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14 July 2026, Tuesday

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Mater Dei emergency department expansion works to begin in August, Health Minister says

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Ian Borg said that the works for the expansion of Mater Dei Hospital's emergency department is expected to commence next month, in August, and that the...

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‘They wanted Daphne dead, not injured,’ convicted hitman tells jury

Convicted hitman Vince Muscat, known as il-Koħħu, told jurors on Tuesday that the group behind Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination wanted to ensure she was killed rather than injured,...

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Government proposes new human rights commission as PN raises independence concerns

Malta is set to establish its first National Commission for Human Rights and Equality under a new bill which the government says will strengthen protection against discrimination, while the Opposition...

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Live: All payments connected to Daphne's murder came through Melvin Theuma - Vince Muscat il-Koħħu

Convicted hitman Vince Muscat is expected to continue his testimony on Tuesday after Monday's sitting heard his detailed account of the planning and execution of Daphne Caruana Galizia's...

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MATSEC results given priority as e-ID services are being restored, Minister says

Education Minister Byron Camilleri said that MATSEC students' results were being given priority, as e-ID services are being restored, after an outage disrupted the government online service on...

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PN calls for more police and council resources as Swieqi residents face ‘daily chaos’

The Nationalist Party has called on the government to provide more resources to police and local councils to address noise, vandalism, waste problems and public disorder in localities such as...

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Police issue warning regarding WhatsApp scam

The Malta Police Force on Tuesday issued a warning to the public concerning a fraudulent scam currently circulating via WhatsApp. In recent weeks, many people have received messages from their...

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Updated: e-ID services stabilised after surge in MATSEC results traffic, MITA says

The issues affecting the government's e-ID service, which disrupted access to several online government services on Tuesday, have now stabilised after a significantly higher-than-anticipated number of...

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Duo granted bail after allegedly defrauding Caritas benefactor of over €10,000 in fake legal fees

A man and woman have been granted bail on Tuesday after facing accusations of defrauding a benevolent benefactor out of more than €10,000. The accused, 36-year-old Lyon Bonnici and...

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Chris Fearne supports new Russia sanctions and warns over tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne reaffirmed Malta's support for Ukraine and welcomed progress on a proposed 21st package of EU sanctions against Russia, while also calling for stability in the...

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Pensioner jailed three years after jury convicts him of attempted murder of his wife

A jury has found 68-year-old Emanuel Borg guilty of attempting to murder his wife during a hammer attack at their Mellieħa home, with the court sentencing him to three years in...

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Frans Camilleri

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Beyond survival: Crohn's disease changed my life, not my purpose

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Of truth: The generation that climbed (Part 3)

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Rising property prices: Economic growth or an affordability crisis?

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Strengthening the MCESD: A stronger voice for social dialogue in Malta

Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo: Charging in the dark

Frans Camilleri

Dim the sun, seed the clouds

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Can we cope without air conditioners?

Mark Said

Migrants still denied full family rights

Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom

Dangerous. Brazen. Unprecedented. Uncharted territory. Reaction in the media world has been swift and severe to the issue of subpoenas to five New York Times journalists who reported on security...

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MHRA welcomes swift police and MTA action and calls for higher on-the-spot fines

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commended the Malta Police Force and the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) for their swift and coordinated action following the recent anti-social...

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European Committee approves act to improve access and affordability of medicines in Malta

The European Parliament's Committee on Public Health has approved the European Critical Medicines Act. The proposed legislation seeks to reduce inequalities in access to medicines by supporting a...

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12 fined, 8 short-lets shut down in Swieqi as government moves on irresponsible tourist behaviour

Twelve people were fined a total of approximately €2,000, paid on the spot, after police shut down a noisy gathering in a Swieqi apartment block, in an operation that also saw the Malta Tourism...

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Moviment Graffitti encourages public to attend PA hearing on Manoel Island padel courts

The NGO Moviment Graffitti is encouraging its followers to attend the Planning Authority's Planning Board's hearing on Thursday, 16 July, and make their voices heard. In this hearing, "the Planning...

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MTA orders immediate closure of non-compliant short-let apartment block in Swieqi

The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) said it has ordered the immediate closure of an apartment block in Swieqi as it was found to be opeating in breach of regulations for short-lets, the authority said...

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Guns, bombs, leaks, and €150,000: Convicted hitman details how Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed

Prosecution witness Vince Muscat, known as il-Koħħu, on Monday gave the jury a detailed account of how the plot to assassinate journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was organised, telling jurors...

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TMID Editorial: Let people retire with dignity, not penalties

For years, the unfairness of Malta's early retirement rules has been pointed out by employer bodies, trade unions, civil society, affected workers and, more recently, by Opposition MP Ivan Bartolo....

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Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

England score in World Cup match with Norway after ball appears to hit camera cable over field

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals

South African midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25 two weeks after playing in World Cup

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edge Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Joseph Portelli acquires Italian football club Ars et Labor Ferrara, formerly known as SPAL

How smaller football clubs use data to recruit smarter

Ruben Vargas sends Switzerland to the World Cup quarterfinals with shootout win over Colombia

Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals

Parking is country’s biggest problem on the roads, not travel times, says Transport Minister

The Minister for Sustainable Mobility, Chris Bonett, told Parliament on Monday that "our biggest challenge moving forward" is not the time taken to travel from one location to another, but...

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latest comment from Anne R Key, 14/07/2026 09:04: And who is furnishing you with this FALSE information Minister Bonett??? Do you not use a car to travel? A trip of a few kilometers takes an hour or so - this is karma, this is what you get (to our detriment) after flooding TM with absolute incompetents, you reap what you sow..... Or as we say in IT, "garbage in, garbage out".

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US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait

The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday morning, hours after President Donald Trump said Washington is "reinstating" a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump separately...

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ITS launches 2026-2030 strategy focused on skills, digitalisation and tourism quality

The Institute for Tourism Studies has launched a new strategy for 2026 to 2030 aimed at improving training, modernising courses and strengthening links with Malta's tourism industry. The strategy...

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Watch: Swieqi mayor writes to PM after new video shows disorderly conduct in short-let properties

The mayor of Swieqi, Noel Muscat, has written directly to the Prime Minister Robert Abela demanding "determined and effective legislation and enforcement" to tackle the disorder plaguing the locality,...

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latest comment from Divi, 13/07/2026 13:20: Vivha I Ekonomijgha ha mmur nixtri cabin cruiser Grazzhi Gverghn!

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€1.4 million invested in the second phase of the Wied Inċita project in Attard

A further 7,000 square metres of land at Wied Inċita in Attard are being regenerated through a €1.4 million investment as part of plans for a public park covering more than...

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Yorgen Fenech trial: Vince Muscat details negotiations and surveillance in Daphne murder plot

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech is to resume this morning with further testimony on the extensive digital investigation which enabled investigators to trace the plot leading to the assassination of...

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Worker seriously injured on University of Malta construction site

A 47-year-old man from Żabbar is in serious condition after suffering injuries in an accident at a construction site located within the precincts of the University of Malta in Msida. The...

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Plans for five-star tourist complex at ODZ British barracks site recommended for refusal

Plans for the construction of a five-star tourist complex at an ODZ British-era barracks site in Mosta have been recommended for refusal by a Planning Authority case officer. The application,...

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Over 3,300 sites stop-work orders issued by OHSA and BCA in four months

More than 3,300 stop-work orders were issued against construction sites across Malta between February and May this year, as authorities stepped up action against those working without a permit or in...

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New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78

Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" to playing Holly Hunter's husband in "The Piano," has...

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Business

United Group celebrates 100 years of enterprise and growth

Heatwaves, blackouts and a tourist boom

BOV quiz night brings colleagues together for a fun night

GTG strengthens its team with two new associate appointments

BOV strengthens retail network for greater customer convenience

HSBC Malta Foundation Wins 2026 ERA Corporate Award for Environmental Innovation and Sustainability

Mater Dei emergency department expansion works to begin in August, Health Minister says

‘They wanted Daphne dead, not injured,’ convicted hitman tells jury

Government proposes new human rights commission as PN raises independence concerns

Live: All payments connected to Daphne's murder came through Melvin Theuma - Vince Muscat il-Koħħu

MATSEC results given priority as e-ID services are being restored, Minister says

PN calls for more police and council resources as Swieqi residents face ‘daily chaos’

Police issue warning regarding WhatsApp scam

Updated: e-ID services stabilised after surge in MATSEC results traffic, MITA says

Duo granted bail after allegedly defrauding Caritas benefactor of over €10,000 in fake legal fees

Chris Fearne supports new Russia sanctions and warns over tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Pensioner jailed three years after jury convicts him of attempted murder of his wife

Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom

MHRA welcomes swift police and MTA action and calls for higher on-the-spot fines

European Committee approves act to improve access and affordability of medicines in Malta

12 fined, 8 short-lets shut down in Swieqi as government moves on irresponsible tourist behaviour

Moviment Graffitti encourages public to attend PA hearing on Manoel Island padel courts

MTA orders immediate closure of non-compliant short-let apartment block in Swieqi

Guns, bombs, leaks, and €150,000: Convicted hitman details how Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed

TMID Editorial: Let people retire with dignity, not penalties

Tender issued for the implementation of the European Digital Identity Wallet

Fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, killing at least 27 people

TMID Editorial: The rise in dangerous scams

PN should target non-voters as route to government, says Nationalist MP

MGRM says Pride remains necessary as Malta’s LGBTIQ community continues to push for equality

GWU calls for twice-yearly COLA increases as the current system ‘no longer reflects reality’

‘Why give 10 million images to an astronomer?’ UM project trains AI on radio sky

Maltese-Canadian author brings the Great Siege to life in internationally reissued trilogy

Alex Borg says Abela is ‘disconnected’ from families struggling to make ends meet

Parking is country’s biggest problem on the roads, not travel times, says Transport Minister

US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait

ITS launches 2026-2030 strategy focused on skills, digitalisation and tourism quality

Watch: Swieqi mayor writes to PM after new video shows disorderly conduct in short-let properties

€1.4 million invested in the second phase of the Wied Inċita project in Attard

Yorgen Fenech trial: Vince Muscat details negotiations and surveillance in Daphne murder plot

Worker seriously injured on University of Malta construction site

Plans for five-star tourist complex at ODZ British barracks site recommended for refusal

Over 3,300 sites stop-work orders issued by OHSA and BCA in four months

New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78

Government’s migration policy is working, Abela says

TMIS Editorial: Parliament must stop talking about reform and start delivering it

FBI expert links burner phones to Daphne murder as forensic specialist details digital probe

United Group celebrates 100 years of enterprise and growth

Yorgen Fenech trial: Suspicious phone number was activated on just three occasions - FBI

Historic Valletta feast statue damaged days before Carmelite feast