Council of Europe notes improvements at migrant centres, but criticises ‘carceral’ environment A Council of Europe committee noted improvements in Malta's migrant open and closed centres - but also criticised an overly "carceral" environment, meaning that the environment being offered to those... Comments (0) Share
Young man dies in fall from hotel balcony A young man died early this morning after falling from a hotel balcony, the police said Friday. The accident happened in Spinola Road, St Julian's, at 4am. The man, aged 25 from England,... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Developers say Comino project will lower density, as NGOs file appeal The Comino hotel project will be lowering density, reduce footprint and restore land, the developers insist in the wake of the appeal filed by various NGOs, contesting the Planning Authority's... Comments (0) Share
2025 Skolasajf launches with around 12,000 students This year’s edition of Skolasajf has begun, with around 12,000 students attending, the Ministry for Education stated. The ministry said that this year’s Skolasajf is centred around... Comments (0) Share
MEIA criticises low screening fees for local filmmakers at Mediterrane film festival The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) has criticised the low screening fees for local filmmakers at the Mediterrane Film Festival, while noting the 'exorbitant fee paid to the... Comments (0) Share
European allies step up plans for future Ukraine stabilization force, with US attending meeting Countries prepared to provide troops for a post-ceasefire force in Ukraine agreed to set up a headquarters in Paris for a rapid deployment after hostilities end in Russia's war on its... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
Process to reform Industrial Tribunal underway The process leading to the reform of the Industrial Tribunal is now underway, the Parliamentary Secretariat for Social Dialogue announced on Friday. The goal of this reform is to ensure that... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: Sending the wrong message Robert Abela's government is once again sending the wrong message, and once again it comes in relation to the case of the death of Jean Paul Sofia. Abela had already gotten himself into a public... Comments (0) Share
Speaker Farrugia addresses parliamentary meeting on Ukraine’s recovery in Rome The Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta, Anġlu Farrugia, delivered two interventions today during the Parliamentary Meeting held in the margins of the 4th Ukraine Recovery Conference... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
‘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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Angus Black, 11/07/2025 11:51: The PL's response to Darren Carabott's revelations about the P71 performance, or better, the lack of, is short and very unconvincing! Can the PM and/or his minions tell Parliament when the P71 was last in active service? A simple statement from the PM/Minister would go a long way towards determining whether Darren Carabott was telling the uncomfortable truth. Considering the PL's recent and not so recent record of half truths, outright lies, U-turns and fake news, one tends to believe Darren Carabott's version over the PL's drivel. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Conference League: Birkirkara win first leg with Acheampong strike An Acheampomg goal early in the second half gave Birkirkara a slender but precious lead against Petrocub after the first leg of the first qualifying round of the Conference League. It was a... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (2) Share 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! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Calamatta Cuschieri’s wealth management portfolio surpasses €600 million in assets "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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (1) Share 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! New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
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,... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Joe A Borg, 09/07/2025 20:16: Clutching on to straws PN? Protection of the criminals Disgusting! New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
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.... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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:... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (4) Share latest comment from odomos, 10/07/2025 06:54: Hear, Hear. Well articulated. Well done. NOW some action please not just words. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
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... Comments (0) Share