First Budget after Vision 2050 must address Malta's biggest challenges in the long term - Alex Borg Opposition Leader Alex Borg said on Sunday that Budget 2027 must address Malta's long-term challenges through a clear vision for the country's future, with greater investment in education,... Comments (0) Share
Abela promises further income tax cuts for parents and €10 weekly pension increase in Budget 2027 Prime Minister Robert Abela has pledged further income tax cuts for parents and an additional €10 a week for pensioners, as he outlined key measures expected in Monday's Budget, saying the... Comments (0) Share
Humanoid robots could be doing household chores ‘within a year’, University professor says Humanoid robots could be doing chores in Maltese households "within a year", Professor Saviour Formosa, from the University of Malta's Department of Criminology, told The Malta Independent on... Comments (0) Share
Illegal breeders must be hit financially to stop animal exploitation – Animal Welfare Commissioner Investigations into illegal animal breeding should go beyond cruelty offences and target the profits generated by those exploiting animals, Animal Welfare Commissioner Elliot Magro has said, warning... Comments (0) Share
UK endures second big storm of the weekend, with the north bearing the brunt this time The second of two storms to hit the U.K. this weekend brought widespread travel disruptions and power outages to Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Sunday. The Met Office, the... Comments (0) Share
From Smartphones to Mattresses: The unexpected things you can order on Wolt in Malta A favourite takeaway, lunch at the office or dinner after a long day. For many people, that is how they first get to know Wolt. But in Malta, the same app can also help you choose a smartphone,... Comments (0) Share
TMIS Editorial: Why does the Prime Minister fear anti-mafia laws? Prime Minister Robert Abela gets offended whenever someone mentions anti-mafia legislation, apparently believing that introducing such laws would label Malta a mafia state. The argument does not... Comments (0) Share
Population, infrastructure, tourism, housing: What Budget 2027 should include Thousands will tomorrow tune into a jam-packed Parliamentary sitting, as Finance Minister Clyde Caruana will deliver his budget speech. It will be Caruana's sixth time delivering the budget since... Comments (0) Share
Over 1.25 million Europeans urge EU Commission to protect nature laws More than 1.25 million people across the European Union have signed a petition calling on the European Commission not to weaken existing environmental legislation, as concerns grow over proposed... Comments (0) Share
Bus crash in Kenya kills 22 near the site of a previous fatal accident A bus collided with a truck on Kenya's main highway on Sunday, killing at least 22 people, police said. The crash came three weeks after 17 people died in another accident along the same highway... Comments (0) Share
BOV re-centering Ethics to capture Innovation Initiatives Marked each year around the world, Global Ethics Day invites organisations, communities and individuals to pause and reflect on the principles behind their choices. This year's theme, "Re-centering... Comments (0) Share
Children and their families should be at the heart of healthcare, Health Minister says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Ian Borg said that children and their families should be at the heart of healthcare, while addressing the fourth Family Centred Care Conference, organised... Comments (0) Share
Abela promises ‘stronger’ Budget with greater investment in people Prime Minister Robert Abela has promised a "stronger" Budget than previous ones, saying Monday's financial plan will focus on investment in people and set the direction for Malta's development towards... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Soldiers guard centre of Milan as thousands of protesters march across European cities Italy deployed soldiers to Milan as the nation's fashion and finance capital expected fresh protests on Saturday, one week after looting and clashes with police. Premier Giorgia Meloni announced... Comments (0) Share
Over 16,000 vehicles stopped during 720 traffic checks over summer More than 16,000 vehicles were stopped by police during around 720 traffic checks carried out across Malta and Gozo between June and September. The checks were conducted by various sections of... Comments (0) Share
Turkish worker crushed to death at Ħal Far construction site A Turkish worker was crushed to death on Saturday after items being lifted by a tower crane fell on him at a construction site in Ħal Far. Police said the man was operating the crane when... Comments (0) Share
Joseph Calleja, Claudio Baglioni and Sarah Brightman unite for Christmas concert in Malta Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja will be joined by Italian si ger-songwriter Claudio Baglioni and classical crossover soprano Sarah Brightman for a Christmas concetn to be held on Friday 18 December... Comments (0) Share
Scicluna told police his friend pulled the trigger in Cisse murder, court hears Lorin Scicluna told police that his friend Francesco Fenech was the person who shot Lassane Cisse dead, breaking down in tears during questioning before eventually naming him, a jury heard on... Comments (0) Share
Beekeepers urge government to strengthen €1 million plan to save Maltese honey bee Protecting Malta's native honey bee requires more than the €1 million action plan put forward by the government, local beekeeping and environmental organisations warned Saturday. While welcoming... Comments (0) Share
Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm Floriana Floriana Dispensary,29, Triq Vincenzo Dimech, Ħamrun Remedies Pharmacy, 211, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp; Qormi St. George's Pharmacy, 21, Triq il-Kbira; Birkirkara Pharmaplus,... Comments (0) Share
Government to strengthen 1400 helpline and community healthcare services The government is planning further improvements to the 1400 medical helpline and primary healthcare services, with the aim of directing patients to the most appropriate care and reducing unnecessary... Comments (0) Share
Man City fall at Aston Villa and Arsenal move level on top of the Premier League Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League ended in a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa, allowing Arsenal to move level on points atop the standings on Saturday. Also, Tottenham sealed its... Comments (0) Share
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli earns surprise pole for the US Grand Prix as he chases the F1 title Kimi Antonelli came to the United States Grand Prix with his eyes on a Formula 1 season championship getting closer with every race. On Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas, he'll have the... Comments (0) Share
24-year-old Coast Guard swimmer says he fought waves and darkness to rescue 16 people from ocean Strapped into a harness, Josh Law was lowered from a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter into the rough Pacific Ocean in the pitch black night, far off the Mexican coast. The force of the helicopter... Comments (0) Share
Prince Harry's wife Meghan 'deeply distressed' by allegations her father had indecent images Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, said Friday she was "deeply distressed" by allegations that a collection of child sexual abuse images had been found at her father's former home. She also revealed that a... Comments (0) Share
Student designs Nestu n-Nemlu mascot to become the face of the BCA The Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Employment, Jonathan Attard, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Architect Roderick Bonnici, were presented... Comments (0) Share
Roma hold Napoli to dramatic draw and Dortmund beat Frankfurt ahead of Bayern clash Roma fought back from two goals down to draw at Napoli 3-3 in a chaotic finale and keep the pressure on the top two in Serie A on Saturday. Borussia Dortmund beat Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 to... Comments (0) Share
54 per cent of schoolchildren receiving counselling face family troubles – Blossom report More than half the schoolchildren supported by The Blossom Project during the last academic year were dealing with difficulties at home, according to new findings that reveal the pressures children as... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: The enduring value of public libraries Malta's public libraries may not always attract the same attention as other public services, but recent figures suggest that they continue to play an important role in society. With more than... Comments (0) Share