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PN leadership hopefuls not allowed to debate, mention each other as party issues strict media rules

The Nationalist Party’s two leadership hopefuls will not be allowed to partake in any debates or even be allowed to mention each other during media interviews in the run-up to the election for...

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Repubblika says new bill shields corrupt officials and silences victims

Repubblika on Friday issued a strong warning against Bill 137, recently published by the government and expected to be passed into law before the summer recess. The NGO argues that this bill...

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Consultative process regarding assisted voluntary euthanasia continues as public consultation ends

The end of public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia is not the end of the consultative process, Parliamentary Secretary for Equality and Reforms Rebecca Buttigieg said on Thursday, as she...

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Updated: PN says patients given new ADHD medication with instructions in Croatian; PL replies

The PN has said that patients are being given a new type of ADHD medication which is coming with instructions which are only in Croatian, meaning that patients are not able to become aware of what...

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‘Young Artists Big Impact’ exhibition showcases children’s creative vision for a sustainable future

Children from across Malta are using art to advocate for the environment as part of the ‘Young Artists Big Impact’ Children’s Art Expo held at Spazju Kreattiv. This...

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PN MP Graham Bencini urges public to object to fuel station redevelopment on Sliema promenade

Nationalist Party Member of Parliament Graham Bencini has called on the public to oppose a proposed redevelopment of the Speedy fuel station along the Sliema promenade, warning that the project poses...

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Hotels and homes evacuated on Greek island of Crete as wildfire burns out of control

A fast-moving wildfire whipped by gale-force winds burned through the night and into Thursday on Greece's southern island of Crete, prompting the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and...

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Prime Minister inaugurates the Buġibba Breakwater and Ferry Facilities Project

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday inaugurated the breakwater and ferry landing project in Buġibba, reaffirming "the government's commitment to strengthening domestic sea...

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36 local film producers to benefit from investment of €2 million

A total of 36 local film producers will benefit from a total investment of €2 million in their projects, the Ministry for Culture and the Arts said on Thursday, as it added that Arts Council...

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

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died following a car crash in Spain at the age of 28, Portuguese media report. Jota had reportedly been travelling in a car with his brother Andre,...

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Greenpeace case becomes landmark test of EU’s new anti-SLAPP law

The European Union's new anti-SLAPP law is being put to the test as Greenpeace International, headquartered in Amsterdam, challenges a $666 million US court judgment levelled against it by Energy...

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Man jailed for brutal assault on ex-partner that left lasting facial scar

A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison after violently assaulting his ex-partner, leaving her with permanent facial injuries. The Somali-born plumber, was found...

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National Lottery unveils new Super5 game format

National Lottery today announced a major overhaul of the nation's favourite Super5 Jackpot game, introducing significantly enhanced prize tiers and larger jackpots. The updated format launches...

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New law establishes State responsibility for public officials in civil cases

Justice Minister Jonathan Attard on Wednesday presented a new bill which aims at legally protecting persons who occupy public roles and in public entities, by establishing State responsibility which...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 02/07/2025 16:56: You haven't understood anything. Corruption is a criminal offence and therefore excluded from the proposed legislation

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Life Network Foundation presents 11,571 submissions against government plans for euthanasia

The Life Network Foundation today concluded its campaign related to the government's eight-week consultation on voluntary assisted euthanasia, which came to an end today. As part of Oqtol...

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latest comment from Evelyn Grech, 02/07/2025 18:02: Truly well done to this formidable team! Keep up God's work!

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Denmark launches its EU presidency facing war in Ukraine and Trump tariff chaos

Denmark launched its presidency of the European Union on Thursday with a call for Europe to unite to take on war in Ukraine and chaos caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's...

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TMID Editorial - St Julian’s: From coastal charm to urban chaos

Once a quaint fishing village defined by boats bobbing in a quiet bay and narrow streets lined with limestone houses, St Julian's has now morphed into a symbol of urban excess and systemic neglect. In...

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Azzopardi allegedly pressured accused in false residence permits case to testify in Identità probe

Jason Azzopardi has landed himself in hot water after recordings of him allegedly influencing a man accused of issuing false residence permits were played out in court. ...

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latest comment from Antoine Vella, 03/07/2025 05:47: Jason Azzopardi is single-handedly doing what the police should be doing in the Identità investigation. It is the police which should interrogate and put pressure on suspects to talk and reveal the truth. The fact that the police are doing nothing means they do not want the case to be solved because there are government and/or Labour persons involved.

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Malta to send 250 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism is sending 250 tonnes of flour to the people of Gaza in coming weeks, as Malta’s total humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people over the last five...

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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

Fluminense get early goal to knock out Inter in Club World Cup Round of 16

Harry Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich beat Flamengo 4-2 to advance in Club World Cup

Mighty PSG set sights on another trophy with a dominating win over Messi's Inter Miami

Lando Norris holds off Oscar Piastri to win Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix

Nkunku's extra-time goal sparks Chelsea to weather-delayed 4-1 win over Benfica in Club World Cup

Paulinho scores in extra time to give Palmeiras a 1-0 win over Botafogo at the Club World Cup

€1.3 million paid up for Mater Dei health services in 2025 by 1,787 third-country nationals

A sum of just over €1.3 million has been collected from third-country nationals using Mater Dei Hospital's medical services as of 2025 so far, Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela revealed in...

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Updated - Traffic, dust and frustration: Chris Bonett promised a lot but delivered a little, PN says

Three months have passed since Minister Bonett gave us a presentation lasting over an hour and a half explaining how he was going to solve the traffic problem. Today, when we were meant to start...

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latest comment from Evelyn Grech, 03/07/2025 01:06: Kieku l-PN ma dahhalniex fl- Ewropa kieku ma ghandnix it-toroq li ghandna! Ahjar tara x'hemm ghaddej fil-partit tieghek!

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Updated: 43-year-old man reported missing found safe and sound

A 43-year-old man, has been reported missing to the Police. Jonathan Farrugia was last seen in the St Julian's area and was wearing an orange shorts and a white t-shirt. He has a tattoo on the...

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of a prostitution-related offense

Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop's most celebrated figures...

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National Council of Women Malta opposes euthanasia and calls for national commitment to palliative care

The National Council of Women Malta (NCW) has declared its "principled opposition to the legalisation of euthanasia." The Council maintains that the deliberate ending of human life is...

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latest comment from Cilia Debono Emanuel, 02/07/2025 13:59: Prosit National Council of Women . Congratulations for your logically sound , dignified and high moral stand against euthanasia.

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Updated: Two men arrested after two robberies in nine hours

Two men armed with a knife made off with an undisclosed amount of cash from an outlet in Sliema early on Wednesday, the police said. The hold-up took place in the Strand, Sliema, at 2am. Two...

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15,000 fewer Maltese youths aged 16-30 in 2023 when compared to 2013

Malta's Minister for Finance, Clyde Caruana, shared demographic data in Parliament on Wednesday relating to the number of Maltese youths aged 16-30. This data illustrates that the number of Maltese...

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Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urges Hamas to accept deal

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen. Trump announced the...

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Nearly 90,000 Maltese women in workforce as of January 2025, up 35% since December 2013

According to figures derived by Jobsplus, 89,841 Maltese women were in employment as of the end of January 2025. This marks a 35% increase since the end of December 2013, when this figure stood at...

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Man dies while swimming at Ghadira Bay

A man has died while he was swimming at Ghadira Bay in Mellieha on Tuesday afternoon, the police said Wednesday. The man, aged 55, of Mellieha, found himself in difficulty while swimming at...

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Business

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

Kave Home Malta celebrates two years and web launch in style

HSBC Malta Foundation backs Malta-Sicily archival symposium

Atlas Insurance celebrates graduation of 19 women through FIDEM Skill-Up Programme

PN leadership hopefuls not allowed to debate, mention each other as party issues strict media rules

Repubblika says new bill shields corrupt officials and silences victims

Consultative process regarding assisted voluntary euthanasia continues as public consultation ends

Updated: PN says patients given new ADHD medication with instructions in Croatian; PL replies

‘Young Artists Big Impact’ exhibition showcases children’s creative vision for a sustainable future

PN MP Graham Bencini urges public to object to fuel station redevelopment on Sliema promenade

Hotels and homes evacuated on Greek island of Crete as wildfire burns out of control

Prime Minister inaugurates the Buġibba Breakwater and Ferry Facilities Project

36 local film producers to benefit from investment of €2 million

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

Greenpeace case becomes landmark test of EU’s new anti-SLAPP law

Man jailed for brutal assault on ex-partner that left lasting facial scar

National Lottery unveils new Super5 game format

New law establishes State responsibility for public officials in civil cases

Life Network Foundation presents 11,571 submissions against government plans for euthanasia

Denmark launches its EU presidency facing war in Ukraine and Trump tariff chaos

TMID Editorial - St Julian’s: From coastal charm to urban chaos

Azzopardi allegedly pressured accused in false residence permits case to testify in Identità probe

Malta to send 250 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Video of LESA officers using cocaine is a snapshot of the reality in our country, PN says

Man grievously injured as car crashes into wall

Swimming ban at Marsascala lifted

Malta Public Transport unveils 100 new buses in €28 million upgrade

Momentum proposes new laws to end government secrecy and enhance transparency

ADPD–The Green Party says euthanasia document ‘too narrow’

TMID Editorial: Heat waves becoming the norm

Moviment Graffitti submits input supporting introduction of assisted voluntary euthanasia

Introduction of mandatory skills pass for Maltese and EU nationals postponed by one year

€1.3 million paid up for Mater Dei health services in 2025 by 1,787 third-country nationals

Updated - Traffic, dust and frustration: Chris Bonett promised a lot but delivered a little, PN says

Updated: 43-year-old man reported missing found safe and sound

Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of most serious charges, convicted of a prostitution-related offense

National Council of Women Malta opposes euthanasia and calls for national commitment to palliative care

Updated: Two men arrested after two robberies in nine hours

15,000 fewer Maltese youths aged 16-30 in 2023 when compared to 2013

Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and urges Hamas to accept deal

Nearly 90,000 Maltese women in workforce as of January 2025, up 35% since December 2013

Man dies while swimming at Ghadira Bay

Psychiatrists oppose euthanasia law, say necessary structures are not in place for it

Updated: Students, lecturer accused of ethical hacking granted presidential pardon

Scheme launched to ensure access to 24/7 emergency veterinary service

PN leadership contenders meet ‘to find common ground’ – reports

Motor Insurance Directive and compensation funds: Amendments to Maltese Law and European development

Updated: Diver who was rescued on Sunday dies in hospital