The Swiss Leaks revelations about two former PN ministers, broken by our sister Sunday paper and penned by members of our newsroom, have brought about the downfall (through self-imposed suspension in...

Highly potent variations of cannabis have been finding their way into Malta with the percentage of the active ingredient – THC – shooting up to 20-30% from the milder hash form that...

The Greek government is facing a Monday deadline to come up with credible reform proposals to extend the existing bailout deal and the drafting of a new one. The agreement reached on Friday to...

Every week and, with increasing frequency we are treated, almost every day to fresh news of Islamic State advances and atrocities being committed in nearby Libya. These warped militants with...

The intention was good. Malta has realised that it needs another off shore patrol vessel to complement the long distance Diciotti Saetta class P-61. The government has, as a result, lodged a request...

 In yesterday’s issue, we featured a news story where an academic expert suggested that after school schemes should be introduced across the board to allow women more flexibility at...

Last Saturday, at about 7pm, The Malta Independent Online announced the news that pardoned oil trader George Farrugia broke his media silence and gave an exclusive interview to The...

On Monday afternoon, leaders of the eurozone as well as leaders of the rest of the European Union were locked into following the progression and eventual outcome of the meeting between Greece and the...

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat yesterday reiterated his call for the United Nations to issue a mandate to authorize immediate and urgent action in Libya. The Prime Minister says he has the backing...

Last week, up to 300 migrants were feared to have drowned after their inflatable dinghies went down in stormy seas off Lampedusa. Since then, the weather has improved and hundreds more were rescued...