Neptunes WPSC dominates 2024/25 season with historic triumphs and record-breaking performances

Chelsea beat Fluminense 2-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Conference League: Jake Grech penalty gives Floriana slender lead

Lando Norris wins thrilling British Grand Prix in the rain to cut Oscar Piastri's F1 lead

Real Madrid beat Dortmund 3-2 after 3 stoppage-time goals, play PSG in Club World Cup semifinals

Doué and Dembélé score for PSG in 2-0 quarterfinal win over Bayern Munich at Club World Cup

Verstappen bests his F1 title rivals Piastri and Norris for British GP pole

Liverpool and Portugal players join family in mourning Diogo Jota and his brother at funeral

Standards Commissioner says abuse by persons holding state office should be a criminal offence

The Standards Commissioner believes that abuse by persons holding state office should be a criminal offence. Commissioner Joseph Azzopardi was referring in particular to the case he investigated...

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Moratorium on sea urchin collection extended by another two years

Government is extending the moratorium on sea urchin collection for another two years until 7 July 2027, to continue supporting the regeneration of this species, the Environment Ministry said in a...

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Fabián Ruiz scores 2 goals and PSG rout Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Fabián Ruiz scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain built a three-goal lead in the first 24 minutes and routed Real Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday, advancing to the Club World Cup final against...

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Former PL secretary Jimmy Magro arraigned for fraud

Jimmy Magro, a former general secretary of the Labour Party, appeared in court on Tuesday to face charges related to fraud and the alleged misappropriation of approximately €20,000 in EU...

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latest comment from RF, 09/07/2025 19:58: Another mistake by the AG that she slept on the case until it was clearly time-barred?

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Over €2.5 million collected from court sentences in 2024

The amount of money collected from court sentences during the year 2024 amounted to a total of €2,584,148.60. Justice Minister Jonathan Attard was replying to a parliamentary question made...

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Over 2,000 employees work remotely or through teleworking in 6 ministries

There are a total of 2,113 employees working remotely or through teleworking with six ministries, responses to a parliamentary question posed by Nationalist Party MP Jerome Caruana Cilia...

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The Labour Government wants to silence those who appeal planning decisions – PN

The PN said that it "condemns the Government's plan to erode citizens' rights" to appeal decisions taken by the Planning Authority by shortening the timeframe within which planning appeals can be...

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Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates

Human-caused climate change is responsible for killing about 1,500 people in last week's European heat wave, a first-of-its-kind rapid study found. Those 1,500 people "have only died...

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Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner sacked after 20 years in charge

Christian Horner has been sacked by Red Bull with immediate effect after 20 years as team principal of the Formula 1 team. Horner has been in charge of Red Bull since 2005, leading them to six...

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20,497 small marine vessels registered with Transport Malta as of April 2025

There was a total of 20,497 small marine vessels registered with Transport Malta as of the end of April 2025, Transport Minister Chris Bonett said. Bonett was replying to a parliamentary question...

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Business

MFSA welcomes ESMA peer review on CASP authorisation and supervision

Calamatta Cuschieri’s wealth management portfolio surpasses €600 million in assets

Infrastructure at Goldman Sachs Alternatives completes acquisition of Melita Limited

Malta leads discussion on digital transformation and emerging risks in insurance

APS Talk sheds light on bird conservation in Malta

BOV and University of Malta seal five-year strategic collaboration

Concept Stadium marks seven years of continued support for Hospice Malta

Kebab Factory Welcomes Bolt Drivers with Exclusive In-Store Savings

Malta’s Aki to launch in London this September

A leaders’ perspective to AI: Realising its full potential at the workplace

Population in Malta reaches nearly 575,000, up 1.9% - NSO

Implementation of Labour Migration Policy to start from 1 August, with new controls

‘Von der Leyen’s stance on Middle East kept me from ever giving a vote of confidence’ - Agius Saliba

Updated: European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote

Calamatta Cuschieri’s wealth management portfolio surpasses €600 million in assets

MFSA welcomes ESMA peer review on CASP authorisation and supervision

In June, 923,374 passengers travelled through Malta International Airport

Council of Europe highlights poor physical condition of Malta’s ‘Victorian-era relic’ prison

PM delivers message of solidarity during Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome

Government hid that AFM’s newest patrol boat is out of action, PN says; PL responds

Planning Authority to sanction irregularities at Montekristo once €1.8 million is paid

78-year-old grievously injured after being hit by car

Opposition backs government proposal to protect public officials in civil cases

Bidnija murder: Inspector tells court accused admitted to shooting Busuttil

EU rule of law report finds Malta still lagging behind on key reforms, Repubblika says

Britain and France try again to tackle English Channel migrant crossings

TMID Editorial: Public's disregard for emergency workers and victims must end

PL MP calls for rubbish to be collected twice daily in summer as Sliema faces garbage crisis

Biker grievously injured in Regional Road accident

Europe's human rights court finds Russia committed violations in Ukraine and was behind Flight MH17

Government launches an emergency service for animals that already existed, PN says

999 final deeds of sale relating to residential property registered in June - NSO

Esplora launches summer 2025 programme: A season of wonder, science, and discovery

Gozo to host SIGMA-related events ahead of main conference

Law report: Statutory prescription and procedural fairness in VAT enforcement

TMID Editorial: Caritas’ tireless work amid growing challenges

Action to improve integrity measures for top politicians remains to be taken – rule of law report

Updated: Minister Byron Camilleri part of EU migration delegation deported from Libya

Standards Commissioner says abuse by persons holding state office should be a criminal offence

Moratorium on sea urchin collection extended by another two years

Fabián Ruiz scores 2 goals and PSG rout Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Club World Cup final

Former PL secretary Jimmy Magro arraigned for fraud

Over €2.5 million collected from court sentences in 2024

Over 2,000 employees work remotely or through teleworking in 6 ministries

The Labour Government wants to silence those who appeal planning decisions – PN

Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates

Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner sacked after 20 years in charge

20,497 small marine vessels registered with Transport Malta as of April 2025

Man convicted of Sliema double murder gets life in prison, his accomplice 40 years

Two people die while swimming in Sliema, Xlendi

Performance Audit: An assessment on the Inspections Coordination Office Initiative

Children put forward proposals on Malta Vision 2050 to the Prime Minister

Malta has only 2 palliative care specialists when it needs 12, MAM says

‘Unfit to lead’: Abela’s defence of injustice is an insult to the Maltese people, Momentum says