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25 January 2025, Saturday

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Updated: Government is biggest obstacle to justice, PN says; Justice Ministry, PL reply

The Nationalist Party, "with regret and disappointment", once again observes that the Government has failed justice in our country in a significant way, particularly the family of the assassinated...

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Yorgen Fenech granted bail in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case

Yorgen Fenech has been granted bail, a court decreed on Friday, some five years after he was charged with complicity in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The decree was handed down by Madam...

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latest comment from missawt, 24/01/2025 09:53: Those conditions connected to granting bail will disappear in due time. No, I am not a prophet.

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‘Fix the system before the State fails yet another victim,’ Metsola says after Fenech bail news

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has said that Malta’s justice system needs to be urgently fixed, before the State “fails yet another victim.” Metsola wrote on...

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The Government's stubbornness in healthcare has now led to industrial action – PN

The stubbornness and arrogance of Prime Minister Robert Abela, Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela, and the Labour Government are making patients pay the price, the Nationalist Party said in a...

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Biker dies in crash beneath Tal-Qroqq skate park

An Italian man died on Thursday evening when he lost control of the bike he was riding and crashed, the police said Friday. The biker, an Italian man, aged 36, who resides in Birkirkara, was...

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Updated: Government sets up temporary health services as MAM directives take effect

The government has set up temporary health services as industrial action ordered by the Medical Association of Malta come into effect today. The union registered a trade dispute over the transfer...

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PM visits private hospital taking patients due to union directives

During a visit to the Da Vinci private hospital, Prime Minister Robert Abela observed initiatives being undertaken in the health sector "that are producing positive outcomes as a result of...

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Major storm lashes Ireland and Scotland as hurricane-force winds down power lines and ground flights

Millions of people in Ireland and northern parts of the U.K. were urged to stay at home Friday as hurricane-force winds disabled power networks and brought widespread travel...

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Momentum requests Standards Commissioner investigation into Cabinet over asset declarations

The Momentum Party has sent a request to the Standards Commissioner to launch an investigation into a potential breach of ethics by the government's Cabinet, Momentum Chairperson Arnold Cassola said...

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Colon cancer prevention research project launched

A new research project for the prevention of colon cancer has been launched, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research, and Innovation Keith Azzopardi Tanti stated on Friday. Azzopardi Tanti...

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Residents suffer the consequences of a government that does not plan, PN says; PL replies

Residents have to suffer the consequences of a government that is unable to plan ahead, the Nationalist Party said Friday. Because the Government allowed the energy situation to spiral out of...

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Owen Bonnici

An exciting time for culture and the arts

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Bonnici the Bully

Gozo’s push for regional autonomy: A vision or a mirage?

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On cats, dogs and kids

Julie Zahra

Complete faith in the film industry

Carmel Cacopardo

In defiance of arrogant power

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The tragedy that is 17 Black

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A better health education for our kids

2024 was the third driest year on record

Fields were left parched throughout this past year, as 2024 earned its place as the third driest year on the Malta Meteorological Office's records. Every month recorded below-average rainfall....

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TMID Editorial: New parties emerging

Third parties in Maltese politics have not seen much electoral success over the years. The only two recent third party candidates who had been elected to Parliament were Marlene and Godfrey...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 24/01/2025 11:48: Across Europe people are waking up to the reality of this uniparty state of affairs.As with most thing Malta will catch on, after suitable time passes.

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Djokovic quits mid-match, walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner

Spectators booed an injured Novak Djokovic as he left the court in Rod Laver Arena after quitting one set into his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander...

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Nurses to provide services during MAM doctor directives – MUMN

Nurses will still be providing services at health centres when directives from the Medical Association of Malta take effect on Friday, the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses stated on...

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latest comment from Santana, 23/01/2025 19:42: No wonder. The government has a lot of leverage over Paul Pace and his Union at present.

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Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records

President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of classified governmental documents about the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which has...

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Human resources must always remain central to educational policy – PN

Human resources must always remain central to educational policy, the Nationalist Party said. On International Day of Education, celebrated since 2019, the Nationalist Party "salutes all...

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Nobody doubts success of private outsourcing anymore, Health Minister says

Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela has said that Mater Dei Hospital is currently running below its carrying capacity as inpatients dropped as a result of the government's decision to outsource certain...

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latest comment from Censu W. Muscat, 23/01/2025 20:34: MAM'S directives will hurt every patient. The arguments by MAM are just empty ones. SHAME on you MAM!

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IMF report recognises Malta's planned strategy to strengthen its services infrastructure

The International Monetary Fund has confirmed Malta's commitment to sustainable development through policy initiatives and investments to strengthen its services infrastructure. The report,...

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Sports

Djokovic quits mid-match, walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner

Bruno Fernandes strikes late to keep Man United on course for Europa League last 16 spot

Madison Keys upsets No. 2 Iga Swiatek to reach her first Australian Open final

Man City sent to brink of Champions League exit by PSG; Real Madrid routs Salzburg to advance

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek vs. Madison Keys and Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton semifinals are set

Liverpool beat Lille to reach Champions League round of 16; Barcelona win 9-goal thriller

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz, to meet Zverev in semi-final

Jannik Sinner gets past Holger Rune at the Australian Open in a match with net and medical delays

Another goal for defender Denzel Dumfries as Inter beat Empoli to keep pace with leaders Napoli

More turmoil for Man United and Tottenham but Nottingham Forest's title challenge strengthens

Four men arrested in police drug raid in Marsa

Four men were arrested by the police in a drug raid Marsa on Thursday morning, the police said. The men - two aged 19 and 29, both from Marsa, a 26-year-old from Qrendi and a 39-year-old from...

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Malta Progressive Party supports Momentum’s petition against changes to magisterial inquiries

The Malta Progressive Party (Partit Malta Progressiva) said it stands firmly in support of the petition launched by Momentum opposing the Prime Minister's proposal to amend the process of magisterial...

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Updated: Government continues to play with our country’s security, PN says; PL responds

The security of our country, like health, education, and many other sectors, is not a priority for this Government, the Nationalist Party said Friday. It has now been 22 days since two Moroccans...

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Bruno Fernandes strikes late to keep Man United on course for Europa League last 16 spot

Bruno Fernandes scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester United beat Rangers 2-1 on Thursday to take a big step toward the Europa League round of 16. Rangers looked to have snatched a draw at...

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TMID Editorial: Valuable resources

There has been so much talk in recent months about Malta's ageing population. The arguments that have been made mostly centred on how this is affecting the employment sector. The fact that Malta...

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MAM leadership gets vote of confidence from council

The council of the Medical Association of Malta unanimously approved a vote of confidence in its leadership, in particular its highest-ranking officials Martin Balzan president, John Paul Tabone...

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IMF says Malta’s financial system is ‘sound and stable’, but ‘risks remain’

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a report concerning Malta, and said that the country's financial system is sound and stable, however that risks remain. The report states that The...

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Bartolo asks Standards Commissioner to probe Delia 'conflict of interest'

Former Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo has asked the Standards Commissioner to investigate the Nationalist Party;s health spokeman Adrian Delia over what Bartolo sees as a conflict of...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 24/01/2025 11:53: Unbelievable cheek from one who consistently breached the moral code.

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Planning Authority commits to finance €240,000 urban greening project in Naxxar

An open space, close to the Divine Mercy Church in Naxxar will be transformed into a recreational green area after the Planning Authority (PA) agreed to finance over €240,000 for this project to...

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Antoinette Vassallo confirmed as Commissioner for Children

Antoinette Vassallo will again occupy the post of Commissioner for Children, with this being her second term. This decision was confirmed by the Permentne Committee for Social Affairs within the...

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Business

Emirates resumes flights to Beirut and Baghdad

Malta businesses resilient amid cost pressures: Optimism for 2024 grows despite mixed sector perform

Bank of Valletta rings the bell at the Malta Stock Exchange

Epic Malta awarded as country’s Fastest and Best Mobile Network by Ookla®

APS Bank launches ‘Milestones’ series to celebrate achievements

Alexandre Dreyfus launches ‘Qamar Ventures’

Malta Business Registry hosts interactive istory Day for secondary students

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk: Shaping the future of global power dynamics

Updated: Government is biggest obstacle to justice, PN says; Justice Ministry, PL reply

Yorgen Fenech granted bail in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case

‘Fix the system before the State fails yet another victim,’ Metsola says after Fenech bail news

The Government's stubbornness in healthcare has now led to industrial action – PN

Biker dies in crash beneath Tal-Qroqq skate park

Updated: Government sets up temporary health services as MAM directives take effect

PM visits private hospital taking patients due to union directives

Major storm lashes Ireland and Scotland as hurricane-force winds down power lines and ground flights

Momentum requests Standards Commissioner investigation into Cabinet over asset declarations

Colon cancer prevention research project launched

Residents suffer the consequences of a government that does not plan, PN says; PL replies

2024 was the third driest year on record

TMID Editorial: New parties emerging

Djokovic quits mid-match, walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner

Nurses to provide services during MAM doctor directives – MUMN

Trump orders release of JFK, RFK and MLK assassination records

Human resources must always remain central to educational policy – PN

Nobody doubts success of private outsourcing anymore, Health Minister says

IMF report recognises Malta's planned strategy to strengthen its services infrastructure

Epic Malta awarded as country’s Fastest and Best Mobile Network by Ookla®

‘Come outside and I’ll show you’: Karol Aquilina alleges that Robert Abela challenged him to a fight

Compilation of evidence in connection with Identita’ racket continues

Ray Aquilina arranged property deal with Yorgen Fenech whilst serving in police force

Biker injured in Sliema road accident

Madison Keys upsets No. 2 Iga Swiatek to reach her first Australian Open final

‘El Hiblu 3 have been robbed of their youth and innocence,’ coalition says in new call for dismissal

Speaker says he cannot oblige government to table declaration of assets in Parliament

Minister for Health scrubs in for two operations before parliament

Four men arrested in police drug raid in Marsa

Malta Progressive Party supports Momentum’s petition against changes to magisterial inquiries

Updated: Government continues to play with our country’s security, PN says; PL responds

Bruno Fernandes strikes late to keep Man United on course for Europa League last 16 spot

TMID Editorial: Valuable resources

MAM leadership gets vote of confidence from council

IMF says Malta’s financial system is ‘sound and stable’, but ‘risks remain’

Bartolo asks Standards Commissioner to probe Delia 'conflict of interest'

Planning Authority commits to finance €240,000 urban greening project in Naxxar

Antoinette Vassallo confirmed as Commissioner for Children

Ramona Attard officially co-opted to Parliament as Labour MP

Man City sent to brink of Champions League exit by PSG; Real Madrid routs Salzburg to advance

Repubblika files appeal in challenge case against Police Commissioner over Pilatus Bank officials

Government has given up on healthcare, PN says

Series of measures come into effect to better support persons with disabilities, government says

Request for magisterial inquiry into Lands Authority rejected, Azzopardi says law is strong enough