The missing milestone: Why the PL and the PN have never had a woman as leader In their nearly 250 combined years of existence, no woman has ever been party leader to either the Nationalist Party or the Labour Party - the two major political parties. This is in sharp contrast... Comments (0) Share
Law professor calls for commission to review Malta’s jury system Professor of Law Kevin Aquilina has called for the government to establish a commission to undertake an in-depth review of Malta's jury system, arguing that it has become increasingly complex and... Comments (0) Share
Total eclipse of electricity This week, the moon briefly got between the Earth and the sun, creating a spectacular solar eclipse. In Malta, the eclipse was only partial. Elsewhere, people were able to witness the extraordinary... Comments (0) Share
'What I built over 30 years was lost in a second' – Bird park owner reflects on explosion recovery A bird park in Naxxar remains closed to the public 10 weeks after an explosion at a nearby pyrotechnics facility in Salini killed several animals and caused extensive damage. Recovery efforts continue... Comments (0) Share
‘Education is not the great equaliser’ – Professor warns Malta’s system risks reproducing inequality University Professor Carmel Borg argues that while education is widely seen as a pathway to better opportunities, research shows it can also reinforce existing social inequalities. Poor accessibility... Comments (0) Share
Yorgen Fenech trial: Theuma’s week-long testimony ends after tense final day of questioning Melvin Theuma completed a week of testimony in the Yorgen Fenech murder trial on Friday, with the defence spending much of the final day challenging his credibility, his account of his meetings at... Comments (0) Share
Seven weeks of testimony brought to life as Fenech jury visits key sites After seven weeks of hearing testimony about the people, places and events surrounding the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, the jurors in the Yorgen Fenech trial by jury on Friday and Saturday saw... Comments (0) Share
New servizz.gov portal aims to make government services simpler, more personal, and AI-powered The new servizz.gov portal represents a major overhaul in how citizens access government services, moving away from a traditional department-based model towards one centred around people's real-life... Comments (0) Share
TMIS Editorial: Joseph Muscat has been in the picture for years Joseph Muscat is upset that Opposition Leader Alex Borg has "brought Muscat into the picture" while briefly commenting on the ongoing trial of Yorgen Fenech. We hate to break it to the former... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Woman murdered in Zabbar, man arrested The police are investigating a murder which has taken place in Zabbar.... Comments (0) Share
Yorgen Fenech trial: Court uproar as defence lawyer says Theuma should be ashamed of himself The Yorgen Fenech trial is set to resume on Saturday afternoon with the testimony of Melvin Theuma. The media was barred from live reporting on Friday and Saturday morning for security... Comments (0) Share
Four rescued after boat capsizes near St Paul’s Islands Four people were safely rescued after a boat capsized in the vicinity of St Paul's Islands on Saturday, the Civil Protection Department said. CPD rescuers from Station 5 responded to reports of... Comments (0) Share
Magnitude 3.9 earthquake strikes Etna region, causing road damage and evacuations A magnitude 3.9 earthquake shook the Linguaglossa area in the province of Catania at 12:24pm on Saturday according to the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). The shallow... Comments (0) Share
Broken engine parts shattered the Ryanair plane window that a man's head got sucked into: NTSB Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair flight shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man's head to be sucked through the opening before fellow passengers pulled him back... Comments (0) Share
Malta boosts nationwide security and law enforcement as summer tourism peak reaches full swing As Malta prepares to welcome the absolute peak of the summer tourist season, the nation is rolling out a comprehensive and coordinated security strategy designed to protect both local residents and... Comments (0) Share
‘Human life is not disposable’ — Auxiliary Bishop says on Assumption feast Human life must never be regarded as disposable, regardless of a person's age, health or ability, Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi said on Saturday as he celebrated the pontifical Mass for the... Comments (0) Share
Government says it is ‘completely extraneous’ to facts discussed in Fenech trial An office at Castille which was used seven years ago was searched on Saturday as part of court-ordered inspections linked to the ongoing Yorgen Fenech murder trial, with the Office of the Prime... Comments (0) Share
Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm Floriana Floriana Dispensary,29, Triq Vincenzo Dimech, Ħamrun Thomas' Pharmacy, 796, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp; Qormi Honest Pharmacy, Triq Anici; Birkirkara Pharmaplus, Triq Ganu; San... Comments (0) Share
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings and homes, killing at least 47 people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly... Comments (0) Share
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting matter-of-factly that he trailed the executive to an investor... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: The proof will be in the Family Court Any effort to improve Malta's Family Court system, make it more efficient and ensure that cases are dealt with in a reasonable amount of time should be welcomed. The publication of the Family... Comments (0) Share
Two education probes resolved following commitments on consultation and forward planning Two investigations which were being conducted by the Commissioner for Education, Chief Justice Emeritus Vincent A. De Gaetano, concerning matters affecting students with disabilities have been closed... Comments (0) Share
Government has a duty to explain what will happen to Birkirkara police station, PN says The Government has a duty to explain clearly and immediately whether there will continue to be a Police Station in Birkirkara and where this District Police Station will operate from, the Nationalist... Comments (1) Share latest comment from RF, 15/08/2026 07:06: The Labour government spent millions of our taxes to acquire band clubs that benefit the few but did not buy the property that has housed the Police Station for donkey years that serves over 70,000 residents. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Yorgen Fenech jury trial: Theuma, George Degiorgio in heated courtroom clash as security intervenes Self-confessed murder middleman Melvin Theuma is expected to continue being cross-examined by Yorgen Fenech's defence team on Thursday. His testimony came under intense scrutiny on Wednesday, as... Comments (2) Share latest comment from joe farrugia, 13/08/2026 16:16: Have the prosecution lawyers gone to sleep? in the 15:56 report, Giannella played out a statement made by Theuma's relative and tried to attribute it to Theuma himself. Prosecution remained silent. Do objections based on "leading the witness" not apply here in Malta? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Persistent Etna ash shuts Sicily's busiest airport during peak holiday week Ash spewing from Sicily's Mount Etna has forced the closure of the Italian island's largest airport for the fifth consecutive day, stranding hundreds of summer holiday travelers during the busiest... Comments (0) Share
Mark Anthony Sammut flags Malta’s EU-highest rise in household electricity use Malta recorded the largest increase in household electricity consumption in the EU between 2015 and 2024, with consumption rising by almost 66%, according to Eurostat figures highlighted by Mark... Comments (0) Share
Hunter filmed shooting flock of protected Squacco Herons at Żonqor coast; EPU apprehends suspects A hunter was filmed shooting at a flock of protected Squacco Herons along the Żonqor coast yesterday morning, killing three birds BirdLife said Friday. The incident was witnessed and documented... Comments (2) Share latest comment from RF, 15/08/2026 07:14: Have the responsible ministers for hunting and protection of animals and the hunters association condemned this atrocious deed by neanderthals? The PN should issue a statement and stop pandering to the hunters lobby if it wants to be relevant and credible. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
‘There’s no bigger liar than you’: George Degiorgio tells Theuma in furious courtroom clash A furious confrontation erupted between convicted hitman George Degiorgio and self-confessed murder middleman Melvin Theuma during Yorgen Fenech's trial by jury on Thursday, with Degiorgio branding... Comments (4) Share latest comment from RF, 14/08/2026 17:18: It is becoming obvious why Melvin Theuma's presidential pardon was given by then prime minister Joseph Muscat without being brought to cabinet for approval. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Swieqi mayor urges Prime Minister to take action over ongoing garbage crisis Swieqi Mayor Noel Muscat has called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to take immediate and decisive action over what he described as an ongoing garbage crisis in the locality. In a letter addressed... Comments (0) Share