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8 August 2026, Saturday

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Self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma takes the witness stand in Yorgen Fenech trial

The trial by jury of businessman Yorgen Fenech has entered its 33rd day, with the cross-examination of former family doctor Adrian Vella expected to continue before Madam Justice Edwina...

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‘I was convinced I'd be killed or put in prison’: Melvin Theuma on why he recorded Yorgen Fenech

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech reached one of its most anticipated moments on Friday as self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma took the witness stand, spending hours recounting how he says Fenech...

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Julianne Vella appointed Malta's new UN Youth Delegate

Julianne Vella has been appointed as Malta's new United Nations Youth Delegate and will represent young Maltese people at various United Nations forums over the next two years, the government said in...

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GWU announces industrial action at Dar Emmaus and disputes with Malta MedAir

The General Workers' Union (GWU) has announced industrial action at Dar Emmaus in Gozo and registered an industrial dispute with Malta MedAir, accusing both employers of failing to engage with the...

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Sliema and St Julian's remain Malta's most expensive apartment markets in 2025

Sliema and St Julian's continued to command the highest apartment prices in Malta during 2025, while Gozo's Xewkija and Sannat remained the country's most affordable localities, according to new...

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Final preparations underway for SummerDaze as festival aims to boost Malta’s global events profile

Final preparations are underway at the Ta' Qali Concert Area ahead of the seventh edition of SummerDaze, with organisers and officials highlighting the festival's growing role in strengthening Malta's...

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Person injured in fall rescued during joint operation at Blata l-Bajda

A person who suffered a head injury after falling at Blata l-Bajda, in the limits of Selmun, was rescued during a coordinated operation involving the Civil Protection Department (CPD) and the Armed...

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Updated: ERA approves preliminary environmental works for Comino hotel, Momentum condemns decision

The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) has approved the preliminary environmental programme for the proposed Six Senses Comino development, with project developer HV Hospitality saying the...

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Aġenzija Sapport reports record investment in disability services during 2025

Aġenzija Sapport increased its budget to a record €40.3 million in 2025 as it expanded personalised services for persons with disabilities, introduced new support programmes and prepared for...

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Alex Borg says Gozo needs conditions for young people to build careers and families

Opposition Leader Alex Borg said Gozo has the potential to become a place where young people can build careers, businesses and families, arguing that the island needs policies tailored to its unique...

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Doctor tells court Fenech said: ‘If I go down, everyone will go down with me’

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech continued on Thursday with former family doctor Adrian Vella recounting the businessman's cocaine addiction and deteriorating mental state, and the events leading up...

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Quality tourism starts with respect for residents

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Excruciatingly slow progress

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Investments

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Proposals for a new human rights and equality law

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Lady Marmalade, Ta’ Ġieżu edition

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Productivity with education is the next economic question

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Intelligence beyond examinations: Valuing every child's talents

Institute of Maltese Journalists elects new council

The Institute of Maltese Journalists (IĠM) has elected a new council for the 2026–2028 term, with journalist Nicole Meilak chosen as president following the organisation's annual general...

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How to choose online casino software by integration and retention?

Behind the Scenes of Online Casinos - The Technologies That Keep Players Playing Gambling has long outgrown the confines of primitive Flash games. Launching a casino or bookmaker is not about who...

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‘PL copies yet another PN proposal it had opposed’, PN says as government mulls northern health hub

The Labour government is "once again copying and claiming" a proposal that was put forward by the Nationalist Party as its own, despite having initially criticised it, the PN said in a statement on...

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‘He only had minutes to live’: Doctors recount desperate fight to save Johann Vella

The compilation of evidence against John Agius began today with prosecutors presenting a detailed reconstruction of the events that unfolded during the armed standoff at St Julian's on 24...

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TMID Editorial: Can we really deny overtourism?

The debate over overtourism in Malta has taken an odd turn. Not because the issue itself is new, but because the person leading the country's tourism authority says he does not believe Malta has an...

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CrediaBank posts record first-half profit as loan growth accelerates

CrediaBank reported record financial results for the first half of 2026, driven by strong lending growth, higher recurring revenues and improved operational efficiency, while saying it remains well...

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South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket's moon crash

A South Korean satellite has captured the first pictures of the moon's fresh crash scene caused by a stray SpaceX rocket. The Korea Aerospace Research Institute's Danuri spacecraft flew over the...

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Student kills 6 and wounds others in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities say

A student shot several people at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing three teachers and three students and wounding several others, police said. The shooting happened at the Debsirin...

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San Ġiljan reign supreme with commanding Knock-Out final victory

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan

Airport closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin hits parts of southern Japan

Typhoon Dolphin moved over Japan's southern remote islands Friday, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and grounding all flights in and out of the island, while sending hundreds of people to...

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Planning Board approves redevelopment of former Buskett Forest Aparthotel into elderly care home

The Planning Board has approved the redevelopment of the vacant Buskett Forest Aparthotel at Ta' Sabbat, Dingli, into a Class 2A elderly care home, a Planning Authority statement said. The...

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Ċirkewwa Marine Park management plan launched to strengthen protection of Malta’s first marine park

The Ċirkewwa Marine Park Management Plan has officially been launched, introducing a framework aimed at turning Malta's first marine park from a legal designation into an actively managed...

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PN condemns government’s reactive stance on local beach pollution during peak season

The Nationalist Party has issued a statement expressing "serious concern" after local media reports highlighted the beach pollution issues being faced at the height of the tourist season around the...

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90 students celebrated at Hand in Hand graduation ceremony

Ninety students attending Hand in Hand's specialised educational programmes were recognised for their progress and achievements during the institution's graduation ceremony. The students, aged...

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Inspector details negotiations leading up to arrest in Ta' Ġiorni police shooting

John Agius is expected back in court today as the compilation of evidence against him continues following the dramatic armed standoff that unfolded in Ta' Ġiorni, St Julian's, on 24...

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Dr Adrian Vella testifies in day 32 of Yorgen Fenech trial

The trial by jury of businessman Yorgen Fenech has entered its 32nd day, with more witnesses expected to continue testifying before Madam Justice Edwina Grima. Wednesday's sitting saw jurors...

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Investment in digitalisation continues to increase efficiency in the services offered by the PA

Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Employment Jonathan Attard visited the Planning Authority’s offices in Marsa, where he met with Executive Chairman Johann Buttigieg, Planning Board...

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Four arrested for drug trafficking

Four people were arrested in St Julian’s in connection with drug trafficking, police said in a statement on Thursday morning. Police said that initially, two people were arrested after they...

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France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week

France next week will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial...

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Business

Melita Business and Pitre Bathrooms renew decades long partnership

CrediaBank posts record first-half profit as loan growth accelerates

APS Bank and Nexi S.p.A. announce ATM network collaboration

Brain & Bites Series aims to turn innovation conversations into action

MFSA sets new direction for Financial Crime Compliance with Strategy 2026

MaltaPost celebrates iconic landmarks with SEPAC stamp issue

The responsibility of building for tomorrow

MFSA publishes administrative penalties methodology for credit institutions

HSBC Malta delivers strong half-year results with robust capital and liquidity

BOV branch in Żejtun officially reopens following refurbishment

Self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma takes the witness stand in Yorgen Fenech trial

‘I was convinced I'd be killed or put in prison’: Melvin Theuma on why he recorded Yorgen Fenech

Julianne Vella appointed Malta's new UN Youth Delegate

GWU announces industrial action at Dar Emmaus and disputes with Malta MedAir

Sliema and St Julian's remain Malta's most expensive apartment markets in 2025

Final preparations underway for SummerDaze as festival aims to boost Malta’s global events profile

Person injured in fall rescued during joint operation at Blata l-Bajda

Updated: ERA approves preliminary environmental works for Comino hotel, Momentum condemns decision

Aġenzija Sapport reports record investment in disability services during 2025

Alex Borg says Gozo needs conditions for young people to build careers and families

Doctor tells court Fenech said: ‘If I go down, everyone will go down with me’

Institute of Maltese Journalists elects new council

How to choose online casino software by integration and retention?

‘PL copies yet another PN proposal it had opposed’, PN says as government mulls northern health hub

‘He only had minutes to live’: Doctors recount desperate fight to save Johann Vella

TMID Editorial: Can we really deny overtourism?

CrediaBank posts record first-half profit as loan growth accelerates

South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket's moon crash

Student kills 6 and wounds others in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities say

Wildfire near Athens leaves rescuers scrambling to reunite hundreds of animals

TMID Editorial: The waste on our pavements

‘No Valletta, No Party’, ‘Sassicaia’: Fenech’s chats with Malta’s most powerful shared with jury

Health Ministry planning to replicate the Regional Health Centre model in the north of Malta

WATCH: Government seeking ‘happy medium’ on feast fireworks, Minister says

Four cases of Hepatitis A traced back to Qormi food establishment

Wrap: Jury hears of 'No Valletta, No Party' group chat in 31st day of Yorgen Fenech trial

Four arrested over illegal sale of peptides and steroids

ERA may allow 800 trees in Comino to get the chop, NGO warns; company says claim is inaccurate

Airport closes in Okinawa as Typhoon Dolphin hits parts of southern Japan

Planning Board approves redevelopment of former Buskett Forest Aparthotel into elderly care home

Ċirkewwa Marine Park management plan launched to strengthen protection of Malta’s first marine park

PN condemns government’s reactive stance on local beach pollution during peak season

90 students celebrated at Hand in Hand graduation ceremony

Inspector details negotiations leading up to arrest in Ta' Ġiorni police shooting

Dr Adrian Vella testifies in day 32 of Yorgen Fenech trial

Investment in digitalisation continues to increase efficiency in the services offered by the PA

Four arrested for drug trafficking

France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week

Orange weather warning issued for Saturday, with temperature set to feel close to 40°C

WATCH: CrediaBank-HSBC takeover expected to close in Q2 2027, HSBC Malta CEO says

Malta Employers calls for long-term infrastructure planning to safeguard competitiveness

Michelle Muscat and Kenneth Camilleri rebut Keith Schembri’s Castille gunshot story

Woman charged with drug trafficking after being caught with litany of substances

Nearly €3 million in funding distributed to support 31 audiovisual productions