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25 September 2026, Friday

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‘You have to choose’: Kamra tal-Periti calls on PA chairman to ‘address conflict of interest’

The Kamra tal-Periti (chamber of architects) is calling on Planning Authority chairman Johann Buttigieg to address "conflicts of interest" which have emerged in the past weeks, urging him to make a...

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Ghanaian man pleads not guilty to femicide of Miriam Azzopardi

A Ghanaian man has pleaded not guilty to the femicide of 47-year-old Miriam Azzopardi, who was found dead in a field in Marsa on Wednesday. Isaac Asare, who resides in Triq is-Sajjieda, Marsa,...

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Government announces ex-gratia payments for power cuts during July and August heat waves

The Government has announced an ex-gratia payment scheme for consumers who were affected by electricity supply interruptions during July and August 2026, a period marked by prolonged heatwaves and...

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PN accuses government of hypocrisy over former Air Malta workers’ unfair dismissal

The Nationalist Party has criticised the government over the treatment of former Air Malta part-time workers, after a Court of Appeal ruling found that the workers had been unfairly dismissed. In...

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Arts Council Malta launches catalogue for the Malta Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

Arts Council Malta has launched the official catalogue of No Need to Sparkle: Experiments in Love and Revolution, Malta's national pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di...

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PN questions government spending despite €724m increase in tax revenue, while deficit and debt rise

The Nationalist Party has questioned how the government ended August with a larger deficit and national debt exceeding €12 billion despite collecting €724 million more in tax revenue during...

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37,771 students set to start new scholastic year in state schools

A total of 37,771 students will start the 2026/27 scholastic year in state schools, as more than €110 million in new and upgraded school projects is currently under way, a government statement...

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Government debt surpasses €12 billion – NSO

At the end of August 2026, Central Government debt stood at a record €12,002.3 million, an increase of €864.1 million when compared to 2025, the NSO said. The increase reported under...

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Juergen Attard appointed CEO, Abigail Camilleri as Chairperson of GRDA

The Ministry for Gozo has announced the appointment of Juergen Attard as Chief Executive Officer of the Gozo Regional Development Authority (GRDA), and Abigail Camilleri as the Authority's first...

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€7.4 million investment to boost Armed Forces of Malta capabilities and training

The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) is set to benefit from around €7.4 million in investment aimed at strengthening its operational capabilities, training and technological capacity, the Ministry for...

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Planning Authority to review Ta’ Qali plan for theme park, Crafts Village and Pitkalija

The Planning Authority has been asked to partially review the 2006 Ta' Qali Action Plan to address proposed changes concerning a family theme park, the Ta' Qali Crafts Village and the Pitkalija...

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Blogs & Opinions

Owen Bonnici

Hit the pause button?

Alfred Sant

Dubious

Mark Said

Discrimination, court sitting and tourists

Emmanuel J. Galea

Growth measured in bodies

Frans Camilleri

Worrying skills mismatches

Alfred Sant

PISA

Kevin Aquilina

Why is Malta a one-party State?

Romilda Zarb

Inclusion is not simply about being present; it is about belonging

Gejtu Vella

The trial is over, the search for accountability is not

Frans Camilleri

The scourge of over-tourism

MDA urges PN to avoid ‘politicising’ controversy over Planning Authority CEO

The Malta Developers Association (MDA) has urged the Nationalist Party not to “politicise” the controversy surrounding Planning Authority Executive Chairperson Johann Buttigieg, calling...

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Man seriously injured in Mosta traffic accident

A 38-year-old man sustained serious injuries yesterday evening following a traffic accident in Triq il-Missjunarji Maltin, Mosta, the police said Friday. The accident took place at around 6.30pm,...

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Alarmingly low fertility rate calls for national work-life balance measures in budget - NCPE

The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality on Friday called for national work-life balance measures to be put foward in the budget for 2027 the government will be presenting on 26...

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Abela discusses extending Delta's New York route into 2027

Prime Minister Robert Abela has met with senior leaders from Delta Air Lines and BlackRock in New York to explore expanded economic and travel ties, including the possibility of extending the direct...

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Italy decrees limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in school classrooms

Italy's government passed a decree Thursday to place an upper limit on the number of students in each school classroom who have only limited Italian language skills and to ban face-covering Islamic...

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CPD warns public of rough seas and changing weather conditions

The Civil Protection Department (CPD) has warned the public not to underestimate the dangers posed by rough seas, strong currents and rapidly changing weather conditions, following four separate...

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TMID Editorial: Alex Borg’s move to Valletta: gimmick or stepping towards power?

On the day that the Nationalist Party returned to the Floriana Granaries for its Independence Day festivities after a hiatus of seven years, the party’s leader Alex Borg announced a departure of...

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KSMR and IĦK launch Formation Programme for Consecrated Life 2026/2027

The Conference of Religious Major Superiors in Malta (KSMR), through its Institute for Consecrated Life (IĦK), is launching its programme of formation and accompaniment for the academic year...

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Sports

Neptunes swimmers complete 10-day Spanish training camp

Klopp all smiles after Germany debut, Haaland keeps scoring in Nations League

Comeback win for Malta against Andorra in Nations League

'Gymnastics is for Everyone': Beppe's Fight Against Stereotypes

Zidane, Klopp start fresh and Ronaldo goes on as European national teams return after World Cup

Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1, Pulisic leads Milan to victory

Man City win 8-goal thriller against Sunderland, Man United rescue late draw

Rampant Barcelona win again as Inter salvage a 2-2 draw at Roma

Arsenal lose for first time in Premier League title defence and more pain for Tottenham

Inter legend Sandro Mazzola dies, aged 83

ECHR declares Degiorgio brothers’ complaints over Daphne murder trial inadmissible

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled as inadmissible applications filed by the Degiorgio brothers regarding what they claimed as unfairness in criminal proceedings in connection with the...

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Watch: Updated - Activists storm conference to call for PA chief resignation

Activists from Friends of the Earth, Moviment Graffitti and allied groups staged a direct action today at a conference titled "The Citizen, the Environment, and Development," held at the db Group...

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latest comment from RF, 24/09/2026 14:09: Well done to the intrepid activists for protesting against the planning minister and his sidekick the shameless PA CEO. If only these two were as selfless as the NGOs who keep protesting against the lack of planning, destruction of environment and disregard of citizens' rights. Quite telling that of all possible hotels the event was held at the premier monument of greed and acquisition of extensive prime public site for a very low consideration thanks to 2013 labour government.

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Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza 'the biggest lie of the century'

Lashing out at his country's critics, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu angrily dismissed allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza as "the biggest lie of the century" in a defiant speech to the...

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latest comment from onDmove, 25/09/2026 08:16: I wonder who the coward is, those who walked out or the one who is afraid to face a Court deciding on his innocence ... or guilt?

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Pope heads to secular France with an appeal to respect the dignity of every human life

Pope Leo XIV is taking his call to respect the dignity of every human life on the road with a weekend visit to France, where the Catholic Church has lost ground on influencing ethical issues as...

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Labour Party ordered to vacate Valletta premises after 70-year tenancy

A board has ordered the eviction of the Labour Party from its premises in Valletta, which it has occupied for around 70 years while paying just over €50 a month in rent. The judgment comes...

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DHL Express announces annual price adjustments for 2027 in Malta

DHL Express, the world's leading international express services provider, announced price adjustments today that will take effect on January 1, 2027. The average increase in Malta will be 4.9...

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Comeback win for Malta against Andorra in Nations League

Malta began their UEFA Nations League journey in the best possible way, coming from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Andorra at the Encamp Stadium. The Malta national team found...

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PN calls on Prime Minister to decide Johann Buttigieg’s future at Planning Authority

The Nationalist Party has called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to state whether Johann Buttigieg will remain Executive Chairperson of the Planning Authority, after Buttigieg said that those who...

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Judge slams Air Malta for leaving part-timers on zero hours while denying it fired them

Air Malta could not simply stop giving part-time workers shifts and leave them in limbo without telling them they had lost their jobs, the Court of Appeal ruled on Thursday. The court rubbished...

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PN says taxpayers are bearing the cost of Labour’s private property cases

The Nationalist Party said that taxpayers are bearing the cost of cases involving Labour's use of private properties, after the party was ordered to vacate its Republic Street premises in Valletta...

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Business

New iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max now available from Melita

BOV Club returns to Freshers’ Week

Central Bank unveils strategic plan for 2027–2030

Almost 19 tonnes of marine debris collected through annual initiative led by the MIA Foundation

WH Partners wins Malta Tax Firm of the Year at the ITR European Tax awards

Corinthia to develop ultra-luxury hotel in Turks & Caicos

Atlas Insurance marks Mental Health Awareness Month with initiatives for the public and employees

The Malta Chamber and EY Malta renew Gold Collaboration Alliance

‘You have to choose’: Kamra tal-Periti calls on PA chairman to ‘address conflict of interest’

Ghanaian man pleads not guilty to femicide of Miriam Azzopardi

Government announces ex-gratia payments for power cuts during July and August heat waves

PN accuses government of hypocrisy over former Air Malta workers’ unfair dismissal

Arts Council Malta launches catalogue for the Malta Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

PN questions government spending despite €724m increase in tax revenue, while deficit and debt rise

37,771 students set to start new scholastic year in state schools

Government debt surpasses €12 billion – NSO

Juergen Attard appointed CEO, Abigail Camilleri as Chairperson of GRDA

€7.4 million investment to boost Armed Forces of Malta capabilities and training

Planning Authority to review Ta’ Qali plan for theme park, Crafts Village and Pitkalija

MDA urges PN to avoid ‘politicising’ controversy over Planning Authority CEO

Man seriously injured in Mosta traffic accident

Alarmingly low fertility rate calls for national work-life balance measures in budget - NCPE

Abela discusses extending Delta's New York route into 2027

Italy decrees limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in school classrooms

CPD warns public of rough seas and changing weather conditions

TMID Editorial: Alex Borg’s move to Valletta: gimmick or stepping towards power?

KSMR and IĦK launch Formation Programme for Consecrated Life 2026/2027

Klopp all smiles after Germany debut, Haaland keeps scoring in Nations League

BirdLife Malta objects to proposed reductions in penalties for illegal hunting offences

Tribunal refuses request to suspend Manoel Island padel works

AI, digital health discussed as Malta explores cooperation with Mayo Clinic

Owen Bonnici rejects claims of government meddling in Daphne inquiry preliminaries

Updated (7): Ghanaian man arrested in connection with the murder of Miriam Azzopardi in Marsa

Hundreds of teachers prepare for new scholastic year with focus on inclusive classrooms

Magistrates Leonard Caruana and Elaine Rizzo to be promoted to Judges

Judge blocks Trump's ban and says CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have White House access restored

ECHR declares Degiorgio brothers’ complaints over Daphne murder trial inadmissible

Watch: Updated - Activists storm conference to call for PA chief resignation

Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza 'the biggest lie of the century'

Pope heads to secular France with an appeal to respect the dignity of every human life

Labour Party ordered to vacate Valletta premises after 70-year tenancy

DHL Express announces annual price adjustments for 2027 in Malta

Comeback win for Malta against Andorra in Nations League

PN calls on Prime Minister to decide Johann Buttigieg’s future at Planning Authority

Judge slams Air Malta for leaving part-timers on zero hours while denying it fired them

PN says taxpayers are bearing the cost of Labour’s private property cases

Man in court for allegedly stalking ex in seven-week harassment campaign

Man remanded after cocaine, amphetamine allegedly found in St Julian’s

Tech leaders to UN: For the sake of humanity, please control the AI technology we created

Gozo’s Victoria will be European Capital of Culture 2031

TMID Editorial: Who do you believe?

Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sexual assault