The Local Councils’ Association (LCA) has proposed a gradual shift from door-to-door waste collection to point-based waste collection, the association’s president Mario Fava told The Malta Independent. This point-based collection system w...

The Planning Authority has refused to grant this newsroom an interview with its chairperson Martin Saliba.This newsroom had first gotten in touch with the PA for an interview with Saliba last May, with the PA suggesting a date for some time within su...

Yorgen Fenech’s defence team will be summoning former prime minister Joseph Muscat and his chief of staff Keith Schembri as witnesses in his murder trial, MaltaToday reports.Fenech is pleading not guilty to being a mastermind in the murder of D...

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry said that it has not been approached on the the opening hours of pharmacies on Sunday.It was reacting to reports in the press that health authorities are in advanced discussions with stakeholders...

Netflix’s “The Crown” and “The Queen’s Gambit” combined with Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” to win top series honors at the Sunday’s Emmy Awards, a first for streaming services that cemented their ...

Last Thursday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was in Malta to give the green light for the country’s Covid-19 resilience and recovery package.The package is one which was lauded by von der Leyen and the Commission, with the ...

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri said that he always “takes decisions based on facts,” in response to whether he believes Alexander Dalli is the right person to run the Corradino Correctional Facility.Dalli has been under f...

20 new cases of Covid-19 were reported by health authorities on Sunday.51 people meanwhile have recovered, and with no new deaths from the virus registered in the past 24 hours, the number of active cases is now down to 586.22 patients are currently ...

Data compiled and analysed by The Malta Independent on Sunday shows that Infrastructure Malta handed out 364 direct orders worth €41.7 million in the space of two years and a half.The National Audit Office have discouraged the use of direct orde...

The more an election approaches, the more we will start hearing the term power of incumbency.It will be mostly used by the opposition, as it highlights the advantage that any government has over its political adversaries simply because it has the cou...

EntertainmentWhat was the last book you read?The book of Animal Ignorance by John Mitchinson and John Loyd and an incredible forward by Stephen Fry.Who is your favourite author?Marilyn FrenchWhat was the last film you watched? 7 Yards:...

Birkirkara dropped the first points of the season as they were held to a 1-1 by the ever improving Floriana side.The Greens still fresh from their triumph in the derby against Valletta, gave another good performance earning a deserved draw against a ...

Discussions with stakeholders are currently ongoing to keep pharmacies open on Sundays not only in the morning but also in the afternoon, Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Chris Fearne said. Currently, every Sunday a different set of pha...

PN leader Bernard Grech has said that the price of some of his party’s electoral proposals has to be calculated on how they will improve people’s health and wellbeing, not in monetary terms.Grech was interviewed by Colin Deguara, a journa...

A three-year-old boy was grievously hurt on Saturday afternoon after being hit by a car, the police said Sunday.The accident took place in Triq it-Turisti at 6pm.The boy, a Macedonian who resides in St Paul’s Bay, was hit by a Kia Avella driven...

A couple going through separation proceedings have been charged with being involved in a fight over the custody of their dog at their residence in Xewkija, Gozo.A court heard on Sunday how the Australian-Maltese woman had caused grievous injuries to ...

José Mourinho had his first defeat as Roma coach when his side surprisingly lost 3-2 at Hellas Verona in Serie A on Sunday, while Juventus continues to look for its first win after a 1-1 draw against AC Milan.Lorenzo Pellegrini gave Roma the l...

Anything Liverpool can do, Chelsea can do exactly the same.Chelsea continued matching each of Liverpool's results through the first five rounds of the Premier League season by beating Tottenham 3-0 on Sunday.The European champions took the lead four ...

Crisis Resolution Malta hopes that the government will set aside funds in the upcoming budget to implement a national suicide prevention strategy, organisation leader Mark Xuereb told The Malta Independent.This scientifically based strategy – w...

Gozitan property magnate Joseph Portelli is seeking to develop the site of the Jerma Palace Hotel in Marsascala into a hotel and apartment complex.Portelli said in an interview with The Times of Malta that he would be seeking to develop the area into...

A 46-year-old man has been arrested by the police in connection with a cocaine find.The police said on Sunday that the man, who is a resident in Valletta was stopped by members of the Drug Squad in Triq Victor Denaro, Msida.As soon as the man noticed...

President of Malta George Vella inaugurated the new premises of the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) in Qormi. The opening took place on the day marking the 25th anniversary of the union’s establishment.Before unveiling a memorial...

The Labour Party still holds a 14-point lead over the Nationalist Party, indicating that the Opposition has so far failed to bridge the gap it lost by in the 2017 general election, a political survey has shown.The survey, carried out by Vincent Marma...

The Office of the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life this week launched a very interesting and much-needed project. The two-year exercise, which is supported by the European Commission and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Develop...

Joe Cini was born on 25 November 1936 to Carmelo and Antonia Cini nee Armeni. He is married to Connie and has two children, Joseph and Chris.Cini started this interview by going down memory lane and talking about his early days. “I was born and...

Jimmy Greaves, one of England’s greatest goal-scorers who was prolific for Tottenham, Chelsea and AC Milan has died. He was 81.With 266 goals in 379 appearances, Greaves was the all-time record scorer for Tottenham, which announced his death on...

The Belgian town of Aarschot has a vaccination rate of 94% of all adults, but Mayor Gwendolyn Rutten worries her town is too close for comfort to the capital of Brussels, where the rate stands at 63%. But there’s not much she can do about it.He...

A U.N. migration agency official expressed concerns Fiday over the disappearance of thousands of Europe-bound migrants who were intercepted and returned to Libya as more and more desperate people risk their lives trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea...

Gozo will be benefiting from a record €162 million in European funds until 2027, Prime Minister Robert Abela said.Speaking in Ghajnsielem, Abela said that the money will be spent on sustainable urban projects to improve the quality of life.The p...

The Malta Home Education Association is seeking to overturn the need to have a teacher’s warrant to provide education in the home.In a letter to the Education Ministry, made available to the media, the MHEA said “the option of the rich an...

Twenty-five new Covid-19 cases were recorded Saturday, while 51 recovered, health authorities said.There are 21 patients in hospital, of whom three are in intensive care.The total number of cases registered in Malta is now 36,952, with 35,484 patient...

The International Monetary Fund has praised Malta’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic but warned Malta of the negative impact of its greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force.In a statement, the government referred to the praise received b...

If the PN is elected in government, the salaries and conditions of teachers and educators will be significantly improved, PN leader Bernard Grech said. Addressing an activity on Saturday, Grech said that the Labour government “sees teachers lik...

“A small stone led to poisoning” is how Nationalist Party deputy leader Robert Arrigo this morning described a medical condition that kept him in intensive care for a few days earlier this month.Writing on Facebook, the 66-year-old MP sai...

Valletta: Empire Pharmacy, 77, Old Theatre Street; Ħamrun: Fra Diego Dispensary, 94, Villambrosa Street; Qormi: St George's Pharmacy, 21, Main Street; Santa Venera: St Bartholomew Pharmacy, 30, Fleur-De-Lys Road; Ta' Xbiex: Remedies Chemists, Ma...

Gzira United gained their first win and three points of the campaign after disposing off Valletta scoring a goal in each half.Though still early days for both teams this match was important since points at stake could mean a sigh of relief. For Valle...

Even without Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte, Inter Milan seems intent on successfully defending its Serie A title.The Nerazzurri completely overwhelmed visiting Bologna 6-1 on Saturday to extend their unbeaten start to the Italian league.Substitute ...

Manchester City’s fans cannot say they weren’t warned.Pep Guardiola incurred the wrath of some City fans when he urged “more people” to attend the home match against Southampton in the English Premier League on Saturday t...

A man and woman were injured in a traffic accident in Naxxar on Friday evening, the police said.The accident took place at 10.30pm in Fortizza tal-Mosta Street.It involved a Volkswagen Polo driven by a 50-year-old man of Swieqi and a Toyota IQ driven...

Both the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry and the Gozo Business Chamber have noted that several of their members keep reporting that they are losing their employees to public sector jobs, even when the latter often carry less pay.Bo...

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the EU must work closely with neighbouring countries in the region to stabilise Afghanistan.Speaking at the Euromed summit in Athens, Abela said Afghanistan is a multifaceted case with serious security and humani...

Hot off the press, have a look at some previews from this Sunday's September edition of First Magazine, Issue No 327, out with The Malta Independent on Sunday. Packed with gorgeous photography and features - Venice, Marrakech, Valletta, Capri and Par...

Three Church entities that run residential homes for children will work together on a project that will continue to improve the lives of children and adolescents living in Church homes. This project will be carried out with an investment of €250...

Member of the European Parliament Cyrus Engerer has been entrusted by the Environment Committee of the European parliament as Rapporteur on one of the legislative acts in the ‘Fit for 55” package that the European Union is porposing in it...

Josette Schembri Vella and her company 3City Designs Ltd, have been charged with money laundering €1.5 million.Schembri Vella, 45, of Mellieha, appeared in court before magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit, accused of laundering money between 2008 ...

Despite an appeal by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Malta to stop its passport-selling scheme, the government said Friday that citizenship issues fall under the national competence. The Parliamentary Secretary responsible for the sc...

The MSPCA is warning owners of animals in the Gharb-San Lawrenz area to be careful if they allow their pets to roam in the area.Sausages “with nails embedded in them” have been scattered in these two villages, the MSPCA warned on its Face...

While cautioning that it would be a shame for us if we do not preserve our natural and historical heritage, President of Malta George Vella said that our grandchildren have the right to enjoy a Malta that continues to be renewed without losing its so...

The Nationalist Party may still be trailing in opinion polls, but things could soon start to change as the Opposition rolls out an impressive set of electoral proposals.Over the past couple of weeks, the PN has unveiled ambitious proposals that affec...

Tarxien resident Tony Curmi, has been acquitted of trafficking 2kg of cannabis in a trial by jury.Curmi, 38, was indicted for trafficking 2kg of cannabis resin and aggravated possession of the illegal substance. His trial started on Tuesday.He had be...

The Family Ministry has launched a national campaign on drug abuse aimed to raise more awareness.How do you realise teenagers are taking drugs? What advice can one give to someone using drugs? What are the effects of specific drugs? How can you disti...

America’s oldest ally, France, recalled its ambassador to the United States on Friday in an unprecedented show of anger that dwarfed decades of previous rifts.The relationship conceived in 18th century revolutions appeared at a tipping point af...

Prime Minister Robert Abela pledged to make right with certain mistakes and stated that the Labour Party in government is “not infallible and we never thought that as a government we could not fail.”Addressing a Labour Party activity on F...

A 59-year-old man who fell off a balcony last week has succumbed to his injuries, the police said in a statement on Friday.The man, from Paola, fell approximately a storey from a balcony in Gebel Hanxun Street in Marsascala on Friday 10 September, an...

Another set of tax refund cheques are set to be distributed over the coming days, Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced.Speaking during a pre-budget consultation meeting on Thursday night, Abela said that some 250,000 people are expected to benef...

An 84-year-old man has passed away while positive for Covid-19, health authorities announced in their daily briefing on the pandemic.27 new cases were reported by health authorities, while 79 people have now recovered, taking the number of active cas...

With an investment of €2 million, Spencer Garden in Marsa, will be revamped to become a sustainable public garden for recreational purposes. This project was announced by Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia together with ERA CEO Michelle Pi...

Mr Justice Giovanni Grixti had filed a criminal complaint against lawyer and PN MP Jason Azzopardi over social media comments posted by the latter, MaltaToday reports.The complaint, however, was dismissed by the Attorney General and the Police Commis...

Malta’s permanent representative at the United Nations on Tuesday stirred disdain after posting a photo showing that she was watching a football game on her mobile phone while attending a UN meeting.The post (screenshot below) was later removed...

Extending the VAT exempt threshold from €30,000 to €60,000 would reduce the level of bureaucracy in the country as well as partially tackle the rising cost of living, Nationalist Party Leader Bernard Grech said on Thursday night. With ...

Police Superintendent Keith Arnaud was cross-examined this morning, as Madam Justice Miriam Hayman continued hearing the case filed by alleged Daphne Caruana Galizia murder mastermind Yorgen Fenech, over his continued pre-trial detention.Fenech argue...

Fires that affected Mediterranean countries, floods in the northern part of Europe, and extremely high temperatures recorded in recent months show that we need to do more in our fight against climate change, MEP Josianne Cutajar said."However this sh...

The European Union's executive arm asked its member countries Thursday to better protect journalists amid a rise of physical attacks and online threats against media professionals.According to the European Commission, 908 journalists and media worker...

The Malta College of Family Doctors and the Association of Private Family Doctors said that during the COVID-19 pandemic family doctors rose to the occasion and kept serving the citizens of our country, helping to dampen potential excess mortality fr...

President of Malta George Vella called on the Maltese diaspora to follow closely developments regarding the setting up by the Presidency of the Foundation for National Unity and to contribute to Malta’s social and political transition. The Pres...

In March 2021, registered full-time employment increased by 0.9 per cent while part-time employment as a primary job decreased by 0.6 per cent when compared to the corresponding month in 2020, the NSO said. Registered Employment: January-March 2021...

Italian workers in both the public and private sectors must display a health pass to access their workplaces from Oct. 15 under a decree adopted Thursday by Premier Mario Draghi’s broad-based coalition government.The measures are the first by a...

Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis has for the past two months been resisting calls for his resignation. The opposition, civil society groups, and the media have been calling for the minister’s resignation after it emerged that he had a cosy ...

The European Union said Thursday that it will fund its new health preparedness and rapid response agency to the tune of 30 billion euros ($35 billion) over the next six years, even pushing it higher if individual efforts from the member nations and p...

Malta’s controversial passport-selling scheme has to be brought to a halt, European Commissioner President Ursula von der Leyen said in a press conference on Thursday.Speaking at a press conference at the Upper Barracca in Valletta, von der Ley...

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen gave the thumbs up to Malta's €316.4 million recovery and resilience plan in a visit to the country on Thursday.This is an important step towards the EU disbursing €316.4 million in grants ...

The latest statistics on business formation in the United States shows, adjusted for seasonal variance, business applications for July 2021 totaled 454,460, up 1.2% from June 2021.The U.S. as the base to so many global and nationwide businesses, is k...

The arraignment of former European Commissioner John Dalli on charges related to a bribery attempt has been deferred, by the courts, to November, The Malta Independent is informed. Dalli is set to face charges over an alleged attempt by his aide to s...

The government will be presenting an anti-SLAPP Bill “in the coming days,” Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Thursday.He was addressing a press conference together with EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, at the Upper Barrakka...

Twenty-five new Covid-19 cases were registered on Thursday, while two more patients died, health authorities said.The latest two victims are men aged 67 and 74. The total number of deaths is now 452.The total number of cases recorded in malta stands ...

Heritage Malta is voicing its concern with regard to the effects of a proposed solar farm in Triq San Pietru, Mġarr, on rain catchment in the vicinity of the Ta' Ħaġrat archaeological site. The national agency for cultural heritage sai...

The government is forging ahead with new legislation which will see the introduction of the possibility of electronic tagging for prisoners in select circumstances, Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri announced on Thursday.Addressing a press confer...

The Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF), a leading organisation in the conservation of European vultures, has written to Prime Minister Robert Abela expressing its anger after a rare bird which was part of one of its conservation projects was shot ...

The Nationalist Party has promised to introduce a substantial advance in the country’s current pensions system towards something which is more sustainable, just, and safe. The PN proposed the creation of new sectors which create new qualit...

The Nationalist Party has given differing versions of its own proposal to protect ODZ land, Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia said on Thursday. He was asked for a reaction to the pledge, announced by PN Leader Bernard Grech earlier this week, that ...

The revised master plan for Manoel Island was approved on Thursday after four members of the PA board withdrew from the decision making process.The 7-0 vote was taken after the four members recused themselves following a request made by Michael Scior...

A 51-year-old man was grievously injured in a traffic accident in Gozo on Thursday afternoon.Police said in a statement that the man was riding a Kentoya motorcycle which he lost control of and subsequently fell off of.The accident happened in Triq K...

Infrastructure Malta has been called out by Swieqi mayor Noel Muscat to have proceeded with a road work proposal for St Andrew's Road that the local council had opposed. “It is sheer madness from many aspects, and it hits strongly in the face a...

The European Union should acknowledge its failure in allowing a culture of impunity to reign in a Member State, civil society NGO Repubblika has told EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.In a letter penned by its president Robert Aquilina, Re...

Members of the Civil Protection Department are still battling a fire in a privately-owned waste plant in Marsa, 12 hours after it developed.The fire, according to a statement issued by the Environmental Resources Authority, developed last night.No-on...

The Public Broadcasting Services has been converted into a propaganda machine for the Labour Party and Prime Minister Robert Abela, the Nationalist Party said.Addressing the media, PN Deputy Leader David Agius said that the PBS is being used by Abela...

The total output of Malta’s agricultural sector decreased by 4.5% - equivalent to around €5.7 million – during last year, data issued by the National Statistics Office (NSO) shows. Provisional estimates for the year 2020 indicat...

Two prison officials are set to be charged by police over an inmate’s attempted suicide at the correctional facility. The Minister for Home Affairs Byron Camilleri announced on Wednesday that he had been notified by police that it would be...

There should be laws in place to protect journalists, rather than non-binding recommendations, MEP David Casa said.“If implemented, the recommendations, put forward today by the European Commission, should ensure that journalists across Europe ...

Customs canine officer Sparky sniffed out two male British passengers in possession of illicit substances, the Customs Department said in a statement.Yesterday, upon the Malta International Airport Control Room’s request for assistance, Customs...

A few days ago, 20 people pleaded guilty to hate speech charges, and were each given suspended sentences and fines, depending on the extent of their written outburst.The case concerned comments they posted beneath a video showing a Maltese man who ha...

Maltese residents arriving in Malta from a dark-red country will be allowed to quarantine at home as from this coming Friday, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced on Wednesday. The government was reacting to the calls for change of quarantine ...

Catering establishments such as bars and restaurants who choose to accept only those who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 will be able to take advantage of relaxed protocols on how they operate, Health Minister Chris Fearne announced. Speak...

The Chamber of Advocates has reported lawyer Jason Azzopardi to Commission for the Administration of Justice over social media posts concerning Mr Justice Giovanni Grixti, Times of Malta reports.The PN MP, who is one of the lawyers for the family of ...

--- Tax are collected by the IRS--- States like Nevada does not pay tax, they report tax--- Local tax differs from state to state--- European companies are increasingly using U.S. incorporation for bypassing the “single Digital union”. Th...

Forming a U.S. company is for many entrepreneurs a good way of expanding their business into foreign shores. In data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, it was found that foreign-owned companies employed around 6.8 million workers in the Unite...

Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries are, “by and large” adhering to new social media guidelines, Standards Commissioner George Hyzler said Wednesday. He was speaking to journalists following the launch of a two-year project that aims ...

“Whoever is asking for my resignation, in particular, Opposition leader Bernard Grech, should look at the people around him before tabling motions in parliament,” Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis said. The Malta Independent on We...

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Neymar lined up together in the near-perfect attack for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday and still could not score or deliver a win in the Champions League.Instead, it was low-key midfielder Ander Herrera who go...