Prime Minister Robert Abela has been cleared of any ethical breach by the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life Joseph Azzopardi, who found no evidence of his involvement in the release of public employees to the Marigold Foundation and the Natio...

The CEO of the Gozo Regional Development Authority believes that the island needs to have a distinct set of planning policies if it is to be properly protected.Speaking in an interview with The Malta Independent, GRDA CEO Ivan Falzon said that the au...

A jury has found 40-year-old Austin Mallia guilty of associating in drug trafficking and aggravated possession of cannabis, following a two-week trial by jury.The verdict, delivered by a 7-2 majority on both counts on Monday evening, brought proceedi...

A major €3 million investment by the Water Services Corporation is transforming wastewater infrastructure in Wied iż-Żurrieq, Qrendi, by connecting the area for the first time to the Żurrieq sewage network, the government said Tue...

Jonathan Gerada has been appointed as Chief AI Officer within the Public Service, and after a competitive selection process, the government announced Tuesday.Gerada has over twenty years of experience in information technology and related fields, wit...

A group of parents whose children attend the Malta Visual and Performing Arts School (MVPA) have formally written to Education Minister Clifton Grima requesting access to the technical report certifying that the hall at Mikiel Anton Vassalli College ...

The Marigold Foundation and the National Rare Diseases Alliance have said in a joint statement that the Standards’ Commissioner had found no wrongdoing in either of them in his report.In his report, published on Monday evening, Standa...

A 25-year-old man on Monday was charged with beating his mother.The man, who is unemployed, was arrested after his mother reported the domestic violence incident. He pleaded not guilty.No details of the incident were given in court.Bail was not reque...

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two "Godfather" movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in "Tender Mercies," has die...

Global superstar Pitbull has announced a major Malta date as part of his explosive I'm Back Tour, confirming a live performance at Ta' Qali National Park on 2 August 2026. The open-air concert will feature special guest Lil Jon and is expected to be ...

After more than a quarter of a century at the General Workers' Union - and nearly 12 years at its helm - Secretary General Josef Bugeja has announced that he will step down, bringing to a close one of the most transformative and demanding periods in ...

A coalition of resident groups has accused the government of deliberately slowing down controversial planning law reforms in order to avoid political fallout ahead of the next general election.In a statement, Il-Kollettiv said progress on Bills 143 a...

The Nationalist Opposition is preparing to table a Private Member's Bill in Parliament this week aimed at tackling loneliness and strengthening social wellbeing in our country.Shadow Minister for Social and Affordable Housing, the Fight against Pover...

Five assistance dogs have successfully completed their training and preparation programme, enabling them to assist persons with different conditions in their daily lives.Following the completion of the required training, Balto, Dom, Sam, Pablo, and K...

A group of parents whose children attend the Malta Visual and Performing Arts School (MVPA) have formally written to Education Minister Clifton Grima requesting access to the technical report certifying that the hall at Mikiel Anton Vassalli College ...

Small margins decided gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics as Eileen Gu had to settle for another silver in defense of her big air ski freestyle title and Elana Meyers Taylor of the U.S. finally won bobsled gold in ...

The Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, together with Transport Malta, announced the renewal of a number of schemes and financial grants aimed at further strengthening the shift towards cleaner, more sustainable, and environmenta...

A man and a woman were taken to Mater Dei Hospital after being injured in two separate traffic accidents that occurred last night and early this morning.The first accident happened at around 10.15pm in Triq Birkirkara, St Julian's. Initial investigat...

The campaign Ġustizzja għal Artna is calling for the immediate amendment of the current laws regulating planning appeals so that works are suspended during the appeal process, as logic dictates and as has been repeatedly promised, yet never...

The Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) has said that it applauds the joint initiative undertaken by Maltese Members of the European Parliament Peter Agius and Thomas Bajada who recently called for the introduction of an "Island Clause" within the EU's Emissi...

At the end of June 2025, the stock position of Foreign Direct Investment in Malta stood at €485.1 billion, while Direct Investment abroad amounted to €459.2 billion, the NSO said Monday.Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in MaltaDuring the fir...

Malta's migration system is causing sustained harm to asylum seekers and refugees while failing to support meaningful integration, according to Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Malta.In an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday, the organisation ...

Prime Minister Robert Abela has been branded by some as being the Prime Minister of U-turns.While it's not necessarily a bad thing for a leader to change his stances, particularly if based on genuine consultation and understanding what the people nee...

The recent court decision revoking a planning permit which had granted permission to construct a residential complex in Swieqi is a clear example of the government's failure to stop the ability to carry out works when applications are under appeal.Th...

Former editor of the Times of Malta Laurence Grech has passed away at the age of 77.His career in journalism spanned six decades, working in the Times of Malta newsroom, also becoming a regular guest on TV and radio shows during his retirement. He tr...

Prime Minister Robert Abela has hinted at a reform which he said will be launched in the coming days, addressing what he described as an anomaly preventing youths aged between 16 and 18 from fully participating in acts of commerce, despite being enco...

Repubblika has stressed the need for institutions to encourage the fight against corruption.Recent comments in a report by the Permanent Commission Against Corruption (PCAC) suggest that it would be better if reports submitted to it were written by l...

Leader of the Opposition and of the PN Alex Borg attended Carnival weekend, with visits to Victoria and Nadur in Gozo, as well as Valletta on Sunday morning.During his visit to Valletta, Alex Borg met Carnival enthusiasts and volunteers who were adve...

The CEO of the Gozo Regional Development Authority said that a permanent link between Malta and Gozo should not be simply to serve Gozo, but must serve as a solution for the north of Malta as well.Speaking in an interview with The Malta Independent o...

Outgoing Secretary General of the General Workers' Union Josef Bugeja has reiterated his belief that the future strength of organised labour depends on widening union membership and collective bargaining coverage, particularly in sectors where worker...

Arsenal enjoyed a 4-0 rout of Wigan as five Premier League teams avoided upsets to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.Third-tier struggler Wigan was overwhelmed against the Premier League leader in front of a 60,000 crowd at Emir...

Donyell Malen scored his second brace in a row for Roma but host Napoli twice came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw in Serie A on Sunday.The result kept Napoli in third place, three points ahead of Roma after 25 rounds.Leader Inter Milan beat f...

 Federica Brignone and Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo glided into history at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday in very different ways.Host nation Italy was delighted as Brignone's sensational comeback continued with a ...

The renewed debate on a four-day working week has captured public attention, fuelled by a genuine desire to improve quality of life and create healthier relationships between work, family, and personal time. These are legitimate objectives. No respon...

In turbulent political times, stability comes with four legs, whiskers and a fondness for napping.Larry the cat celebrates 15 years on Sunday as the British government's official rodent-catcher and unofficial first feline, a reassuring presence ...

In another ruling highlighting Malta's anomalous planning framework, the Appeals Court has revoked the permit for a residential complex that has already been constructed.The 10-storey block replaced the former Halland Hotel in Swieqi. The development...

Five youths were granted bail on Friday afternoon in connection with a brutal attack on a 14-year-old boy in Sliema.The youths charged include two 15-year-olds, one from Paola and one from Qormi, a 16-year-old from Siggiewi and another of the sa...

A 41-year-old British national residing in Gozo has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of Joey Cutajar, an Armed Forces of Malta soldier who lost his life in a traffic accident in Għajnsielem last Thursday.Dominic Peter Hedges was arraigned...

A man was seriously injured on Saturday morning when he lost control of the car he was driving and crashed into another vehicle, the police said.The man, aged 39, of San Gwann, was driving a Volkswagen Polo.He was taken to hospital with serious injur...

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned by the Kremlin with a lethal toxin derived from the skin of poison dart frogs, five European countries said Saturday.The foreign ministries of the U.K., France, Germany, Sweden and the Netherlands...

Valletta New British Dispensary, 109/110, Triq San Ġwann; Ħamrun Remedies Pharmacy, 211, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp; Qormi Brown's Pinto Pharmacy, 43, Triq San Bastjan; Birkirkara Rational Pharmacy, 74/75, Triq il-Wied; San Ġwa...

Jordan Stolz is 2 for 2. There's a chance 4 for 4 might not be far behind.The American speedskating star added his second gold medal in two attempts at the Milan Cortina Olympics by sprinting to victory in the men's 500 meters on ...

 A man wielding a knife and scissors was fatally shot by police in Paris on Friday when he tried to attack an officer during a ceremony at the city's Arc de Triomphe monument, officials said.The suspect, a French national born in 1978 who had pr...

More than a third of Maltese respondents to a Eurobarometer survey believe that Malta does not invest enough in defence and security programmes.A new Eurobarometer survey released ahead of the Munich Security Conference showed Europeans' growing perc...

Twenty-four new correctional officers have officially begun their careers with the Correctional Services Agency following the completion of weeks of intensive training and a Passing Out Parade marking the end of their recruitment programme.Addressing...

Third-tier Mansfield pulled off the latest upset in this year's FA Cup by knocking out Premier League side Burnley on Saturday.Louis Reed struck with a stunning long-range free kick in the 80th minute at Turf Moor to complete a comeback 2-1...

Calls for the introduction of average speed cameras and stiffer penalties for repeat offenders of road rule breaches have been made by the Insurance Association of Malta.These proposals could further improve safety on Maltese roads.The association hi...

Piotr Zielinski scored a last-minute winner as Serie A leader Inter Milan beat Juventus 3-2 to stay eight points ahead of second-placed AC Milan on Saturday.Juventus twice came from behind and overcame a red card but finally capitulated in the 90th w...

A 20-year-old man has been charged in court in connection with a violent altercation in Gżira on Sunday night that left a 30-year-old man injured and caused damage to several vehicles. The incident occurred in Triq Sir Charles Cameron at around ...

The Nationalist Party is calling on the Labour Government to immediately publish the full Visitor Carrying Capacity Study for Comino, saying that it is being kept hidden from the public under the pretext of “Cabinet confidentiality.”The p...

The PN said that Malta has topped the European rankings for traffic congestion and placed second worldwide, insisting that “building new roads solves nothing,” and urging a national discussion on long-term transport reform.PN MP Toni Bezz...

Strong winds have left their impact on Gharghur's parish church, with the cross atop the Church's roof falling off.Malta was battered with strong winds overnight, when a red warning was issued by the Met office. That decreased to an orange warning on...

A 44-year-old motorcyclist from Nadur died on Thursday evening following a traffic accident in Gozo, the police said.The accident took place in Triq Borg Gharib in Ghajnsielem at around 6.45pm.It involved a VW Polo driven by a 41-year-old man of Qala...

A tower crane which was the source of concern for Qormi residents due to the string winds has been dismantled. On Friday, the Building and Construction Authority and the Occupational Health and Safety Authority were notified through the 138 help...

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the stock of licensed motor vehicles increased by 3,265 over the previous quarter, the NSO said Friday.At the end of December 2025, the stock of licensed motor vehicles stood at 457,403. Out of this total, 73.4 per cent...

A third barn owl released as part of a reintroduction project run by the FKNK has been shot and severely injured, according to BirdLife Malta.The organisation said the injured bird was found in Dwejra on Saturday, February 7, 2026, a week after the c...

Malta's application to join the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) has formally been accepted, the government said.GPAI is an international initiative bringing together 44 member countries dedicated to the responsible, safe, secure ...

Pedro Neto scored a hat trick, including directly from a corner kick, as Chelsea beat Hull City 4-0 in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday.Also, Wrexham reached the fifth round for the first time in 29 years after beating Ipswich 1-0 in an all-C...

 Ilia Malinin's coronation as an Olympic champion will have to wait.The 21-year-old U.S. figure skater stumbled twice during an uncharacteristically sloppy performance in the men's free skate on Friday, opening the door for Mikhail Shaidoro...

Luka Modrić scored a late winner for AC Milan to beat Pisa 2-1 and close the gap on Serie A leader Inter Milan to five points on Friday.Inter plays fourth-placed Juventus on Saturday.Milan had drawn three of its last six games, including against...

Work is progressing at a good pace on an open-space project covering more than 40,000 square metres in the Fgura area.The project, known as the District Park in Fgura, will transform a large area within the Harbour Fortifications into a park filled w...

The Institute for Education Malta has officially launched its Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, outlining its long-term vision to strengthen professional learning, enhance educational practice, and support professions contributing to children's holistic ...

The first edition of Kwareżima - Arti, Kult u Tradizzjoni will take place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March at Verdala Palace, with proceeds going towards the Malta Community Chest Fund.The event will feature exhibitions, choral and band performa...

It continues to be patients and the most vulnerable in society who are paying the highest price for the Government's lack of planning and serious investment in healthcare, the Nationalist Party said in a statement.PN Shadow Ministers Stephen Spiteri,...

A fundraiser has been launched to support three families left homeless after a major garage fire in Birkirkara on Wednesday.The appeal was set up following the fire that broke out on Valley Road, which severely damaged the residences located above a ...

Airline Pilots Association Malta has accused government of marginalising Maltese pilots and weakening long-term career prospects at KM Malta Airlines, as disagreement deepens over the airline's recruitment strategy.In a statement issued on Thursday, ...

The aftermath of a deadly storm continued to disrupt parts of France on Friday, with flooding concerns persisting in the southwest even as wind alerts were lifted, according to weather service Météo-France.Government spokesperson Maud B...

 European Union leaders broadly agreed Thursday on a plan to restructure the 27-nation bloc's economy to make it more competitive as they face antagonism from U.S. President Donald Trump, strong-arm tactics from China and hyb...

During an informal meeting of European Leaders held at the historic Alden Biesen Castle in Belgium, Prime Minister Robert Abela stressed the importance of the European Union (EU) responding in a strategic and coordinated manner to the rapid changes t...

The record levels of tourist expenditure in the Maltese Islands in 2025 - nearing the €4 billion mark - are a clear call for all stakeholders to intensify ongoing collective efforts and investments, as the country continues to realign and future...

A new water safety pilot programme for children with autism aged between three and five has been launched by the Ministry for Inclusion and Volunteering, aiming to reduce drowning risks while supporting early skills development and family involvement...

Malta's property market is spiralling out of control, and it is our young people who are paying the highest price, ADPD-The Green Party said Friday. Rising house prices, rampant land speculation, and an investment-driven property sector are pushing t...

The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe.Politicians, diplomats, officials and royals have seen reputations tarnished, investigations launched and jobs lost after a trove of more than 3 million pages of Epstein-r...

Education Minister Clifton Grima presented the first Digital Literacy Awards during a national ceremony held on Thursday evening, recognising students and educators in State schools for their work in digital innovation, coding, artificial intelligenc...

Inbound tourists for 2025 amounted to 4,022,310, an increase of 12.9 per cent over the same period in 2024, the NSO said Thursday. Total nights spent by inbound tourists went up by 11.0 per cent, reaching 25.4 million nights.Total tourist expenditure...

Last Wednesday marked the European Day recognising 112 as the emergency number - a day where the importance of this phone number is reminded, and where statistics associated with the previous year are also issued.During 2025, a total of 384,468 calls...

The Civil Protection Department (CPD) has issued a red weather warning, for Thursday as strong to very strong winds are expected until Friday morning.The highest alert level warning remains in effect until 6am on Friday and will be renewed as needed....

The Vatican warned a breakaway traditionalist Catholic group on Thursday that it risked going into schism if it goes ahead with plans to consecrate new bishops without papal consent, setting a hard line against a big doctrinal challenge fac...

The Nationalist Party said Thursday it is inviting the public to participate next weekend in the Malta 'l Quddiem National Convention, whose aim is to gather and reflect what people have to say so that the PN can develop policies with the c...

The Carnival days, particularly Carnival Sunday and Monday, are expected to be characterised by rather unstable weather and strong winds, which are forecast to persist beyond today, the Met Office said.At present, the Meteorological Office has a red ...

The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) today convened national and international stakeholders at the Corinthia Palace to formally launch a strategic review that will guide the next phase of the country's tourism evolution.Held under the theme "Review, Res...

The Insurance Association Malta on Thursday called for the introduction of average speed cameras and stiffer penalties for repeat offenders to thwart drivers from using Malta's roads as "race tracks".While welcoming a drop of 10,000 speeding fines ov...

From nine points to four. Arsenal's lead over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League has dwindled dramatically in less than a week.The good news for Mikel Arteta's team is that Arsenal remains in control of the title race even aft...

European champion Spain was drawn in the same group as England and Croatia for the next edition of the Nations League on Thursday.The Czech Republic completes what looks like the most testing of the four top-tier League A groups.Spain and England are...

The PN is calling on Government to take the education of our children more seriously and to invest public funds so that educational buildings "are properly maintained, rather than being left in a state of neglect that can endanger the safety of our s...

An all-time great comeback and a controversial exclusion were the dominant stories at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Day 6.And then there's Chloe Kim, the American snowboarder who fell just short in her bid to b...

Malta has launched the implementation of a €4.5 million digital platform designed to modernise the management of its fisheries sector, with funding from the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).The new Fisheries Integrated I...

An additional €4.6 million in funding has been secured for the conservation of the marine environment through EU co-financing, the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) said.This follows the successful launch of the 'Marine Conservation - An...

Former ONE TV anchor Karl Stagno Navarra told a court that he considers himself a Labour supporter, not a "troll," while testifying in a hate speech case against lawyer Andrew Borg Cardona.The case stems from a Facebook post by Borg Cardona asking: "...

A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with a domestic violence incident in Tarxien, after allegedly threatening to kill his grandmother if his mother did not provide him with money for drugs.The court heard that police were called to a res...

Japanese national Okamura Satoshi, whose sentenced was revoked last December, was awarded his previous sentence Thursday morning of two years' imprisonment and a €15,000 fine.Magistrate Kevan Azzopardi has sentenced the man to two years' ef...

Leaders from across the European Union are meeting Thursday in a Belgian castle as the 27-nation bloc faces antagonism from U.S. President Donald Trump, strong-arm economic tactics from China and hybrid threats from Russia - ...

Addressing EU leaders during a summit, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola warned of a "narrow window of opportunity" to secure Europe's economic future.As leaders prepare for decisive actions at the March European Council, President Metsol...

The Nationalist Party expressed serious concern over the fact that a person facing very serious criminal charges, including corruption and money laundering, has been selected by the University to present a new podcast of the highest educational insti...

FinanceMalta plans to adopt a more targeted, quality-focused promotional strategy in 2026, redirecting resources towards local initiatives and targeted familiarisation visits, Chief Strategy Officer Dr Bernice Buttigieg announced.Speaking at FinanceM...

President of the Malta Chamber of Geologists Peter Gatt has long called for the establishment of a National Geological Service, a call which the Nationalist Party is also making.When speaking to The Malta Independent about Ghar Lapsi, the damage that...

During 2025, a total of 384,468 calls were made to 112 with 184,693 calls – 48% of all calls – deemed to be either not appropriate for the emergency line or be false or abandoned calls, the Home Affairs Ministry and Education Ministry sai...

A teenaged biker was taken to hospital after he was involved in a collision with a truck on Wednesday afternoon, the police said.The biker, a man aged 19 from Birkirkara, was riding a Suzuki GSX which was involved in a crash with a Hino Dutro driven ...

The Malta: No Music for Genocide campaign has released its promo video ahead of the national protest taking place on Saturday, 21 February, at 3pm, starting from Parliament in Valletta. The protest calls on the Maltese Government and the PB...

A family of six were charged in court with operating a usury and money laundering operation, following a police raid that uncovered €120,000 in cash at two residences.Keith Pace, 45, from Santa Venera, unemployed, was charged alongside his partn...