Malta Today
Wed,26 Nov 2025 10:56:26 +0100 All five accused cleared in Melvin Theuma phantom job case after testimony ruled inadmissible
Court throws out evidence as middleman refuses cross-examination; prosecution to appeal
Wed,26 Nov 2025 10:36:00 +0100 PN warns ‘hidden’ medicine-related fee hikes will push up prices for patients
PN says increased Medicines Authority fees will affect vulnerable people most sharply
Wed,26 Nov 2025 10:15:16 +0100 Man officially cleared of drug trafficking charges after appeals court confirms jury decision
Jonathan Roger Portelli cleared of all drug trafficking charges after court of appeal upholds acquittal
Wed,26 Nov 2025 06:30:00 +0100 Malta’s misfiring of Organic Food Action Plan
If a bill were drawn up for branding, events and sponsored content costs, it would, in all likelihood look like the elephant that has given birth to a mouse
Wed,26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0100 Alex Borg yet to present statute changes for promised new deputy leader role
During the leadership election campaign Alex Borg promised to re-introduce the role of deputy leader for parliamentary affairs, a pledge that has yet to be fulfilled
Wed,26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0100 People are owed an explanation on scrapyard fires
The logical question to ask in these circumstances is how was the company allowed to continue operating a scrapyard when it persistently flouted the law? Maybe someone in authority can bother to give an honest, transparent answer.
Tue,25 Nov 2025 21:02:04 +0100 Updated | Former tax commissioner replaces Johan Farrugia as Malita Investments chair
Former tax commissioner Marvin Gaerty has been appointed of Malita Investments plc executive chair following the resignation of Johan Farrugia
Tue,25 Nov 2025 19:31:43 +0100 MOU signed between fleet operators association and General Workers’ Union
Memorandum of Understanding between the General Workers’ Union and the Malta Delivery Fleet Operators Association will oblige operators to conclude collective agreements by 1 January 2026
Tue,25 Nov 2025 17:03:55 +0100 Father acquitted of abuse charges after daughters’ fabricated allegations exposed in court
The court deplores the fact that police and judicial resources were consumed by two minors and a mother who 'clearly could not understand the serious consequences that such accusations could bring upon the accused'
Tue,25 Nov 2025 16:44:42 +0100 A bilingual story of a modern woman in a historic land
Borma Tbaqbaq: Il-Lingwa tal-Kċina follows a Maltese-Canadian lawyer returning home to confront identity and heritage. Speaking to MaltaToday, creator Angele Galea reflects on how the play explores Maltese womanhood shaped by patriarchy and colonia...
Tue,25 Nov 2025 16:40:54 +0100 Birkirkara FC narrowly avoid transfer scam involving fake German football club official
Fake German club director came close to defrauding Birkirkara FC in what appears to be part of a growing network of scams targeting European football clubs and agents
Tue,25 Nov 2025 16:07:38 +0100 Court hears how drug suspect was absent during residence search which uncovered 76kg of cocaine
Police officers admit they carried out search of residence of man charged with trafficking 76kg of cocaine worth around €9 million, without a search warrant
Tue,25 Nov 2025 16:03:58 +0100 First-time property buyers save €69 million in stamp duty in 2025
Prime Minister Robert Abela says €69 million in stamp duty were saved in 2025, as study reveals property prices have increased by 59% in the last eight years
Tue,25 Nov 2025 15:30:56 +0100 Woman accused of stealing wallet from parked car
She initially pleaded guilty but withdrew her plea after she was informed of the consequences of her decision
Tue,25 Nov 2025 15:12:50 +0100 Evidence gaps leave only one illegal cigarette carton proven in tobacco case
Smuggling case almost collapsed entirely after a court ruled that sloppy evidence handling by Customs left only one carton of illegal cigarettes proven against the accused
Tue,25 Nov 2025 14:38:41 +0100 Man who raided ex-partner’s home and stole bag from ambulance handed suspended sentence
Man handed suspended sentence for two aggravated thefts, illegal entry and car damage
Tue,25 Nov 2025 14:24:47 +0100 Woman who attacked grandmother for drug money remanded in custody
Accused, 28, allegedly grabbed grandmother by the neck and threatened to kill her if she did not give her drug money
Tue,25 Nov 2025 14:17:24 +0100 Property prices rose by 59% since 2017
According to a study commissioned by the Malta Development Association, property prices increased by about €14,800 every year since 2017, as rising wages for workers were listed as one of the reasons for the massive rise in prices
Tue,25 Nov 2025 14:15:51 +0100 Motorcyclist fined after hitting and injuring pedestrian at zebra crossing
The woman suffered a broken rib and elbow
Tue,25 Nov 2025 14:13:10 +0100 Pair handed probation order for theft from a residence in Santa Venera
Probation officer recommended such punishment due to their willingness to reform and a troubled upbringing