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23 July 2026, Thursday

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Yorgen Fenech trial: 'He shouldn't have killed her', jury hears in Theuma recordings

The trial by jury of businessman Yorgen Fenech enters its 20th day on Thursday, with Johann Cremona expected to resume his testimony before Madam Justice Edwina Grima and the jury. Wednesday's...

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Cremona acknowledges contacts with Schembri but says recorded statements were false

Johann Cremona spent hours distancing himself from secretly recorded conversations played before jurors on Thursday, acknowledging contact with former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri while insisting...

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Watch: Fire at Gzira commercial premises extinguished after 18-hour operation

A major firefighting operation that lasted more than 18 hours came to an end on Thursday morning after Civil Protection Department crews successfully extinguished a blaze that broke out at a...

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Electricity restored in Valletta as Enemalta crews remain deployed in impacted zones

Power has been restored in Valletta but Enemalta engineers are still working on other areas to repair faults that have caused widespread disruption over the past days. Enemalta's engineers and...

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Human rights cannot be protected by rushing a law through Parliament, Repubblika says

The NGO Repubblika has said that it is deeply disappointed that, "after years of dragging its feet and repeated recommendations from international institutions, Malta has once again failed to...

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Appeals court rules private land in St Paul’s Bay was abusively expropriated by the state

A Court of Appeal has exhaustively confirmed that private land in St Paul's Bay was abusively expropriated by the state, simply to enable private developers to change a dead-end street into a...

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Appeals Court annuls conviction in self-induced abortion case, orders fresh hearing

The Criminal Court of Appeal has annulled the conviction of a woman found guilty of procuring her own abortion, ruling the original judgment was legally defective and ordering the case to be heard...

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EU Commission approves €931,014 advance payment to Malta for Storm Harry recovery

The European Commission has approved an advance payment of €931,014 to Malta from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support recovery efforts following the damage caused by Storm Harry...

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St Julian’s substation which caught fire expected back in service within days – Enemalta

A substation in St Julian's which caught fire in recent days is expected to be back in service within the next few days, Enemalta has said. Enemalta representatives met with St Julian's...

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People called on to defend Manoel Island as padel courts decision puts its future in doubt

The Planning Authority's decision to grant a permit to Sharlon Pace for 30 padel courts on archaeological remains on Manoel Island, 20 of which were built illegally, has cast the future of the whole...

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Child protection concerns aired in court hours before mother and son vanished

A child-protection professional gave detailed evidence about concerns involving eight-year-old Khyl Agius Bonavia only hours before he and his mother, Lorraine Bonavia went missing. The...

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Alfred Sant

Tourism narratives

Mark Said

Criminalising the malicious use of deep fakes

Emmanuel J. Galea

A treasure worth protecting

Frans Camilleri

Fridamania

Alfred Sant

Past and future

Kevin Aquilina

Lowering human rights and equality protection

Katya De Giovanni

National examinations must serve the country, not a single institution

Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo: The concrete nobody ordered

Frans Camilleri

The orgy of capitalism

Gejtu Vella

Protecting Malta while welcoming the world

Chamber of Engineers calls for long-term infrastructure resilience amid power outages

The Chamber of Engineers has expressed concern over the ongoing power interruptions affecting communities across Malta and Gozo, while urging a renewed focus on strengthening the long-term resilience...

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Two-thirds of visitors to Gozo in 2025 were domestic tourists – NSO

In 2025, the total number of inbound and domestic tourists who visited the Gozo and Comino region was 589,343. Domestic tourists accounted for 67.4 per cent of total tourism demand within this region,...

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PN files motion calling for Miriam Dalli to resign or be axed; PL says PN only wants political gain

The Nationalist Party has tabled a motion of no confidence in Energy Minister Miriam Dalli, calling on her to resign from her position as Minister for Energy, the Environment and the Regeneration of...

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MCAST announces programme for KampuSajf 2026: Playgrounds for emergence

The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) has announced the programme for the fourth edition of KampuSajf, its summer arts festival. The event will take place on 6, 7, and 8 August...

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PN calls for special compensation for Enemalta workers involved in electricity crisis response

The Nationalist Party has called for special financial compensation to be awarded to Enemalta workers who have been directly involved in emergency operations during Malta's ongoing electricity crisis,...

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Katy Perry headlines Isle of MTV Malta in Floriana

Katy Perry made her Malta debut at Isle of MTV Malta 2026, bringing her acclaimed European summer tour to Il-Fosos Square for a full headline concert alongside dance music powerhouse AFROJACK and...

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Fenech trial: Cremona insists references in secret recordings were ‘a bluff’

Yorgen Fenech’s business associate Johann Cremona spent much of yesterday insisting that explosive references to politicians, senior police officers, lawyers, and Fenech himself heard in...

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Seven-day heatwave comes to an end, but high temperatures to persist

The seven-day heatwave has come to an end, the Meteorological Office said, with the highest ever temperature recorded in July - 43.3 degrees Celsius - measured on Saturday 18 July, and is just...

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Spain’s World Cup champions return home for parade in front of almost 2 million

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75

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

TMID Editorial: Malta's traffic crisis deepens

Traffic congestion has become one of Malta's defining national problems. It is no longer simply an inconvenience that delays commuters by a few minutes. It has evolved into a daily ordeal that affects...

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Planning appeals reform is proof that government listens and delivers – PL

The Labour Party in government delivers what it promises, and in less than 100 days it has already tabled another important reform in Parliament that will lead to "fairer, clearer, and more effective...

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Floriana FC blasts match conditions after four power outages mar UEFA Conference League clash

Floriana Football Club has released an official statement voicing deep frustration and disappointment over four separate power outages that disrupted their UEFA Conference League qualifying match...

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Opposition stages walk-out, blocks National Commission for Human Rights and Equality Bill

The PN Opposition walked out of Parliament on Wednesday to block the Bill looking to establish a National Commission for Human Rights and Equality from being voted through. Opposition Whip Ivan...

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Bill guaranteeing constitutional protection for persons with disabilities passes unanimously

Parliament has unanimously voted in favour of a Bill that has added disability as a protected characteristic, in relation to fundamental rights and freedoms, in the Constitution. During...

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The Malta Chamber launches the ‘The Malta Chamber Digitalisation Workshops’

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry said Thursday it is launching The Malta Chamber Digitalisation Workshops, a new six-part workshop series designed to help Maltese businesses...

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Enemalta says Valletta power supply to return by morning as heatwave strains electricity network

Enemalta has said that it expects electricity supply in Valletta to be restored by Thursday morning after a fault in an overloaded underground cable left parts of the capital relying on temporary...

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Fenech trial: Jurors hear recordings of Theuma and Fenech associate, as sitting hit by power cuts

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech enters its 19th day today, with Johann Cremona expected to continue testifying as the prosecution presses ahead with presenting its case. Yesterday's sitting...

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Government to compensate households and businesses affected by prolonged power cuts

Households and businesses that experienced electricity outages lasting more than six hours during the ongoing heatwave will once again be eligible for compensation, the government said...

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Malta breaks heatwave record with three consecutive days above 42°C

Malta has shattered meteorological records by registering three consecutive days with temperatures reaching 42°C or higher, fuelled by a persistent weather pattern known as an Omega...

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Business

MBR reports another year of strong growth, digital transformation and international recognition

EY Engage returns with a focus on AI, technology and business transformation

David Micallef appointed as Head of Business Unit of PwC Digital Services in Malta

FinanceMalta eyes new opportunity in US as Malta strengthens global financial services presence

ElectroGas Malta and Żibel join forces to support marine clean-up efforts

Mizzi Organisation agrees to sell Arkadia supermarket business

St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation signs new collective agreement

CareMalta Group representatives participate in leading European course on Dementia Care Ethics

IFSP and BOV strengthen governance dialogue through Boardroom Excellence workshop

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Yorgen Fenech trial: 'He shouldn't have killed her', jury hears in Theuma recordings

Cremona acknowledges contacts with Schembri but says recorded statements were false

Watch: Fire at Gzira commercial premises extinguished after 18-hour operation

Electricity restored in Valletta as Enemalta crews remain deployed in impacted zones

Human rights cannot be protected by rushing a law through Parliament, Repubblika says

Appeals court rules private land in St Paul’s Bay was abusively expropriated by the state

Appeals Court annuls conviction in self-induced abortion case, orders fresh hearing

EU Commission approves €931,014 advance payment to Malta for Storm Harry recovery

St Julian’s substation which caught fire expected back in service within days – Enemalta

People called on to defend Manoel Island as padel courts decision puts its future in doubt

Child protection concerns aired in court hours before mother and son vanished

Chamber of Engineers calls for long-term infrastructure resilience amid power outages

Two-thirds of visitors to Gozo in 2025 were domestic tourists – NSO

PN files motion calling for Miriam Dalli to resign or be axed; PL says PN only wants political gain

MCAST announces programme for KampuSajf 2026: Playgrounds for emergence

PN calls for special compensation for Enemalta workers involved in electricity crisis response

Katy Perry headlines Isle of MTV Malta in Floriana

Fenech trial: Cremona insists references in secret recordings were ‘a bluff’

Seven-day heatwave comes to an end, but high temperatures to persist

Prison laptop inquiry finds no evidence of criminal activity, recommends tighter security procedures

Malta Chamber seeks postponement of vote on National Commission for Human Rights and Equality Bill

Enemalta says power restored in most areas as demand reaches record 741MW

Second power cut in four hours hits law courts building

Malta Employers, NGOs, UHM urge postponement of final vote on human rights and equality bill

Insurers say equality bill rushed through without consultation

Government should compensate businesses affected by power cuts, PN says

Chamber of Pharmacists highlights ‘paradox of equality and discrimination’

Chamber of SMEs says energy investment in last years not enough

TMID Editorial: Malta's traffic crisis deepens

Planning appeals reform is proof that government listens and delivers – PL

Floriana FC blasts match conditions after four power outages mar UEFA Conference League clash

Opposition stages walk-out, blocks National Commission for Human Rights and Equality Bill

Bill guaranteeing constitutional protection for persons with disabilities passes unanimously

The Malta Chamber launches the ‘The Malta Chamber Digitalisation Workshops’

Enemalta says Valletta power supply to return by morning as heatwave strains electricity network

Fenech trial: Jurors hear recordings of Theuma and Fenech associate, as sitting hit by power cuts

Government to compensate households and businesses affected by prolonged power cuts

Malta breaks heatwave record with three consecutive days above 42°C

Government’s lack of planning humiliates Malta internationally, even in sport, PN says

MHRA calls for a national climate resilience plan to address summer power cuts

Cruise passenger traffic equals that of last year – NSO

After an extremely rare pregnancy, an Australian woman gives birth to identical quadruplet girls

TMID Editorial: The battle for Malta's missing voters

Government ignores repeated calls for proper consultation as Church Schools appeal for dialogue