The Malta Independent 28 August 2026, Friday
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Two men injured in Mosta traffic accident

Saturday, 10 January 2026, 08:51 Last update: about 9 months ago

Two men were injured, one of them grievously, after two cars collided in Mosta on Friday evening, the police said. The accident took place in San Pawl tal-Qliegħa Street at 6.15pm. It...

Moderate 5.1 earthquake off Southern Italy jolts Malta

Saturday, 10 January 2026, 08:42 Last update: about 9 months ago

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the Ionian Sea, just off the southern tip of Italy, shook large parts of Malta early on Saturday morning, waking many residents across the islands. The tremor was...

This year’s Festa Ċitru to be held on Sunday 18 January

Friday, 9 January 2026, 15:11 Last update: about 9 months ago

This year’s Festa Ċitru will take place on Sunday, 18 January, once again offering families the opportunity to purchase citrus fruit harvested from the historic gardens of San Anton Palace,...

Man avoids jail after admitting abuse of mother and brother

Friday, 9 January 2026, 13:49 Last update: about 9 months ago

A 24-year-old man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting to a series of domestic violence offences against his mother and brother. The charges stem from incidents in November...

Update: Triq Għajn Dwieli tunnel reopened to traffic

Friday, 9 January 2026, 13:38 Last update: about 9 months ago

Work is ongoing for Triq Għajn Dwieli to re-open, Minister responsible for cleaning Glenn Bedingfield said in a brief post on Facebook. He included a picture of Cleansing Department workers...

Momentum firmly opposes high-rise development in Gozo

Friday, 9 January 2026, 12:22 Last update: about 9 months ago

Momentum on Friday expressed serious concern at the latest planning application proposing a development of up to twelve storeys on the Calypso Hotel site in Marsalforn. This project, which includes...

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