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16 July 2026, Thursday

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Europa Nostra experts support preservation of British Barracks at Fort Chambray

Europa Nostra experts expressed their full support for the preservation of the British Barracks at Fort Chambray, saying they are of "outstanding European architectural, cultural and historical...

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Live: Yorgen Fenech trial - €550,000 cash found in Melvin Theuma property, police officer says

On Thursday, police superintendent Nicholas Vella is expected to resume his testimony in the jury trial of Yorgen Fenech. Fenech, 44, has pleaded not guilty to two principal charges: complicity...

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Glenn Bedingfield agrees that some on-the-spot fines are 'too low'

Home Affairs and Security Minister Glenn Bedingfield has said he agrees that certain on-the-spot fines are too low, though he has not specified which penalties he believes should be...

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Alex Borg approved as PN leader by 98% of party councillors

98% of Nationalist Party councillors have voted in favour of PN leader Alex Borg to remain the man in charge of the political party. During the PN's General Council on Wednesday evening, 1,492...

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TMID Editorial: Blue Badge abuse undermines the very people the system is meant to protect

The discovery of seven cases of Blue Badge misuse during a single inspection at Mater Dei Hospital should serve as a reminder that rules designed to protect the most vulnerable members of society are...

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Brothers' testimony rocks court as Schembri and Cardona named in murder plot

Convicted hitmen Alfred and George Degiorgio on Wednesday directly implicated former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri and former minister Chris Cardona in the plot to assassinate Daphne Caruana...

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Updated (3): Two found dead in car in Marsaskala garage died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning

Two people were found dead in a parked car in Marsaskala on Tuesday night....

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 15/07/2026 14:17: As far as I know, carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when the engine is left running in a closed space for some considerable time. In any case, let them rest in peace. Nothing else can be done at this stage. Condolences to their loved ones.

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Borg pledges ‘revolutionary’ reform to PN statute and structures after leadership approval

After attaining a 98.2% approval rate from PN councillors to stay on as PN leader, Alex Borg capped of the Nationalist Party's General Council by telling its delegates that, starting tomorrow, he will...

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latest comment from RF, 16/07/2026 08:07: Why is the PN still shying away from fighting the rampant corruption in anything Robert Abela is doing in the footsteps of the disgraced Joseph Muscat?

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Argentina rally past England to reach the World Cup final

No "Hand of God" this time. Argentina didn't need it. Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly fought back at this year's World...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 16/07/2026 07:55: Yesterday it was confirmed again,the Brits are only good to fight wars not to fight football games very lucky not to come out with a 5..

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France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate

France's National Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, the culmination of years of debate over end-of-life...

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Trial by jury - Degiorgio brothers implicate Keith Schembri, Chris Cardona in Daphne murder plot

The 13th day of Yorgen Fenech's jury trial will see more witnesses take the stand after the court concluded two days of testimony from convicted hitman Vince Muscat, known as...

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Underground drilling kicks off to link second interconnector from land to sea

Works related to the offshore section of the second interconnector commenced, with Nexans starting horizontal directional drilling works in Malta, the Energy Ministry said in a statement on...

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PN calls for parliamentary committee hearing after government digital systems outage

The Nationalist Party has called for a parliamentary committee to discuss the major disruption to government digital systems after an apparent surge in users checking MATSEC results affected access to...

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Genuine independence essential for national human rights institution, Repubblika says

The Government has chosen to present Parliament with a Bill of constitutional importance without first undertaking a serious and meaningful public consultation, Repubblika said Wednesday.The...

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A window into Roman Malta: St Paul’s Catacombs skeleton to come to life

Heritage Malta and the Eden Leisure Foundation are collaborating on the scientific analysis and full-body reconstruction of a skeleton from St Paul's Catacombs in Rabat. The initiative follows a...

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Man dies in Qormi after tiles fall on him

A 40-year-old Nigerian man residing in Birżebbuġa lost his life after a quantity of tiles toppled onto him while he was working in a warehouse, police said. The accident occurred...

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Packed like sardines: Why Transport Malta's 'one overcrowded bus claim' doesn't add up

Malta's buses carried a record 75.8 million passenger trips in 2024 alone, and ridership has kept climbing since - yet Transport Minister Chris Bonett told Parliament that across 2024 and 2025, only a...

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latest comment from John Tonna, 15/07/2026 15:36: Agreed. As a regular bus commuter, I can say that overcrowding is the rule rather than the exception!

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Almost 10,000 students receive their MATSEC results

The MATSEC Examinations Board has published the results for the 2026 examination session with around 4,148 candidates receiving their Matriculation results, and approximately 5,573 candidates...

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Labour MP Romilda Zarb wants lawmakers to consider legalising surrogacy

Labour backbencher Romilda Zarb told Parliament on Tuesday evening that, in her opinion, the time has come for a discussion to be opened on introducing surrogacy in Malta. Zarb stated that as the...

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latest comment from Cilia Debono Emanuel, 15/07/2026 17:20: Manipulating human life is a horror of modern science . When the identity of the embryo donor is unknown the child born by IVF suffers a disadvantage which remains with it for the rest of its life. It is unable to trace the natural identity of its DNA .The disadvantage is even greater when a surrogate mother is employed . The child is confronted with rival claims for motherhood .Social Psychologists agree that mothers have a role in the personal social conditioning of the offspring during pregnancy . In my opinion science has overstepped the limits allowed to it by the natural order of things. . .

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Argentina rally past England to reach the World Cup final

Spain shut down France and Mbappé, advance to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

England score in World Cup match with Norway after ball appears to hit camera cable over field

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals

South African midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25 two weeks after playing in World Cup

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edge Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Joseph Portelli acquires Italian football club Ars et Labor Ferrara, formerly known as SPAL

How smaller football clubs use data to recruit smarter

Number of tourists up by nearly 18% in first five months – NSO

Inbound tourists for the first five months of 2026 amounted to 1,673,602, an increase of 17.9 per cent over the same period in 2025, the NSO said Wednesday. Total nights spent by inbound tourists went...

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Revision classes for students preparing for September O-Level resits open

For the 13th consecutive year, applications have reopened for the free SEC Revision Classes, organised through the Youth Guarantee project and co-financed by the European Union through the European...

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‘They wanted Daphne dead, not injured,’ convicted hitman tells jury

Convicted hitman Vince Muscat, known as il-Koħħu, told jurors on Tuesday that the group behind Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination wanted to ensure she was killed rather than injured,...

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TMID Editorial: A law is only as good as its enforcement

For years, residents in Swieqi have complained that their locality has become increasingly difficult to live in. Noise at all hours of the night, drunken behaviour, vandalism, littering and a complete...

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Mater Dei emergency department expansion works to begin in August, Health Minister says

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Ian Borg said that the works for the expansion of Mater Dei Hospital's emergency department is expected to commence next month, in August, and that the...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 15/07/2026 09:31: Three years to complete ! Why do these projects proceed at a snail's pace, and how do they get away with charging an arm and a leg for the privilege ?! Oh wait a minute, it is only Joe Muggins footing the bill !

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The Farsons Beer Festival returns next week for its 44th edition

The Farsons Beer Festival returns to Ta' Qali National Park next week, kicking off its 44th edition on Thursday, 23 July 2026 and running through to Saturday, 1 August. A highlight of Malta's...

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Traffic cannot remain the order of the day, Malta Chamber says

Traffic is not merely an inconvenience; it is a drag on national productivity, a daily cost to businesses, a burden on workers, has negative effect on the wellbeing and a serious obstacle to Malta's...

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Spain shut down France and Mbappé, advance to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain's defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup...

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Malta and the HNS Convention: Preparing for the 2027 Liability Regime

After almost three decades in limbo, the international maritime industry is about to get a long-missing piece of its liability architecture. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed...

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Government proposes new human rights commission as PN raises independence concerns

Malta is set to establish its first National Commission for Human Rights and Equality under a new bill which the government says will strengthen protection against discrimination, while the Opposition...

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Business

Central Bank of Malta Governor at IMF-World Bank constituency meeting in Portugal

IHI p.l.c. announces basis of acceptance for the €30,000,000 5.25% unsecured bonds 2036

United Group celebrates 100 years of enterprise and growth

Heatwaves, blackouts and a tourist boom

BOV quiz night brings colleagues together for a fun night

Europa Nostra experts support preservation of British Barracks at Fort Chambray

Live: Yorgen Fenech trial - €550,000 cash found in Melvin Theuma property, police officer says

Glenn Bedingfield agrees that some on-the-spot fines are 'too low'

Alex Borg approved as PN leader by 98% of party councillors

TMID Editorial: Blue Badge abuse undermines the very people the system is meant to protect

Brothers' testimony rocks court as Schembri and Cardona named in murder plot

Updated (3): Two found dead in car in Marsaskala garage died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning

Borg pledges ‘revolutionary’ reform to PN statute and structures after leadership approval

Argentina rally past England to reach the World Cup final

France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate

Trial by jury - Degiorgio brothers implicate Keith Schembri, Chris Cardona in Daphne murder plot

Underground drilling kicks off to link second interconnector from land to sea

PN calls for parliamentary committee hearing after government digital systems outage

Genuine independence essential for national human rights institution, Repubblika says

A window into Roman Malta: St Paul’s Catacombs skeleton to come to life

Man dies in Qormi after tiles fall on him

Packed like sardines: Why Transport Malta's 'one overcrowded bus claim' doesn't add up

Almost 10,000 students receive their MATSEC results

Labour MP Romilda Zarb wants lawmakers to consider legalising surrogacy

Updated: e-ID services stabilised after surge in MATSEC results traffic, MITA says

All payments connected to Daphne's murder came through Melvin Theuma - Vince Muscat il-Koħħu

Duo granted bail after allegedly defrauding Caritas benefactor of over €10,000 in fake legal fees

MATSEC results given priority as e-ID services are being restored, Minister says

Chris Fearne supports new Russia sanctions and warns over tensions in Strait of Hormuz

PN calls for more police and council resources as Swieqi residents face ‘daily chaos’

Pensioner jailed three years after jury convicts him of attempted murder of his wife

Police issue warning regarding WhatsApp scam

Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom

Number of tourists up by nearly 18% in first five months – NSO

Revision classes for students preparing for September O-Level resits open

‘They wanted Daphne dead, not injured,’ convicted hitman tells jury

TMID Editorial: A law is only as good as its enforcement

Mater Dei emergency department expansion works to begin in August, Health Minister says

The Farsons Beer Festival returns next week for its 44th edition

Traffic cannot remain the order of the day, Malta Chamber says

Spain shut down France and Mbappé, advance to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Malta and the HNS Convention: Preparing for the 2027 Liability Regime

Government proposes new human rights commission as PN raises independence concerns

Moviment Graffitti encourages public to attend PA hearing on Manoel Island padel courts

MHRA welcomes swift police and MTA action and calls for higher on-the-spot fines

MTA orders immediate closure of non-compliant short-let apartment block in Swieqi

European Committee approves act to improve access and affordability of medicines in Malta

Guns, bombs, leaks, and €150,000: Convicted hitman details how Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed

12 fined, 8 short-lets shut down in Swieqi as government moves on irresponsible tourist behaviour