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1 July 2026, Wednesday

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Eurobarometer report shows higher anxiety levels among Maltese, PN says

The Nationalist Party has said that higher levels of anxiety among Maltese people, as shown in recent Eurobarometer results reflect a deteriorating quality of life in the country. According to...

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Trial over Daphne Caruana Galizia murder opens as jury hears indictment against Yorgen Fenech

The trial of Yorgen Fenech, who stands accused of complicity in the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, begins today. Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb attack near...

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Alex Borg only applicant for PN leader post

The Nationalist Party's Electoral, Records and Data Commission said Wednesday that the only expression of interest received for the leadership post was that of Alex Borg, the incumbent. As...

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Seven caught misusing relatives’ Blue Badges at Mater Dei car park

Enforcement officers from the Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD) identified seven cases, during a single inspection, where blue badges were being used by relatives of persons...

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Daniel Attard named best MEP for sustainable tourism at European awards

Labour MEP Daniel Attard has been named best MEP in the field of sustainable tourism at this year's MEP Awards. The award was presented during a ceremony held on Wednesday, which recognised MEPs...

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Controversial five-storey development in Qrendi recommended for approval

A contentious residential project in Qrendi, featuring a five-storey development integrated with a historic 1911 farmhouse, has been recommended for approval by the Planning Authority (PA) case...

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Eurovision, eh? Canada will compete at the glitzy song contest in 2027

The Eurovision Song Contest is expanding across the Atlantic, with Canada set to compete at next year's edition of the glitter-drenched pop music competition. Contest organizer the European...

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Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, traditionalists go ahead with Latin Mass consecrations

A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV by consecrating four bishops without his consent Wednesday, dismissing the resulting excommunications by declaring it was a...

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No mention of Bonett as Kurt Farrugia breaks silence on Transport Malta departure

After dismissing recent "speculation" surrounding his departure from Transport Malta, newly-appointed Residenza Malta CEO Kurt Farrugia notably made no mention of Transport Minister Chris Bonett in a...

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Din l-Art Ħelwa calls for immediate protection of Malta's last surviving Maħras

Din l-Art Ħelwa is deeply concerned about the deteriorating state of the historic Maħras Ta' Tabibu in St Paul's Bay - believed to be the last surviving medieval look-out post in the Maltese...

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Schoolgirl receives Pope John XXIII Goodness Award

Eleven-year-old Jayana Chircop has been awarded the Pope John XXIII Goodness Award 2026 in recognition of her consistent acts of kindness towards a classmate during a ceremony held at San Anton...

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Emmanuel J. Galea

Children on trial: The hidden power behind custody battles

Frans Camilleri

Slavery returns

Alfred Sant

Peter and Paul festa

Adrian Delia

Malta’s next economic challenge: From growth to productivity

Katya De Giovanni

The importance of empathy at work

David Spiteri Gingell

The generation that climbed (Part I): How Malta rebuilt its schools and its economy at once

Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo: A region in name only

Frans Camilleri

The lamp-post economic theory

Gejtu Vella

Beyond the pageantry: Will Parliament heed the bishop’s call?

Valerie Visanich

‘Stop frying your brain!’

Warrants granted to 22 new notaries as profession now has 399 practitioners

Twenty-two new notaries have been granted their warrants after demonstrating the required competence to practise the profession. The warrants were presented by Minister for Justice, Research and...

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Three new councillors elected in casual elections for elected MPs, two spots left vacant

The Electoral Commission has published that three new councillors were elected through casual elections for local councils, to fill the spots left open by newly elected MPs, on Wednesday morning. From...

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Sailing icon and RMYC Honorary President John Ripard Snr dies, aged 96

Malta's sailing community is in mourning following the passing of John Ripard Snr, a visionary sailor and one of the pivotal figures in the history of the Royal Malta Yacht Club. He was 96. As an...

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MTA’s Birgu Regeneration Project earns prestigious international recognition

The regeneration project of Pjazza tal-Belt Vittoriosa, commonly known as Misraħ ir-Rebħa in Birgu, inaugurated by the Malta Tourism Authority in collaboration with Infrastructure Malta in...

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Waterpolo investigation clears players of match-fixing but 12 charged with betting violations

An international investigation into Maltese waterpolo players has officially cleared its members of match-fixing allegations, though it has resulted in formal charges for 11 players and one official...

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Heritage Malta launches fashion exhibition inspired by the Grand Master’s Palace tapestries

Heritage Malta, in collaboration with fashion designers Charles & Ron, has launched a fashion exhibition inspired by the tapestries of the Grand Master's Palace. The exhibition, titled...

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Court of Appeal sends Villa St Ignatius Hotel case back to tribunal

NGO Din l-Art Ħelwa welcomes the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold the appeal against the proposed hotel development at the historic Villa St Ignatius, and to remit the case back to the...

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Special edition of the Valletta Local Food Festival returns

The much-loved Valletta Local Food Festival returns with a special edition from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 July 2026, in St George's Square, Valletta, for three days of culinary discovery, local produce,...

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Sports

Waterpolo investigation clears players of match-fixing but 12 charged with betting violations

Mexico end a 40-year knockout drought, beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beat Sweden 3-0

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at World Cup

Neptunes WPSC crowned long course champions for the 12th Time

Over 210 athletes set for inaugural Tallinja Malta Youth International Athletics Festival

Saibari's shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands, earliest World Cup exit for the Dutch

Martinelli scores in injury time to give Brazil 2-1 win over Japan at World Cup

Paraguay stun Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup

Eustáquio's late strike gives Canada first World Cup knockout win

Two Dutch men arrested in connection with drug trafficking

Two Dutch nationals, aged 34 and 38, were arrested in Swieqi on Monday afternoon as part of an ongoing police investigation into a major drug trafficking operation. This follows a previous court case...

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Britain sets out a plan for future defence with a focus on drones and a fight over money

Self-flying fighter jets, uncrewed submarines and drones will be at the center of Britain's future military under a defence plan announced Tuesday that reflects a world of conflicts transformed by...

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'Warning signs are not enough': Mayor urges closure of part of Imġiebaħ Bay over safety fears

Mellieħa mayor Gabriel Micallef has called for part of Imġiebaħ Bay to be closed off from the general public amid safety concerns over a rock fissure appearing in the swimming area's...

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Delia welcomes move to explore childminding service for MPs after parliamentary appeal

Nationalist MP Adrian Delia has welcomed the Speaker's decision to explore the introduction of a childminding service for Members of Parliament, saying the initiative follows an appeal he made during...

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The establishment of a digital euro: Another step forward

Recently, the European Parliament adopted its annual review of the European Central Bank's (ECB) policies, together with its recommendations for 2026. Of particular note is the Parliament's backing of...

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Government urged to grant citizenship to stateless children born in Malta

Moviment Graffitti has urged the government to close legal loopholes that leave children born and raised in Malta without a nationality, calling for reforms that would grant citizenship to stateless...

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PM, deputy leaders vote in General Conference convened for confirmation of the PL leadership

Prime Minister Robert Abela, together with Labour Party Deputy Leaders Ian Borg and Alex Agius Saliba, voted Tuesday evening at the end of the first session of the Extraordinary General Conference...

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Malta to provide financial aid to Venezuela earthquake victims

Malta will be providing financial assistance to support humanitarian relief efforts in Venezuela following a series of devastating earthquakes that struck the country last week. In a Facebook...

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Leonid McKay to be appointed Transport Malta chief executive

Leonid McKay is set to be appointed Chief Executive of Transport Malta, with Dr Stephanie Bonello tasked with leading the implementation of the government's Malta in Motion plan. McKay will take...

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Mexico end a 40-year knockout drought, beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a...

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Business

Two BOV Visa cardholders get to live the FIFA World Cup 2026™ dream

The Lidl store in Mosta marks 10-year anniversary

Farsons Group appoints Michael Farrugia as Chief Executive Officer

PwC Malta renews Gold Sponsorship Agreement with The Malta Chamber

Farsons reports strategic progress in a transformational year at 79th AGM

Deloitte’s 2026 Global Tax Survey reveals transformation opportunity

Farsons reports strategic progress in a transformational year at 79th AGM

Eurobarometer report shows higher anxiety levels among Maltese, PN says

Trial over Daphne Caruana Galizia murder opens as jury hears indictment against Yorgen Fenech

Alex Borg only applicant for PN leader post

Seven caught misusing relatives’ Blue Badges at Mater Dei car park

Daniel Attard named best MEP for sustainable tourism at European awards

Controversial five-storey development in Qrendi recommended for approval

Eurovision, eh? Canada will compete at the glitzy song contest in 2027

Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, traditionalists go ahead with Latin Mass consecrations

No mention of Bonett as Kurt Farrugia breaks silence on Transport Malta departure

Din l-Art Ħelwa calls for immediate protection of Malta's last surviving Maħras

Schoolgirl receives Pope John XXIII Goodness Award

Warrants granted to 22 new notaries as profession now has 399 practitioners

Three new councillors elected in casual elections for elected MPs, two spots left vacant

Sailing icon and RMYC Honorary President John Ripard Snr dies, aged 96

MTA’s Birgu Regeneration Project earns prestigious international recognition

Waterpolo investigation clears players of match-fixing but 12 charged with betting violations

Heritage Malta launches fashion exhibition inspired by the Grand Master’s Palace tapestries

Court of Appeal sends Villa St Ignatius Hotel case back to tribunal

Special edition of the Valletta Local Food Festival returns

Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beat Sweden 3-0

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at World Cup

Man remanded over alleged cocaine trafficking operation from his home

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's proposed limits

Man handed probation after admitting to taking cash left behind at an ATM

Updated: MUT, University of Malta sign new collective agreement for Junior College

Kurt Farrugia becomes CEO of Residenza Malta

MFSA imposed €570,673 in penalties in 2025

Couple handed suspended prison sentence over Valletta pickpocketing spree

Two Dutch men arrested in connection with drug trafficking

Britain sets out a plan for future defence with a focus on drones and a fight over money

'Warning signs are not enough': Mayor urges closure of part of Imġiebaħ Bay over safety fears

Delia welcomes move to explore childminding service for MPs after parliamentary appeal

The establishment of a digital euro: Another step forward

Government urged to grant citizenship to stateless children born in Malta

PM, deputy leaders vote in General Conference convened for confirmation of the PL leadership

Malta to provide financial aid to Venezuela earthquake victims

Leonid McKay to be appointed Transport Malta chief executive

Mexico end a 40-year knockout drought, beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

Man rescued at St Peter’s Pool after requiring medical assistance

Woman and two children hospitalised after two-car collision in Lija

Court grants Carlos Pace bail and reduces Cleaven Pace's cash deposit

Updated: 1,890 pending applications for social housing, PN says; government replies

13 people successfully complete Sedqa drug rehabilitation programme

More than 332,000 passenger journeys recorded in first month of Gozo’s fully electric bus service