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20 July 2026, Monday

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Cutajar tells jurors Brincat approach was part of effort to obtain information on Theuma

The prosecution is expected to continue presenting its case today as the trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech enters its 17th day, with Edgar Brincat, known as Il-Ġojja, expected to continue his...

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Fenech trial: Defence accuses former Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar of being ‘corrupt’

Former Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar was accused by Yorgen Fenech's defence team of being "corrupt" and of lying under oath, as he testified in the murder trial concerning the assassination of...

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Borg says cost of power cuts must be assessed, Dalli says upgrades allowed quicker power restoration

The Nationalist Party will be raising the electricity crisis in Parliament today, calling for an urgent debate on the prevailing situation that has seen extensive power cuts in many localities in the...

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Updated: Majority of Melita services restored after road contractor hits fibre cable

Melita said Monday that service in the south of Malta is currently disrupted following damage to fibre cables by third-party construction work. The company's technical teams are already on-site...

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latest comment from RF, 20/07/2026 13:49: Melita, serving half the island with vital communications, should not have trusted incompetent Infrastructure Malta and its preferred contractors with working close to its assets unsupervised by its own technical personnel. The much flaunted Msida project has been inaugurated several times already by Prime Minister and ministers and its end is nowhere in sight to the inconvenience of residents and motorists.

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PN says Labour tries to take credit where it was at fault

The European Commission's proposal to address the negative effects of the ETS on maritime transhipment is a step in the right direction, the Nationalist Party said Monday, but the government should...

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State of the Nation Conference, to focus on Malta’s demographic future, on 4 September

The sixth edition of the national conference "L-Istat tan-Nazzjon" (The State of the Nation) is set to take place on September 4 at Verdala Palace, centering on the theme "The Maltese population and...

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Up to €10,000: MEP Agius seeks clarification on who is responsible for bearing EV scrappage costs

Maltese MEP Peter Agius wants Maltese authorities to clarify who should bear responsibility over the scrapping of an electric car in the country. The MEP said he received complaints that scrapping an...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 20/07/2026 11:05: The MEP himself said that under EU law, the consumer's protection is only limited to scrappage of the battery. So he remains responsible for the cost of scrapping the car

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Church schools want final step of Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill delayed for consultation

The Church Schools Association has asked for the final step in Parliament on a Bill proposing the establishment of a new Human Rights and Equality Commission to be delayed in favour of more...

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Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said politicians "need to be better" as he delivered his first speech Monday as Britain's new leader. Burnham spoke for several minutes outside 10 Downing St., where...

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Enemalta crews working to restore power in Birkirkara, Balzan and Iklin as anger increases

Enemalta's engineers and technical crews have been deployed to address cable faults and restore electricity supply in Birkirkara, Balzan, and Iklin, the energy body stated. In a statement...

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Under siege: Three towers currently planned around the same Gzira roundabout

Development applications filed with the Planning Authority could turn the area around a single roundabout in Gzira into a skyscraper haven, with three towers planned to be built next to the Empire...

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latest comment from Harold Hare, 20/07/2026 12:19: On and on it goes - there is no end to the greed. Malta does not need more skyscrapers.

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Spain win World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

This is how good Spain was at the World Cup: Not even Lionel Messi had any answers. And when it was over, Spain walked off with the trophy. Messi simply walked off in tears. Spain is back...

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TMID Editorial: A question of trust

The debate surrounding Manoel Island over the past few days is about much more than whether padel courts should form part of the future landscape. It is about trust. When the government announced...

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Momentum requests Ombudsman investigation into illegal Armier development

Momentum executive member Matthew Agius has filed a formal request with the Office of the Ombudsman's Commissioner for Environment and Planning, calling for an independent inquiry into the handling of...

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Nearly seven years after climate emergency declaration, just five of 15 pledges fully delivered

Nearly seven years after Parliament unanimously declared a climate emergency, only five of the 15 commitments contained in the landmark motion have been fully implemented, while several of the most...

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Mbappé wins another Golden Boot, and Spain's Rodri gets Golden Ball with World Cup title

Kylian Mbappé kept the Golden Boot award and Spain wouldn't let Lionel Messi get anything else. Shortly after winning the World Cup title Sunday, the Spaniards claimed all three...

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More trips, vehicles and passengers cross between Malta and Gozo in second quarter – NSO

During the second quarter of 2026, sea transport between Malta and Gozo registered increases in trips, vehicles and passengers, when compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025, the NSO said...

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Speaker Abela rules out cutting MPs’ speaking time

Malta's newly-elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Carmelo Abela, has firmly rejected calls to cut back the amount of time MPs are given to speak in Parliament, arguing that comparisons...

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latest comment from RF, 19/07/2026 08:14: Most of the Labour MPs including Robert Abela can only waffle and gratuiously attack the opposition. They can't argue intelligently. They think the more time they waste, the smarter they look.

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Borg says 98% confirmation vote is mandate for renewal, not a reason to slow down

Nationalist Party Leader Alex Borg has said his 98% confirmation vote gives him a strong mandate to continue renewing the party, while insisting the result should not be interpreted as permission to...

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Mbappé wins another Golden Boot, and Spain's Rodri gets Golden Ball with World Cup title

Spain win World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out

The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain

Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli qualifies on pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix

Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title

Argentina rally past England to reach the World Cup final

Spain shut down France and Mbappé, advance to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

30 firefighters tackle large grass fire at Ħal Farruġ

30 firefighters are currently tackling a large grass fire in the Ħal Farruġ area of Luqa, with no injuries reported so far. The Civil Protection Department said it has deployed 12 fire...

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Toddler in critical condition after sea incident in Marsaxlokk

A one-year-and-seven-month-old girl is in serious condition after she entered the sea alone and began struggling to breathe in Marsaxlokk on Saturday night. Police said they were informed at...

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Bormla man arrested over string of vehicle vandalism cases

A 41-year-old man from Bormla has been arrested in connection with a series of vandalism incidents involving damaged vehicles in the locality, following days of investigations and surveillance, the...

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Government to support young people leaving residential care through aftercare programme

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting young people transitioning from residential care to independent living through an aftercare programme that guarantees access to education,...

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Equality Law is regressive and should be ditched, law professor says

Government is proposing to lower the human rights protection that we citizens enjoy in the case of human rights and equality matters regulated by the proposed Bill, Law Professor Kevin Aquilina writes...

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Updated: 15-year-old boy dies after getting into difficulty while swimming

A 15-year-old boy from Pakistan, who resided in Xgħajra, tragically lost his life yesterday after getting into difficulty while swimming, the police said Sunday. The accident occurred late...

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Updated: Elderly man dies after being caught between truck and mechanical shovel

A 74-year-old man from Mellieħa tragically lost his life this morning after being caught between a truck and a mechanical shovel. The police said the accident happened at around...

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Malta is still ‘a man's world’ and gender mechanism remains necessary, says Labour MP

Newly-elected Labour MP Yana Borg Debono Grech said she now supports the gender-corrective mechanism, despite previously opposing it. Her experience as a public figure convinced her that Malta remains...

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Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out

Kimi Antonelli always believed he had the momentum in the Formula 1 title race even when results didn't go his way. He made it count with a dominant win Sunday as his teammate and title rival...

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Former Labour MP suggests setting up ‘fully independent national examinations authority’

Malta should therefore consider establishing or strengthening a fully independent national examinations authority with a clear legal mandate, former Labour MP Katya De Giovanni writes today. Its...

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latest comment from Marcus, 19/07/2026 10:11: This proposal for a independent examinations authority has been paddled around since Evarist Bartolo's stint as Minister for Education, almost a decade ago. An excellent example is the Dutch CITO, which specializes in educational assessment, testing, and learning analytics.

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IFSP and BOV strengthen governance dialogue through Boardroom Excellence workshop

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Population growth drives urgent infrastructure needs - PwC Malta Summer 2026 Economic Update

Central Bank of Malta Governor at IMF-World Bank constituency meeting in Portugal

IHI p.l.c. announces basis of acceptance for the €30,000,000 5.25% unsecured bonds 2036

Cutajar tells jurors Brincat approach was part of effort to obtain information on Theuma

Fenech trial: Defence accuses former Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar of being ‘corrupt’

Borg says cost of power cuts must be assessed, Dalli says upgrades allowed quicker power restoration

Updated: Majority of Melita services restored after road contractor hits fibre cable

PN says Labour tries to take credit where it was at fault

State of the Nation Conference, to focus on Malta’s demographic future, on 4 September

Up to €10,000: MEP Agius seeks clarification on who is responsible for bearing EV scrappage costs

Church schools want final step of Human Rights and Equality Commission Bill delayed for consultation

Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade after Starmer resigns

Enemalta crews working to restore power in Birkirkara, Balzan and Iklin as anger increases

Under siege: Three towers currently planned around the same Gzira roundabout

Spain win World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on Ferran Torres' goal in extra time

TMID Editorial: A question of trust

Momentum requests Ombudsman investigation into illegal Armier development

Nearly seven years after climate emergency declaration, just five of 15 pledges fully delivered

Mbappé wins another Golden Boot, and Spain's Rodri gets Golden Ball with World Cup title

More trips, vehicles and passengers cross between Malta and Gozo in second quarter – NSO

Speaker Abela rules out cutting MPs’ speaking time

Borg says 98% confirmation vote is mandate for renewal, not a reason to slow down

Resuscitation Council calls for CPR to become compulsory in schools

Crash survivor reunites with officers who saved his life

TMIS Editorial: Who should the country believe – the Prime Minister or the GWU?

From Roman harbour to white gold: Discover Salina's remarkable story at Salt Fest

The World Cup final awaits, with Messi and defending champion Argentina set to face Spain

Preserving our cultural heritage

Two tracks, one choice –What PwC's 2026 AI Jobs Barometer means for Malta

Analysis: A look into Malta’s declared climate emergency nearly 7 years later

Momentum proposes compulsory first aid training for drivers and in schools

30 firefighters tackle large grass fire at Ħal Farruġ

Toddler in critical condition after sea incident in Marsaxlokk

Bormla man arrested over string of vehicle vandalism cases

Government to support young people leaving residential care through aftercare programme

Equality Law is regressive and should be ditched, law professor says

Updated: 15-year-old boy dies after getting into difficulty while swimming

Updated: Elderly man dies after being caught between truck and mechanical shovel

Malta is still ‘a man's world’ and gender mechanism remains necessary, says Labour MP

Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out

Former Labour MP suggests setting up ‘fully independent national examinations authority’

Yorgen Fenech trial: Witness feared Theuma would be left 'holding the bomb case', jury told

Yorgen Fenech trial: Jury hears claims of cash payments, recordings and pardon fears

Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Xagħra crash

Rule of law report confirms Malta still lacks reforms it needs, Repubblika says

The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war