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Live - Yorgen Fenech trial: A husband’s grief, a family’s fight - Peter Caruana Galizia testifies

It was a month ago, on 1 July, that the trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech started. Today, in the 28th sitting, more testimonies will be heard as the prosecution continues to builds its...

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‘She never knew fear’: Peter Caruana Galizia tells Fenech jury about Daphne’s final months

A family forever scarred by the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was laid bare in court on Saturday as her husband, Peter Caruana Galizia, gave an emotional account of the...

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Malta needs a change of direction so that the economy works for people again - Alex Borg

Malta needs a clear change in economic direction, with a model that no longer measures success solely through growth figures, but by how productive businesses are, whether wages are keeping pace with...

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Wounded police officer after St Julian’s shooting: ‘I am still here, fighting’

Injured police officer Johann Vella has shared an emotional public update following the harrowing shooting incident in St Julian's that took place last week, expressing deep gratitude for the...

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Girl, 4, hospitalised with grievous injuries after multi-vehicle crash in Mellieħa

A four-year-old girl suffered grievous injuries late Friday night following a multi-vehicle traffic accident in Triq il-Manikata, Mellieħa. The incident took place at approximately 11pm....

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Horse-drawn carriages will not operate when a Red Alert – Extreme Heat Warning is issued

The Parliamentary Secretary within the Ministry for Energy, the Environment and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour, Alicia Bugeja Said, has announced a new temporary measure whereby, through...

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Prime Minister Robert Abela inaugurates €10 million tourism investment in Buġibba

Prime Minister Robert Abela and Minister for Tourism Jo Etienne Abela officially inaugurated the 4-star Innside by Meliá hotel in Buġibba, marking an investment of over EUR 10 million that...

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Man suffers burns in Mosta barbecue accident

A 50-year-old man suffered burns during an incident yesterday evening at his residence in Triq il-Ħtajriet, Mosta, the police said. At around 7.30pm, the Police were informed that the man...

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UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan

Successfully stopping Gianni Infantino's FIFA plan to sell World Cup profits to private investors was the first half of a high-stakes game in global football politics. The second half...

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€3m restoration works commence at San Anton Gardens

Conservation, maintenance and restoration works have commenced at San Anton Gardens, with an investment of more than €3 million aimed at safeguarding one of Malta's most prestigious gardens, the...

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40 Civil Protection officers to assist in wildfire-fighting operations in Portugal

The Civil Protection Department (CPD) is deploying two teams of fire officers to Portugal between today and 31 August 2026 to support the ongoing efforts to combat wildfires, the government said...

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During blackouts, customers told to check meters – even down stairs in the dark

People attempting to report power failures to Enemalta during recent blackouts are being told that they must first check their electricity meter before a report can be registered, a requirement that...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 01/08/2026 13:56: But in the name of common sense, if just ONE of the residents says that they have a power outage, then it must be true for the whole block. If there's no light in the rest of the street, it's obvious, no? so this must be a stupid ploy by Enemalta to say there were no reports. Shame on this entity!

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Tens of thousands of migrants voluntarily leave after crossing into Spanish territory of Ceuta

Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain's tiny Ceuta territory returned voluntarily to Morocco on Friday, a day after the influx triggered chaos in the North African city and reignited...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 01/08/2026 13:58: If so many left voluntarily, what was the point then? This was all a planned ploy.

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MDA welcomes government measures to strengthen construction waste recycling

The Malta Development Association (MDA) said Saturday it welcomes the publication of Legal Notice 210 of 2026, which extends and strengthens the fiscal incentives supporting the recycling of...

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Dalli admits electricity crisis, but evades responsibility – PN; PL says PN is 'distorting facts'

After three years and €140 million in expenditure, Minister Miriam Dalli admitted during a meeting with the MCESD that the country is facing a crisis and a failure in the electricity distribution...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 01/08/2026 14:04: The government has brought us to this so it's the government's job to come up with solutions and they had 13 years to do it in.

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Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world. Infantino's decision...

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TMID Editorial: One month on, the speculation lingers

One month has passed since the jury trial of Yorgen Fenech began, and it is difficult to remember another criminal case that has so completely dominated the national conversation. Courtrooms...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 01/08/2026 14:02: Just because Abela says so, it doesn't mean it's true. We have had so many examples of his deceptions.

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€1bn in debt in the election year mean higher interest costs for the Maltese people - PN

In the election year, the Labour Government increased Malta's national debt by one billion euros, the Natiinalist Party said.. This figure emerges from a statement on government finances...

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Minister Miriam Dalli asks MCESD for measures to address power cut crisis

Energy Minister Miriam Dalli has asked Malta's social partners to propose measures to address electricity disruptions and manage consumption during periods of exceptionally high demand, following the...

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latest comment from mohhmiftuh, 31/07/2026 21:56: Il-krizi gabha min ma sahhahx bizzejjed is-sistema meta bdiet tikber il-popolazzjoni u l-konsum beda jizdied.Telghu kemm Alla halaq appartamenti li nimmagina li minghajr airconditioners ikun jikwu fis-shana tas-sajf. Nibdew bid-dwal . Fejn jintuzaw ftit u hafna dawn ghandhom ikunu jew jinbidlu ghal energy savers u bil-ligi. Dan ghandu jghodd specjalment ghal negozji, dwal fit-toroq u sahansitra ghall-festi f' gieh il-qaddisin. Jizdied l-uzu fejn hu possibbli tas-solar panels u l-insulazzjoni fejn jidhol bini gdid.Nghallmu l-poplu kif juza ahjar l-airconditioners u l-cockers tal-elettriku biex ma jahlix dawl aktar milli hemm bzonn. Il-poplu ghandu jigi mghallem u ddixiplinat biex ma jahlix elettriku bla htiega permezz tal-media u mhuz nuzawha biss biex nahslu politikament l-imhuh tan-nies biex ingeghluhom jemmnu li qed jghixu fil-genna tal-art. Id-dixxiplina taghmlek ragel u mara u l-ebda gvern m'ghandu jibza' minnha jew jiskartha meta tkun mehtiega.

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UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan

Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

Franco Baresi, AC Milan and Italy legend, dies aged 66

UEFA members to boycott FIFA competitions in protest of World Cup private investors plan

Euro 2020 winning coach Roberto Mancini returns to rescue Italy after third straight World Cup miss

France hires former football great Zinedine Zidane as national team coach

Andrea Pirlo out of contention for Italy job amid controversy over deal with Russian betting firm

Norris ends wait for F1 win in Hungary as Antonelli stretches championship lead

184 victims of domestic violence benefit from panic alarm device in the first year of the scheme

A total of 184 victims of domestic violence have benefited from the Domestic Violence Panic Alarm during the first year since the Government introduced the scheme, the Home Affairs Ministry said in a...

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Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North'

Britain has a new hub of power: a bland modern office block about 165 miles (260 kilometers) from the prime minister's official London office and residence at 10 Downing St. The Manchester...

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Yorgen Fenech trial: Boat captain told police Fenech planned to remain in Pozzallo

Yorgen Fenech's jury trial continues on Friday after former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri concluded three consecutive days on the witness stand, during which he spent hours being cross-examined by...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 31/07/2026 10:17: Either the TOM is not reporting correctly what is being told and said or the MT and the Indipendent are inacurate, conc what Arnaud told the police when they made the search at KS house there are a lot of difference in the reporting between the TOM and the others..

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Franco Baresi, AC Milan and Italy legend, dies aged 66

The football world is mourning the death of AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66 after a battle with illness. His passing was announced by AC Milan on Friday,...

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latest comment from Ronnie_Best, 31/07/2026 09:43: GOAT without a doubt. RIP

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PM announces electricity and water service charges for fishermen to fall by up to 57%

Electricity and water service charges for fishermen will be reduced by up to 57%, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced during a visit to Marsaxlokk on Friday. Full-time and part-time fishermen...

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GWU expresses solidarity with artists and calls for fair and timely payment

The General Workers' Union (GWU) expresses its full solidarity with the artists who were forced to seek justice through the courts in order to receive payment for their work on Divas II - The Dance...

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Jurors hear detailed account of Fenech arrest and subsequent searches

The methods used by police during the investigation into Yorgen Fenech took centre stage on Friday as jurors heard testimony about the businessman's arrest, extensive searches carried out after he was...

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Government debt edges closer to €12 billion – NSO

At the end of June 2026, Central Government debt stood at €11,929.3 million, an increase of €936.6 million when compared to 2025, the NSO said Friday. The increase reported under Malta...

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60,000 cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta and at least 34 die after border breach

Some 60,000 migrants have entered Spain's Ceuta from Morocco in the past 24 hours, Ceuta's president says. That is equivalent to 70% of the city's regular population. At least 34 migrants have...

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Security in Mediterranean is a foundation for Europe’s stability and prosperity - Fearne

Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Chris Fearne called for stronger European engagement in the Mediterranean, stressing that security and stability in Europe's southern neighbourhood have...

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APS Bank posts record interim profit of €23.9m on the back of strong all-round growth

MeDirect delivers a profitable first half as growth accelerates

Fast Shift secures EMI Authorisation from Malta Financial Services Authority

BOV reports €119.8m profit before tax for the first half of 2026

European Commission endorses Malta's €60 million social climate plan

Chamber of Commerce urges Opposition to present credible economic vision

GO’s TOKIS investment reaches new milestone with €5m commitment to Maltese productions

James B. Holdings reports transformational year with €188.7m in revenue

BCRS Malta maintains high collection rates as more beverage containers enter the market

13 new professionals join Malta's register of insolvency practitioners

Live - Yorgen Fenech trial: A husband’s grief, a family’s fight - Peter Caruana Galizia testifies

‘She never knew fear’: Peter Caruana Galizia tells Fenech jury about Daphne’s final months

Malta needs a change of direction so that the economy works for people again - Alex Borg

Wounded police officer after St Julian’s shooting: ‘I am still here, fighting’

Girl, 4, hospitalised with grievous injuries after multi-vehicle crash in Mellieħa

Horse-drawn carriages will not operate when a Red Alert – Extreme Heat Warning is issued

Prime Minister Robert Abela inaugurates €10 million tourism investment in Buġibba

Man suffers burns in Mosta barbecue accident

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan

€3m restoration works commence at San Anton Gardens

40 Civil Protection officers to assist in wildfire-fighting operations in Portugal

During blackouts, customers told to check meters – even down stairs in the dark

Tens of thousands of migrants voluntarily leave after crossing into Spanish territory of Ceuta

MDA welcomes government measures to strengthen construction waste recycling

Dalli admits electricity crisis, but evades responsibility – PN; PL says PN is 'distorting facts'

Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback

TMID Editorial: One month on, the speculation lingers

€1bn in debt in the election year mean higher interest costs for the Maltese people - PN

Minister Miriam Dalli asks MCESD for measures to address power cut crisis

BirdLife claims major win for turtle-doves in Sicily

TMID Editorial: Labour’s PAC gamble

San Giljan waterpolo club granted planning approval for facility on reclaimed land

Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain

'Of course not': Schembri repeatedly denies murder allegations during cross-examination

Fenech trial: Muscat bodyguard's gun discharged in presence of PM's wife, Schembri says

UEFA members to boycott FIFA competitions in protest of World Cup private investors plan

Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco’s border and at least 9 die

Abela highlights business growth and social support during Gozo visits

184 victims of domestic violence benefit from panic alarm device in the first year of the scheme

Britain's new leader shifts power from Downing Street to Manchester with 'No. 10 North'

Yorgen Fenech trial: Boat captain told police Fenech planned to remain in Pozzallo

Franco Baresi, AC Milan and Italy legend, dies aged 66

PM announces electricity and water service charges for fishermen to fall by up to 57%

GWU expresses solidarity with artists and calls for fair and timely payment

Jurors hear detailed account of Fenech arrest and subsequent searches

Government debt edges closer to €12 billion – NSO

60,000 cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta and at least 34 die after border breach

Security in Mediterranean is a foundation for Europe’s stability and prosperity - Fearne

MEIA praises ‘courage’ shown by artists taking legal action to get paid for services

Mother charged with sexual abuse of daughter and son in front of her minor kids

Almost two-thirds of businesses say Malta is moving in the wrong direction – new barometer

Three in four SMEs uncertain or unwilling to invest in coming months - PN; government rejects claim

Planning Authority rejects controversial Qormi palazzo hotel project

New public square in Attard gives priority to people over vehicles