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Prosecution to appeal Yorgen Fenech acquittal

The prosecution will appeal Yorgen Fenech's acquittal in the jury trial over the masterminding of Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination. The appeal is expected to challenge aspects of the jury...

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PM urged to act after Jason Micallef calls Daphne justice campaign ‘vandalism’

The Nationalist Party on Saturday condemned the unacceptable comments made by Jason Micallef, Chairman of the Valletta Cultural Agency and Robert Abela's Special Delegate for the implementation of the...

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Archbishop asks: Has Malta ‘fallen to the seduction of money’?

Archbishop Charles Scicluna on Friday said that there have been "too many accounts" of rich businessmen buying influence; politicians and public officials being corrupted; policemen assisting...

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TMID Editorial: If not for her work, then for what?

As if the verdict that acquitted businessman Yorgen Fenech of complicity and conspiracy to commit a crime in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia was already not shocking enough, Friday saw a...

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True justice for Daphne must extend to who ordered, financed, covered up murder - Metsola

The President of the European Parliament, Maltese MEP Roberta Metsola, stressed that true justice extends beyond those who executed the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia and that it must also encompass...

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Updated: Alex Borg attempt to discuss motion on Daphne inquiry rejected by government

Parliament this morning is to debate the verdict in Yorgen Fenech's trial over the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The debate was proposed by Opposition Leader Alex Borg, who...

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Borg urges Abela to guarantee independent investigations after Yorgen Fenech trial

Opposition Leader Alex Borg on Fridat called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to publicly guarantee the independence of a police investigation into evidence that emerged during the trial over the...

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De La Salle's Brother Edward dies, aged 102

De La Salle College has announced the death of Bro. Edward Galea, who dedicated more than seven decades of his life to education, faith and service. Born in Żabbar on August 16, 1924, Bro....

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Meloni celebrates her Italian government's longevity during party rally in Bari

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni celebrated her government's milestone longevity at a rally Friday of supporters in the southern city of Bari, arguing that four years of political stability have...

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Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should...

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Abela accuses Borg of politicising Daphne murder verdict, defends independence of institutions

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Friday accused Opposition Leader Alex Borg of attempting to politicise the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, insisting that...

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President speaks of Malta’s diminishing fertility rate to close State of the Nation address

The President of the Republic of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, concluded Friday's State of the Nation conference with an address that centred around Malta's diminishing birthrate. The 2026 State...

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Government ignoring journalists’ fears and refusing to protect them, PN says

The shocking statement by the Minister responsible for broadcasting, Malcolm Paul Agius Galea exposes a Government that is insensitive and completely detached from reality, the Nationalist Party said...

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Eight divers rescued after getting into difficulty off Ċirkewwa

Eight foreign divers were rescued off Ċirkewwa on Friday afternoon after getting into difficulty in rough seas. The Malta Red Cross, Armed Forces of Malta and Civil Protection Department...

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‘Respect for jury does not mean institutions worked as they should,’ Repubblika tells Abela

Civil society NGO Repubblika has told Prime Minister Robert Abela that respecting the jury's verdict in Yorgen Fenech's trial does not mean it believes Malta's institutions worked as they should,...

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Real Madrid and PSG lose their first games in the domestic leagues

Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain were dealt their first losses in their domestic leagues on Friday when Kylian Mbappé had an injury-time penalty saved in La Liga and PSG coughed up a lead in...

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‘It is not true’: Matthew Caruana Galizia disputes Abela claim over meeting with family

Matthew Caruana Galizia has disputed the government's account of contact between Prime Minister Robert Abela and his family, saying the Prime Minister did not speak to his father following Yorgen...

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‘The time for vigils is now over’: Solidarity protest to replace monthly Daphne vigil

Repubblika and Occupy Justice have called a protest for 16 September following Yorgen Fenech's acquittal over the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, saying they are "shocked and horrified" by...

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Growing optimism on having a better life in a year’s time – 2026 State of the Nation survey

Over half of respondents (52.3%) in this year's State of the Nation survey believe that they will be living a better life this time next year. This is a 5.3% increase on the same question last year...

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Updated: AFM called in after suspicious package found in Ħamrun

The Armed Forces of Malta have been called in to Ħamrun after a package was found in Qormi Road, prompting a security operation on Friday afternoon. Police confirmed that a suspicious...

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Private family doctors can now prescribe four more government-funded medicines

Private family doctors who are specialists in family medicine can now prescribe four additional medicines available through the Government Formulary, allowing eligible patients to access treatment...

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Court sends Fenech trial testimony to police to consider action against others, government replies

The Criminal Court has instructed police to examine testimony given during Yorgen Fenech's murder trial to determine whether it contains evidence that could lead to criminal proceedings against other...

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latest comment from RF, 03/09/2026 13:21: Let us be realistic. Any jury of a political person will have the same verdict. No reluctant person will put his family at risk for a pittance.These cases should be tried by a judge otherwise they will be waste of time and resources.

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Yorgen Fenech's uncle let off the hook as police botch prosecution

Yorgen Fenech was not the only member of his family to walk away scot-free on Wednesday. His uncle, Raymond Fenech, was acquitted at the first hurdle, when he was charged personally, rather than...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 03/09/2026 16:31: We've heard this before many times. Not the first time that the police slipped up badly and damaged the prosecution.

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Bail denied for man charged over viral Sliema door-knocker theft

A 47-year-old man was denied bail on Thursday after being charged with three separate thefts, including the alleged theft of a door-knocker from a Sliema residence in an incident whose CCTV footage...

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Green bonds investment continues to drive upgrades to Malta's water network

Over the past year, the Water Services Corporation (WSC) completed eight major water infrastructure projects across Malta and Gozo, funded through the Green Bonds, the Energy Ministry said...

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TMID Editorial: A verdict, but no closure

For 55 days, the country followed what was undoubtedly one of the most significant and closely watched criminal trials Malta has ever seen. For two months and one day, witness after witness took...

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Roderick Cassar loses two appeals over violent incidents involving murdered estranged wife

The Criminal Court of Appeal has rejected two appeals filed by Roderick Cassar, upholding separate prison sentences over two violent incidents involving his estranged wife, Bernice Cilia, just months...

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Borg defends timing of protest, says Opposition had 'obligation' to respond after Fenech verdict

Opposition Leader Alex Borg has rejected claims that the Nationalist Party sought to gain political advantage from the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech in the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination case,...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 03/09/2026 15:37: If Borg is after Daphnys justice he must start to respect her and her family first and may be after start to look ,how he can score some political points, he is not even thinking that the prosecution can file an appeal...

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Muscat says Daphne public inquiry should have been held after Fenech trial

Former prime minister Joseph Muscat said Thursday the public inquiry into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia should have been held after the murder trial rather than before it, arguing that...

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latest comment from joe farrugia, 03/09/2026 12:55: Corrupt Joseph Muscat should stop being so cocky. The trial itself confirmed even more forcefully the amount of corruption and sleaze which was allowed to fester under his watch.

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Prosecution to appeal Yorgen Fenech acquittal

PM urged to act after Jason Micallef calls Daphne justice campaign ‘vandalism’

Archbishop asks: Has Malta ‘fallen to the seduction of money’?

TMID Editorial: If not for her work, then for what?

True justice for Daphne must extend to who ordered, financed, covered up murder - Metsola

Updated: Alex Borg attempt to discuss motion on Daphne inquiry rejected by government

Borg urges Abela to guarantee independent investigations after Yorgen Fenech trial

De La Salle's Brother Edward dies, aged 102

Meloni celebrates her Italian government's longevity during party rally in Bari

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

Abela accuses Borg of politicising Daphne murder verdict, defends independence of institutions

President speaks of Malta’s diminishing fertility rate to close State of the Nation address

Government ignoring journalists’ fears and refusing to protect them, PN says

Eight divers rescued after getting into difficulty off Ċirkewwa

‘Respect for jury does not mean institutions worked as they should,’ Repubblika tells Abela

Real Madrid and PSG lose their first games in the domestic leagues

‘It is not true’: Matthew Caruana Galizia disputes Abela claim over meeting with family

‘The time for vigils is now over’: Solidarity protest to replace monthly Daphne vigil

Growing optimism on having a better life in a year’s time – 2026 State of the Nation survey

‘What happened in that room is not justice but pure evil’ – Matthew Caruana Galizia

Malta needs new criminal offences after what emerged in Fenech trial – Jason Azzopardi

Updated: PM says Parliament to discuss Fenech verdict Friday

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Updated: AFM called in after suspicious package found in Ħamrun

Private family doctors can now prescribe four more government-funded medicines

Court sends Fenech trial testimony to police to consider action against others, government replies

Yorgen Fenech's uncle let off the hook as police botch prosecution

Bail denied for man charged over viral Sliema door-knocker theft

Green bonds investment continues to drive upgrades to Malta's water network

TMID Editorial: A verdict, but no closure

Roderick Cassar loses two appeals over violent incidents involving murdered estranged wife

Borg defends timing of protest, says Opposition had 'obligation' to respond after Fenech verdict

Muscat says Daphne public inquiry should have been held after Fenech trial

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Jury acquits Yorgen Fenech in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial

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