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10 August 2026, Monday

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Momentum calls for investigations into anyone implicated by Fenech trial evidence

Following the emergence of new evidence during Yorgen Fenech's jury trial for the 2017 assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Momentum party has called for justice against anyone...

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Live - Fenech trial: Theuma testifies Fenech used to tell him 'under Labour, no one can touch me'

“Under Labour, no one can touch me.” Those words, attributed to Yorgen Fenech by Melvin Theuma, were among the most striking heard in court on Monday morning as a series of secret recordings brought the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia back to the political environment in which it took place....

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latest comment from RF, 10/08/2026 11:12: I find it unfair on the jurors to carry such a responsibility in respect of the accused and victim when they are random citizens with no necessary training in law or support being isolated from loved ones and friends forfeiting free time for such a long period with no end in sight. Such trials should be presided over by two experienced judges who are well paid for the job unlike the jurors. Why should we continue to do as the British and not follow the more enlightened jurisdictions?

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KM Malta Airlines warns of more Catania flight disruptions due to Mount Etna eruptions

KM Malta Airlines has issued a warning to passengers that flights between Malta and Catania may experience ongoing disruptions and last-minute cancellations as Mount Etna continues its volcanic...

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Resuscitation Council wants publicly accessible AEDs registered and available 24/7

The Malta Resuscitation Council has called for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to become more accessible across Malta, saying that too many of these life-saving devices remain hidden inside...

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TMID Editorial: A lesson that saves lives

There are some things we learn because they help us pass an exam, others because they prepare us for employment, and some because they are simply considered part of becoming a well-rounded...

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Updated: Missing 57-year-old man found dead in a field

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 57-year-old Eusebio Abela, who has been reported missing. Abela was last seen in the Bulebel area wearing shorts and a grey top with red...

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Family Court overhaul to come into force on 1 October, Abela says

A reform of Malta's Family Court is expected to come into force from 1 October, with changes aimed at reducing delays, strengthening mediation and placing children at the centre of proceedings, Prime...

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'Government doesn't know how many people will be in Malta in 2026, let alone 2050' — Piccinino

Michael Piccinino, the Nationalist Party MP and Shadow Minister for the Self-Employed, Small Enterprises and Cooperatives, has said the government does not even know how many people will be living in...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 10/08/2026 11:05: "Asked about findings in the Chamber of SMEs' barometer, which identified overpopulation as Malta's main problem" And at the same time the Chamber of SMEs complains about the lack of workers and asked for the processing of work permits for foreign workers to be quicker.

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Western Europe sets new temperature record as heat waves pummel the region

The heat waves roiling Western Europe this summer toppled an average temperature record for the June-July period set in 2022, according to the European climate agency Copernicus. The extreme heat...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 10/08/2026 10:00: We need the PN strength to fight against nature and the climate change,,LOL

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Two third-country nationals deported to North Africa

Two third-country nationals have been repatriated to their countries of origin in North Africa, the police said Monday. One of the individuals had already served a prison sentence after being...

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Nearly 500 on-the-spot fines handed out in four weeks since legal notice enacted

Nearly 500 on-the-spot fines have been issued to tourists in the first four weeks since the penalties were introduced through a legal notice signed last month, The Malta Independent on Sunday has been...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 09/08/2026 13:13: So locals are exempt from being find for being noisy and drunk etc because they are perfect? What evidence does the enforcers need?

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Jeffrey Cassar jailed for five months after breaching bail conditions

Jeffrey Cassar, one of the Maltese men allegedly involved in dumping around €700,000 in cash into the sea off Sicily, has been jailed for five months after breaching bail conditions, Times of...

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PN cannot assume it has ‘automatic right to be believed’, Piccinino says on its proposals

Michael Piccinino, a Nationalist Party MP and the Shadow Minister for the Self-Employed, Small Enterprises and Cooperatives, has said the PN cannot simply assume that small business owners will...

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TMIS Editorial: A thousand small frustrations, one big problem

There was a time when quality of life was measured by simple things. A peaceful night's sleep. A clean street. A short journey to work. The chance to spend an afternoon by the sea without worrying...

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Man grievously injured in Bormla hit-and-run, alleged driver arrested

A 49-year-old man suffered grievous injuries after being hit by a car in Bormla on Sunday morning, with the alleged driver arrested shortly afterwards after allegedly fleeing the scene, police said in...

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From nail salons to TikTok: Malta's underground trade in an unapproved weight-loss jab exposed

There's a new weight-loss craze taking hold in Malta, and it makes Ozempic look slow. Retatrutide, the peptide its own online community has nicknamed the "miracle in a bottle", is faster acting,...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 09/08/2026 10:20: As they say. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

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‘Helping save a life is a civic duty’: Malta Resuscitation Council wants CPR in school curriculum

Making cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) a compulsory part of the national curriculum, reinforcing it throughout life and improving public awareness could transform survival rates following cardiac...

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Porter Airlines flight in Canada cancelled after child refuses to sit down and buckle up

A Porter Airlines flight in Canada was cancelled last week after a young child refused to sit down and buckle up, forcing the plane back to the terminal and delaying it past the airport's runway...

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‘Even after she died, he still wanted to kill her,’ Theuma tells jury on Fenech

The trial by jury of businessman Yorgen Fenech over the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia continued on Saturday with the testimony of pardoned middleman Melvin Theuma, as his secret recordings started...

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Moviment Graffitti launches mailing list to keep people updated on action in Comino

The NGO Moviment Graffitti has launched a mailing list intended for keeping people updated about action that the organisation said it will take against a controversial hotel development on...

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Theuma back on the witness stand as Fenech trial enters day 34

The trial by jury of businessman Yorgen Fenech has entered its 34th day, with self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma taking the stand for the second day running In Friday's sitting, Theuma told...

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PN wants answers on 15-year-old Italian detained in Malta

The Nationalist Party has said that the Government must provide answers and clarify the facts surrounding the case of the 15-year-old Italian boy who has reportedly been held in isolation for around...

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latest comment from Anne R Key, 09/08/2026 15:47: Reading this on a Maltese Daily News Paper making direct reference to happenings in our prison system is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!! Ashame on all concerned, and a hard blow for our supposed democratic status....!!! This is a 15 year old BOY, the article is referring to...! Shame on the whole lot of you!

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Four submissions received for proposed renewable energy link between North Africa and Malta

Interconnect Malta has received four submissions following the closure of the Preliminary Market Consultation concerning the potential generation of renewable electricity in North Africa and its...

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latest comment from Joezborg, 08/08/2026 10:10: Four submissions received for proposed renewable energy link between North Africa and Malta... Another Labour gimick. Who will trust security of supply from North Africa?

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TMID Editorial: A balance must be struck on fireworks

Feasts, and especially the fireworks that come along with it, are a celebrated part of Maltese culture. However, while in the past the support for such parts of Maltese culture was universal, the...

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latest comment from V Mercieca, 09/08/2026 09:00:

the dramatic explosion of the Ta' Lourdes fireworks factory

In a way, we thank God for that as we, residents of San Gwann, had our first quiet fiesta weekend in our lives.

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Trial testimonies raise ‘extremely serious questions’ about goings on at Castille under Muscat – PN

Testimony given during the trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech on the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia raises “extremely serious questions” about what was happening at Castille under...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 09/08/2026 10:11: So after all the Leader of the Opposition somehow was persuaded to go back on what he stated before and commented on the Yorgen Fenech's trial.

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‘Stream of pathetic men breaking down into pseudo-tears’: Daphne’s sister seethes on trial witnesses

Daphne Caruana Galizia’s sister launched a scathing commentary on some witnesses in the trial on the journalist’s murder, describing them as a “stream of pathetic men” who...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 08/08/2026 15:11: They're all sorry now because they have been caught!

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Developer will have to plant 540 new indigenous trees on Comino as part of project, ERA says

The Environment & Resources Authority (ERA) has said that the developers behind the controversial hotel planned on Comino will have an obligation to plant 540 new indigenous trees on the...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 08/08/2026 15:13: And after seeing what's been happening all around us, who will believe them? There is a very simple solution. LEAVE COMINO ALONE!

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ADPD seeks in-depth consideration of impacts of fireworks industry on agriculture and food safety

ADPD has noted with satisfaction that the new Culture Minister is determined to seek a solution to the problems of the fireworks industry and has called for an in-depth consideration on its impacts on...

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Pedestrian critical, motorcyclist hospitalised after two separate accident

A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in an accident on Friday evening, police said. The accident happened in Triq Joe Scibberras in Ħamrun, and...

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Two third-country nationals deported to North Africa

Nearly 500 on-the-spot fines handed out in four weeks since legal notice enacted

Jeffrey Cassar jailed for five months after breaching bail conditions

PN cannot assume it has ‘automatic right to be believed’, Piccinino says on its proposals

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Man grievously injured in Bormla hit-and-run, alleged driver arrested

From nail salons to TikTok: Malta's underground trade in an unapproved weight-loss jab exposed

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‘Even after she died, he still wanted to kill her,’ Theuma tells jury on Fenech

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