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24 October 2026, Saturday

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54 per cent of schoolchildren receiving counselling face family troubles – Blossom report

More than half the schoolchildren supported by The Blossom Project during the last academic year were dealing with difficulties at home, according to new findings that reveal the pressures children as...

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Prince Harry's wife Meghan 'deeply distressed' by allegations her father had indecent images

Prince Harry's wife, Meghan, said Friday she was "deeply distressed" by allegations that a collection of child sexual abuse images had been found at her father's former home. She also revealed that a...

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24-year-old Coast Guard swimmer says he fought waves and darkness to rescue 16 people from ocean

Strapped into a harness, Josh Law was lowered from a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter into the rough Pacific Ocean in the pitch black night, far off the Mexican coast. The force of the helicopter...

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Ballistics expert says shots that killed Lassana Cisse were fired from the street

Photo: Lassane Cisse (left) and Lorin Scicluna

The jury trial of Lorin Scicluna, accused of the racially motivated murder of Lassana Cisse, continues today. The former soldier is charged with shooting Cisse, from the Ivory Coast, in the head...

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Rehabilitated kestrel killed four days after returning to Malta, dumped at sea – BirdLife

A rehabilitated Common Kestrel that had survived a previous shooting and completed a migration journey to Italy and back was killed just four days after returning to Malta, with GPS tracking data...

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900 million containers collected since launch of BCRS

Malta's Beverage Container Refund Scheme exceeded the milestone of 900 million beverage containers collected since its launch, the government said Friday as it added it has introduced a comprehensive...

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latest comment from KLAUS, 23/10/2026 20:39: Anyone who has used a bottle-return machine abroad knows the difference. In many cities, the whole process takes just seconds and not minutes. The machines swallow plastic bottles effortlessly, as if it were nothing. These outdated, clunky machines belong in a museum and should be replaced with modern equipment. Everything has its time, and the time for this obsolete technology ran out long ago.

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Planning Authority to introduce digital 3D model submissions for major projects in 2027

The Planning Authority is aiming to introduce the digital submission of 3D models for major development projects in the first quarter of 2027, as part of efforts to modernise Malta's planning system...

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TMID Editorial: The enduring value of public libraries

Malta's public libraries may not always attract the same attention as other public services, but recent figures suggest that they continue to play an important role in society. With more than...

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‘Malta miegħek’: Prime Minister announces theme for Budget 2027

Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Friday that the theme for Budget 2027, is "Malta miegħek" ("Malta with you"). In a short video announcement, Abela said that earlier this May, during...

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latest comment from Divi, 23/10/2026 22:15: what on earth is that supposed to mean u le qabdu iz-zurzieqa ghal isfel

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Part of famous Brighton pier collapses as Atlantic storms sweep into England

Part of the ruins of one of England's most recognizable piers partially collapsed into the sea on Friday as the first of this weekend's two major storms swept in from the Atlantic, knocking out...

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Man accused of raping and choking ex-girlfriend granted bail

DISCLAIMER: This article contains details that some readers might find disturbing A 29-year-old man accused of raping, choking and physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend has been granted bail...

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Abela says short-term rentals must not come at expense of resident’s quality of life

Short-term rentals must not come at the expense of residents' quality of life, Prime Minister Robert Abela has said, adding that properties used for tourism should not leave neighbours dealing with...

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Applications to become a European Climate Pact Ambassador open

Europe's biggest climate community is seeking people ready to lead climate action in their own neighbourhoods, organisations and networks. Applications remain open till Saturday 31 October. The...

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Households’ gross disposable income per capita increased by 4.5 per cent in 2025 – NSO

Provisional estimates indicate that real households' gross disposable income per capita increased by 4.5 per cent in 2025, while real households' final consumption expenditure per capita rose by 3.2...

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Man remanded in custody after hitting wife over money sent to family

A 31-year-old Nepalese man has been remanded in custody after allegedly assaulting his wife during a gathering at their apartment in Msida, following an argument over money she had sent to her family...

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Gladbach end winless start in Bundesliga and Torino win third straight in Serie A

Borussia Mönchengladbach won for the first time this season while a resurgent Torino made it nine straight points out of nine in Serie A by beating Monza 3-2 on Friday. In Ligue 1, Nice...

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Sarcastic remark about bomb in hand luggage to airline staff lands man in court

A 61-year-old Croatian tourist has been remanded in custody after allegedly making a sarcastic remark that his bag contained a bomb during a dispute with Ryanair staff over the size of his hand...

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Major storm hits England, hurricane in Mexico, typhoon in Taiwan

High winds knocked out power to thousands of people in southwest England on Friday morning as the first of two major storms expected to hit the U.K. this weekend swept in from the Atlantic. The...

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Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi trip on doctors' advice as he recovers from surgery

Pope Leo XIV will miss a planned trip to Assisi next week on doctors' orders as he continues recovering from thoracic surgery he underwent last Tuesday, the Vatican said Friday. The pope had been...

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Gladbach end winless start in Bundesliga and Torino win third straight in Serie A

Bournemouth beat 10-man Milan in Europa League after goalkeeper sent off; Juventus held to draw

Harry Kane has a big night in Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League

PSG beat Barcelona in Champions League thriller as Liverpool complete rousing comeback

Parma and Torino bang in Serie A goals as Spurs finally win in England

YoHealth Malta Premier: Valletta edge Sliema in dramatic style as Marsaxlokk pile on the pressure

Goal from halfway line helps surprise package Brighton win 5-0 as Arsenal leave it late at Forest

Mbappé stars as Madrid beat Sevilla 4-1, Freiburg's 1st Bundesliga loss, Lazio beat Juventus

Haaland keeps on scoring as scandal-hit Man City wins again in Premier League

Yamal takes centre stage for ruthless Barcelona, PSG win ahead of Champions League showdown

Rehabilitation, second chances are key to helping young offenders reintegrate – Bedingfield

Young people held at correctional facilities must be given the guidance and support needed to learn from their mistakes, rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society, Home Affairs and Security...

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European leaders join Hungary’s 1956 revolution commemoration as Magyar resets EU ties

Numerous foreign guests representing countries across Europe visited Hungary's capital on Friday to take part in an event commemorating the 70th anniversary of Hungary's 1956 anti-Soviet uprising -...

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TMID Editorial: One short-term traffic solution that is waiting to be introduced

Traffic is now a universal part of the Maltese experience. People are stuck in it every day in the morning and every day in the evening. Commutes are getting longer and longer. ...

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Historic Vatican audience: Maltese and Gozitan mayors meet Pope Leo XIV

For the first time in history, all mayors from Malta and Gozo gathered together in the Vatican for a special audience with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the government said Thursday. Organized by...

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Court rejects PBS, BA request to decide preliminary objections separately in PN constitutional case

A court has rejected a request by the Broadcasting Authority (BA) and PBS to have their preliminary objections heard separately from the merits of the constitutional case filed by the Nationalist...

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Europe's killer heat this summer claims 50,000 lives, climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths

Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found. Researchers...

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Muscat says prosecution missed ‘slam dunk’ in Yorgen Fenech murder trial

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has said prosecutors failed to make the most of their case against Yorgen Fenech, describing the murder trial as a “slam dunk” that was ultimately...

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New outdoor sports and educational spaces inaugurated at Xgħajra primary school

Students and educators at Xgħajra Primary School, part of St Margaret College, celebrated the official opening of brand new outdoor facilities following a major investment aimed at revitalizing...

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Driver jailed three and a half years over Gozo crash that killed Ivy Evison

A Norwegian man whose reckless, drunken driving claimed the life of 41-year-old Ivy Evison in a head-on collision in Gozo has been jailed for three-and-a-half years, seven years after the fatal...

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latest comment from Simon Oosterman, 23/10/2026 11:13: Seven years after the facts! Our system is a sad joke!

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Over 90,000 people and 100 voluntary groups benefit from services at The Meeting Place

More than 90,000 individuals and 100 voluntary organizations have utilized The Meeting Place since 2019, the government said Thursday. The primary goal of the facility is to serve as a recreational...

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Bank of Valletta to host second edition of Investor Days

APS Bank introduces three AI-powered assistants to support colleagues

BOV wins WSBI-ESBG AWARD for inclusive banking and social impact

€40m spent to strengthen electricity supply for 33,000 households, businesses - government

Deficit, debt rise sharply in Q2 2026 – NSO

Malta’s renewable energy share climbs to 18.8% in 2025, 'continuing strong growth'

Malta’s innovation leaders call for practical reforms ahead of Budget 2027

MIA marks the European Week for Health and Safety with launch of wellbeing champions initiative

MCCAA: The path to fair competition

54 per cent of schoolchildren receiving counselling face family troubles – Blossom report

Prince Harry's wife Meghan 'deeply distressed' by allegations her father had indecent images

24-year-old Coast Guard swimmer says he fought waves and darkness to rescue 16 people from ocean

Ballistics expert says shots that killed Lassana Cisse were fired from the street

Rehabilitated kestrel killed four days after returning to Malta, dumped at sea – BirdLife

900 million containers collected since launch of BCRS

Planning Authority to introduce digital 3D model submissions for major projects in 2027

TMID Editorial: The enduring value of public libraries

‘Malta miegħek’: Prime Minister announces theme for Budget 2027

Part of famous Brighton pier collapses as Atlantic storms sweep into England

Man accused of raping and choking ex-girlfriend granted bail

Abela says short-term rentals must not come at expense of resident’s quality of life

Applications to become a European Climate Pact Ambassador open

Households’ gross disposable income per capita increased by 4.5 per cent in 2025 – NSO

Man remanded in custody after hitting wife over money sent to family

Gladbach end winless start in Bundesliga and Torino win third straight in Serie A

Sarcastic remark about bomb in hand luggage to airline staff lands man in court

Major storm hits England, hurricane in Mexico, typhoon in Taiwan

Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi trip on doctors' advice as he recovers from surgery

‘The driver was trying to kill me’: Survivor's testimony read out in Lassana Cisse murder trial

Rota calls for urgent investment in walking and cycling infrastructure as Malta’s population grows

€40m spent to strengthen electricity supply for 33,000 households, businesses - government

Bournemouth beat 10-man Milan in Europa League after goalkeeper sent off; Juventus held to draw

More than 700,000 books borrowed from Malta’s public libraries in a year

‘There won’t be another chance’: Magistrate warns young man caught with cocaine

Woman accused of assaulting police officers at Mater Dei Hospital granted bail

€175,000 awarded to 15 community organisations for science projects

Updated: KTP calls for Grade 1 scheduling of Palazzina Vincenti and its expropriation for public use

Rehabilitation, second chances are key to helping young offenders reintegrate – Bedingfield

European leaders join Hungary’s 1956 revolution commemoration as Magyar resets EU ties

TMID Editorial: One short-term traffic solution that is waiting to be introduced

Historic Vatican audience: Maltese and Gozitan mayors meet Pope Leo XIV

Court rejects PBS, BA request to decide preliminary objections separately in PN constitutional case

Europe's killer heat this summer claims 50,000 lives, climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths

Muscat says prosecution missed ‘slam dunk’ in Yorgen Fenech murder trial

New outdoor sports and educational spaces inaugurated at Xgħajra primary school

Driver jailed three and a half years over Gozo crash that killed Ivy Evison

Over 90,000 people and 100 voluntary groups benefit from services at The Meeting Place

TMID Editorial: Behind every case is a person who needs help

Over 450 MEPs back Peter Agius’ Erasmus+ proposals for Malta

EY survey: Malta’s attractiveness to foreign investment rises slightly to 81%

20 heat-related deaths registered in Malta this July, Minister says

Abela outlines long awaited planning reform in Parliament, defends construction industry

Jaden Degiorgio used false identity to rent garage linked to 27kg drug haul from priest