U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one, for an alliance focused on external threats that could now face an armed confro...

 More than 1,000 stranded passengers spent the night at Amsterdam's international airport as snow and ice that is pummeling parts of Europe grounded hundreds of flights and choked highways and railroads Wednesday.In Paris, a skier slid along the...

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self...

The coming days are expected to be characterised by strong northwesterly winds, which may at times reach gale force, particularly over the weekend, the Meteorological Office at the Malta International Airport said on Wednesday.Westerly to northwester...

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Justin Haber, confirming his conviction for sexually harassing a teenage employee and ruling that the original punishment was fully justified given the seriousness of the offence.Haber, 44, a former Malt...

Minister Clint Camilleri is correct in one important respect: Gozo is no longer a seasonal destination. Over the past years it has evolved into an all-year-round hub for Maltese visitors, tourists, workers and property owners. This shift should have ...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he plans to meet with Danish officials next week after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over Greenland, the strategic Arctic island that is a self-governing territory of...

Maria Micallef has been appointed Chairperson of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD).Micallef brings extensive experience from the private sector and previously served as Chairperson of Air Malta between 2014 and 2017, a gov...

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a wide-ranging national inquiry into antisemitism, weeks after two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people.The investigation will be a royal c...

The third hub dedicated to victims of domestic violence and gender-based violence is set to open its doors this month in Mtarfa, as works on the facility are in their final stages, the police said Thursday.The hub will operate on a 24-hour basis thro...

A man was taken to hospital after he was allegedly injured with a sharp, pointed weapon during an argument.Two other people who were involved in the argument suffered slight injuries.The incident occurred at around 3.30am in an apartment block on Tri...

The Libyan Embassy in Malta on Wednesday highlighted its growing concern on the "increasing frequency" of perpetrators of serious violations or criminal activities being incorrectly identified as Libyan nationals by the media in Malta.In a statement,...

A trailer has skidded on the Regional Road, southbound lane, hitting a pole which collapsaed onto the northbound carriageway, effectively blocking other vehicles from proceeding in both directions.The accident happened just after 2.15pm.The trailer s...

The government has launched a public consultation on the introduction of a legal framework on personal assistance for persons with disabilities. The public consultation will remain open till 20 February 2026.Among several things, this reform proposes...

Manchester City's Premier League title hopes took another blow after a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Wednesday.Not even Erling Haaland's 150th goal for the club was enough to stop City from dropping points at home for the second time in as many...

Title-chasing Napoli was surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw at home by relegation-threatened Hellas Verona on Wednesday as league leader Inter Milan increased its advantage at the top of Serie A.And it could have been worse for the defending champion.An...

U.S. forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks, a U.S. official said.The official spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive milit...

Socialist International openly sang Robert Abela's praise as it marked six years of his leadership, highlighting what it described as a record defined by social justice, economic progress, and democratic values.In a letter to Prime Minister Abela, Sp...

Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a Danish territory.Tensions escalated after the Whit...

At no point were elective cardiac catheterisation procedures cancelled to facilitate doctors taking leave, the Medical Association of Malta (MAM) said in a statement.Its statement comes in reaction to a statement that had been issued by the Malta Uni...

A day after closing out the 2025 Holy Year, Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday opened a new phase of his pontificate by gathering the world's cardinals to Rome and indicating some reform-minded priorities going forward.For starters, Leo signalled an emph...

A proposed 40-storey tower in Paceville will cast shadows on Swieqi residential areas between March and September, a new study has found.The proposal is on Triq Elia Zammit, Paceville, and will make use of FAR policy for tall buildings.The impact ass...

1,370 more promise of sale agreements were signed in 2025 than in 2024, information published by the Malta Developers Association (MDA) shows.The MDA noted a "strong and encouraging" performance in Promise of Sale activity, saying that it confirms th...

The Driving Licence Surrender Scheme has formally been launched on Transport Malta's website this morning.Through this scheme, any youths not older than 30 years old on the date of application may surrender their driving licence for a period of five ...

The shipping industry has witnessed tremendous growth in the international, global carriage of goods by container vessels. Container ships have been ever increasing in size, and capacity. There are container ships, measuring up to 400 metres in lengt...

A British dive master died after making a rapid ascent while exploring a shipwreck off Malta last year, an inquest in the UK heard Monday.Darrel Nicholas Pascoe, 66, from Cornwall, was diving at the popular P29 wreck on October 12 when the incident o...

The capture of Venezuela's leader by US forces has reignited a familiar and uncomfortable debate. Even if Washington believes its actions were justified, the operation raises serious doubts about respect for international law and the protections affo...

Passenger traffic between Malta and Gozo reached a record high during the Christmas and New Year period, with a total of 301,041 people crossing the channel using Gozo Channel ferries and the fast ferry service, the government said Tuesday.Minister f...

Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on U.S. President Donald Trump's comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland.The leaders issued a statement reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island "belongs to its people."The leaders ...

After a dead whale was found on the bow of a container ship docked in New Jersey, authorities were working Tuesday to remove the carcass and determine the endangered animal's cause of death.The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a New Jersey-b...

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed out the Vatican's 2025 Holy Year by denouncing today's consumerist and anti-foreigner sentiment, capping a Jubilee that saw some 33 million pilgrims flock to Rome and a historic transition from one Americ...

 Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorced and legally single, ending the 19-year marriage of one of entertainment's most prominent power couplesA Nashville, Tennessee, judge issued an order at a hearing Tuesday dissolving the ma...

Jonathan David repaid coach Luciano Spalletti's faith in him with a goal and an assist to help Juventus to a 3-0 win at Sassuolo in Serie A on Tuesday.That saw fourth-place Juventus remain level on points with Roma after the capital side won 2-0 at r...

Nottingham Forest piled the pressure on former manager Nuno Espirito Santo with a 2-1 win at West Ham on Tuesday.Morgan Gibbs-White won and then converted a penalty in the 89th minute to seal a crucial victory in a clash between two teams f...

An 84-year-old man from Mosta was left with grievous injuries after being struck by a car in Triq l-Imġarr, Għajnsielem, on Tuesday afternoon.The man was taken to Gozo General Hospital at around 2.30pm after he was involved in an accident i...

A subsidy increase under the Home Helper of Your Choice scheme came into effect on 1 January 2026, with the hourly rate for approved services increasing from €9 to €10, in a move aimed at helping more elderly people continue living independ...

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance. Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for the strategic, mine...

Samiel Daroussi, a 30-year-old French man, has been reported missing, the police said.He was last seen in Sliema. Anyone with any information about the man is asked to contact the police, even confidentially, by calling 21 224001 / 119 or the nearest...

PN leader Alex Borg stated on Friday that the elderly in Malta and Gozo deserve nothing short of top-quality services and environments that offer dignity, care, and a better quality of life.Borg made this declaration on Friday morning as he visited t...

A 38-year-old Vietnamese woman was grievously injured on Tuesday morning after being involved in a traffic accident in Triq in-Naxxar, Lija, the police said.The accident occurred at around 8.15am. The woman, who resides in St Paul's Bay, was hit by a...

From the smoldering wreckage of two catastrophic world wars in the last century, nations came together to build an edifice of international rules and laws. The goal was to prevent such sprawling conflicts in the future.Now that world order - centered...

Hili Finance Company plc opens its €60,000,000 bond issue to investors on Wednesday, the company said. The bonds will bear interest at an annual rate of 5% and are guaranteed by Hili Ventures Ltd.Hili Finance Company is the financing arm of Hili...

While Malta's economy is growing, not everyone is able to keep up. And this is not in reference just to those who have fallen on hard times, though they have it far harder. 7.8% of people aged 18 or over who declared to be at work (employed or self-e...

The police said they are no longer looking for a man named Darren Debono who was earlier wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation.The police had earlier appealed for information from the public about his whereabouts. 

Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri must stop shifting blame and explain honestly what caused the severe disruption in travel between Malta and Gozo during the festive period. Contrary to the government's claims, the chaos experienced by thousands of passe...

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures hit parts of Europe on Tuesday, causing treacherous traffic conditions that left at least five people dead in France and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights from one of the continent's busiest...

A 72-year-old woman was taken to Mater Dei Hospital at around 7.30am after being involved in an accident in Triq Ħal Luqa, Paola.Preliminary investigations found that the woman was struck by a Nissan Micra, which was being driven by a 26-year-ol...

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday.“I’m innocent. I am not guilty. I a...

The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica late Monday, as the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people participated in this the rarest of Jubilees: opened by one pope and ...

The Medical Directorate at Mater Dei Hospital has rejected allegations that elective cardiac procedures were suspended over the festive season to accommodate medical staff leave, insisting that interventional cardiology services operated continuously...

A 30-year-old man from Msida sustained grievous injuries following a traffic accident in Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli, Msida, on Monday afternoon.The incident occurred at around 4pm, when the man was riding a Honda motorcycle and was involved in a coll...

In light of the heartbreaking tragedy in Switzerland, where a fire in a nightlife venue claimed 40 young lives, Momentum on Tuesday called on the government, regulators, and the entertainment industry to unite behind a new, robust and enforceable fra...

Manchester City and Croatia defender Joško Gvardiol needs surgery this week for a fracture to his right leg and faces months out ahead of the World Cup.The 23-year-old Gvardiol "suffered a tibial fracture to his right leg" in the second half o...

Chelsea confirmed the hiring of new manager Liam Rosenior on a six-year contract after he left French club Strasbourg on Tuesday.The attack-minded Rosenior becomes the second Black Chelsea coach after Ruud Gullit, and signed to 2032.Rosenior has been...

A total of 11 people died in Malta and Gozo in 2025 after falling from a height or in other workplace accidents, statistics kept by The Malta Independent show.One of the 11 was crushed between machinery and cargo inside a shipping container and anoth...

The Constitutional Court has overturned a judgment that had awarded €61,000 in damages to former police superintendent Raymond D'Anastas, ruling that the decision of the court of first instance was not properly reasoned and must be reheard.D'Ana...

Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela has rejected claims made by the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) that he personally took Cath Lab nurses at Mater Dei to Court on New Year’s Eve, insisting that the legal action was solely aimed at safe...

A day after the audacious U.S. military operation in Venezuela, President Donald Trump on Sunday renewed his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland for the sake of U.S. security interests and...

Ministers and their families are living in a parallel universe to that of the rest of the Maltese, the Nationalist Party said Monday. While Maltese families have to fend for themselves to secure a dignified income, Ministers look after their own.Desp...

The Labour government's dangerous mismanagement of the country's finances has reached a point where even the economic and financial experts appointed by the government itself are now warning it to change course before it is too late, the Nationalist ...

The MV Gaudos will be out of service for dry-dock maintenance from Wednesday 7 January to Wednesday 4 February, Gozo Channel has said."During this time, the company will be operating a temporary timetable for all other vessels."The temporary timetabl...

Repubblika on Monday condemned the grave damage being done to the international rule of law by the recent actions of the United States in forcibly removing Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela."We have no sympathy whatsoever for Nicolás Maduro...

The PN said that it is deeply concerned by reports that HIV prevention drug PrEP is now unavailable in Malta, not even against payment."The Government has not only failed to deliver on its promise of free PrEP, but has now allowed stocks to expire wi...

Six new rapid response vehicles have been introduced at Mater Dei Hospital, significantly strengthening Malta's pre-hospital emergency care services, Health and Active Ageing Minister Jo Etienne Abela announced.The minister said the addition of the s...

The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) has condemned what it described as "hypocrisy, double standards and a lack of respect" towards nurses working in the Cath Lab at Mater Dei Hospital, after the union said it was taken to court on New Year'...

Four men were killed during the course of 2025.One of the incidents was a double murder, while the remaining two cases involved men who were shot in separate incidents.The first recorded homicide of the year took place on 29 June, when a man was shot...

A recommendation by the Office of the Ombudsman in a case that saw a person "unjustly" excluded from a sectoral agreement has been ignored by the government.The Ombudsman said that a complaint was lodged by the person heading a lifelong learning cent...

The Lands Authority is "creating obstacles" to Momentum's request for publication of all documentation related to the beach concession granted to DB in St. George's Bay, the party said in a statement referencing the Land Authority's notification that...

Ruben Amorim is out as coach of Manchester United after just 14 months in the job.The Premier League club announced on Monday that Amorim's reign was over - with the decision coming a day after he made provocative comments about his positio...

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New Y...

A man has received an 18-month prison sentence suspended for two years after pleading guilty to a series of cybercrime and domestic violence-related offences.The sentence was handed down by Magistrate Caroline Farrugia Frendo, who took into account t...

In 2025, 11 of the 17 water-related fatalities in the country occurred in Gozo and Comino, the majority of whom died from drowning at sea.Fourteen people died at sea across Malta, Gozo and Comino, two in private swimming pools and one in a jacuzzi, w...

21 people lost their lives on Malta's roads in 2025, and many more suffered grievous injuries.21 lives were cut short.According to the National Statistics Office, Grievously injured persons amounted to 131 in the first three quarters of last year, an...

The Government of Malta is calling for the de-escalation, stability and a peaceful and democratic solution in Venezuela, following the situation in the country.In a lightning military strike, the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicol&aac...

The Nationalist Party has called for a democratic and peaceful transition in Venezuela, fully respecting international law.In a military strike, the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, a...

 “It’s not about numbers – it’s about the right skills you would need.” - CEO of the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA), Kenneth Brincat, 17 August“I compare forecasting weather in Malta to hitting...

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro arrived in the United States to face criminal charges after being captured in an audacious nighttime military operation that President Donald Trump said would set the U.S. up to "run...

"Gaming" in the Maltese islands is typically understood as referring to iGaming, otherwise known as the gambling and sports betting industry. Many might be unaware that serious works are being carried out for Malta to become "a home for gaming excell...

Momentum has spent its first year establishing itself as an organised political movement, strongly believing that there is a real thirst for an alternative to the political situation in Malta, which has seen two major political parties dominating the...

PL MP Edward Zammit Lewis has spoken out over the situation in Venezuela.Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro arrived in the United States to face criminal charges after being captured in an audacious nighttime military oper...

A total of 21 people lost their lives on Malta's roads in 2025, but the year was further overshadowed by two particularly tragic accidents beyond the island's shores, claiming six Maltese lives in separate road accidents in Sicily and Croatia.The 202...

Maltese mountaineer and rock climber Rita Saliba has successfully reached the summit of Mount Aconcagua in Argentina, completing one of the most demanding climbs of her career while raising awareness and funds for abandoned animals in Malta.The 31-ye...

The news never rests, and that statement certainly holds true for 2025.The last 12 months had no shortage of scandals, political upheaval, world-stopping news, accidents, incidents, and tragedies.This was all reflected in The Malta Independent's 40 m...

 Liverpool and Manchester City were stunned by late goals to drop points in the Premier League on Sunday.Harrison Reed's spectacular strike in the seventh minute of stoppage time earned Fulham a 2-2 draw with Liverpool at Craven Cottag...

Napoli recorded a comfortable 2-0 win at Lazio amid a chaotic finish to their Serie A match on Sunday as the defending champion continued its good form from the end of 2025.Leonardo Spinazzola and Amir Rrahmani scored in the first half of Napoli's fi...

The La Cavalcata dei Re Magi was held in Victory Square, Xagħra on Sunday, to mark the feast of the Epiphany.The biblical re-enactment, organised by the Il-Milied Fix-Xagħra Association in collaboration with the Marija Bambina Parish, the M...

Elia Muscat was identified as the 76-year-old man who died when part of a wall gave way at around 5.30pm in Triq Farsina on Saturday.He had been working alongside his 41-year-old son at the time of the incident.The two men were carrying out some work...

Momentum has asked what the government's and PN's stands on the capture of Venezuela's President Maduro are."Where is Robert Abela? Where is Ian Borg? Where is Alex Borg? The Maltese people have the right to know where the government stands on this. ...

It has become a familiar lament, whispered over family dinners and debated in quiet corners: People no longer think in terms of what is right and what is wrong. They just think of money and power, and what they can gain - even at others' expense. It'...

"Do we take into consideration the quality of the services being offered in childcare or do we just assume that whatever is going on in all the childcare settings is of high quality?"  - Professor Valerie Sollars, resident academic at the Facult...

A 76-year-old man died Saturday when a wall which forms part of a private residence in Qormi collapsed, the police said.The accident took place in Farsina Street at 5.30pm.Another man, the victim's son aged 41, suffered grievous injuries and was take...

For months, the U.S. military had been amassing a presence off Venezuela's coast and conspicuously blowing up alleged drug trafficking boats and killing the occupants.At the same time, U.S. intelligence agencies were carefully studying the country's ...

 A newly unsealed U.S. Justice Department indictment accuses captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of running a "corrupt, illegitimate government" fueled by an extensive drug-trafficking operation that flooded the U.S. wi...

Widening protests in Iran sparked by the Islamic Republic's ailing economy are putting new pressure on its theocracy.Tehran is still reeling from a 12-day war launched by Israel in June that saw the United States bomb nuclear...

Israel's decision to revoke the licenses of more than three dozen humanitarian organizations this week has aid groups scrambling to grapple with what this means for their operations in Gaza and their ability to help tens of thousands of str...

Hours after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country, President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap ...

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Declan Rice proved why he's a leading candidate to be the Premier League's player of the season by inspiring Arsenal to a come-from behind victory at Bournemouth that opened up a six-point lead on Saturday.The England midfielder scored two second-hal...

 Gian Piero Gasperini's return to Bergamo ended in defeat as his Roma lost at Atalanta 1-0 in Serie A on Saturday.Giorgio Scalvini claimed the only goal in the 12th minute and Atalanta rose to eighth place.Roma could have moved level with s...

President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs from the South American country. President Nicolás Mad...