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18 October 2026, Sunday

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Daphne murder: Trial verdict ‘failure of a system that was supposed to work’ – whistleblower expert

An international whistleblower expert described the verdict reached in the trial over the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia as a "failure of the system that was supposed to work," saying that...

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Malta urged to overhaul whistleblower law and introduce anti-mafia legislation

Rule of law experts who spoke at the protest march commemorating the ninth anniversary of the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia have urged Malta to overhaul the whistleblower...

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Malta should have the courage to introduce anti-mafia laws – Italian researcher

Malta should show greater courage in confronting organised crime by introducing specific anti-mafia legislation, Italian political scientist and co-president of the anti-mafia organisation Libera, Dr...

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Pope Leo tells faithful in St Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized for an operation to remove a malignant tumor, and said he plans to gradually...

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105 yachts from 30 countries register for 47th edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race

105 yachts from 30 countries registered for this year's edition of the Rolex Middle Sea Race. Approximately 1,000 crew members shall be taking part in this race with yachts of different sizes,...

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‘It has become more difficult than ever to become a homeowner,’ Alex Borg says

Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg said on Sunday that it has never been more difficult for people to become homeowners in Malta than it is nowadays. During a discussion broadcast on NET TV,...

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TMID Editorial: When the Prime Minister’s wife starts governing

There is nothing wrong with Lydia Abela accompanying her husband, Prime Minister Robert Abela, to political activities, supporting his work, or championing causes close to her heart. But there is...

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‘I want to enjoy my mind’: Elderly woman on loneliness, independence, staying part of the world

There are days when 74-year-old "Anna" is perfectly content with a book, some music and her dog by her side. There are others when the quiet feels different. After losing the people who knew her...

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Second interconnector project advances as submarine cable manufacturing is completed

Work on Malta's Second Electricity Interconnector (IC2) is advancing across several fronts in Sicily, as the project moves towards the installation of the submarine cable linking Malta to the Italian...

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latest comment from RF, 18/10/2026 11:39: A second interconnector by a Labour government shows that the Electrogas power station piloted by Konrad Mizzi and Joseph Muscat was not meant to provide adequate power but as a vehicle for corruption and squandering of public funds.

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Momentum says energy subsidies should not cover superyachts and private jets

Momentum has called to adjust national energy subsidies so that instead of being offered as a blanket measure to all, the government can "protect what households need, charge those who can afford it,...

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‘Major investment’ that will create green jobs to be inaugurated after Budget, Prime Minister says

Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that a major investment expected to generate green jobs and quality careers will be inaugurated on 28 October, in the days following the Budget. He also...

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The budget cannot be a shopping list

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Plenty of housing grants. But where are the affordable homes?

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Mental health begins with understanding people’s lives

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Malta's PISA results: When economic priorities and educational responsibilities collide

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Resetting the model

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The €22 million stopgap

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The latest political survey

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Eradicating poverty

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Malta’s historic sites are a national economic asset too

Growing up in Malta: Two generations, two different realities

Malta has changed dramatically within the space of a single lifetime. The opportunities available to someone entering the labour market today are very different from those available to someone who...

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John Cassar charged with murdering mother, attempting to kill father in Mqabba

John Cassar has been arraigned in court facing charges of murdering his mother and attempting to murder his father in Mqabba last Thursday. Cassar, 47, appeared before Magistrate Nadia Helena...

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Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo returned to the Vatican on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where dozens of well-wishers saw him off with cries of "Holiness." "I...

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Truck drives through football field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and hospitalizing 11

A woman drove a truck through a football field during a youth game in Kansas on Saturday, killing two people and sending 11 other victims to the hospital, authorities said. A 6-year-old boy and a...

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‘We do it because we have a lot of passion for it’ – the volunteers shaping St John’s young people

"This is all voluntary," said Marie Therese Pavia, who spends her Fridays, live-ins and summer camps teaching children first aid with St John Ambulance and Rescue. For Pavia and fellow youth...

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National plan needed to protect Malta’s honeybees and support beekeepers – Momentum

The government needs to introduce a comprehensive national plan to address the impact of Oriental hornets on local honeybee colonies, the political party Momentum said on Sunday. Maltese...

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Fisherman, 71, killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lake

A 71-year-old man fishing on the shore of a Florida lake was killed Friday by a nearly 12-foot alligator, the second fatal attack reported this year. Steven Hamilton of Winter Garden was standing...

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Government issues call for tenders for new electricity distribution centre at Mater Dei Hospital

The Foundation for Medical Services and Enemalta plc are issuing a call for tenders for a new electricity distribution centre at Mater Dei Hospital, to strengthen security of supply and increase...

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Haaland keeps on scoring as scandal-hit Man City wins again in Premier League

Yamal takes centre stage for ruthless Barcelona, PSG win ahead of Champions League showdown

Raimondo scores hat trick for Frosinone in Italy; Frankfurt end winless drought at home

Sunderland score late to beat Torreense in Europa League; Milan, Leverkusen; Bournemouth win

PSG pile more woe on scandal-hit Man City in Champions League, Real Madrid leave it late in Rome

Barcelona, Arsenal win in Champions League, Bayern Munich stunned, misery for Man United, Inter

Formula 1 announces return to Africa with grand prix in Rwanda in early 2030s

Venezia still winless in Serie A, Coventry hammer Newcastle, Levante fights back for draw

YoHealth Malta Premier: Valletta biggest winners of MD 7

Lazio flying high in Serie A, Freiburg lead Bundesliga

Robert Agius and George Degiorgio among inmates found with mobile phones in prison cells

Robert 'Tal-Maksar' Agius, George 'Iċ-Ċiniż' Degiorgio and an Italian inmate are among prisoners found in possession of mobile phones in their cells, with police investigating the...

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Haaland keeps on scoring as scandal-hit Man City wins again in Premier League

The ongoing financial scandal enveloping Manchester City isn't affecting the team's results in the Premier League. Or Erling Haaland's appetite for scoring goals. Playing in front of fans...

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Nine years on: Anger and resilience echo through anniversary of Daphne’s assassination

Protesters gathered in Valletta this evening, marking exactly nine years since investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb soon after she left her home in...

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Momentum wants funds allocated to shared cab initiative in Budget 2027

Momentum on Saturday called for Budget 2027 to prioritise immediate transport solutions over disruptive megaprojects that will take decades to deliver. At the heart of the party's proposal is a...

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latest comment from mohhmiftuh, 17/10/2026 23:54: Ma nafx hix kumbinazzjoni imma wara li nqalghet il-kwistjoni ma' tal-Y plates gholew il-prezzijiet tat-taxis. Naqbel li ghandhom jinghataw incentivi biex nies li ma jridux juzaw tal-linja juzaw it-taxis. Per ezempju tista' titnehha l-VAT fuq il-prezzijiet. Rigward tal-linja naf li hemm min jippreferi li jhallas imma jkun moqdi hafna ahjar billi ma jdumx izzejjed jistenna tal-linja u ma jispiccax bilwieqfa ma' ruxxmata passiggieri ohra b'periklu ghal sahhtu u ghal hajtu.

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Embattled White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after less than a week

Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, saying it "was an honor to work for" President Donald Trump after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her...

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Colombian man, 31, dies after motorcycle crash in Attard

A 31-year-old Colombian man has died after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing in Attard early on Saturday morning. Police said they were informed at around 2.30am that assistance was...

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Yamal takes centre stage for ruthless Barcelona, PSG win ahead of Champions League showdown

Lamine Yamal stood out for Barcelona in a bad-tempered and spectacular 5-2 win at Real Betis on Saturday that maintained the visitors' perfect start to La Liga before a Champions League showdown with...

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EU Budget must safeguard Maltese and Gozitan interests, PM says in Brussels

In Brussels, Prime Minister Robert Abela attended a two-day European Council summit during which European leaders discussed the European Union's long-term budget for the 2028-2034 period, European...

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Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

Valletta Empire Pharmacy (Branch), 46, Triq Melita; Ħamrun Thomas' Pharmacy, 796, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp; Żebbuġ Santa Marija Pharmacy, 40, Triq l-Għasfura; Birkirkara...

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OHSA launches national campaign to promote mental health

Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Employment, Jonathan Attard, together with the Chief Executive Officer of the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA), Josianne Cutajar, launched the...

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Business

MCCAA: The path to fair competition

Kdm. Group reinforces long-term growth strategy with Crowd Safety Management Ltd acquisition

APS Bank sustainable finance portfolio reaches €244 million

Spinola Terraces marks 10 years in St Julian's

Review highlights good practices and supervisory expectations for effective risk management

GO partners with Talexio to expand business services

Malta Chamber and FIMBank sign Alliance Agreement to promote corporate finance and business growth

168 accountants join the ranks of the Malta Institute of Accountants

ETERNA Group unites Malta’s food and healthcare businesses

How Malta’s Regulatory Framework Protects European Consumers

Daphne murder: Trial verdict ‘failure of a system that was supposed to work’ – whistleblower expert

Malta urged to overhaul whistleblower law and introduce anti-mafia legislation

Malta should have the courage to introduce anti-mafia laws – Italian researcher

Pope Leo tells faithful in St Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery

105 yachts from 30 countries register for 47th edition of Rolex Middle Sea Race

‘It has become more difficult than ever to become a homeowner,’ Alex Borg says

TMID Editorial: When the Prime Minister’s wife starts governing

‘I want to enjoy my mind’: Elderly woman on loneliness, independence, staying part of the world

Second interconnector project advances as submarine cable manufacturing is completed

Momentum says energy subsidies should not cover superyachts and private jets

‘Major investment’ that will create green jobs to be inaugurated after Budget, Prime Minister says

Growing up in Malta: Two generations, two different realities

John Cassar charged with murdering mother, attempting to kill father in Mqabba

Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery

Truck drives through football field during game in Kansas, killing 2 and hospitalizing 11

‘We do it because we have a lot of passion for it’ – the volunteers shaping St John’s young people

National plan needed to protect Malta’s honeybees and support beekeepers – Momentum

Fisherman, 71, killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lake

Government issues call for tenders for new electricity distribution centre at Mater Dei Hospital

An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis

TMID Editorial: Think before you name your child

President joins European leaders for Arraiolos Group summit in Slovenia

Activists gather in Bidnija for ninth anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination

9 years after Daphne’s murder: Journalists urged to stand firm against violence, online harassment

Songbirds research period and trapping seasons to open in October and November

Archbishop joins Caruana Galizia family in prayer on ninth anniversary of assassination

Edward Zammit Lewis appointed Commissioner for Laws

Updated: Parents seek route change after school journeys double to over 90 minutes; Coop replies

Robert Agius and George Degiorgio among inmates found with mobile phones in prison cells

Haaland keeps on scoring as scandal-hit Man City wins again in Premier League

Nine years on: Anger and resilience echo through anniversary of Daphne’s assassination

Momentum wants funds allocated to shared cab initiative in Budget 2027

Embattled White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after less than a week

Colombian man, 31, dies after motorcycle crash in Attard

Yamal takes centre stage for ruthless Barcelona, PSG win ahead of Champions League showdown

EU Budget must safeguard Maltese and Gozitan interests, PM says in Brussels

Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

OHSA launches national campaign to promote mental health

FSWS handled more than 27,000 cases in 2025, a 5% increase on previous year

Raimondo scores hat trick for Frosinone in Italy; Frankfurt end winless drought at home

34 new police constables graduate after completing first University of Malta-accredited course

Insurers call for urgent clarity on EV disposal procedures

Birkirkara house rented to Richmond Foundation for specialised residential support for adolescents

Malta to transpose EU directive against human trafficking, Minister says