Malta Independent
Sat, 24 May 2025 08:51:00 +0100'He listened to me': Victims of an abusive Catholic group say Pope Leo XIV helped when others didn't
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...
Sat, 24 May 2025 09:22:00 +0100Government turns its back as families continue to struggle with rising cost of living - PN
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...
Sat, 24 May 2025 10:28:00 +0100‘Maksar brothers scapegoated in Caruana Galizia murder’, defence lawyer tells jurors
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...
Sat, 24 May 2025 10:38:00 +0100Blue Lagoon swimming zone extended
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 14:53:00 +0100Ousted Għargħur mayor requests probe by Auditor General into allegations made against her
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 10:06:00 +0100Repubblika files legal protest against Neville Gafa over clean-up attempts at Daphne memorial
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 18:39:00 +0100New agreement signed to shift street cleaning to off-peak hours
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...
Sat, 24 May 2025 06:10:00 +0100Kyiv comes under large-scale Russian drone and missile attack with explosions heard throughout city
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 09:35:00 +0100'Together for Comino' – Organisations seek public support to appeal approval of hotel project
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...
Sat, 24 May 2025 10:33:00 +0100From Square to Square: New cultural initiative to bring life to town squares
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 17:18:00 +0100Man grievously injured after falling down apartment shaft
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...
Sat, 24 May 2025 05:58:00 +0100McTominay and Lukaku goals lead Napoli to Serie A title and Conte's 'most unexpected' trophy
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...
Sat, 24 May 2025 08:59:00 +0100TMID Editorial: A new initiative to support voluntary organisations
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 12:48:00 +0100Maksar trial: Defence goes on the offensive against star witness
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 18:43:00 +0100Over 12,000 families to receive €6.8m in educational support
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 14:51:00 +0100Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on Apple as his trade war intensifies
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 17:01:00 +0100First study on miscarriage leave and workplace productivity presented
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 15:49:00 +0100Updated: PN expresses concern as 19 young Maltese are leaving Malta every day; PL replies
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 18:23:00 +0100A Norwegian man awoke to find a grounded cargo ship had narrowly missed his home
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 ...
Fri, 23 May 2025 12:38:00 +0100Three collective agreements signed during this year’s Public Service Expo Village
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 13:24:00 +0100Celebrating 50 years of the National War Museum
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 14:39:00 +0100Bomb joke at airport lands man in the dock
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 12:50:00 +0100'We offer weight of history, wisdom of survival, and hope of solidarity', Speaker says
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 14:33:00 +0100Youth Advisory Forum presented changes to assisted voluntary euthanasia before Cabinet, PM says
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 14:41:00 +0100At least 60 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as Israel lets minimal aid in
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 10:31:00 +0100TMID Editorial: Mental health as a fundamental right
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 12:33:00 +010012,000 students and 1,600 educators visit the Public Service Expo Village 25
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 10:56:00 +0100Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling foreign students
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 10:40:00 +0100ADPD calls for long-term, sustainable urban transport solutions
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 10:13:00 +0100Northbound traffic at a standstill as a result of road works
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...
Thu, 22 May 2025 08:02:00 +0100Government stand on Manoel Island ‘less than convincing’, Alfred Sant says
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...
Thu, 22 May 2025 13:30:00 +0100Lilu King back in custody after AG appeals bail decision
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...
Thu, 22 May 2025 13:18:00 +0100PA approves four-storey shopping mall in Burmarrad
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 ...
Thu, 22 May 2025 08:29:00 +0100Maltese youth recounts how business trip to Libya ended in evacuation from new militia conflict
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 09:34:00 +0100European professionals acknowledge progress in the construction sector, government says
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...
Fri, 23 May 2025 07:37:00 +0100Stop making cents: US Mint moves forward with plans to kill the penny
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...
Thu, 22 May 2025 16:50:00 +0100Industrial fire in Ghaxaq brought under control – CPD
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 ...
Thu, 22 May 2025 16:23:00 +0100First Time Buyers Step-by Step Guide launched
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...
Thu, 22 May 2025 14:14:00 +0100Man seriously injured in Mgarr traffic accident
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...
Thu, 22 May 2025 19:01:00 +0100New website brings together comprehensive information on Malta’s botanical gardens
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 (...
Thu, 22 May 2025 16:54:00 +0100President Metsola receives Award for European Values
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...
Thu, 22 May 2025 09:05:00 +0100Repubblika repeats call for Constitutional Convention to be summoned
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 ...
Thu, 22 May 2025 11:02:00 +0100Magistrate Monica Vella suspended over administrative shortcomings - report
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...
Thu, 22 May 2025 13:34:00 +0100Request to lift Daniel Attard’s parliamentary immunity announced in European Parliament
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...
Thu, 22 May 2025 15:08:00 +01002 staff members of Israeli Embassy killed in shooting near Jewish museum in DC
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 12:06:00 +0100Updated (3): PN, PL trade accusations ahead of bill on constitutional reform
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 ...
Thu, 22 May 2025 11:50:00 +0100Speaker Anġlu Farrugia meets President of the Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe
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 ...
Thu, 22 May 2025 13:41:00 +0100TMID Editorial: Population numbers
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...
Thu, 22 May 2025 10:02:00 +0100Government should take next natural step, immediately recognise State of Palestine - PN
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 18:36:00 +0100Abela says he is ‘determined’ to be the PM to eventually recognise Palestine as a State
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 20:31:00 +0100PN wants election to decide who will be Għargħur Mayor
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 16:28:00 +0100Court freezes over €6.3 million in assets linked to Brian Tonna, Nexia BT associates
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 13:55:00 +0100‘More urgent than ever that Maltese government recognises Palestinian state,’ PL Deputy Leader says
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...
Thu, 22 May 2025 08:43:00 +0100Launch of ‘Legal Aid Management System’ towards more accessible justice in digital era
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 11:32:00 +0100PM announces AI investment in collaboration with Microsoft to support public service
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 10:54:00 +0100Maksar gang trial: Investigator tells court Vince Muscat pardon was ‘strategic necessity’
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...
Thu, 22 May 2025 07:40:00 +0100Tottenham beat Man United 1-0 for Europa League title to end long trophy drought
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 15:32:00 +0100Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism - Call for submission of entries
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 12:32:00 +0100Måneskin frontman Damiano David and DJ ALOK to headline Isle of MTV 2025
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 17:29:00 +0100Roberta Metsola: 'A comprehensive EU–US agreement must be our goal'
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 16:27:00 +0100Professionals, companies will be able to donate service hours to voluntary organisations
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 11:49:00 +0100TMID Editorial - What is the Prime Minister hiding?
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...
Tue, 20 May 2025 14:39:00 +0100Updated: Malta loses second European Court nominee as Veronique Dalli drops out
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...
Tue, 20 May 2025 10:38:00 +0100Attorney General appeals court decision blocking suspected hacker's extradition to US
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 10:10:00 +0100Planning tribunal confirms revocation of Bidnija ‘sheep farm’ permit
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 ...
Wed, 21 May 2025 10:50:00 +0100Malta welcomes adoption of Global Pandemic Agreement
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 12:11:00 +0100Law report: A constitutional tug of war over Malta’s rent laws
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 ...
Tue, 20 May 2025 15:22:00 +0100Priests who back euthanasia ‘fail to honour their duty as Catholic shepherds’ – Archbishop Scicluna
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 07:36:00 +0100Survivors of clergy sexual abuse turn up calls for reforms from new pope's American hometown
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...
Wed, 21 May 2025 09:21:00 +0100Conferred Lifetime Achievement Award, Astrid Vella talks about Manoel Island
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 ...
Tue, 20 May 2025 17:45:00 +0100PM’s remarks on Daniel Attard investigation ‘grossly prejudice normal course of law enforcement’
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...
Tue, 20 May 2025 10:49:00 +0100Maksar gang trial - Police believed More Supermarkets loan was murder motive, court hears
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 ...
Tue, 20 May 2025 11:44:00 +0100Floriana FC secures 45-year lease for historic football ground, as Parliament approves land transfer
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 ...
Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:00 +0100Omar Marmoush scores stunning goal as Kevin De Bruyne says goodbye to Man City
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 ...
Tue, 20 May 2025 13:12:00 +0100PN stunt in Għargħur urges participation in protest on Wednesday
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...
Tue, 20 May 2025 11:19:00 +0100Prime Minister reaffirms 'unwavering commitment to equality'
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...
Tue, 20 May 2025 13:44:00 +0100‘Hold perpetrators of sexual abuse cases accountable,’ says Commissioner for Children
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 17:36:00 +0100Belgian authorities want to question PL MEP Daniel Attard over Huawei bribery case
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 13:18:00 +0100Government presents law introducing Commissioner for Standards of Judiciary
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 ...
Mon, 19 May 2025 19:02:00 +0100Updated: Attard ‘shifting blame onto his assistant’, PN says; PL replies
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...
Tue, 20 May 2025 13:49:00 +0100Preparations and final touches for Public Service Expo Village 25
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 ...
Tue, 20 May 2025 07:47:00 +0100Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin immediately following call with Putin
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...
Tue, 20 May 2025 08:37:00 +0100TMID Editorial - Electricity cable chaos: A symptom of poor planning
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 ...
Mon, 19 May 2025 12:29:00 +0100Malta to donate to world’s largest refugee camp in Jordan, Prime Minister announces
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 14:15:00 +0100The UK and the EU announce new deals and renew ties, 5 years after Brexit
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 17:19:00 +0100Malta and Jordan seal new deals to boost ties in tourism, energy, education and culture
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 11:00:00 +0100WasteServ rejects ‘deceptive assertions’ on waste management plant; PN, PL react
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 15:18:00 +0100Government ‘passive’ in the face of soaring prices, PN says; PL reacts
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...
Tue, 20 May 2025 08:34:00 +0100Supersubs give Brighton thrilling win over Liverpool
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 11:16:00 +0100More testimonies heard in Maksar gang trial, now in fourth week
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 09:45:00 +0100‘Mental health is a fundamental right’ – Commissioner Glenn Micallef
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 ...
Mon, 19 May 2025 14:36:00 +0100Malta School Games 2025 finals kick off with 2,000 students competing
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 10:08:00 +0100Plans for Iklin ODZ fuel station again recommended for refusal after series of appeals
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 12:04:00 +0100550 new allocations of social housing during 2024, Housing Authority annual study shows
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 08:24:00 +0100Former US President Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 09:43:00 +0100TMID Editorial: History repeats itself
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 08:44:00 +0100At Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass and beyond, Jewish leaders show hope in Jewish-Catholic relations
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...
Mon, 19 May 2025 08:54:00 +0100UK looks to reset EU relations 5 years after Brexit
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...
Sun, 18 May 2025 09:00:00 +0100‘I want culture to pay the rent’ – EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef
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...
Sun, 18 May 2025 08:30:00 +0100Let Leo be Leo: Why calling new pope ‘Ljun’ just doesn’t sound right
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...