11 Labour mayors not recontesting local council elections 11 mayors who were representing the Labour Party in their respective local councils will not be recontesting their seats in the upcoming June elections. Meanwhile, one Nationalist Party mayor... Comments (0) Share
BREAKING: Criminal charges filed in connection with hospitals inquiry Criminal charges have been filed in court against a number of people named in the hospitals inquiry by the inquiring magistrate, according to Repubblika’s Robert Aquilina and their lawyer Jason... Comments (0) Share
Steward Health Care files for bankruptcy in US Steward Health Care, the largest physician-led hospital operator in the U.S., filed for bankruptcy early Monday morning, US media report. Over the past few days an "emergency operations plan" had... Comments (0) Share
Cassola says BA schedule ‘insulting’ to serious independent candidates Independent MEP candidate Arnold Cassola said that the way the Broadcasting Authority had scheduled programmes related to the EP and local council elections is insulting to serious independent... Comments (1) Share latest comment from S. Camilleri, 06/05/2024 10:41: "They were also only granted a five-minute slot for independent speaking, and a 45-minute debate among other independents". The BA is absurd. "It was an enormous insult to me". It is an enormous insult to the electorate. New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
Students support judiciary, condemn attacks by ‘highest government officials’ A total of 22 student organisations based at the University of Malta have issued a shared statement to show support towards the judiciary and to condemn the recent attacks against its members by... Comments (0) Share
ECOHIVE Academy opens its door: an innovative educational hub to promote sustainable practices A new interactive and educational centre situated within the Marsaskala Family Park has opened its door to the general public, welcoming all those interested in learning more about Malta’s waste... Comments (0) Share
Woman arrested with 15kg of cannabis in luggage A woman of Greek nationality was arrested at the Malta International Airport after she was found to be carrying 15 kilogrammes of cannabis in her luggage, the police said. The woman, aged 27, was... Comments (0) Share
‘Abela is asking for people’s judgement whilst withholding the contents of Vitals inquiry’ – Grech Opposition Leader Bernard Grech condemned Prime Minister Robert Abela for keeping the contents and conclusions of the Vitals magisterial inquiry from him, as well as from the public, who are being... Comments (0) Share
Repubblika submits official letter to Court requesting AG to provide full Vitals inquiry report NGO Repubblika said Monday that it has submitted an official letter to the Court, requesting that the Attorney General provides it with a full copy of Vitals magisterial inquiry report. The... Comments (0) Share
Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with senior Western officials Russia plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons, the Defense Ministry announced Monday, days after the Kremlin reacted angrily to comments by senior Western... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: Defending racism It feels quite incredible to think that while the Labour Party grapples with a magisterial inquiry of unprecedented scope and which may well result in criminal action against three of the... Comments (0) Share
3,811 traffic accidents in first quarter of 2024 The number of reported traffic accidents during the first quarter of 2024 reached 3,811, the National Statistics Office has said. This number is 0.3% less than the same period in 2023, The... Comments (0) Share
Blue Lagoon area still full of litter in spite of government promises, NGO says Areas around the Blue Lagoon in Comino remain full of litter in spite of repeated promises by the government about a cleanliness drive, NGO Nadur Nadif said Monday. This is happening in May,... Comments (1) Share latest comment from S. Camilleri, 06/05/2024 10:55: "Areas around the Blue Lagoon in Comino remain full of litter". It is practically a rubbish dump. "We extend our gratitude to the Ministry for its initial actions". Don't. No reason to be grateful for the Ministry doing its job. It should do so without needing prompting. The Minister is too conflicted. The family needs looking after. New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
What we learned from local votes ahead of looming UK general election Millions of voters in England cast ballots Thursday in an array of local elections, the last big test before a looming U.K. general election that all indicators suggest will see the Labour Party... Comments (0) Share
PN local councillor was stopped from contesting after encouraging cross-party voting, party says A local councillor has been stopped from contesting the upcoming general elections by the Nationalist Party because he had been encouraging cross-party voting and breached the PN statute, the party... Comments (5) Share latest comment from FAIRNESS, 06/05/2024 10:49: "James Cauchi, opportunist, bla principji u injurant, imma alla jbierek il-Partit Laburista appuntah fuq skala 6 PPCD Officer. Mhux ghax kapaci, ghax laqghqi u TRADITUR! " - jiena ma nafux imma hekk iddeskrivuh lili zewg laburisti mill-Isla. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Vitals inquiry report being kept locked in Castille room under constant watch, PN MP alleges The Nationalist Party spokesman on justice on Monday alleged that the magisterial inquiry report on the three hospitals deal is being kept in a room under lock and key and constantly guarded. In... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 06/05/2024 09:07: Par for the course in today's Malta. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Updated: PL MEP candidates claim PN seeks to damage Malta, PN replies Two Labour Party candidates for the MEP elections have claimed that there is a clear difference between those who want the Maltese to benefit in the European institutions, and their opposition, the... Comments (7) Share latest comment from vince pisani, 06/05/2024 12:36: Issa ha ndur fuqek sur saliba Int ghamilt xoghol daqs kemn ghamlet sai mizzi ghal Malta igifieri zero Hafna minnkom u qed nghid ghaz zewg partiti titilghu hemn biex isahhnu is siggu u ghal paga xejn iktar u xejn inqas New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Hamas says latest cease-fire talks have ended; Israel vows military operation in 'very near future' The latest round of Gaza cease-fire talks ended in Cairo after “in-depth and serious discussions,” the Hamas militant group said Sunday, reiterating key demands that Israel again rejected.... Comments (0) Share
PL guaranteed 18 local council majorities, PN guaranteed 4 due to lack of candidates A total of 22 local councils have had their majorities effectively decided before the votes even arrive at people’s houses owing to one of the two major parties not having enough candidates to... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Mike Martin, 05/05/2024 19:23: Erga aqra jekk taf ghax gewwa 4:kunsilli mhux ha jsir l-elezzjoni imma int qrajt il headline bis 😄 🤣 😂 New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Presenter, actress Monica Attard passes away, aged 74 Presenter and actress Monica Attard has passed away, aged 74. Born in Sliema in 1949, Attard was drawn to theatre from an early age, taking part in plays in De Porres Theatre in her... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Paul Farrugia, 05/05/2024 11:19: A great actress - may she rest in peace New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people in year after coronation King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the year since his... Comments (0) Share
The establishment are those who have abused of their power for 11 years, Grech says Our country is going through a “delicate” period in which threats and intimidation are being issued against the judiciary all in attempt to blot out the truth, Opposition Leader, Bernard... Comments (0) Share
My personal tragedy pushed me into politics – Janet Zahra Walker Back in 2019, Janet Zahra Walker and her family became one of the many victims of the construction sector. On 13 June 2019, a wall on the side of a block of apartments where she resided in Mimosa... Comments (0) Share
Klopp keeps drama going to the end as Liverpool beat Spurs 4-2 in his penultimate Anfield match The smile is back on Jurgen Klopp's face — even if his Liverpool players seem intent on testing his nerves right to the end. The Premier League title may be all but beyond the... Comments (0) Share
Opposition ‘stagnated and politically bankrupt’ – Glenn Bedingfield The opposition is “stagnated and politically bankrupt”, and does not have a feel of what the people want, Parliamentary Secretary for public cleanliness Glenn Bedingfield said... Comments (6) Share latest comment from J.Degabriele, 05/05/2024 14:10: politically corrupt! The pot calling the kettle black! New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
‘Election or not, you received that cheque every year… election will not stop Budget measures’ – PM Prime Minister Robert Abela told a crowd of supporters that nothing will stop the Labour government from continuing to fulfil its Budget measures and improve people’s lives by putting money in... Comments (4) Share latest comment from Cikku Borg, 05/05/2024 20:09: You failed to honor the budget commitment to rectify pension disparities for individuals born before 1962. Offering only partial payment doesn't meet the promise; it feels more like a deceitful scheme. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Actor Bernard Hill, of 'Titanic' and 'Lord of the Rings,' has died at 79 Actor Bernard Hill, who delivered a rousing cry before leading his people into battle in “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" and went down with the ship as the captain in... Comments (0) Share
‘I prefer to die fighting than living as a slave’ – Arnold Cassola Independent candidate for the upcoming June European Parliament (EP) election Arnold Cassola said that contesting elections is his way to fight the country’s “bullies”, and that he... Comments (7) Share latest comment from joe tedesco, 05/05/2024 20:40: VERY WELL SAID DR.CASSOLA. PL GOVERNMENTS HAVE ALWAYS DESTROYED THE MALTESE ISLANDS AND THEIR PEOPLE AND SHOULD NEVER BE TRUSTED. BULLIES HIDE THEIR FEARS AND INSECURITIES. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Latest survey shows PL set to win EP election by 17,000 votes A MaltaToday survey published Sunday indicates that the Labour Party will win the European Parliament election with a 17,000 advantage. The survey shows that the turnout for the election will be... Comments (0) Share