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1 July 2025, Tuesday

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Golden passports: Bill tabled ‘paving way’ for amendments 'that will comply' with ECJ - ministry

A bill was tabled in Parliament on Monday by the government, which aims to bring Malta's citizenship by investment scheme, also known as the golden passport scheme, in line with a recent ruling by the...

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Man pleads not guilty to murdering his neighbour in Bidnija

A 46-year-old man pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jean Paul Busuttil on Monday evening. Mohamed Hamdan, a Libyan national born in Syria, was charged with a plethora of offences,...

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Abolish distinction between Superior and Inferior courts, Judge Toni Abela says in final address

The distinction between the Superior and Inferior courts should be abolished, Justice Toni Abela suggested as he delivered his final address as a Justice of the Superior Court on Monday, as he further...

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Legal amendment to remove parental consent loophole for child marriages

Minors under 18 years of age will no longer be able to marry in Malta under any circumstance - not even with parental or legal guardian consent - under legal amendments that aim to strengthen child...

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Man to be charged with Bidnija murder at 6pm

A man this evening will be charged with the murder of Jean Paul Busuttil, 53, in Bidnija on Sunday. The police said that the arraignment will take place at 6pm. Busuttil was shot on Sunday...

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€25,000 incentive for people to give up their driving licence still in planning phase - minister

While a reduction in traffic won't happen instantly, the government is committed to influencing behaviour - especially among youths - to adopt more sustainable travel habits, Minister for Transport,...

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Beach given Blue Flag on Saturday closed for swimming on Monday after overflow from public toilets

A beach which last Saturday was given a Blue Flag for its "world-class standards in beach management, environmental education, safety, water quality and related services" was closed for bathing on...

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Il-Kollettiv, Residenti taż-Żurrieq file judicial proceedings to defend Nigret land

Il-Kollettiv and Residenti taż-Żurrieq have filed judicial proceedings against the Minister for Planning and the Attorney General following the endorsement of the decision to rezone...

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Petition filed to stop sewage discharge at sea, Peter Agius to present it to EP Petition Committee

A group of Maltese and Gozitan residents, with the support of environmental NGO Flimkien Għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA), have prepared and signed a petition urging the European Commission to...

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Albert Brian Rosso’s family awarded €350,000 in compensation

The wife and daughter of Albert Brian Rosso, a marine biologist who vanished two decades ago, have been awarded €350,000 in compensation after a court ruled that the state violated the victim's...

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Quality early learning ‘foundation for long-term academic success’

Professor Valerie Sollars, whose academic focus is rooted in early childhood education and early years policy, has highlighted the importance of quality experiences in early childhood education and...

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Over €9.6 million of maternity fund contributions to employed persons in 2023

The amount of maternity fund contributions to employed persons in the year 2023 was €9.67 million, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana stated in response to a parliamentary question posed by...

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Government left the Armed Forces with only one operational helicopter, PN says; Ministry reacts

The Labour Government has left the Armed Forces with only one operational helicopter, the PN said in a statement. "We are entering summer and in the coming weeks the majority of Maltese and...

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Constitutional Court rebukes hotelier over Covid-19 quarantine claim

The Constitutional Court has rejected a case filed by hotelier Michael Zammit Tabona concerning the quarantine measures he was subjected to during the COVID-19 pandemic. Zammit Tabona had filed...

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Malta not spared as severe heat wave hits southern Europe and raises wildfire risks

Major heat waves across southern Europe have pushed temperatures above 40 C (104 F) in countries including Italy, Spain and Greece, as local authorities issued fresh warnings against the risk of...

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Government launches ‘Right to Culture’ campaign

The 'Right to Culture' campaign, an initiative celebrating freedom of artistic expression and access to culture for all in Malta, has been launched, the Ministry for Culture and the Arts stated on...

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Loggerhead turtles released back to sea after successful rehabilitation

Two turtles which were rehabilitated at the Wildlife Rehab Centre after being injured were released in Golden Bay. Minister for the Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness, Miriam Dalli, was...

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Maltese students show significant improvement in secondary school qualification levels

Malta has seen a substantial improvement in the number of students achieving Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) levels within the Secondary School Qualification and Profile (SSQ&P). Recent...

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Fire at ST Tower under control, no injuries reported

A fire broke out on one of the upper floors of ST Tower in Gżira on Monday morning, prompting the evacuation of workers from the building. Smoke was seen billowing from the sides of the...

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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

Lando Norris feels back to his old self with pole position for the Austrian GP

Triple Olympic champion Adam Peaty to host exclusive clinic in Malta

Manchester City beat Juventus 5-2 to win Group G of Club World Cup

Inter advance at Club World Cup with 2-0 win over River Plate

Delap scores his first Chelsea goal in 3-0 win over Esperance in Club World Cup

Two-horse race: Adrian Delia and Alex Borg are officially the two candidates to be PN’s next leader

It will be a two-horse race for who will become the Nationalist Party’s next leader, as Adrian Delia and Alex Borg are the only candidates who have formally submitted an expression of...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 30/06/2025 13:02: What a miserable turn out!! Nothing better at all?

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Man shot and killed after minor car crash turns into road rage in Bidnija

A man was shot and killed after a minor car crash in Bidnija turned into an incident of road rage on Sunday morning. According to reports, a minor crash between two cars at around 8am in Triq...

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TMID Editorial: Censorship in education

The Education Ministry is choosing to persist with a directive that fundamentally restricts the free speech of educators - even though the Ombudsman's office has recommended that this directive be...

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From fertility to water: Malta’s got plans for everything except clean politics

Credit where credit is due: the Maltese government has been nothing if not industrious in churning out strategy documents, long-term plans, and lofty frameworks. From transport to tap water, from...

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Government to table bill to protect civil workers working ‘in good faith’ – Abela

The government is set to table a bill in Parliament which will provide a form of assurance, or insurance, to all civil workers conducting their work in good faith and who do not engage in gross...

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latest comment from Anne R Key, 29/06/2025 15:19: This guy is so full of sh..t, it boggles the mind. Is he not aware of the abuse almost ever non lejberite has to endure at his workplace? And I am referring to EVERY public entity, authority or administration. Good people had to leave or were forced out, just because they are not privy to Lejber cronyism....... Let's have you pull the other one Bobby!

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Will he? Won’t he? The pros and cons of an early election

Robert Abela this month refused to rule out calling a snap general election, particularly as the Nationalist Party goes through another unscheduled leadership election. It's the second time in as...

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latest comment from Divi, 29/06/2025 13:48: oh no Harrubu not another explosion of the 11 Billion dejn

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Pope Leo XIV marks feast day as Vatican launches campaign to help erase its €50-60 million deficit

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday celebrated a special feast day traditionally used by the Catholic Church to drum up donations from the faithful, with the Vatican under the first American pope rolling...

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Speed, distractions, lack of seatbelt use most common causes of road accidents – superintendent

The police superintendent responsible for the newly set up Roads Policing Unit, Nicholas Vella, pinpointed speed, distractions, and a lack of seatbelt use as the most common causes of road...

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latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 29/06/2025 10:31: Incredible! How can lack of seatbelt use be a cause of traffic accidents? Seatbelts limit the seriousness of injuries when there is an accident. They obviously do not prevent accidents from happening.

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NGO looking to detect heart disease via Smartwatches and prevent chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity

Through two ongoing research projects with the University of Malta, the non-governmental organisation Beating Hearts Malta (BHM) is looking to make huge strides for cancer patients' quality of life...

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TMIS Editorial - Malta’s gender corrective mechanism: progress or contradiction?

The gender corrective mechanism introduced into Malta's electoral system was born of good intentions: to address a persistent and troubling imbalance in representation and to make the nation's...

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Benefits from an extension of working age for retirees

MeDirect enhances customer offering with Model Portfolios launch

Farsons AGM confirms food business spin-off, reports record results

Second Fund Managers’ Conference held for local financial advisors