The Malta Independent 14 November 2026, Saturday
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This year’s Festa Ċitru to be held on Sunday 18 January

Friday, 9 January 2026, 15:11 Last update: about 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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...

Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine

Friday, 9 January 2026, 10:23 Last update: about 11 months ago Associated Press

Russia said Friday it has used the new Oreshnik ballistic missile along with other weapons in a massive strike on Ukraine. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed and at least 22 wounded...

Public consultation on social media reform launched

Friday, 9 January 2026, 10:11 Last update: about 11 months ago

The first meeting of a public consultation on a proposed reform of social media regulation was held yesterday, following the Government's announcement of a process aimed at better protecting children...

New year brings in tax increases by Labour, PN says

Friday, 9 January 2026, 09:19 Last update: about 11 months ago

The beginning of a new year has brought the introduction of new fees and taxes, this time across the financial services sector, once again exposing the Labour Government's claims of "no new taxes" as...

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