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17 August 2026, Monday

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Yorgen Fenech trial now second longest in Maltese history

The Yorgen Fenech trial today becomes the second-longest trial in Maltese criminal history involving a killing, as proceedings enter their 48th day. Fenech's trial has now matched in length the...

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Live - Yorgen Fenech trial: Proceedings resume after Melvin Theuma’s testimony ends

The trial of Yorgen Fenech is set to continue following the conclusion of Melvin Theuma's lengthy testimony, which ended with the defence accusing the self-confessed murder middleman of lying to...

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Roderick Azzopardi charged in connection with Zabbar murder, remanded in custody

The police today will be arraigning a 42-year-old man from Zabbar in connection with the murder which took place in Zabbar last Saturday. The arraignment will take place at 10.30am, the police...

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TMID Editorial: When the smoke clears

An explosion lasts seconds. Its consequences can linger for months, years, and sometimes much longer. More than two months have passed since the explosion at a pyrotechnics facility in Salini, an...

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Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era

The post-Pep Guardiola era is getting underway in English soccer amid uncertainty and upheaval - not just at Manchester City but across the whole of the Premier League. Get this: Heading into the...

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latest comment from onDmove, 17/08/2026 11:56: It's City's turn for a ten year wilderness.

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‘She’s never had an easy life,’ Charlotte Zammit’s sister pays tribute after murder

Angèle Zammit wrote a condolence message on Facebook after Saturday's homicide to pay tribute to her sister, Charlotte. She wrote that her sister will always be loved, remembered, and...

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Total eclipse of electricity

This week, the moon briefly got between the Earth and the sun, creating a spectacular solar eclipse. In Malta, the eclipse was only partial. Elsewhere, people were able to witness the extraordinary...

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‘Very unusual’: Malta records no loggerhead turtle nests despite 11 nesting attempts

Nature Trust - FEE Malta has described this year's loggerhead turtle nesting season as "very unusual", after Malta recorded 11 nesting attempts but not a single confirmed nest so far this...

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Saint James marks private healthcare first with new hysterectomy technique

A surgical team at Saint James Hospital has performed the first minimally invasive hysterectomy in Malta's private healthcare sector, offering eligible women less pain, no external scarring and a...

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Law professor calls for commission to review Malta’s jury system

Professor of Law Kevin Aquilina has called for the government to establish a commission to undertake an in-depth review of Malta's jury system, arguing that it has become increasingly complex and...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 16/08/2026 10:04: Well said. The point is not whether one agrees with Dr Aquilina on all the issues he raised, but that he is right to propose a reform

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The missing milestone: Why the PL and the PN have never had a woman as leader

In their nearly 250 combined years of existence, no woman has ever been party leader to either the Nationalist Party or the Labour Party - the two major political parties. This is in sharp contrast...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 16/08/2026 10:15: It's the Maltese mindset. I know of a youngish father who tells his son: Boys lead, girls follow. Now tell me what kind of man this child will grow into!

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Sliema residents say authorities are treating symptoms, not root causes

Authorities are "belatedly treating the symptoms" of years of lawlessness in Sliema while allowing its root causes to persist, the Sliema Residents Association (SRA) said on Sunday, as it welcomed...

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New servizz.gov portal aims to make government services simpler, more personal, and AI-powered

The new servizz.gov portal represents a major overhaul in how citizens access government services, moving away from a traditional department-based model towards one centred around people's real-life...

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TMIS Editorial: Joseph Muscat has been in the picture for years

Joseph Muscat is upset that Opposition Leader Alex Borg has "brought Muscat into the picture" while briefly commenting on the ongoing trial of Yorgen Fenech. We hate to break it to the former...

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latest comment from joe tedesco, 16/08/2026 22:33: TRUST IN THE PEOPLE'S REPRESENTATIVES HAS BEEN COMPLETELY ERODED.

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Nightmarish start for Maresca as Arsenal outclass Man City in Community Shield

Enzo Maresca endured a nightmarish first competitive match in charge of Manchester City as Arsenal scored inside 24 seconds before powering to a 3-0 victory in the Community Shield on...

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Mater Dei emergency department expansion works to begin Monday

The Foundation for Medical Services will mobilise its workers and contractors at Mater Dei Hospital on Monday evening to begin construction of the extension to the Emergency Department, a...

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latest comment from RF, 16/08/2026 18:04: Minister Ian Borg has tried to impress us by comparing the estimated cost of the expansion for €120 million with the €50 million spent on state-of-the-art SAMOC done by PN. The difference can be attributed to rising construction and equipment costs and overstated costs in every capital project by this government. Wasn't this allocated by direct order despite its high value? So no justification nor checks and balances.

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'What I built over 30 years was lost in a second' – Bird park owner reflects on explosion recovery

A bird park in Naxxar remains closed to the public 10 weeks after an explosion at a nearby pyrotechnics facility in Salini killed several animals and caused extensive damage. Recovery efforts continue...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 16/08/2026 10:06: Mr Mallia should start a crowd-fund. I'm sure many people will contribute.

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Man to face charges over illegal waste dumping in Marsa

A man who was filmed illegally dumping waste in a Marsa street over the weekend is set to face charges after police identified him within 24 hours of the incident. The Malta Police Force said in...

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Calvin Harris closes sold-out SummerDaze festival in Ta’ Qali

Internationally renowned DJ Calvin Harris closed out this year's edition of SummerDaze Malta in Ta' Qali following his sold-out performance on Saturday night.The Malta Tourism Authority said that...

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Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era

Nightmarish start for Maresca as Arsenal outclass Man City in Community Shield

Paris Saint-Germain retain UEFA Super Cup as Doué goal seals 2-1 win over Aston Villa

Graffitti vows to monitor Hili Group’s Comino development, launching ‘Comino Watch’

Moviment Graffitti has launched "Comino Watch", calling on the public to immediately report any demolition, excavation or construction works, tree uprooting or transportation of heavy machinery to...

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GWU denies allegation that its workers threatened, assaulted Dar Emmaus residents

The General Workers' Union has denied that its staff have ever threatened or assaulted residents staying at Dar Emmaus and have called for its industrial dispute with the voluntary organisation to...

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MFOPD demands for consultation with persons with disabilities to become the norm

The Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability (MFOPD) is expecting for persons with disabilities, their parents, and their representative organisations to be consulted in all issues...

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Residenti Beltin pressure Valletta Local Council to improve the capital’s cleanliness

The group Residenti Beltin have called upon the capital city's local council "to make cleanliness, maintenance, enforcement and the protection of Valletta's urban environment a standing priority; to...

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Yorgen Fenech trial: Theuma’s week-long testimony ends after tense final day of questioning

Melvin Theuma completed a week of testimony in the Yorgen Fenech murder trial on Friday, with the defence spending much of the final day challenging his credibility, his account of his meetings at...

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‘Education is not the great equaliser’ – Professor warns Malta’s system risks reproducing inequality

University Professor Carmel Borg argues that while education is widely seen as a pathway to better opportunities, research shows it can also reinforce existing social inequalities. Poor accessibility...

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PN pays tribute to party stalwart Charles Demicoli

The Nationalist Party has paid tribute to the memory of Charles Demicoli, who has passed away at the age of 80. The PN said that Demicoli had dedicated long years of his life contributing to the...

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Momentum calls for Comino concession buy-back and permanent protection

Momentum is calling on the government to buy back the remaining rights under the 150-year emphyteutical concession covering the Comino Hotel and bungalow area, arguing that the island should be...

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latest comment from Joezborg, 16/08/2026 10:16: Momentum calls for Comino concession buy-back and permanent protection..... Yes, because a cuc Inglis from the colonian government in 1960 gave the land to a foreigner to build a hotel

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Updated: Woman murdered in Zabbar, man arrested

The police are investigating a murder which has taken place in Zabbar....

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Yorgen Fenech trial: Court uproar as defence lawyer says Theuma should be ashamed of himself

The Yorgen Fenech trial is set to resume on Saturday afternoon with the testimony of Melvin Theuma. The media was barred from live reporting on Friday and Saturday morning for security...

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Why emotional intelligence makes better leaders

BOV strengthens ties with Gozitan community through dedicated customer event

Melita reports progress across sustainability, community and digital innovation goals

PRISM EuroQCI project concludes with Malta’s first quantum communications testbed

Yorgen Fenech trial now second longest in Maltese history

Live - Yorgen Fenech trial: Proceedings resume after Melvin Theuma’s testimony ends

Roderick Azzopardi charged in connection with Zabbar murder, remanded in custody

TMID Editorial: When the smoke clears

Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era

‘She’s never had an easy life,’ Charlotte Zammit’s sister pays tribute after murder

Total eclipse of electricity

‘Very unusual’: Malta records no loggerhead turtle nests despite 11 nesting attempts

Saint James marks private healthcare first with new hysterectomy technique

Law professor calls for commission to review Malta’s jury system

The missing milestone: Why the PL and the PN have never had a woman as leader

Sliema residents say authorities are treating symptoms, not root causes

New servizz.gov portal aims to make government services simpler, more personal, and AI-powered

TMIS Editorial: Joseph Muscat has been in the picture for years

Nightmarish start for Maresca as Arsenal outclass Man City in Community Shield

Mater Dei emergency department expansion works to begin Monday

'What I built over 30 years was lost in a second' – Bird park owner reflects on explosion recovery

Man to face charges over illegal waste dumping in Marsa

Calvin Harris closes sold-out SummerDaze festival in Ta’ Qali

Seven weeks of testimony brought to life as Fenech jury visits key sites

Four rescued after boat capsizes near St Paul’s Islands

‘Human life is not disposable’ — Auxiliary Bishop says on Assumption feast

Magnitude 3.9 earthquake strikes Etna region, causing road damage and evacuations

Government says it is ‘completely extraneous’ to facts discussed in Fenech trial

Broken engine parts shattered the Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into: NTSB

Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

Malta boosts nationwide security and law enforcement as summer tourism peak reaches full swing

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings

Graffitti vows to monitor Hili Group’s Comino development, launching ‘Comino Watch’

GWU denies allegation that its workers threatened, assaulted Dar Emmaus residents

MFOPD demands for consultation with persons with disabilities to become the norm

Residenti Beltin pressure Valletta Local Council to improve the capital’s cleanliness

Yorgen Fenech trial: Theuma’s week-long testimony ends after tense final day of questioning

‘Education is not the great equaliser’ – Professor warns Malta’s system risks reproducing inequality

PN pays tribute to party stalwart Charles Demicoli

Momentum calls for Comino concession buy-back and permanent protection

Updated: Woman murdered in Zabbar, man arrested

Yorgen Fenech trial: Court uproar as defence lawyer says Theuma should be ashamed of himself

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week

TMID Editorial: The proof will be in the Family Court

Mark Anthony Sammut flags Malta’s EU-highest rise in household electricity use

Two education probes resolved following commitments on consultation and forward planning

Hunter filmed shooting flock of protected Squacco Herons at Żonqor coast; EPU apprehends suspects