KM Malta Airlines launches extra flights and special fares for MEP and Local Council elections As part of the preparations for the MEP and Local Council Elections to be held in Malta on Saturday 8 June 2024, KM Malta Airlines announced that it will be operating extra flights and offer special... Comments (1) Share latest comment from R F, 26/04/2024 09:01: In 5 years' time, we will be discussing how to save KM Malta Airlines. If you keep doing the same stuff, you will get the same results. If Maltese living abroad care so much about voting, then they should take note and book ahead. Or else as a developed country we should introduce online and postal voting. Offering discounted fares is simply a waste of money from our taxes. New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
Man killed after being attacked by bull in Gudja A man was killed after he was attacked by a bull in Gudja, the police said. The accident took place in a farmhouse in Tarxien Road at 9pm. The man, a Nigerian aged 54, was attacked by a bull... Comments (0) Share
Two workers injured as Floriana house roof caves in Two workers from Albania were taken to hospital after the roof of a house caved in. The accident happened in Pietro Floriana Street, Floriana on Friday at 8.30am. It is understood that the... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Anthony Alamango, 26/04/2024 10:03: This is happening so frequently and nothing is being done, what about safety officers and competent contractors, or is it just about economy for the money grabbers !!! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Presidential pardon offered to those who received social benefits illegally A Presidential Pardon is being offered to those who received social benefits illegally as part of a racket fronted by, amongst others, former Labour Party MP Silvio Grixti, the government announced on... Comments (8) Share latest comment from onDmove, 26/04/2024 07:31: Remember those who broke the law during covid? Remember the case of Rosianne Cutajar? And Joseph Cuschieri? Pardons galore! That's Labour for you! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
PM says that healthcare discussions require ‘national convergence’ of opinions All discussions related to healthcare in the Maltese islands must aim to result in “national convergence”, particularly with experts, Prime Minister Robert Abela said... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Paul bermon, 25/04/2024 19:37: Karin Grech Rehabilitation Hospital ran really well until it was run down by Politcal appointees, now its totally destroyed and the flip flop leader asks for advice!! The previous clown of a health minister called it the real deal ( it was for everyone but the Maltese population) and now our healthcare is on its knees because of the current administration New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Three fined €26,000 over 2016 death of 19-year-old construction worker Three men have been fined €26,000 between them in connection with the death of a 19-year-old construction worker, who died in 2016 after falling from a height at a building site in... Comments (2) Share latest comment from J.Degabriele, 25/04/2024 13:00: So now we know. That's what a human life costs. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
PA revokes sheep farm permit in Bidnija A sheep farm built in an Area of Ecological Importance (AEI) in the Bahrija area back in 2020 has had its development permission revoked earlier today by the Planning Board, the PA said... Comments (3) Share latest comment from Patrick Sciberras, 26/04/2024 07:42: Oh what a pity! What will happen to all those poor sheep. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Government’s Consolidated Fund reports €41.6 million surplus in Q1 2024 By the end of the first quarter of 2024, the Government’s Consolidated Fund reported a surplus of €41.6 million, the National Statistics Office said on Friday. At the end of March... Comments (0) Share
Europol report confirms presence of organised crime in Malta - PN The Nationalist Party has drawn attention to a recent report that confirmed the presence of organized crime operations in Malta. "In a report on organized crime in the countries of the European... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Bernadette Vassallo, 26/04/2024 08:59: The same Italian international network that operate in Nigeria too seem to operate through the casinos in Malta. I forget the crimes.Malta being betweem Africa and Italy and so providing good transport routes New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Labour deputy mayor charged with threatening mother Pembroke’s deputy mayor was remanded in custody on Thursday, accused of threatening and intimidating his mother in what the court was told was a drug-fuelled rage. Omar Elaref Arab, 32,... Comments (0) Share
Guardian Angel Resource Centre to get new management after fact-finding report The management of the Guardian Angel Resource Centre will be replaced following the conclusion of a fact finding report that was ordered by the Education Ministry. An article published by The... Comments (0) Share
Man City beat Brighton 4-0 to stay on course for another Premier League title Manchester City chalked up another big win in its pursuit of an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title, with Phil Foden continuing his career-best scoring season with two goals in a 4-0... Comments (0) Share
Government process of purchasing main premises of Qormi Anici Socio-Musical Society concluded Eight properties purchased by government will be used by musical societies, with four more in which a promise of sale was signed, government said on Thursday. The Ministry for National Heritage... Comments (0) Share
11 years ago, Valletta was in a ‘disastrous state’ – Prime Minister Prime Minister Robert Abela said Thursday that the investment government has made towards Valletta has transformed the capital city, which was found to be in a “disastrous state” 11 years... Comments (7) Share latest comment from joseph farrugia, 26/04/2024 09:42: Dan il Prim Ministru dejjem ghex fil villel u l'palazzi allura ma jafx kif in-nies komuni jkunu trattati hazin b'muzika li thallikx torqod kemm jekk int b'sahhtek u kemm jekk int marid , ma jafx li jkollok it-toroq u il bankini imblukkati bl'imwejjed u s-siggijiet ma jafx li jkollok min jirremeti wara biebek jew ippixxi mal hajt ta darek forsi ghalhekk jahseb li l'belt hija ahjar min 11 il sena ilu , GHAX HU KOMDU JGHIX FIL VILLEL U JIGI JITTNEJEK MINHEKK LI QED ISOFRI DAWN IL HNIEZRIJIET. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
New York appeals court overturns Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction from landmark #MeToo trial New York’s highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein ’s 2020 rape conviction, finding the judge at the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced the ex-movie mogul... Comments (0) Share
Over 10% of Maltese 11-year-olds have drunk alcohol A World Health Organisation (WHO) report based on data from 280,000 children in the world has found that over 10% of Maltese children aged 11 have had alcohol. 10% of Maltese 11-year-olds who... Comments (0) Share
€70 vouchers for use in veterinary care being issued to those who adopted animals The "Adopt a Pet Scheme" that was launched last year saw a number of people and families adopt a domesticated animal from the Department of Animal Welfare, the Parliamentary Secretary for Fishing,... Comments (0) Share
Venice tests a 5-euro entry fee for day-trippers as the city grapples with overtourism Under the gaze of the world’s media, the fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program Thursday to charge day-trippers a 5-euro (around $5.35) entry fee that... Comments (0) Share
APS Bank plc register pre-tax profit of €5.0 million by end March APS Bank plc on Thursday said that it had registered a pre-tax profit of the €5.0 million at Group level in the first quarter of 2024, down from €7.9 million in the corresponding period... Comments (0) Share
If prosecution against Schembri allowed to become time-barred, 'there must be consequences' MEP David Casa has told the European Commission President Urusla Von der Leyen that stronger action in required from the EU to address the collapse of the rule of law in Malta. “So... Comments (1) Share latest comment from Harold Hare, 25/04/2024 12:01: At long last. Its high time that the EU started taking note of this. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Three arrested for drug trafficking Three men were arrested in connection with drug trafficking after being caught red-handed with drugs on Wednesday afternoon. Police said that it received a report of a group of people in Swatar... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: The bizarre hunting situation A few days have passed since, in an interview published in The Malta Independent on Sunday, BirdLife highlighted the anomaly that exists in matters related to hunting. BirdLife president Daryl... Comments (2) Share latest comment from J M Grech, 25/04/2024 18:19: It's all a matter of votes, votes and votes and who cares a fig about the environment and birds. That is lejber. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Gozo Bishop calls out race to riches in homily Gozo Bishop Anton Teuma has highlighted his wish to see society return to Christian values during a homily he delivered at St George's Basilica, calling out today's race to riches. He would... Comments (0) Share
‘By Monday things will be clear,’ Muscat says on whether he will contest MEP elections Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has left people guessing as to whether he will contest the upcoming European Parliament elections, saying that “things will be clear” by Monday –... Comments (1) Share latest comment from RF, 25/04/2024 02:59: Were it not for the long outstanding need for him to be criminally investigated on the many scandals under his watch in just 6 years, he would be irrelevant and best ignored and forgotten. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Cassola launches campaign for EP election Arnold Cassola today launched his campaign as an independent candidate in the upcoming elections for the European Parliament. Cassola presented his political manifesto, which is built around four... Comments (0) Share
Joseph Muscat says Malta's healthcare system is not sustainable Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said that the healthcare system in the country needs to change, as 'it is not sustainable'. Muscat was responding to a question posed by The Malta... Comments (17) Share latest comment from J.Degabriele, 25/04/2024 13:01: Well. He brought it about with the unsustainable huge numbers of people on the island. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Malta Public Transport offers special services for Fireworks Festival and enhanced routes for 1 May Malta Public Transport is planning to provide various public transport options for attendees of the upcoming Fireworks Festival on 30 April and actvities happening on 1 May. Similar to last... Comments (0) Share
Architect charged over thefts from Grand Master's Palace An architect has been remanded in custody after she was accused of stealing three vases and a clock from inside the Grand Master’s Palace during the swearing-in ceremony of President... Comments (4) Share latest comment from Vani, 25/04/2024 10:08: Heard a good one that I can't wait to share. There is a certain prominent person who goes gaga over heritage, especially Maiolica. Same person is known to having somehow acquired a piece of Maltese history, with the tacit blessings of the authorities. One wonders what a search inside this person's property would reveal! After all once a thief, always a thief! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
New Premier League explained: ‘New format will not be damnation or salvation of Maltese football' The new format being proposed for Malta’s Premier League “will not be the damnation or salvation of Maltese football”, Malta Premier League chairman Joseph Muscat told the media in a... Comments (1) Share latest comment from R F, 25/04/2024 12:27: I hope that the Premier League clubs will not be used as washing machines to launder money from Muscat and friends! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0