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3 November 2026, Tuesday

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Public survey launched as part of the Malta in Motion plan

As part of the Malta in Motion programme, the Ministry for Sustainable Mobility has launched a public survey entitled Your Journey, Your Say, the ministry announced on Tuesday. The ministry said...

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Shadow Minister told by Minister to give Budget 2027 analysis before seeing measures

Opposition MP Eve Borg Bonello - who serves as the PN's Shadow Minister for Youth - has stated that the Minister for Youth, Omar Farrugia, will be announcing the Budget 2027 measures relevant to his...

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Repubblika calls for independent review of entire justice system

Repubblika today published a discussion paper entitled Justice in the Name of the People: Citizen Participation, Institutional Accountability and the Reform of Criminal Justice in Malta, proposing a...

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Father denies repeatedly slapping son at dental clinic

A 54-year-old father from Bangladesh has denied slapping his son at a dental clinic, after the child was reluctant to receive a tooth injection. The dentist reported the incident to police on 2...

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MUMN says measures against TCN nurses threaten health and elderly care sectors

The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) strongly protested Tuesday against the introduction of additional taxes on Third Country Nationals (TCNs) working as nurses through the new...

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Updated: Spanish player dies after on-field collision in second-division match

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday at the age of 30, a day after suffering ‌a cardiac arrest following a collision during a match, the Spanish second-tier club...

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Government delivered ‘knee-jerk reaction’ rather than long-term plan, Borg says in Budget reply

Opposition leader Alex Borg is responding to the Budget for next year in a speech in Parliament. This is his second Budget reaction since being appointed leader of the Nationalist Party, and he...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 02/11/2026 21:04: A weak budget speach ..

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Tourists spending less despite record arrivals, Alex Borg says

Opposition Leader Alex Borg has warned that Malta is attracting more tourists but generating less expenditure from each visitor, with average tourist spending falling from €919 in 2015 to...

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15-year-old boy charged with injuring mother during family argument

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with assaulting his mother after an argument over his wish to get a tattoo allegedly turned violent at the family home in Żabbar. The boy pleaded not...

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Expect congestion: 7.2km new electricity cables to strengthen Gżira-Sliema network

Works to install a new 11KV cable stretching 4.5 kilometres between Manoel Island in Gżira and the Ferries in Sliema, will start on Wednesday to strengthen the electricity network in the...

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Worker injured during demolition works at Żebbuġ construction site

A worker was injured during demolition works at a construction site in Żebbuġ, with the authorities ordering all works on the site to stop as investigations into the incident...

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recent poll

Blogs & Opinions

Alfred Sant

Foreign workers

Adrian Delia

Malta’s overpopulation problem - The government admits the problem, but where is the solution?

Katya De Giovanni

Mental health first aid should be required by law, just like physical first aid

Frans Camilleri

The reality of migrant workers

Romilda Zarb

Beyond financial support: Building opportunity through social justice

Emmanuel J. Galea

Buried faster than born

Jerome Caruana Cilia

Another budget, the same problems persist

Cressida Galea

A bold yet social Budget for Malta’s next economic chapter

Michael Briguglio

Understanding Budget 2027

Ivan Bartolo

Where sorrow meets hope

US Election Day arrives after surge in early voting, observers keeping close watch at the polls

The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrives Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their...

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Black communities ask ‘Who will protect us?’ after Cisse murder acquittal

The African Media Association Malta has questioned whether Black communities in Malta are adequately protected against racist violence following the acquittal of former soldier Lorin Scicluna in the...

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PL MP defends genetic testing expansion, says it does not diminish disabled people’s rights

Labour MP Romilda Zarb has defended the expansion of embryo screening for serious hereditary conditions against warnings from the disability sector, saying she does not see the opportunity it offers...

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latest comment from Cilia Debono Emanuel, 02/11/2026 14:22: Embryo screening for serious hereditary conditions is a preliminary to destroying embryos showing signs of serious disaability. The right to life of the unborn infant must be protected

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Updated: Malta’s justice system has a serious problem; we cannot keep looking away - Repubblika

Repubblika on Monday expressed its anger, disappointment and profound concern at the jury's verdict acquitting Lorin Scicluna of the murder of Lassana Cisse and the attempted murder of three...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 02/11/2026 12:41: Yes without any doubt, the justice system the courts and the English mainstream media are the most two sections of the Maltese society that are turning Maltas democracy and rule of law in to a great farce with the excuse that noone can interferes cos they are indipendent ...

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TMID Editorial: When justice fails, the entire country pays

Malta is once again confronted with a verdict that has left much of the country stunned. The acquittal of Yorgen Fenech on charges of complicity and conspiracy in the assassination of Daphne Caruana...

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Mqabba murder suspect told police he could not remember killing his mother

John Cassar, accused of murdering his mother and attempting to murder his father, told police he could not remember the alleged attacks during his police interrogation. Inspector Kurt Colombo...

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Ryanair CEO anticipates European airfare prices up as much as 20% next year as jet fuel prices rise

The CEO for Ryanair expects European plane ticket prices may climb as much as 20% next year with the conflict in the Middle East ongoing. "So we're facing 2027 where we have much higher oil...

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Driver spared jail over 2022 fatal horse sulky crash

A woman who fatally struck a horse sulky in Rabat has been spared jail after a court ruled that, although she had negligently caused a man's death, her driving did not amount to reckless or dangerous...

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Updated: Spanish player dies after on-field collision in second-division match

Mastantuono’s late winner ends Fiorentina's 52-day winless run

Everton beat Newcastle for the second time in four days as boos ring out at St James' Park

Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 to end Anfield torment and go top of the Premier League

Mbappé scores again as Real Madrid win and Lazio go 3 points clear in Serie A with late winner

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20

Kane scoreless as Bayern draws in Klassiker and Milan beat city rivals Inter

Lewis Hamilton wins pole for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix

Pressure piles on Carrick as 10-man Man United beaten at Chelsea and Man City lose again

Late own goals help Inter beat Venezia 2-0 in Serie A while Milan lose 4-2

Prosecution criticised as court acquits another traffic officer in Marsa overtime fraud case

Yet another traffic police officer has been acquitted of charges linked to the Marsa Junction overtime fraud scandal, with the court once again finding that the prosecution failed to prove its case...

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latest comment from onDmove, 02/11/2026 19:54: FOUR Justice Ministers between 2013 - 2026 and the justice system gets worse and worse. Crass incompetence.

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Everton beat Newcastle for the second time in four days as boos ring out at St James' Park

Everton completed a four-day double over Newcastle by adding a 1-0 win in the Premier League on Monday to its victory in the English League Cup last week. Thierno Barry scored the only goal at...

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Freezers at supermarkets in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks

Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Estonia were hit Monday by problems with freezers and fridges that apparently were caused by cyberattacks, forcing some to dispose of ruined...

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German woman hospitalised after accident involving four vehicles in Luqa

A four-vehicle car crash on Monday afternoon resulted in a German woman being taken to hospital, police said. The accident occurred at 1:15pm, at Qormi Road in Luqa between four different...

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Refugees, people under temporary protection to keep free childcare, public transport, Minister says

Refugees and people granted subsidiary or temporary protection in Malta will continue to benefit from free childcare and public transport, despite the Budget 2027 measures withdrawing these services...

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latest comment from RF, 02/11/2026 13:14: As usual Hon Bedingfield's government acts before considering consequences, resorting to Uturns to save face when critics voice adverse effects.

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Lorin Scicluna turned down 30-year plea deal before Lassana Cisse murder trial

Lorin Scicluna turned down a plea deal that would have seen him serve 30 years in prison for the murder of Lassana Cisse, choosing instead to stand trial before a jury which eventually acquitted him...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 02/11/2026 12:50: Yes as long as the court of justice and the English mainstream media are going to be left free to do what they want and say what they wont without any controls with the excuse that they are indipendent the things looks that they are getting more messy to suites their agendas, its clear there is nt anything left to see what they are trying to achieve ..

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Mastantuono’s late winner ends Fiorentina's 52-day winless run

Midfielder Franco Mastantuono broke a deadlock late and Fiorentina defeated Sassuolo 4-2 on Monday, snapping a 52-day winless run that had them hovering in the Serie A relegation zone. The score...

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Libyan government formally requested Lilu King’s extradition in September, Minister says

Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield has stated that a written request for the extradition of Mohammed Al Musrati, commonly known as "Lilu King," was received from Libya by the Maltese government...

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Man acquitted of traffic charges after police officer records incorrect ID number

A man has been cleared of three traffic-related charges after a police officer recorded his ID card number incorrectly, casting doubt on whether he was behind the wheel. Burton Azzopardi had been...

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Court finds no medical negligence in magistrate’s death following Mater Dei operation

The family of a magistrate who died following an operation at Mater Dei Hospital has lost a medical negligence lawsuit, after a court ruled that his death resulted from a rare complication rather than...

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Business

ECB holds rates at 2.5% amid rising inflation risks

Roma Outlet Village opens its doors on 6 November

Malta records 7.5 million active online gambling accounts and nearly 850,000 casino visits

Emirates honoured at Sky Media Travel Awards held in Malta

BOV raises 2026 profit guidance as nine-month earnings reach €189.6 million

How Bitcoin Pushed Its Way Over the $65,000 Marker

MBB calls for a strong EU Budget to safeguard Maltese Businesses

Total tax revenue reaches almost €7.5bn, NSO says

Public survey launched as part of the Malta in Motion plan

Shadow Minister told by Minister to give Budget 2027 analysis before seeing measures

Repubblika calls for independent review of entire justice system

Father denies repeatedly slapping son at dental clinic

MUMN says measures against TCN nurses threaten health and elderly care sectors

Updated: Spanish player dies after on-field collision in second-division match

Government delivered ‘knee-jerk reaction’ rather than long-term plan, Borg says in Budget reply

Tourists spending less despite record arrivals, Alex Borg says

15-year-old boy charged with injuring mother during family argument

Expect congestion: 7.2km new electricity cables to strengthen Gżira-Sliema network

Worker injured during demolition works at Żebbuġ construction site

US Election Day arrives after surge in early voting, observers keeping close watch at the polls

Black communities ask ‘Who will protect us?’ after Cisse murder acquittal

PL MP defends genetic testing expansion, says it does not diminish disabled people’s rights

Updated: Malta’s justice system has a serious problem; we cannot keep looking away - Repubblika

TMID Editorial: When justice fails, the entire country pays

Mqabba murder suspect told police he could not remember killing his mother

Ryanair CEO anticipates European airfare prices up as much as 20% next year as jet fuel prices rise

Driver spared jail over 2022 fatal horse sulky crash

Iliana Yotova wins runoff to become Bulgaria's first elected female president

Free therapies and greater support announced for children and families with disabilities

Jet nosedives and erupts into fireball near busy roadway in South Florida, all 9 on board died

Belgian Prime Minister quits after budget talks fail, King mulls whether to accept his resignation

Greenland opens new international airport to lure tourists as it eyes future independence

New European youth card being considered for young members of Maltese band clubs

Jury finds Lorin Scicluna not guilty of Lassana Cisse murder

TMID Editorial: Tourist tax increases and how they can have the desired impact

Archbishop tells people to pray for deceased loved ones in All Souls’ Day homily

Prosecution criticised as court acquits another traffic officer in Marsa overtime fraud case

Everton beat Newcastle for the second time in four days as boos ring out at St James' Park

Freezers at supermarkets in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks

German woman hospitalised after accident involving four vehicles in Luqa

Refugees, people under temporary protection to keep free childcare, public transport, Minister says

Lorin Scicluna turned down 30-year plea deal before Lassana Cisse murder trial

Mastantuono’s late winner ends Fiorentina's 52-day winless run

Libyan government formally requested Lilu King’s extradition in September, Minister says

Man acquitted of traffic charges after police officer records incorrect ID number

Court finds no medical negligence in magistrate’s death following Mater Dei operation

Malta’s newly increased tourist taxes will be among the highest across the European Union

How much does Malta rely on TCNs, and who pays the price of Budget measures targeting them?

Chamber President says TCN measures ‘not sufficiently calibrated’ to achieve economic transformation

Abela ‘totally disagrees’ with criticism that TCN measures are unjust or discriminatory

Alex Borg says Budget fails to address strain from population growth

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20