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‘It was just a joke,’ Owen Bonnici says on David Walliams quip about sleeping with Film Commissioner

Culture Minister Owen Bonnici said that a quip made by comedian David Walliams while he was presenting the Mediterrane Film Festival last week was “just a joke.” A clip was widely...

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Alex Borg pledges new roles within PN for youths, in bid to make them ‘decision-makers’

PN leadership contender Alex Borg has vowed to create new internal roles specifically for young people within the Nationalist Party, saying the future of the party and the country depends on putting...

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‘A political party is not a talk shop – it exists to win and govern,’ Adrian Delia says

PN leadership contender Adrian Delia said that a political party is not a “talk shop,” and its purpose is to win elections and govern, with one of the most fundamental ingredients to win...

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At least 260 affordable housing units to be built, will be offered at 30% less than market price

In a collaboration between the Archdiocese and the Government of Malta, the Foundation for Affordable Housing (FAH) has announced that at least 260 housing units are to be developed across four...

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Malta needs urgent reforms in waste management, European Commission says

Urgent reforms and investment are needed in waste management to move away from Malta's reliance on waste disposal in landfills, the European Commission said Monday. In particular, the country...

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Swieqi mayor urges Prime Minister to intervene as garbage crisis reaches ‘unbearable limits’

Swieqi mayor Noel Muscat has called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to intervene immediately in what he described as an out-of-control garbage crisis that is making life unbearable for...

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PM says euthanasia debate 'cannot be rushed', warns against disrespecting 15,000 public submissions

Prime Minister Robert Abela has ruled out a rushed decision on euthanasia reform, warning that it would be a "great disrespect" to the more than 15,000 people who participated in the public...

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Only 10% of bottom ash generated by planned incinerators will need to be exported - Energy Minister

Only around 10% of the bottom ash produced by the planned Thermal Treatment Facility and Waste-to-Energy plant will need to be exported, Energy Minister Miriam Dalli said as she responded to a...

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Planning appeal window to be shortened as part of ‘holistic reform’ to be announced soon – Abela

A holistic reform of the laws that regulate the planning process, with which the government will be increasing efficiency in the process, will be announced in the coming days, Prime Minister Robert...

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Prime Minister certain solution can be found on Swieqi mayor’s garbage complaints

The Prime Minister told this newsroom on Monday morning while responding to questions from journalists that he is "sure" that a solution can be reached regarding the 'garbage crisis' in...

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New guidelines for vintage vehicle classification introduced

A new set of guidelines regulating the classification of vintage vehicles will come into effect from 1 September, the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works has announced. All...

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Why Labour keeps winning (and why it might lose)

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‘We’re working seconds from death’ – emergency doctor criticises onlookers at crash scenes

An emergency doctor has spoken out strongly against onlookers who take photos of victims at crash scenes, calling their actions reckless. Dr Michael Spiteri issued a public warning to bystanders...

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Updated: PM says Buhagiar was never dismissed from Lands Authority; PN slams reinstatement

Kurt Buhagiar, one of the individuals facing a court case for involuntary homicide in relation to the death of Jean Paul Sofia, was never dismissed from the Lands Authority and was instead temporarily...

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Government introduces new Sports Visa with strict rules for athletes invited for trials by Maltese clubs

Government has introduced a new visa category aimed at third-country athletes who come to Malta for trials with local sports clubs, a statement said. The purpose of this sports visa is to...

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‘What do we mean by quality tourists?’ – NSTS director

The managing director of the NSTS English Language Institute, Francis Stivala, has told this newsroom that it remains "a big mystery" what authorities mean by the term "quality tourists." "We've...

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Jason Micallef slams €5 million cost of Mediterrane Film Festival

The chairman of the Valletta Cultural Agency, Jason Micallef, has slammed the cost of the Mediterrane Film Festival. Writing on social media, he said that €5 million in public funds could...

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Lawyer let off domestic violence threat charges after police bungle report

A lawyer has been acquitted of threatening to shoot his partner and her lawyer after the police wrote down the wrong time and place in the charge sheet. William Cuschieri, 42, from Mosta, was...

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Government must explain the resignations of the Chief Executive and Deputy CEO of Identità – PN

The PN has called on the Government to clarify what is happening within the Identità Agency “which, aside from being mired in one scandal after another, has now also seen the sudden...

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Jean Paul Sofia’s mother condemns reinstatement of accused developer to Lands Authority

The mother of Jean Paul Sofia, the 20-year-old young man who died in a construction site collapse in 2022, Isabelle Bonnici, has condemned the reinstatement of one of the men accused in relation to...

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Sports

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

Chelsea advance to Club World Cup semifinals with 2-1 win over Palmeiras

Family of Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother gather for wake after fatal crash

Updated: Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies in car accident, aged 28, two weeks after his wedding day

Guirassy scores twice and Dortmund advance at Club World Cup with 2-1 win over feisty Monterrey

Gonzalo García's header powers Real Madrid past Juventus 1-0 and into Club World Cup quarterfinals

Al Hilal stun Manchester City 4-3 in Club World Cup on Marcos Leonardo's extra-time goal

Institute for Education CEO hopes that AI could help develop personal programmes for students

The CEO of the Institute for Education, Joanne Grima, hopes for every young student to have their own personal programme in schools. She believes that artificial intelligence could be the tool needed...

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Investing in nature is an opportunity that the EU can’t miss

Three quarters of all businesses depend on nature, one way or another. For raw materials like timber, cotton, and crops. For ecosystem services, like the microbes and decomposers that keep farmland...

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Biker critically injured in Mosta crash

A biker was critically injured on Sunday afternoon following a crash with a car in Mosta, the police said Monday. The accident took place in Żejfa Street at 6pm. It involved a Kia...

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TMID Editorial: Sitting on the fence

Last Saturday, The Malta Independent reported that the Nationalist Party will only take a position on the government's proposal for a reform to introduce voluntary assisted euthanasia in Malta once...

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PN leadership race: Delia has experience, Borg appeals to younger voters

Adrian Delia's experience and Alex Borg's appeal to younger voter demographics are the positive points of the two PN leadership candidates most mentioned by sources in the Nationalist Party who spoke...

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latest comment from Divi, 06/07/2025 18:23: The truth hurts mambo jambo

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There should be a harsh sentence for anyone caught torturing animals – activist

Malta has witnessed a disturbing increase in violence against animals on the streets, particularly the brutal killings of stray cats. The Real Animal Rights Foundation recently offered a...

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Government records surplus of €7.7 million in first quarter of 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the government recorded a surplus of €7.7 million, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said. During the period January to March 2025, total government revenue...

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Risk of further floods in Texas during desperate search for 10 missing girls as death toll tops 80

With more rain on the way, the risk of life-threatening flooding was still high in central Texas on Monday even as crews search urgently for the missing following a holiday weekend deluge...

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New details emerge on Gaza ceasefire proposal as Netanyahu heads to the White House

New details of the Gaza ceasefire proposal emerged on Sunday as Israel sent a negotiating team to Qatar ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's White House visit...

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Alex Borg: The fresh-faced Gozitan looking to become Malta’s first millennial political leader

Alex Borg stands one electoral vote of making Maltese political history. A dashing young lawyer hailing from Gozo, Borg has risen through the Nationalist Party's ranks at breakneck speed - going...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 06/07/2025 13:05: Much too young.

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Business

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

BOV launches full suite of Corporate Visa Cards

MBR 2024 Report: A milestone year of digital innovation and regulatory excellence

National Lottery unveils new Super5 game format

Kebab Factory Introduces 10% Student Discount for Language School Study Squad

All is set for the BOV Volleyball Marathon of id Dar tal Providenza

BOV Foundation supports conservation of Giuseppe Briffa masterpieces

Reef Hotel & Spa opens in Marsalforn - Gozo's Boutique Resort

‘It was just a joke,’ Owen Bonnici says on David Walliams quip about sleeping with Film Commissioner

Alex Borg pledges new roles within PN for youths, in bid to make them ‘decision-makers’

‘A political party is not a talk shop – it exists to win and govern,’ Adrian Delia says

At least 260 affordable housing units to be built, will be offered at 30% less than market price

Malta needs urgent reforms in waste management, European Commission says

Swieqi mayor urges Prime Minister to intervene as garbage crisis reaches ‘unbearable limits’

PM says euthanasia debate 'cannot be rushed', warns against disrespecting 15,000 public submissions

Only 10% of bottom ash generated by planned incinerators will need to be exported - Energy Minister

Planning appeal window to be shortened as part of ‘holistic reform’ to be announced soon – Abela

Prime Minister certain solution can be found on Swieqi mayor’s garbage complaints

New guidelines for vintage vehicle classification introduced

‘We’re working seconds from death’ – emergency doctor criticises onlookers at crash scenes

Updated: PM says Buhagiar was never dismissed from Lands Authority; PN slams reinstatement

Government introduces new Sports Visa with strict rules for athletes invited for trials by Maltese clubs

‘What do we mean by quality tourists?’ – NSTS director

Jason Micallef slams €5 million cost of Mediterrane Film Festival

Lawyer let off domestic violence threat charges after police bungle report

Government must explain the resignations of the Chief Executive and Deputy CEO of Identità – PN

Jean Paul Sofia’s mother condemns reinstatement of accused developer to Lands Authority

Potholes, planning, and the never-ending roadworks

Updated: PM, PN pay tribute to the memory of Joseph R Grima

Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board

Capitalism and democracy are weakening – reviving the idea of 'calling' can help to repair them

From exams to growth: Education CEO pushes for new student evaluation model

Malta’s ELT sector has stagnated despite rise in tourist arrivals – NSTS director

TMID Editorial: Where the powerful speak and the powerless can’t

Positive list could be Malta’s answer to exotic pet crisis, activist says

BBC Concert Orchestra’s Ultimate 80’s wows Malta with sold-out spectacle

Institute for Education CEO hopes that AI could help develop personal programmes for students

Investing in nature is an opportunity that the EU can’t miss

Biker critically injured in Mosta crash

TMID Editorial: Sitting on the fence

PN leadership race: Delia has experience, Borg appeals to younger voters

There should be a harsh sentence for anyone caught torturing animals – activist

Government records surplus of €7.7 million in first quarter of 2025

Risk of further floods in Texas during desperate search for 10 missing girls as death toll tops 80

New details emerge on Gaza ceasefire proposal as Netanyahu heads to the White House

Alex Borg: The fresh-faced Gozitan looking to become Malta’s first millennial political leader

Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscape

Cartoon 6 July 2025

PN will only take position on voluntary assisted euthanasia reform once it is tabled in Parliament

IĠM calls on the PN to reverse course on media rules for Delia-Borg election race

Malta secures EU funding for second phase of onshore power supply project at Malta Freeport

Motorcyclist grievously injured in Mellieħa traffic accident