Yorgen Fenech's trial moves into its second weekend, during which jurors are due to hear from experts from the American FBI after Friday's emotionally charged sitting.This testimony follows one of the trial's most harrowing days so far.On Friday, fir...

Three men were arrested in two separate police operations following investigations into the importation and trafficking of illicit substances.The police raids resulted in the seizure of various drugs that were reportedly packaged and ready for sale, ...

The Labour Party has failed to respond to questions about comments made by Dingli local councillor Ryan Tanti, who claimed it was a "mistake" that Adolf Hitler "wasn't allowed to finish what he started" in a social media tirade aimed at Israeli diplo...

The St Julian's Local Council has said it was informed of Prime Minister Robert Abela's visit to the locality only around an hour before it took place, insisting that it was not formally invited to participate in the engagement with the Prime Ministe...

Peppino Di Capri, the iconic Italian singer, pianist, and songwriter who defined an era of Italian music, has passed away at the age of 87 on his beloved island of Capri following a long illness, Italian media report.Born Giuseppe Faiella in 1939, he...

After having allowed it to grow at an excessive pace, the negative impacts of tourism are now cancelling out the benefits and immediate action is now needed before it is too late, ADPD The Green Party said Saturday. The country cannot take on mo...

 King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.Harry, Meghan and...

Arts Council Malta announced that nominations for Il-Premju għall-Arti 2026, a national celebration of excellence, innovation, and achievement in the cultural and creative sectors, are now open.The 2026 edition will recognise artworks, projects,...

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing, further underlining the tensions gripping the Mideast as an interim deal to end the war buckles under r...

We are no stranger to debate about Comino during the summer months. Indeed, just a couple of weeks ago, there was controversy after an official from the Malta Tourism Authority's "Enforcement Operations" unit was seen telling a beachgoer that th...

Mikel Merino is Spain's World Cup hero once again, and even he finds it hard to believe.A mere four days after Merino scored a clutch goal as a substitute in injury time to beat Portugal, he found himself in the right spot again in the quarterfinals ...

The Minister for Home Affairs and Security, Glenn Bedingfield, marked this year's Police Day by paying tribute to the dedication, professionalism and courage of the Malta Police Force, while reaffirming the Government's commitment to investing in mod...

Jurors on Friday heard testimony from several forensic experts who explained how they reached the conclusion that the bomb which killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was placed inside her car, under the driver’s seat.Yorgen Fenech, 44, has ...

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Friday for its ninth day, as proceedings continue before Madam Justice Edwina Grima.Thursday's sitting featured some of the most h...

New equal pay regulations have come into force in Malta, giving job applicants the right to receive information about the initial pay level or salary range for a post, while preventing employers from asking candidates about their previous salary.The ...

The New York Post ranked Malta as Europe's most overcrowded island destination in an article published this week.On Tuesday, the New York Post published a story listing Europe's 15 most overcrowded island destinations by analysing the size of the des...

A passenger was nearly pulled out of a Ryanair aircraft operated by Malta Air after a window pane shattered during a flight from Greece to Germany.The 61-year-old Serbian passenger reportedly ended up with his head outside the Boeing 737 following an...

A 76-year-old man has died after falling off a ladder at his own residence and falling three storeys into an internal yard.Police said on Friday morning that it was informed at around 7:45am of the accident.The accident occurred in Ta' Ċenċ...

A pensioner accused of trying to kill his wife with a hammer told a jury on Thursday the weapon was never solely in his hands, claiming the couple grappled over it during an argument and that his wife struck herself.Emanuel Borg, 68, was giving evide...

Malta International Airport handled 5.2 million passenger movements during the first six months of 2026, an increase of 15.6% compared with the same period last year, as airlines continued to add routes and increase seat capacity.The strong first-hal...

The Nationalist Party wants the government to enter a constructive dialogue with childcare centre operators, parents, and all relevant stakeholders in wake of some reports indicating that some families - due to financial pressure - continue to send t...

A bronze sculpture honouring the cultural ties between Malta and China has been inaugurated along the Marsascala promenade, a statement said.The sculpture, titled A Tea Break on the Silk Road, depict Lu Yu, an influential Chinese writer traditionally...

Repubblika has published a preliminary decision by the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life, saying it confirms that Prime Minister Robert Abela could not legally waive a statutory limitation period to allow older allegations against him to be i...

The eNGO Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar (FAA) is calling for planning policy to be applied consistently after it observed two "contradictory" decisions within the same Planning Authority Commission sitting.On Friday morning, FAA noted how the ...

Prime Minister Robert Abela, accompanied by Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield and Police Commissioner Angelo Gafà, visited the specialised police squad in Paceville.During the visit on Friday morning, the Prime Minister met with police o...

Two new mediators, Dr Sharon Camilleri Magro and Dr Stephan Piazza, have been awarded accreditation certificates after successfully satisfying the requirements established under the Mediation Act and demonstrating the professional competence required...

For years, society has urged people struggling with their mental health to seek help before they reach crisis point.That message should apply to everyone, including those who recognise dangerous or deviant thoughts and seek professional treatment bef...

Jurors in the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech on Thursday heard harrowing testimony from an eyewitness who described seeing Daphne Caruana Galizia alive and trapped behind the wheel moments after an initial explosion, telling the court he heard he...

The Nationalist Party has called upon the government to bring into force the Social Enterprise Act, four years after Parliament's approval.It said on Friday that this act was approved in Parliament unanimously back in 2022, yet "this important law re...

Din l-Art Ħelwa has urged government and the Planning Authority to defer next week's hearing on the proposed Grand Hotel Excelsior extension, warning that a decision should not be taken while Malta's bid to extend its UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

An Egyptian barber accused of benefiting from an alleged residency card racket has been acquitted after a court ruled the prosecution did not sufficiently prove its case. Moustafa Ata Moussa Darwish was among several third-country nationals inve...

Kyle Mifsud has resigned from his position as the Detention Services Agency CEO, and is set to become the new Deputy CEO at Mater Dei Hospital, sources have told The Malta Independent.Contacted by this newsroom, Mifsud confirmed that he was stepping ...

31.1% of Malta’s population is now made up of foreign nationals, new data published by the National Statistics Office on the occasion of World Population Day on Thursday.The NSO said that the estimated total population of Malta and Gozo stood a...

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Thursday for its eighth day.Wednesday saw the end of four days of testimony from lead investigator Keith ArnaudThe defence began q...

Police are appealing for information after an eight-year-old boy, Khyl Agius Bonavia, was reported missing and was last seen with Lorraine Bonavia, who is also wanted by the police.The Malta Police Force said that Lorraine Bonavia is being sought on ...

 Kylian Mbappé spread his arms out wide and spun around after scoring his eighth goal of this year's World Cup. He later gave the jubilant France fans dotted around the stadium a wave when he left the game because of an injury scare.Les B...

Joseph Portelli, through his company JP Football Holdings Ltd., has become the new owner of the Italian football club Ars et Labor Ferrara, formerly known as SPAL.In a statement published on Thursday afternoon, JP Football Holdings Limited stated tha...

Home Affairs and Security Minister Glenn Bedingfield has announced that he will be holding meetings in localities across Malta and Gozo to hear residents' concerns and suggestions on security and public order.The initiative was announced during a cer...

The Labour Party has accused the Nationalist Party of trying to hinder the government's work by objecting to the way the national broadcaster reports government activity.In a statement, Labour said the PN "has no idea" how the national broadcaster re...

The Nationalist Party has strongly condemned that the Labour government has, for years, controlled public broadcasting and has rendered TVM to "an extension of the Government's communications machine," rather than let it act as the national public br...

Residential property sales increased in June 2026, even as promise of sale agreements declined, according to figures published by the National Statistics Office.The NSO said that 1,117 final deeds of sale relating to residential property were registe...

More than 29,000 people have registered and started the government’s AI għal Kulħadd programme within the first seven weeks of its launch, according to Economy, Technology and Strategic Projects Minister Silvio Schembri.Replying to a ...

Malta has been classified as a Strong Innovator for the first time in the European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country's innovation performance. The annual European Commission assessment places Malta ...

Momentum has called upon the government to introduce the long-awaited planning reform in order to keep its promises with Żurrieq residents and protect the Nigret area from “inappropriate and unsustainable development.”The third party...

Labour MEP Daniel Attard delivered a clear message that reconstruction is worthless if it is not built on justice, accountability and the recognition of the rights of the Palestinian people. Attard was speaking during a debate in the European Parliam...

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983 and seeing new generations succumb to its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, ...

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf.The strikes came ho...

In his fourth and final day of court testimony, lead investigator into the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder Keith Arnaud told jurors that Yorgen Fenech seemed to know that the journalist’s laptop had ended up in Germany.Defence lawyer Giannella De...

The Minister for Home Affairs and Security, Glenn Bedingfield, announced on Wednesday afternoon that he has signed the legal notice to grant law enforcement officers the power to enforce on-the-spot fines for non-residents in Malta who break the law....

As summer has now really ramped up, localities which are situated in known touristic hotspots are facing the usual litany of well-known problems associated to low quality tourism.Localities such as Sliema, St Julian’s, and Swieqi are once again...

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Wednesday for its seventh day, with lead investigator Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud set to face a third day of cross-examina...

A Eurostat study has found that 21.9% of all overnight stays in tourist accommodations in Malta in 2025 occurred during the two busiest months of the year, July and August. This was the lowest share recorded from all EU countries, which implies that ...

The Nationalist Party has accused the Labour Party of “once again” being “complicit in stealing the leadership of the Ħal Għargħur Local Council” after independent councillor Francesca Attard was made Għarg...

The Planning Authority said it took immediate enforcement action after being informed about the pouring of cement on coastal rocks in Marsalforn, with works already underway to restore the site to its original condition.In a statement published on Fa...

The Labour Party has accused the Nationalist Party of trying to mislead the public over the oil procurement scandal that took place under a Nationalist government.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Labour said the PN was attempting to downplay the c...

Every summer, Malta proudly markets itself as an island paradise. Crystal-clear waters, hidden coves and picturesque bays feature in tourism campaigns, postcards and social media feeds.They are the images that define us internationally and, for many ...

A new scheme aimed at helping enterprises identify practical ways to reduce their energy and water consumption, lower operating costs and improve competitiveness, has been launched.The Energy Performance Assessment for Enterprises Scheme was launched...

The former St Elmo Examinations Centre is to be transformed into a national centre for the performing arts and will be managed by the National Performing Arts Agency.The building was officially allocated to NAPA through an agreement signed by Ramon D...

Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba has warned that the European Commission’s proposed Digital Networks act could weaken consumer safeguards and lead to less choice, poorer services and higher prices for mobile and internet users.Agius Saliba, who is ...

The Opposition has called on the government to prioritise long-term planning and regular maintenance of social housing, arguing that residents deserve consistent upkeep rather than what it described as "publicity opportunities."In a statement, Shadow...

The Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services said in a statement that it registered its busiest year on record in 2025, with complaints, enquiries and decisions all reaching new highs, according to its Annual Report published on Wednesday.Arbiter...

A cargo plane with five crew members aboard went missing off the Pakistani port of Karachi late Tuesday after rapidly descending and losing contact with air traffic controllers on a flight from United Arab Emirates, officials said.Pakistan's airport ...

The Opposition has called on government to provide "clear and transparent answers" over concrete works carried out in Marsalforn, after the material began being removed following public criticism.In a statement, the Nationalist Party said many member...

St George's Bay will host Beach Fest 2026 on Sunday 12 July, the Ministry for Local Government and Public Works and the Ministry for Tourism said in statement.The event will take place between 6pm and 11pm and is being organised jointly by the Touris...

The Victoria 2031 Foundation marked an important milestone this July by hosting its first international collaboration in Gozo, bringing together cultural professionals, artists, festival makers, policy makers, community workers and European par...

Dozens of European lawmakers are gathering support to launch an investigation in the European Parliament of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over his involvement in the decision to permit U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play despite an earlier red card.Bal...

Jurors in the trial by jury of businessman Yorgen Fenech on Tuesday heard lead investigator Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud confirm that police never recovered former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri's mobile phone or laptop, as his cross-examin...

 Prince Harry's final lawsuit aimed at taming the British tabloids ended in defeat Tuesday as a judge said he failed to prove his privacy invasion claims against the publisher of the Daily Mail.Justice Matthew Nicklin rejected the broad inferenc...

 The Lisa Maria Foundation has criticised a court ruling in which a man convicted over possessing child sexual abuse material was spared the minimum punishment set by law, warning that such leniency risks weakening the deterrent against child ab...

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association has called for firm action after residents in St Julian's reportedly faced intimidation, shouting and aggressive behaviour by a group of individuals.In a statement, the MHRA said those responsible must be ...

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars' worth of donations.The unexpected resignation is an ...

 President Donald Trump surprised NATO leaders he is meeting with in Turkey by launching a series of strikes on Iran late Tuesday and revoking a license that allowed Tehran to sell its oil on the world market, a major twist for a summit that had...

Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) aired 532 "sound on tape" (SOT) clips featuring members of the government and 66 featuring members of the Opposition during a 12-month period between June 2025 and May 2026, parliamentary figures showed.The figures ...

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Ministry of Health said in a statement that Malta has recorded its best-ever results in assisted reproductive services, with the highest national pregnancy rate and highest number of babies born through...

In a match with few fireworks, the Swiss were patient against the Colombians and their enthusiastic fans.After a scoreless draw, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3...

 It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten.Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a...

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Tuesday before Judge Edwina Grima, with the defence set to continue its cross-examination of Assistant Police Commissioner Keith A...

An ambulance run by Malta-based NGO MOAS was attacked in Ukraine on Tuesday by a Russian FPV drone, leaving the crew and patient narrowly escaping serious injury.The ambulance was carrying out a medical evacuation of a critically injured Ukrainian so...

A court has fully acquitted five brothers of complicity in corruption, after it found they were not accomplices in the oil bribery scheme concocted by their own brother, George Farrugia.Instead, the court ruled that the five brothers were victims of ...

A pensioner has gone on trial accused of attempting to murder his wife by repeatedly striking her with a hammer while she slept at their Mellieħa home following an argument over money.On Tuesday, 68-year-old Emanuel Borg is facing charges of att...

A 42-year-old Qormi woman accused of posing as a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officer to con a 94-year-old woman out of more than €160,000 in cash and jewellery has been denied bail.Miriam Caruana, who is unemployed, pleaded not guilt...

Football leaders questioned the World Cup' s integrity on a chaotic and unprecedented day in the event's modern history Monday.The furor centered on a phone call that President Donald Trump made last week to FIFA head Gianni Infantino to make the cas...

Jurors in the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech today heard the prosecution continue building its case through the testimony of lead investigator Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud, who presented further evidence recovered from Fenech's mobile phon...

The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has formally raised concerns with the European Commission over what it describes as a threat to trade union rights in Malta following the criminal investigation of a General Workers' Union (GWU) official....

Attendance is one of the most basic expectations in any profession. It is therefore not unreasonable for citizens to expect the same standard from the people they elect to represent them in Parliament.The attendance records for the last legislature m...

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Supply Anton Refalo has participated in a joint meeting of the MED9 Agriculture Ministers held in Zadar, Croatia, where representatives from nine Mediterranean European Union countries gathered to discuss ...

The Nationalist Party has accused Transport Minister Chris Bonett of failing to show accountability, citing the number of unanswered Parliamentary Questions linked to his ministry and raising concerns over publicly funded works carried out on private...

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Monday before Judge Edwina Grima, with the prosecution continuing its presentation of evidence with the testimony of Assistant Pol...

Tourism Minister Jo Etienne Abela has said the government's 4,000-person daily visitor cap on Comino could be revised in the future if circumstances require, while insisting the current strategy for the island will remain in place.Replying to a parli...

The Malta Ranger Unit said that it needs public support after its main investor has moved away from Malta.The MRU issued a statement to its online followers on Tuesday morning, in which it said that "Unfortunately, the biggest investor of the MRU mov...

St John Ambulance and Rescue will train 140 volunteers in water rescue, acquire a new specialised rescue vehicle and run an educational campaign for more than 400 students through a project supported by a €20,000 grant, a statement said.The proj...

At the heart of every strong community are people who care about one another.This belief sits at the core of the BOV Foundation's Social Inclusion Pillar. While financial support remains important, our approach goes much deeper than sponsorship. It i...

The number of people aged over 75 who are still working in Malta has risen by nearly 58% over the past five years, according to figures tabled in Parliament.In reply to a parliamentary question by Nationalist MP Jerome Caruana Cilia, Minsiter for Inf...

Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg told Parliament on Monday that 998 babies have so far been born via IVF procedures, since these practices were introduced in the country in 2013.Following a series of parliamentary questions (PQs) po...

Enforcement remains Malta's greatest weakness despite years of economic growth, newly appointed PN MP and Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Conrad Borg Manché said, arguing that stronger policing, more visible law enforcement and a more effecti...

The United States' hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans' defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal bert...

Arts Council Malta recently held the Co-Production Roadmap Masterclass for Maltese producers and filmmakers, supporting local screen professionals with the practical knowledge needed to develop international co-productions, strengthen financing strat...

Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.The Arsenal forward made all that fretting moot.M...

European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef has criticized the decision to allow American footballer Folarin Balogun to compete in a World Cup match despite receiving a red card, maintaining that political figures should not interfere in sporting ...

The Coalition for Gozo has strongly objected to plans for an industrial -scale photovoltaic solar farm on Ta' Kuljat Hill in Żebbuġ, warning that the development would damage protected countryside and set a dangerous precedent for Gozo's ru...