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Population, infrastructure, tourism, housing: What Budget 2027 should include

Thousands will tomorrow tune into a jam-packed Parliamentary sitting, as Finance Minister Clyde Caruana will deliver his budget speech. It will be Caruana's sixth time delivering the budget since...

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Humanoid robots could be doing household chores ‘within a year’, University professor says

Humanoid robots could be doing chores in Maltese households "within a year", Professor Saviour Formosa, from the University of Malta's Department of Criminology, told The Malta Independent on...

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Illegal breeders must be hit financially to stop animal exploitation – Animal Welfare Commissioner

Investigations into illegal animal breeding should go beyond cruelty offences and target the profits generated by those exploiting animals, Animal Welfare Commissioner Elliot Magro has said, warning...

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BOV re-centering Ethics to capture Innovation Initiatives

Marked each year around the world, Global Ethics Day invites organisations, communities and individuals to pause and reflect on the principles behind their choices. This year's theme, "Re-centering...

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Abela promises ‘stronger’ Budget with greater investment in people

Prime Minister Robert Abela has promised a "stronger" Budget than previous ones, saying Monday's financial plan will focus on investment in people and set the direction for Malta's development towards...

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Updated: Soldiers guard centre of Milan as thousands of protesters march across European cities

Italy deployed soldiers to Milan as the nation's fashion and finance capital expected fresh protests on Saturday, one week after looting and clashes with police. Premier Giorgia Meloni announced...

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Over 16,000 vehicles stopped during 720 traffic checks over summer

More than 16,000 vehicles were stopped by police during around 720 traffic checks carried out across Malta and Gozo between June and September. The checks were conducted by various sections of...

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From Smartphones to Mattresses: The unexpected things you can order on Wolt in Malta

A favourite takeaway, lunch at the office or dinner after a long day. For many people, that is how they first get to know Wolt. But in Malta, the same app can also help you choose a smartphone,...

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Turkish worker crushed to death at Ħal Far construction site

A Turkish worker was crushed to death on Saturday after items being lifted by a tower crane fell on him at a construction site in Ħal Far. Police said the man was operating the crane when...

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Joseph Calleja, Claudio Baglioni and Sarah Brightman unite for Christmas concert in Malta

Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja will be joined by Italian si ger-songwriter Claudio Baglioni and classical crossover soprano Sarah Brightman for a Christmas concetn to be held on Friday 18 December...

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Scicluna told police his friend pulled the trigger in Cisse murder, court hears

Lorin Scicluna told police that his friend Francesco Fenech was the person who shot Lassane Cisse dead, breaking down in tears during questioning before eventually naming him, a jury heard on...

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Blogs & Opinions

Adrian Delia

Families need more than money

Katya De Giovanni

School-based assessment: Weighing the pros and cons

Marco Bonnici

An employee-centred national agenda

Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo by the side door

Frans Camilleri

Debt and the balance sheet

Gejtu Vella

When leadership turns into stubbornness

Ivan Ebejer

Budget 2027: Preserving fiscal resilience

Ivan Castillo

Traffic, people need action now

Michael Briguglio

Budgeting for Malta’s Blue Economy

Ivan Bartolo

The manosphere in Malta

Beekeepers urge government to strengthen €1 million plan to save Maltese honey bee

Protecting Malta's native honey bee requires more than the €1 million action plan put forward by the government, local beekeeping and environmental organisations warned Saturday. While welcoming...

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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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Student designs Nestu n-Nemlu mascot to become the face of the BCA

The Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Employment, Jonathan Attard, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), Architect Roderick Bonnici, were presented...

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Roma hold Napoli to dramatic draw and Dortmund beat Frankfurt ahead of Bayern clash

Roma fought back from two goals down to draw at Napoli 3-3 in a chaotic finale and keep the pressure on the top two in Serie A on Saturday. Borussia Dortmund beat Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 to...

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

Floriana Floriana Dispensary,29, Triq Vincenzo Dimech, Ħamrun Remedies Pharmacy, 211, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp; Qormi St. George's Pharmacy, 21, Triq il-Kbira; Birkirkara Pharmaplus,...

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Government to strengthen 1400 helpline and community healthcare services

The government is planning further improvements to the 1400 medical helpline and primary healthcare services, with the aim of directing patients to the most appropriate care and reducing unnecessary...

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Man City fall at Aston Villa and Arsenal move level on top of the Premier League

Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League ended in a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa, allowing Arsenal to move level on points atop the standings on Saturday. Also, Tottenham sealed its...

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli earns surprise pole for the US Grand Prix as he chases the F1 title

Kimi Antonelli came to the United States Grand Prix with his eyes on a Formula 1 season championship getting closer with every race. On Sunday at the Circuit of the Americas, he'll have the...

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Man City fall at Aston Villa and Arsenal move level on top of the Premier League

Roma hold Napoli to dramatic draw and Dortmund beat Frankfurt ahead of Bayern clash

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli earns surprise pole for the US Grand Prix as he chases the F1 title

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

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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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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Event marking MBB’s 30th anniversary discusses priorities of Maltese businesses

The Minister for European Funds, Social Dialogue and Consumer Protection, Keith Azzopardi Tanti, addressed a Business Breakfast marking the 30th anniversary of the Malta Business Bureau (MBB). The...

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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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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 24/10/2026 10:19: This is a perfect example when violating Maltas air space twice,the first time may be you have a chance but the second no..

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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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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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Business

Does Europe’s low compute matters in the AI race

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

Population, infrastructure, tourism, housing: What Budget 2027 should include

Humanoid robots could be doing household chores ‘within a year’, University professor says

Illegal breeders must be hit financially to stop animal exploitation – Animal Welfare Commissioner

BOV re-centering Ethics to capture Innovation Initiatives

Abela promises ‘stronger’ Budget with greater investment in people

Updated: Soldiers guard centre of Milan as thousands of protesters march across European cities

Over 16,000 vehicles stopped during 720 traffic checks over summer

From Smartphones to Mattresses: The unexpected things you can order on Wolt in Malta

Turkish worker crushed to death at Ħal Far construction site

Joseph Calleja, Claudio Baglioni and Sarah Brightman unite for Christmas concert in Malta

Scicluna told police his friend pulled the trigger in Cisse murder, court hears

Beekeepers urge government to strengthen €1 million plan to save Maltese honey bee

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

Student designs Nestu n-Nemlu mascot to become the face of the BCA

Roma hold Napoli to dramatic draw and Dortmund beat Frankfurt ahead of Bayern clash

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

Government to strengthen 1400 helpline and community healthcare services

Man City fall at Aston Villa and Arsenal move level on top of the Premier League

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli earns surprise pole for the US Grand Prix as he chases the F1 title

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

Abela says short-term rentals must not come at expense of residents' quality of life

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

Applications to become a European Climate Pact Ambassador open

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event marking MBB’s 30th anniversary discusses priorities of Maltese businesses

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

Man accused of raping and choking ex-girlfriend granted bail

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

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

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

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

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

New outdoor sports and educational spaces inaugurated at Xgħajra primary school