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17 July 2026, Friday

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Elderly man dies after being caught between truck and mechanical shovel

A 74-year-old man from Mellieħa tragically lost his life this morning after being caught between a truck and a mechanical shovel. The police said the accident happened at around...

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Europol expert details deadly bomb as jury hears of payments to hitmen's families

A Europol explosives expert yesterday detailed the devastating force of the bomb that killed journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, while other witnesses described a system of cash payments allegedly made...

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Forensic evidence and cash trail dominate sitting in Yorgen Fenech trial

More prosecution witnesses are expected to take the stand on Friday as the trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech resumes, following a day largely dominated by the defence's efforts to cast doubt on the...

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41 degrees: Sizzling days hitting Malta - health authorities' recommendations

Sizzling days are hitting Malta as temperatures have hit 38 degrees Celsius today and will rise gradually to 41 degrees on Monday, according to the forecast by the Malta Meteorological Office. It...

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PN says Manoel Island park pledge is unravelling after land allocated for padel courts

The Nationalist Party has accused government of undermining its promise to turn Manoel Island into a national park after allowing part of the site to be used for padel courts. In a statement, PN...

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Call for two new Judges issued by Justice Ministry

The Ministry for Justice, Research and Innovation has issued a call for the appointment of two judges. Applicants who satisfy the criteria established in the Constitution of Malta and express...

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31 held for deportation after being found living irregularly in Gozo

31 people were arrested by police in Gozo after they were found to be living in the country illegally, the force said in a statement on Friday. Police said that inspections where carried out on...

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‘Electricity has become a luxury’: PN blasts another spate of summer power cuts

The Nationalist Party has said that people are paying the price for a Government that has brought the country's infrastructure to its knees as thousands of Maltese people have been left without...

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One of Malta’s last remaining 'firilli' brought back to life

After more than two years of dedicated work, Marsaxlokk Heritage, Heritage Malta and the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) have successfully restored one of the last surviving 'firilli' in Malta. The...

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'Child left in limbo' after Family Court rejects DNA evidence identifying biological father

A child has been left without legal recognition despite DNA evidence identifying her biological father, after the Family Court rejected a man's request to be legally recognised as her father. The...

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Andy Burnham pledges to restore hope as he is declared leader of Britain's Labour Party

Andy Burnham promised to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the country's floundering Labour government as he was officially declared party leader on Friday, clearing his final...

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recent poll

A matter of dignity

What can be measured

Vigil for the sunrise

Frans Camilleri

More women, more productivity

Alfred Sant

Technical skills

Katya De Giovanni

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

David Spiteri Gingell

Of truth: The generation that climbed (Part 3)

Ivan Bartolo

Rising property prices: Economic growth or an affordability crisis?

Gejtu Vella

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

Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo: Charging in the dark

New helpline for the prevention of child abuse launched

‘Stop it Now! Malta’ is a new helpline operated by the Child Protection Directorate, which will serve as a specialised tool to strengthen the prevention of child sexual abuse and...

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Malta’s justice reforms recognised in the annual report on the Rule of Law – ministry

The European Commission’s annual Rule of Law Report highlights the significant progress made by Malta over the past year in upholding the rule of law by strengthening the justice sector,...

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68 students graduate in medicine from Queen Mary University of London in Gozo

68 students graduated in medicine from the Queen Mary University of London in Gozo, with Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri addressing the ceremony, which was held in Cathedral Square in...

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Alex Agius Saliba urges EU probe into e-commerce duty

In recent hours, Member of the European Parliament Alex Agius Saliba sent a letter to the European Commissioner for Trade, Maroš Šefčovič, regarding the new customs duty on...

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PN calls on the government to extend cap on rent for older persons to all vulnerable individuals

The PN in a statement welcomed the Housing Authority's decision not to increase rents for pensioners saying that this is a positive measure that will provide peace of mind to many older persons, but...

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US investigators lead probe into Ryanair flight where man was partly sucked out of broken window

U.S. aviation safety investigators announced Thursday they are taking over the probe into a Ryanair flight from Greece that left passengers scrambling minutes after takeoff, when a window dislodged...

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Over 12,600 children embark on SkolaSajf 2026 adventure

SkolaSajf 2026 has officially kicked off across Malta and Gozo, welcoming 12,634 students to 54 centres, the Education Ministry said Friday. This year's edition, which operates under the theme "Reach...

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Number of band club members up 4.8% in 2025 – NSO

In 2025, 91 band clubs across Malta and Gozo recorded a total membership of 26,683 individuals. This is an increase of 4.8 per cent, or 1,212 members, when compared with 2024, the NSO said...

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Argentina rally past England to reach the World Cup final

Spain shut down France and Mbappé, advance to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

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

Abela highlights disability legislation at Dar tal-Providenza Marathon

During the opening of the 16th edition of the BOV Volleyball Marathon in aid of Dar tal-Providenza, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced the official entry into force of two significant pieces of...

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Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister

Andy Burnham got to the top through a mix of patience and risk-taking. A decade ago, Burnham abandoned a 20-year climb up the Labour Party ladder in London to head north and run for mayor of...

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Police detail Melvin Theuma's wealth as court shown cash recovered from his home

Police on Thursday detailed the investigation into self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma's finances and the evidence recovered following his arrest, with jurors shown photographs of hundreds of...

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Electrical fire breaks out at SkyParks 2 construction site

An electrical fire broke out at a construction site within the grounds of Malta International Airport on Thursday evening, prompting the evacuation of the SkyParks building as a precaution, while...

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€3,000 fines and lifetime hunting and trapping bans for wildlife offences - BirdLife

Two individuals were recently found guilty in court and each was fined €3,000, BirdLife said on its Facebook page. One received a lifetime ban from trapping, while the other was handed a lifetime...

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Population growth drives urgent infrastructure needs - PwC Malta Summer 2026 Economic Update

PwC Malta has released its Summer 2026 Economic Update, which shows strong demographic growth as Malta's population reached 588,254 by year-end 2025. This marks an increase of approximately 14,000...

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TMID Editorial: Commuters know the truth

There are some things in life that simply do not require official confirmation. The sky is blue. Summer in Malta is hot. And anyone who regularly uses public transport knows that overcrowded buses are...

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Yorgen Fenech trial - Superintendent recounts Theuma arrest as defence probes phantom job

On Thursday, police superintendent Nicholas Vella is expected to resume his testimony in the jury trial of Yorgen Fenech. Fenech, 44, has pleaded not guilty to two principal charges: complicity...

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US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands

The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, part of U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to start...

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Updated: Planning Authority sanctions illegal Manoel Island padel courts, hands down €25,000 fine

Malta’s Planning Authority has approved 20 padel courts that were built illegally on Manoel Island, while also granting permission for a further 10 courts to be constructed on the side. The...

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Business

Population growth drives urgent infrastructure needs - PwC Malta Summer 2026 Economic Update

Central Bank of Malta Governor at IMF-World Bank constituency meeting in Portugal

IHI p.l.c. announces basis of acceptance for the €30,000,000 5.25% unsecured bonds 2036

United Group celebrates 100 years of enterprise and growth

Heatwaves, blackouts and a tourist boom

Elderly man dies after being caught between truck and mechanical shovel

Europol expert details deadly bomb as jury hears of payments to hitmen's families

Forensic evidence and cash trail dominate sitting in Yorgen Fenech trial

41 degrees: Sizzling days hitting Malta - health authorities' recommendations

PN says Manoel Island park pledge is unravelling after land allocated for padel courts

Call for two new Judges issued by Justice Ministry

31 held for deportation after being found living irregularly in Gozo

‘Electricity has become a luxury’: PN blasts another spate of summer power cuts

One of Malta’s last remaining 'firilli' brought back to life

'Child left in limbo' after Family Court rejects DNA evidence identifying biological father

Andy Burnham pledges to restore hope as he is declared leader of Britain's Labour Party

New helpline for the prevention of child abuse launched

Malta’s justice reforms recognised in the annual report on the Rule of Law – ministry

68 students graduate in medicine from Queen Mary University of London in Gozo

Alex Agius Saliba urges EU probe into e-commerce duty

PN calls on the government to extend cap on rent for older persons to all vulnerable individuals

US investigators lead probe into Ryanair flight where man was partly sucked out of broken window

Over 12,600 children embark on SkolaSajf 2026 adventure

Number of band club members up 4.8% in 2025 – NSO

Former CEO of Italian highway operator handed 12-year sentence over deadly 2018 bridge collapse

Housing Authority freezes rents for pensioners with immediate effect

PN, PL trade accusations over population strategy

Couple accused of fresh Valletta pickpocketing spree days after suspended sentence

Man charged with breaching protection order for contacting estranged wife

Appeals Court annuls two cigarette-smuggling convictions over defective judgment

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

Glenn Bedingfield agrees that some on-the-spot fines are 'too low'

Man who defrauded eCabs and four others avoids jail

Abela highlights disability legislation at Dar tal-Providenza Marathon

Andy Burnham, a mayor from England's north, is poised to become Britain's next prime minister

Police detail Melvin Theuma's wealth as court shown cash recovered from his home

Electrical fire breaks out at SkyParks 2 construction site

€3,000 fines and lifetime hunting and trapping bans for wildlife offences - BirdLife

Population growth drives urgent infrastructure needs - PwC Malta Summer 2026 Economic Update

TMID Editorial: Commuters know the truth

Yorgen Fenech trial - Superintendent recounts Theuma arrest as defence probes phantom job

US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands

Updated: Planning Authority sanctions illegal Manoel Island padel courts, hands down €25,000 fine

Europa Nostra experts support preservation of British Barracks at Fort Chambray

MTA finds 67 Swieqi rentals in breach and six operating without a licence

Works to pedestrianise street near Junior College begin

Borg pledges ‘revolutionary’ reform to PN statute and structures after leadership approval

Alex Borg approved as PN leader by 98% of party councillors

Argentina rally past England to reach the World Cup final