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Faith, power and missionary work: some highlights from Pope Leo XIV's first homily

Pope Leo XIV touched on faith, power and corruption in the homily of the first Mass he celebrated after being elected pontiff. Here are some highlights. His first words in...

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Updated (2): Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope, says his election is a cross and a blessing

Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Mass on Friday after his historic election as the first North American pope, meeting with the cardinals who chose him to lead the Catholic Church and follow in...

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Maksar brothers wanted to get rid of Carmel Chircop, Vince Muscat testifies

The Maksar brothers, Robert and Adrian Agius, wanted to get rid of lawyer Carmel Chircop, Vince Muscat testified in court on Friday. Muscat was testifying in the ongoing trial of the four men...

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Siggiewi council must pay €74,873 after motorcyclist suffers permanent disability in pothole crash

A court has ordered the Siggiewi Local Council to pay €74,873 in damages to Cem Kofoglu, a motorcyclist who suffered a permanent disability after hitting a pothole on a poorly maintained road in...

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Malta confirmed with largest maritime registry in Europe, to introduce e-certificates for vessels

Over 2024, Malta’s Ship Register grew by almost 10%, confirming that Malta’s maritime sector has continued strengthening its position internationally. In the first quarter of 2025, Malta...

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Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope

When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his television in Illinois, called his niece and they watched in awe as...

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Thalidomide Survivors Association says compensation by government is ‘paltry’ compared to abroad

The Thalidomide Survivors Association (Malta), in a statement, said that it is deeply disappointed by the statement issued by the Ministry for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector. The...

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Malta reaffirms its support to the people of Ukraine; joins call for a lasting ceasefire

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg reaffirmed Malta's steadfast support for the people of Ukraine during a special meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in...

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Updated: Over 10,000 join call for Manoel Island to be turned into national heritage park, NGO says

A parliamentary petition calling for Manoel Island to be turned into a national heritage park has been signed by over 10,000 people in the six weeks since its launch, a statement issued by Moviment...

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Prime Minister visits event organised by Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta (SEM) for Europe Day

On Friday morning, Prime Minister Robert Abela visited the activities organised at Freedom Square, Valletta, to mark Europe Day 2025, organised by Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta (SEM). This...

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No single country can address challenge of migration alone, Metsola tells Merz

Fresh from his election as Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz flew to Brussels to meet President Roberta Metsola at the European Parliament, to mark Europe Day. President Metsola...

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Lions in Naxxar to be moved in next few days to another premises, activists say

Animal rights group Vuci ghall-Annimali has said that the four lions and a panther that had been found in a Nexxar building are going to be moved in the next few days. The animals had been found...

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New Pope was in Malta two years ago, said Mass in Mosta

Newly-elected Pope Leo XIV was in Malta two years ago and said Mass at the Mosta Rotunda. On 28 November 2023, then Cardinal Robert Provost had said Mass as part of the Council of European...

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Pope Leo XIV - biography

Cardinal Robert PrevostDate of Birth: Sept. 14, 1955 Nationality: American and Peruvian Position: Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops; president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America under...

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‘Today’s youth know their impact and are shaping the future,’ Speaker says at EkoSkola 2025 opening

Speaker of the House Anglu Farrugia said that today's youth know what they want and what impact they can have, and said that they are not simply participating, they are shaping the future. In a...

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Updated: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV; becomes first American pontiff

White smoke came out of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday afternoon, the second day of the conclave, meaning that a new pontiff has now been chosen. This article will be updated shortly...

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latest comment from Steve Magri, 09/05/2025 13:22: Pity that he has not followed Pope Francis as regards simplicity in style - back to the traditional pomp

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What's in a name? Pope Leo XIV's choice signals a commitment to social justice

Pope Leo XIV 's choice of name signals a commitment to social justice that is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ' global ministry. "I think a lot us had a question mark...

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Cruise passenger traffic up by 10.5% in first quarter of 2025

The total cruise passenger traffic during the first quarter of 2025 amounted to 84,597, an increase of 10.5 per cent over the same quarter of last year, the National Statistics Office said on...

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TMID Editorial: 80 years on, the world is once again on a precipice

Yesterday was the 80 year anniversary since the end of the Second World War in Europe – a day known now as VE Day, and a day which sees celebrations, parades, and memorials across the...

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Man United, Tottenham reach Europa League final, one win away from Champions League

PSG reach Champions League final and will face Inter for elusive title

Inter beat Barcelona 4-3 after extra time to reach another Champions League final

Oscar Piastri wins at Miami for 3rd straight F1 victory, 4th win of season for championship leader

Chelsea win and Newcastle draw to tighten top-five race as United loses again in Premier League

Roma and Lazio catch up with Juventus in fight for 4th place in Serie A

Serie A leaders Napoli beat Lecce amid flares and delays to move closer to title

Arsenal's Champions League preparations go wrong after another loss to Bournemouth

New father Max Verstappen wins pole in Miami, his third through six F1 races this season

Antonelli becomes youngest pole winner in F1 history by taking top stop for Miami sprint race

Aġenzija Żgħażagħ launches Life Skills Lab 2025 for youths in Malta and Gozo

Aġenzija Żgħażagħ has inaugurated Life Skills Lab 2025. This summer programme will offer youths across the Maltese islands with an educational and practical experience that...

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This conclave to choose a new pope was short -- but not the shortest ever

How long does it take to choose a pope? In this case, it took only two days for Catholic cardinals to elect a successor to Pope Francis. That's among the shortest conclaves in recent...

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Maksar trial - Property consultant gives detailed testimony on complex web of negotiations

Property consultant Peter Barteth provided detailed testimony on Thursday about a complex series of property negotiations involving Carmel Chircop and several other individuals related to a warehouse...

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Man United, Tottenham reach Europa League final, one win away from Champions League

For Manchester United or Tottenham, a miserable campaign will end in Europa League glory. Despite both teams languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League, the Champions...

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Government signs agreement to support Fondazzjoni Sebħ shelter

The Ministry for Social Policy and Children's Rights has continued to invest in more social agreements aimed at strengthening services offered to vulnerable individuals and families. A social...

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Myriam Spiteri Debono, PM, Speaker, Roberta Metsola and Bernard Grech welcome new Pope

Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela, President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and Opposition Leader Bernard Grech all welcomed the news of Pope Leo XIV's election. "On behalf of the...

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Man grievously hurt after being attacked by own dog

A man was grievously hurt on Thursday morning after he was attacked by his own dog, the police said. The accident took place in Frejgatina Street, St Paul's Bay. The man tried to intervene...

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Ombudsman again says directive on teachers' media appearances violates freedom of expression

A second report by the Ombudsman, responding this time to a complaint filed by a PN MP, found that a directive issued by the Director General for Educational Services regarding teachers and media...

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Labour Party welcomes public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia

The Labour Party welcomed the launch of a public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia. "This public consultation is intended to initiate a discussion on this subject as proposed in the...

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Focus on strengthening palliative care, not euthanasia, Life Network Foundation says

Life Network Foundation expressed deep concern on Thursday over the Maltese government's proposal to introduce voluntary euthanasia. While framed as a compassionate choice under strict conditions,...

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GO declares Malta a ‘True Fibre Island’

HSBC Malta Foundation supports the 6th edition of the Primary STEM Challenge

GO declares Malta a 'true fibre island'

STMicroelectronics Facility becomes EU’s first advanced manufacturing backend plant

Moneybase launches free SEPA Instant payments

MESGA consultative council of future generations meets BOV

Atlas Healthcare and IVALIFE host webinar on pensions and auto-enrolment

Malta and Ireland forge new trade horizons in online business mission

Malta’s first educational zero waste children’s cookbook earns three nominations at the prestigious

Express Trailers’ family members complete accredited family business course

Faith, power and missionary work: some highlights from Pope Leo XIV's first homily

Updated (2): Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope, says his election is a cross and a blessing

Maksar brothers wanted to get rid of Carmel Chircop, Vince Muscat testifies

Siggiewi council must pay €74,873 after motorcyclist suffers permanent disability in pothole crash

Malta confirmed with largest maritime registry in Europe, to introduce e-certificates for vessels

Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope

Thalidomide Survivors Association says compensation by government is ‘paltry’ compared to abroad

Malta reaffirms its support to the people of Ukraine; joins call for a lasting ceasefire

Updated: Over 10,000 join call for Manoel Island to be turned into national heritage park, NGO says

Prime Minister visits event organised by Servizzi Ewropej f’Malta (SEM) for Europe Day

No single country can address challenge of migration alone, Metsola tells Merz

Lions in Naxxar to be moved in next few days to another premises, activists say

New Pope was in Malta two years ago, said Mass in Mosta

Pope Leo XIV - biography

‘Today’s youth know their impact and are shaping the future,’ Speaker says at EkoSkola 2025 opening

Updated: Cardinal Robert Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV; becomes first American pontiff

What's in a name? Pope Leo XIV's choice signals a commitment to social justice

Cruise passenger traffic up by 10.5% in first quarter of 2025

TMID Editorial: 80 years on, the world is once again on a precipice

Government is neglecting the struggles of families, PN says

Coalition for Gozo says it is ‘shocked’ over batching plant Planning Authority decision

‘EU-US differences must not overshadow the common ground we stand on’ – Deputy Prime Minister

Black smoke again - two more votes yield no new pope

India and Pakistan trade fire and accusations as fears of a wider military confrontation rise

80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston and vandalism after crashing car through her front gate

Prime Minister Robert Abela visits Ħal Far Groupage Complex

28 people died by suicide during 2024

Aġenzija Żgħażagħ launches Life Skills Lab 2025 for youths in Malta and Gozo

This conclave to choose a new pope was short -- but not the shortest ever

Maksar trial - Property consultant gives detailed testimony on complex web of negotiations

Man United, Tottenham reach Europa League final, one win away from Champions League

Government signs agreement to support Fondazzjoni Sebħ shelter

Myriam Spiteri Debono, PM, Speaker, Roberta Metsola and Bernard Grech welcome new Pope

Man grievously hurt after being attacked by own dog

Ombudsman again says directive on teachers' media appearances violates freedom of expression

Labour Party welcomes public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia

Focus on strengthening palliative care, not euthanasia, Life Network Foundation says

GO declares Malta a 'true fibre island'

PM inaugurates Senglea entrance regeneration and Fort St Michael’s bastions restoration project

Animal Welfare Commissioner decries luna park next to petting farm

PSG reach Champions League final and will face Inter for elusive title

Cardinals return to the Sistine Chapel to vote on a new pope after the first ballot fails

PL Deputy Leader and MEP appointed as S&D lead negotiator on two EU initiatives