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6 July 2026, Monday

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Tourism Minister says Comino visitor cap can be revised if needed

Tourism Minister Jo Etienne Abela has said the government's 4,000-person daily visitor cap on Comino could be revised in the future if circumstances require, while insisting the current strategy for...

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Trial Day 5: Fenech claimed Joseph Muscat pre-warned him about middleman's arrest, court hears

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Monday before Judge Edwina Grima, with the prosecution expected to continue...

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Workers over 75 years of age rise by 58% in five years, parliamentary figures show

The number of people aged over 75 who are still working in Malta has risen by nearly 58% over the past five years, according to figures tabled in Parliament. In reply to a parliamentary question...

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Suspension of red card 'wrong decision': Micallef says politics has no space in sport

European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef has criticized the decision to allow American footballer Folarin Balogun to compete in a World Cup match despite receiving a red card, yet he maintained...

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Gozo Coalition objects to proposed solar farm on protected Żebbuġ hill

The Coalition for Gozo has strongly objected to plans for an industrial -scale photovoltaic solar farm on Ta' Kuljat Hill in Żebbuġ, warning that the development would damage protected...

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Maltese football and futsal clubs in UEFA competitions to receive €15,000 each

Maltese football and futsal clubs competing in European competitions will once again receive financial support from VisitMalta, following an agreement with the Maltese Football...

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91 families to benefit from over €760,000 for beautification works on social housing blocks

The Minister for Housing and Lands, Owen Bonnici said Monday that beautification works for 11 social housing blocks in Ta' Xbiex, costing €762,021, which began last February, are expected to be...

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998 IVF babies born since introduction in 2013, Health Minister says

Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg told Parliament on Monday that 998 babies have so far been born via IVF procedures, since these practices were introduced in the country in...

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'Malta is still 100 years behind on enforcement,' Borg Manché says

Enforcement remains Malta's greatest weakness despite years of economic growth, newly appointed PN MP and Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Conrad Borg Manché said, arguing that stronger...

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Judge rules woman’s human rights not breached in test case for Malta’s abortion law

A Maltese court has ruled that the fundamental rights of American national Andrea Prudente were not violated when doctors refused to terminate her pregnancy in 2022. Prudente was holidaying in...

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Extra enforcement at Swieqi still missing a month after deadline

A promised crackdown on the short-let fuelled disorder and overtourism plaguing Swieqi has failed to appear more than a month after it was due to come into force, with the locality's mayor warning...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 06/07/2026 10:36: That's what I've always said. Why have laws? Nobody takes any notice of them. All solemn promises by the government mean NOTHING at all. Malta has gone to the dogs!

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Two German car passengers hospitalised after cab crashes in Fgura

Two German passengers were taken to hospital early on Monday morning after the cab they were travelling in crashed in Fgura, Times of Malta reported. Police said the accident happened at around...

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Government debt at €11,457.6 million in March, 45.9% of GDP – NSO

In the first quarter of 2026, the General Government recorded a deficit of €339.0 million, the NSO said Monday, with the debt reaching €11,457.6 million, equivalent to 45.9 per cent of Gross...

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Government reinforcing social reintegration works for prisoners serving last part of prison sentence

The Home Affairs Ministry said on Monday that it will be strengthening the investments in the social reintegration of inmates who are serving the last part of their prison sentences, a statement...

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FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium...

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Momentum urges PA to refuse Żebbuġ solar farm proposal and urges public to object

Momentum has called on the Planning Authority to refuse plans for an industrial-scale solar farm on Ta' Kuljat Hill in Żebbuġ, Gozo, warning that the project would damage...

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TMID Editorial: Quality, not just numbers

Malta has spent years talking about quality tourism. Every tourism strategy, conference and policy document has echoed the same ambition: attract visitors who stay longer, spend more and contribute...

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MFOPD urges government to turn disability promises into action

The Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability has urged the new Government to move quickly from political promises to concrete action, saying persons with disabilities in Malta...

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Minister vs Shadow: Five battles to watch

Every legislature develops its own political storylines. Governments are judged on whether they deliver, while Oppositions are judged on whether they hold governments effectively to account and...

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FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

England hand Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time

Leclerc ends wait for a win at British Grand Prix as F1 leader Antonelli hits more trouble

Morocco beat World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advance to the quarterfinals

Mbappé scores again and France reach World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

Kimi Antonelli beats Lewis Hamilton in sprint race at F1's British Grand Prix

Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16

Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16

Egypt win in World Cup knockout round debut with 4-2 penalty shootout edge over Australia

Geologist says Malta’s approach to rockfall risk is 'reactive, not proactive'

Peter Gatt, president of the Chamber of Geologists, has renewed calls for the establishment of a national geological service in the wake of the fatal rockfall near Comino during the last weekend,...

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latest comment from Joseph Micallef, 05/07/2026 08:34: Outdoor areas where people can recreate themselves are shrinking day by day, week by week. Landownership rights/disputes, hunting privileges, over-development (even on the seaside), public land concessions and now safety are all contributing to this situation.

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PN must win back trust of abstainers and undecided voters after election defeat, Borg says

Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg has said the PN faces the challenge of rebuilding trust among voters following its latest general election defeat, arguing that the party's renewal will take time as...

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‘We proved a small party is ready to govern’ – Momentum’s Mark Camilleri Gambin

Momentum may have failed to win a parliamentary seat in its first electoral outing, but secretary general Mark Camilleri Gambin insists the party has already achieved something significant. In an...

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Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time

Erling Haaland scored, and Andreas Schjelderup jumped on his teammate's back. Haaland scored again, and Schjelderup leapt up again. Heading in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and...

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Government expands free swimming lessons as part of national push for sports and wellbeing

The Labour Party has announced in a statement that investment in sport will continue to be a central pillar of national policy, with a new pilot programme of free swimming lessons for children...

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Labour MP rejects claims party is losing popularity

Labour MP Mariah Meli has rejected the idea that Labour is losing popularity despite its reduced electoral margin in the latest general election. She instead highlighted that Labour won a fourth...

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latest comment from RF, 05/07/2026 13:53: The gap would have been slimmer had the Labour Party not resorted to corrupt practices to win votes. Still their leader got less votes than the PN leader and less than his own deputy leader.

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'People rewarded me for standing up to Labour' - Conrad Borg Manché

Conrad Borg Manché said he has "absolutely no regrets" about leaving the Labour Party to contest the general election with the Nationalist Party, saying that the support he received from voters...

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England hand Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

Jude Bellingham scored two goals 98 seconds apart, Harry Kane converted a penalty when England was down to 10 men, and the Three Lions handed Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, a wild...

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TMIS Editorial - The PN's shadow Cabinet: Inclusive, but not without compromises

Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg finally unveiled his shadow Cabinet. The announcement brought to an end days of speculation about who would be entrusted with which responsibilities. It also marked...

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Moviment Graffitti urges Planning Authority to reject Qormi hotel project

Moviment Graffitti has called on the Planning Authority and the government to immediately reject a proposed boutique hotel development within Qormi's Urban Conservation Area, warning that the project...

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Double success for the Delicata Winery on the world stage

No more dark days, hydrogen may flow from Gela, Italy

Financial stability, digital innovation and financial wellbeing discussed by APS Bank representative

BOV celebrates 33 employees graduating from IFS Malta

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Tourism Minister says Comino visitor cap can be revised if needed

Trial Day 5: Fenech claimed Joseph Muscat pre-warned him about middleman's arrest, court hears

Workers over 75 years of age rise by 58% in five years, parliamentary figures show

Suspension of red card 'wrong decision': Micallef says politics has no space in sport

Gozo Coalition objects to proposed solar farm on protected Żebbuġ hill

Maltese football and futsal clubs in UEFA competitions to receive €15,000 each

91 families to benefit from over €760,000 for beautification works on social housing blocks

998 IVF babies born since introduction in 2013, Health Minister says

'Malta is still 100 years behind on enforcement,' Borg Manché says

Judge rules woman’s human rights not breached in test case for Malta’s abortion law

Extra enforcement at Swieqi still missing a month after deadline

Two German car passengers hospitalised after cab crashes in Fgura

Government debt at €11,457.6 million in March, 45.9% of GDP – NSO

Government reinforcing social reintegration works for prisoners serving last part of prison sentence

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

Momentum urges PA to refuse Żebbuġ solar farm proposal and urges public to object

TMID Editorial: Quality, not just numbers

MFOPD urges government to turn disability promises into action

Minister vs Shadow: Five battles to watch

PN councillors urge government to secure St Thomas Bay parking area after ownership dispute emerges

Leclerc ends wait for a win at British Grand Prix as F1 leader Antonelli hits more trouble

Carmelo Abela calls for responsible AI governance at Mediterranean parliamentary summit

Qui-Si-Sana bathing site temporarily closed after drainage overflow

French police officer joins Maltese police on street patrols

Trump commemorates America 250 after storms force temporary evacuation of National Mall

From secret recordings to an attempted escape: Jury hears investigator's evidence on Daphne murder

Yorgen Fenech trial Day 4: Middleman told police there was only one mastermind, court hears

Pope marks July 4 by praying in Lampedusa for migrants who died seeking freedom and prosperity

Geologist says Malta’s approach to rockfall risk is 'reactive, not proactive'

PN must win back trust of abstainers and undecided voters after election defeat, Borg says

‘We proved a small party is ready to govern’ – Momentum’s Mark Camilleri Gambin

Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time

Government expands free swimming lessons as part of national push for sports and wellbeing

Labour MP rejects claims party is losing popularity

'People rewarded me for standing up to Labour' - Conrad Borg Manché

England hand Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

TMIS Editorial - The PN's shadow Cabinet: Inclusive, but not without compromises

Moviment Graffitti urges Planning Authority to reject Qormi hotel project

PN candidate vows to protect Nadur’s vandalised shelter

Over 5,400 sign petition for Sandra Gauci to be granted a parliamentary seat

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

Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions and casts itself as the victim

Mbappé scores again and France reach World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

Morocco beat World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advance to the quarterfinals