Pope Leo XIV made plenty of enemies helping dismantle a powerful Catholic movement whose leaders physically, sexually, spiritually and psychologically abused members. As Leo's past record of handling clergy sexual abuse cases com...

For the second time in a week, figures published in recent hours by the National Statistics Office (NSO) confirm the growing daily burdens faced by the Maltese people, the Nationalist Party said Saturday.While the annual cost of living rate rose from...

A defence lawyer in the trial of four men accused in relation to the murders of lawyer Carmel Chircop and journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia argued in court that Robert Agius, his client, was used as a scapegoat in the Caruana Galizia case.Referring t...

Team Blue Lagoon has expanded the designated swimming zone of the Blue Lagoon, extending the main central area while adding two nearby inlets, now exclusively reserved for swimmers as well, the Malta Tourism Authority said Saturday.This expansion, co...

Former Nationalist mayor of Għargħur, Helen Gauci, today formally requested that the Auditor General investigate the allegations made against her by the Labour Party following her removal from office through what the Nationalist Party descr...

Anti-corruption NGO Repubblika has filed a judicial protest against former OPM official Neville Gafa, accusing him of attempting to undermine a long-standing civic protest at the Great Siege Monument in Valletta, held in memory of assassinated journa...

In a move aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving efficiency, the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works has announced a new agreement that will see street cleaning operations across Malta shifted to off-peak hours.The agree...

Ukraine's capital came under a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack early Saturday with explosions and machine gun fire heard throughout the city, forcing many Kyiv residents to take shelter in underground subway stations.The nighttime Russia...

Ten organisations are seeking the public's support to appeal against the shameful approval of PA/04777/20, which involves the development of a 140-bed luxury hotel, 16 villas, and 44 swimming pools on Comino."We believe that we have a strong legal ba...

A new national initiative titled "From Square to Square" has been launched in Malta, aiming to transform public squares into vibrant hubs of cultural and artistic activity. This project is set to breathe new life into the heart of Maltese communities...

A man was grievously injured after falling down a shaft from height of around three storeys.The incident occurred at around 12.30pm, when the police were informed that their assistance was required at an apartment block on Triq Milner, Sliema. Prelim...

The two players who Antonio Conte wanted more than any others secured Napoli its second Serie A title in three years on Friday.Scott McTominay scored with an acrobatic bicycle kick before halftime and Romelu Lu...

Earlier this week, a volunteer bank was launched to connect professionals and companies with voluntary organisations in need of professional support.This initiative, called ProACT - PROviders and Communities Together, will offer professionals, compan...

Defence lawyers in the Maksar gang trial went on the offensive on Friday as they tried to shed doubt on the credibility of prosecution star witness Vince Muscat.Robert and Adrian Agius – known as Tal-Maksar, Jamie Vella, and George Degiorgio st...

The government on Friday announced a second round of financial assistance aimed at families with children pursuing post-secondary or tertiary education. This initiative is intended to provide additional support to parents of students studying full-ti...

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25% tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America.The threats, delivered over social media, reflect Trump's ability to disrupt the gl...

A socio-economic study commissioned by economist Jonathan Spiteri has confirmed that the introduction of miscarriage leave is a wise decision, as this type of leave would result in less productivity loss in the workplace, the government said.This stu...

Minister Clyde Caruana has "finally admitted" what the Nationalist has long been saying: today, an average of 19 young men and women are leaving Malta every single day. This is the clearest evidence yet of an economic model that has lost all vision f...

A Norwegian man awoke to find that a cargo ship had run aground and narrowly missed crashing into his home along the Trondheim Fjord's coast.Johan Helberg told Norwegian broadcaster NRK that he'd slept through the whole thing and only woke ...

Three collective agreements affecting three different sectors of workers were signed, during the Public Service Expo Village 2025, held at the MFCC in Ta' Qali.These include employees in the Public Service within the ICT Stream, social workers in the...

What is now one of Malta's most popular museums - the National War Museum - started as a modest exhibition in lower Fort St Elmo in Valletta, set up in 1975 by a group of volunteers who called themselves The National War Museum Association.In ho...

A young Libyan man living in Swieqi has been conditionally discharged for a period of three years, after telling airport staff he was carrying a bomb in his bag while boarding a flight to Italy.The 21-year-old, Taha Osama Ali Edriz, was due to travel...

Speaker of the House of Representatives Anġlu Farrugia, during his Welcome Address at the Standing Committee Meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), extended Malta's heartfelt welcome to parliamentary delegates and...

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that changes to Malta’s assisted voluntary euthanasia policy were presented to the Youth Advisory Forum before being brought to Cabinet, reflecting a commitment to greater youth engagement in shaping the country...

At least 60 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza in a 24-hour period, Gaza's health ministry said Friday, as Israel pressed ahead with its military offensive and let in minimal aid to the strip.The dead included 10 people in the southern...

In an interview with this media house, Malta's European Commissioner Glenn Micallef said that mental health is a fundamental right, and is a reality that "we cannot ignore".The solution, he said in an interview with this media house, must be comprehe...

The Public Service Expo Village 25, which is being held at the MFCC in Ta' Qali, over the last two days hosted around 12,000 students and 1,600 educators, all of whom were able to follow closely how the public administration affects them in their dai...

The Trump administration revoked Harvard University's ability to enroll international students in its escalating battle with the Ivy League school, saying thousands of current students must transfer to other schools or leave the country.The...

Chairperson of the ADPD - the Green Party Sandra Gauci called for long-term, sustainable solutions to the future of urban planning in the country.During the 'Urban Malta Conference 2025' organised by the Malta Institute of Management held on Thursday...

Northbound traffic was at a standstill on Friday morning because of road works on the Regional Road before the slip road leading up to Santa Venera.Motorists reported a long traffic jam gong back as far as Paola and Fgura as a result of the work taki...

The government's stand on the future of Manoel Island is "less than convincing" for former Labour leader Alfred Sant.In his blog on The Malta Independent today, Sant writes that he finds "less than convincing the government's argument for why it shou...

Mohamed Ali Ahmed Elmushraty, also known as Lilu King, has once again been arrested following an appeal by the Attorney General.Madam Justice Natasha Galea Sciberras on Wednesday overturned a 16 May decision to grant Elmushraty bail in ongoing p...

The Planning Authority has approved a planning application for a large four-storey shopping mall in Burmarrad.The site of the application is the Burmarrad Commercials Complex. It has a total area of circa 6,010sqm located along Triq Burmarrad, In an ...

Last week, Maltese youth Benjamin Farrugia, 23, was in Tripoli, Libya for a week-long business venture with his employers. This networking experience was abruptly halted as tensions between Libyan militias boiled over in the capital that same week.Sp...

Minister for Justice and the Reform of the Construction Sector, Jonathan Attard, addressed the first edition of SHARE Malta, an international forum that brings together professionals from across Europe in the fields of architecture and engineering.In...

 The Trump administration says making cents doesn't make sense anymore.The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out, a Treasury Department official confirmed Thursday. T...

The Civil Protection Malta firefighters from Fire Stations 1 and 4 responded to an industrial fire in Għaxaq.Posting on social media, the Civil Protection Department said that the fire was swiftly brought under control, and the situation is now ...

During the Public Service Expo 2025, Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes announced that the Housing Authority is launching a guidance document for first-time buyers. The minister explained that this document was crea...

A man was critically injured on Thursday morning when he lost control of the vehicle he was driving and crashed into a building on the side of the road, the police said.The accident took place in Ghajn Tuffieha Road, Mgarr, at 11.30am.The driver, a 2...

A new website that brings together comprehensive information on Malta's botanical gardens has been launched.The website includes detailed information about the botanical gardens in the Floriana area, including Argotti, Il-Mall (Maglio), San Filippu (...

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has received the Timișoara Award for European Values, "in recognition of her courageous and inspiring leadership as well as her unwavering dedication to democracy and European solidarity," a statemen...

Repubblika on Thursday reiterated its view that the piecemeal amendments to the Constitution as presented by the government last Monday - and which will start to be debated in Parliament next week - threaten the coherence of the intricate checks and ...

Magistrate Monica Vella has been suspended from her duties after complaints were filed over delays and administrative failings, Times of Malta reports.The suspension is believed to be linked to delays in issuing written sentences following court ruli...

The request to lift Labour MEP Daniel Attard's parliamentary immunity, alongside four other MEPs reportedly involved in a situation set to be investigated by Belgian prosecutors, was announced on Wednesday in the European Parliament.Attard has been n...

 Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed Wednesday evening while leaving an event at a Jewish museum, and the suspect yelled, "Free, free Palestine" after he was arrested, police said.The stunning at...

The Nationalist Party and Labour Party traded accusations on Wednesday ahead of the constitutional bill that will be discussed in Parliament next week.The day started with the PN saying it is in favour of a full reform of Malta's Constitution and is ...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia, held a high-level meeting today with Theodoros Roussopoulos, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), at the Parliament of Malta.Discussions focused on ...

Malta's population numbers continue to rise, but the country has limited space and is facing infrastructural challenges, chief among them being traffic.It is an issue that has been debated much. Malta's limited space means that construction is taking...

The Nationalist Party on Thursday expressed its unequivocal condemnation of the current events unfolding in the Gaza Strip.The indiscriminate killing of thousands of innocent Palestinians, including thousands of children, is unacceptable. It is equal...

Prime Minister of Malta Robert Abela told Parliament on Wednesday that he is determined to be the Prime Minister who will officially recognise the State of Palestine, but reiterated his stance that Malta is waiting for the opportune moment to do so.D...

The Nationalist Party has called for the central town of Għargħur to decide who should lead its local council, and who should be its mayor, via an election."Call an election in Għargħur - we will not accept this situation of tyran...

A court has issued a revised freezing order targeting assets held by accountant Brian Tonna, his former associates, and several of his companies, as part of a broader corruption investigation stemming from high-profile government deals during the Mus...

It is more urgent than ever that the Maltese government recognises the Palestinian state, Labour MEP and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party Alex Agius Saliba stated on Wednesday. “After the genocide declared by Israel, the only way in which we c...

The Minister for Justice and the Reform of the Construction Sector, Jonathan Attard, launched the 'Legal Aid Management System' (LAMS), a new digital platform aimed at making access to legal aid more efficient and citizen oriented. This platform will...

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday announced a "ground-breaking" €4 million investment in artificial intelligence through the introduction of Microsoft Copilot, a cutting-edge AI productivity tool.This initiative will see Microsoft Copilot...

Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud told a court on Wednesday that the decision to grant Vince Muscat, known as "il-Koħħu", a presidential pardon was a strategic necessity.At the time, the prosecution lacked sufficient evidence to build a s...

Tottenham's title drought is finally over.Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 to win the Europa League final and lift its first European trophy in more than four decades on Wednesday.It is the first major title for Tottenham since it won the English Lea...

On 21 May, the European Parliament officially launched the call for submissions for entries to the fifth edition of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism. The Prize rewards on a yearly basis outstanding journalism that promotes or defe...

MTV on Wednesday announced that Isle of MTV Malta will return to the island’s iconic il-Fosos Square on Tuesday, 15th July. This year’s event will feature headlining performances from ALOK and Damiano David. Known for its vibrant atmosphe...

The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola called for a comprehensive EU-US agreement, a statement issued by her office read."That is how we create prosperity, and that's how we reinforce our security," President Metsola said. Describin...

A volunteer bank has been launched to connect professionals and companies with voluntary organisations in need of professional support, a government statement said.This initiative, called ProACT - PROviders and Communities Together, will offer profes...

Prime Minister Robert Abela's continued failure to make public the 2023 asset declarations of his Cabinet, combined with his evasive responses, paints a troubling picture of a government that seems increasingly comfortable with opacity. As the debate...

Malta has lost a second nominee to the European General Court as lawyer Veronique Dalli withdrew herself from consideration, the Justice Ministry told The Malta Independent on Tuesday.Dalli was Malta’s second nominee to the vacant spot aft...

The Attorney General has formally appealed a Maltese court decision that denied the extradition of Daniel Joe Meli to the United States, days after the suspected hacker won his legal battle to avoid being sent abroad.The appeal was filed last week, c...

The Environment and Planning Review Tribunal has confirmed the revocation of the permit PA/7946/18 for the sham sheep farm - a massive multi-storey building with reception areas and a swimming pool - in the pristine Bidnija Valley, an entirely rural ...

A global pandemic agreement was adopted during the 78th meeting for Health Ministers in Geneva, which aims to bring the international community together in preparing for and responding to potential pandemics.This meeting was attended by Health Minist...

For decades, Malta's rental laws have been a legal minefield, balancing the rights of landlords against the protection of tenants. However, recent constitutional judgments are shaking up the status quo, with court ruling that aspects of Malta's rent ...

Priests who back reforms to introduce euthanasia in Malta would be failing “to honour their duty as Catholic shepherds,” Archbishop Charles J Scicluna has warned.The archbishop’s remarks come within the context of a voluntary assist...

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse amplified calls Tuesday for a global zero-tolerance policy from the new pope's American hometown and raised questions about Leo XIV's history of dealing with accused priests fro...

Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar, BirdLife Malta, Din l-Art Ħelwa, Ramblers Association, Moviment Graffitti, Friends of the Earth, and Nature Trust Malta welcome the Lifetime Achievement Award conferred by the University Faculty for Social ...

Prime Minister Robert Abela's remarks following the news that Belgian police are investigating Labour MEP Daniel Attard are "out of place and grossly prejudice the normal course of law enforcement," Repubblika said in a statement on Tuesday.Repubblik...

Investigating officer Keith Arnaud told a trial by jury Tuesday that the police believed that the motive behind the murder of lawyer Carmel Chircop in 2015 was related to the More supermarkets loan.Arnaud was testifying in the trial by jury of the 4 ...

Floriana Football Club will officially take over the historic Independence Arena, also known as ‘ix-Xagħra tal-Floriana,’ after a parliamentary motion to transfer the land was unanimously approved in Parliament on Monday.The 45-year ...

Omar Marmoush's stunning long-range strike upstaged Kevin De Bruyne on the Manchester City great's Etihad farewell.Marmoush let fly from around 30 yards (meters) to put City ahead in its 3-1 win against Bournemouth in the Premier League on ...

The Nationalist Party is urging public participation for a rally in Għargħur on Wednesday to protest against what it says is the hijacking of the local council by the Labour Party.In a stunt on the eve of the event, in front of the Għa...

Malta has hosted this year's edition of the European IDAHOT+ Forum, one of Europe's leading platforms dedicated to advancing LGBTIQ+ rights, equality, and inclusion.Focusing on "Advancing SOGIGESC Equality and Inclusion in a Transforming Europe," the...

It is extremely important to hold perpetrators of sexual abuse cases accountable and to provide the necessary protection and support for children to prevent stigmatisation, promote healing, affirm the dignity of the children, and protect the rights o...

Belgian authorities have filed a request to question Labour Party MEP Daniel Attard as part of a wider investigation involving allegations of bribery by Chinese technology company Huawei.In a letter sent to European Parliament President Roberta Metso...

Minister for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector Jonathan Attard on Monday launched a proposed bill to amend the Constitution of Malta, a judicial reform aimed, in his words, at "strengthening efficiency and increasing standards within the ...

The Nationalist Party has said that PL MEP Daniel Attard is already trying to “shift the blame onto his assistant” after it emerged that Belgian authorities are seeking to question him in relation to an ongoing bribery probe.Belgian autho...

With only one day left until the official opening of the Public Service Expo Village 25, preparations for this year's edition at the MFCC, Ta' Qali, are at their final stages. Following the success achieved in the first two editions, big efforts are ...

Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin ceasefire negotiations, President Donald Trump said Monday after separate calls with the leaders of both countries meant to spur progress toward ending the three-year war. The conversations did not app...

The current frenzy of electricity cable laying across Malta is a glaring reminder of what happens when long-term infrastructure planning is neglected. The sudden rush of works in densely populated urban areas is causing severe disruption to people's ...

Malta will be making a donation to the world’s largest refugee camp, which is situated in Jordan, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced during a visit to the camp.During an official visit to Jordan, Prime Minister Robert Abela visited the Al Za...

Britain's government said Monday it has struck new agreements with the European Union on boosting defense cooperation, easing food trade and border checks, as the two sides met for the first formal summit since Brexit.Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who...

Malta and Jordan have signed a number of new agreements that will lead to greater cooperation and joint efforts across several different sectors, including tourism, energy, education, and culture.The signing of these agreements took place during an o...

The alarming scale of misinformation spread about the proposed Thermal Treatment Facility at Magħtab has prompted WasteServ to refer the matter to the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life, the agency said Monday.WasteServ said in a statemen...

Prices in Malta are continuing to rise at a faster rate than in many other countries, the Nationalist Party said Monday. The latest statistics released today by the National Statistics Office show that in April, the cost of living increased further c...

Substitute Jack Hinshelwood scored with his first touch of the ball and gave Brighton a thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool on Monday and kept alive its slim chance of European football.If fourth-placed Chelsea wins the Europa Conference League next wee...

More testimonies were heard Monday in the ongoing trial by jury, now in its fourth week, of the four men charged with the murders of Daphne Caruana Galizia and Carmel Chircop.The accused are 'Tal-Maksar' brothers, Robert and Adrian Agius, Jamie Vella...

Malta's European Commissioner Glenn Micallef said that mental health is a fundamental right, and is a reality that "we cannot ignore".He cited figures showing that one in two young people today experiences loneliness, anxiety, or stress, among other ...

The finals week of the Malta School Games 2025 officially commenced today with a vibrant ceremony at the Basketball Sports Complex in Ta' Qali, launching the concluding stage of a months-long national sporting initiative that has engaged thousands of...

A proposed fuel station on Triq tal-Balal in Iklin has been recommended for refusal for a second time, with the Planning Board planning to hear the application on Thursday.The applicant is seeking permission for the construction of a fuel station and...

There were around 550 new allocations of social housing during 2024, Social Accommodation Minister Roderick Galdes said on Monday during a press conference in Valletta, as he spoke about the Housing Authority’s annual study and the work carried...

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday.The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule on his prostate. He was diagnosed with prost...

History has a strange way of repeating itself - particularly when it comes to politics.The situation in the Għargħur local council that developed this week is one such instance as it is a repetition of what had taken place in Mtarfa 22...

Jewish leaders got up-front seats at Pope Leo XIV's inauguration Mass. An American rabbi there and other representatives saw that as a hopeful sign for an upswing of Catholic-Jewish relations under the first U.S.-born pontiff, after a strai...

The U.K. and the European Union will meet in London on Monday to discuss closer ties in their first official summit since Brexit.The meeting between U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and top EU officials, including European Commission Presid...

Malta's EU Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sports Glenn Micallef said the European Union is well placed to lead a renewed effort to support cultural workers, with better protection, and stronger recognition of the sect...

There are few things more enduring in Maltese media than the tradition of translating papal names. It's one of those quaint but consistent practices that say more about our culture than we perhaps realise. We don't just report the news - we give it a...