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Accused in Miriam Azzopardi murder told police he grabbed victim by neck while having sex

DISCLAIMER: This article contains graphic details that some readers might find disturbing The Ghanaian man accused of strangling Miriam Azzopardi told police that he grabbed her by the neck while...

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Energy subsidies have cost Malta more than Covid, Clyde Caruana says; COLA to be 'around €5'

Energy subsidies have cost Malta significantly more than the COVID-19 pandemic, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said on Tuesday, as he defended the government's decision to keep shielding households...

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Updated: Illegal canopy in Sliema removed following Planning Authority enforcement action

An illegal canopy linked to businessman Carlo Stivala in Sliema has been removed following enforcement action by the Planning Authority (PA), with activist organisation Moviment Graffitti welcoming...

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PM Abela continues to refuse to act against organised crime - Repubblika

Prime Minister Robert Abela yesterday reiterated his refusal to introduce legislation specifically designed to combat mafia-style organised crime, Repubblika said Tuesday. His argument has...

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Information requested on Gozo ghost has ‘disappeared,’ Minister says

Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield said that information requested about police investigations into an alleged ghostly encounter at a farmhouse in Xewkija had "disappeared," in a tongue-in-cheek...

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Public transport passenger journeys rise to 234,673 a day in first half of 2026

An average of 234,673 passenger journeys were recorded on Malta Public Transport services each day during the first six months of 2026, according to figures tabled in Parliament. The figure is...

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First Building Codes nearing completion as public consultation expected in coming months

Work on Malta's first Building Codes is nearing completion, with public consultation on the new rules expected to take place in the coming months, Infrastructure, Planning and Employment Minister...

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Bonett rejects claims of rift with Caruana over light-rail project

Sustainable Mobility Minister Chris Bonett has rejected suggestions of a disagreement with Finance Minister Clyde Caruana over the government's proposed light-rail system, describing reports of a rift...

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NGO stages protest outside Parliament over coastal pressures

Friends of the Earth Malta (FoEM) staged a public action outside Parliament on Tuesday, transforming the area into a symbolic overcrowded Maltese beach to highlight what it described as growing...

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13 new kennels and air conditioning installed at Animal Welfare Department

Thirteen new kennels and air-conditioning systems for cat areas have been installed at the Animal Welfare Department as part of an investment aimed at improving conditions for animals and assisting...

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Nathaniel Attard breaks silence after PN dismissal

Former Nationalist Party (PN) communications director Nathaniel Attard has broken his silence following his abrupt dismissal, issuing a reflective statement on his decades of service to the...

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Blogs & Opinions

Frans Camilleri

Minimum wages conundrum

Alfred Sant

The voice of the party members

Mark Bajada

From protecting prices to securing Malta’s energy future

Kevin Aquilina

The July amendments to the Administrative Justice Act (II)

Marilena Gauci

Setting the next stage

Romilda Zarb

Don’t miss a beat: Putting prevention at the heart of Malta Vision 2050

Emmanuel J. Galea

Crowning what we bury

Frans Camilleri

Us vs them

Katya De Giovanni

Malta does not only need an education conference – it needs the courage to act

Jerome Caruana Cilia

Back to school: Malta needs more than another fresh start

Labour MEPs seek changes to EU emissions rules to ease burden on Malta and Gozo

Labour MEPs Alex Agius Saliba, Daniel Attard and Thomas Bajada have proposed a series of amendments to the European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS), seeking to reduce the financial burden on...

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Government launches €60.6 million Social Climate Fund Plan

Government has launched a €60.6 million Social Climate Fund Plan aimed at helping vulnerable households, individuals and micro-enterprises cope with the economic and social impact of the...

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PN says one thing and does another on freedom of expression – PL

The Labour Party on Tuesday condemned yet another manoeuvre by the Nationalist Party which raises serious questions about how genuinely it believes in freedom of expression. This time, through a...

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Social Climate Fund must deliver for those who need it most, David Casa says

MEP David Casa welcomed the rollout of Malta's Social Climate Fund, which will support investment in social housing, renewable energy and cleaner transport for vulnerable households and small...

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Peter Agius proposes 50% reduction in EU transport emissions tax for island states

PN MEP Peter Agius has proposed a temporary 50% reduction in the European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) charges on air and maritime transport to and from Malta, arguing that the current...

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Prison guard accused of raping 14-year-old former ‘girlfriend’ granted bail

A 20-year-old prison guard accused of raping his 14-year-old former "girlfriend" has been granted bail after the alleged victim and her mother testified during the compilation of...

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Abela stresses peace and trust in institutions at UN, while Borg challenges government’s credibility

Prime Minister Robert Abela has defended Malta's role on the international stage, highlighting the country's positions on the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, artificial intelligence, climate change and...

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Man found guilty of murder after fight over whiskey in Marsa, sentenced to life in prison

Amo Frank Kwaku has been jailed for life after jurors on Monday found him guilty of stabbing 23-year-old Isaac Kwabena Kyere to death in Marsa in 2021. Jurors found him guilty by an 8-1 vote...

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Sports

Zidane and Mancini get first home wins in charge of France and Italy in Nations League

Portugal stay perfect without Ronaldo in Nations League, Germany held by Greece

Teuma strike puts Malta on brink of Nations League group victory

Verstappen beats Antonelli to win F1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires

Ballon d'Or rivals Yamal and Kane star for Spain and England in Nations League wins

Verstappen takes his first pole position of the year at F1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Lewandowski and De Bruyne shine in Nations League as Italy hold France to draw

Man City lodge 'comprehensive' appeal after guilty verdict in financial rule-breaking scandal

Nations League: Malta rues missed chances in frustrating draw with Gibraltar

Klopp celebrates 1st Germany win and Portugal moves on from Cristiano Ronaldo in Nations League

Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died

Russian authorities have quarantined a hospital and are monitoring contacts of an employee at a plague research institute in Siberia who contracted pneumonia of an "unknown" cause. Local state TV said...

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TMID Editorial - Rising turnover, falling profits: Malta must protect its businesses

The fact that 37% of family businesses in Malta reported higher turnover but lower profits between 2022 and 2025 should be a cause for concern. It is an indication that growth in sales does not...

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Nathaniel Attard removed as Nationalist Party communications director

Nathaniel Attard has been removed from his position as communications director for the Nationalist Party (PN), The Malta Independent can confirm. Reports of Attard's dismissal surfaced on social...

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Over 13,000 students begin new academic year at University of Malta

More than 13,000 students will attend the University of Malta during the 2026/27 academic year, including more than 5,500 new students starting their university studies this year. The figures...

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Over 8,000 students start at MCAST as college marks 25 years

More than 8,000 students are beginning or continuing their studies at MCAST this year as the college marks its 25th anniversary, with Prime Minister Robert Abela saying vocational education is central...

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Robert Abela says he will not support any proposal that labels Malta as a 'mafia state’

In a debate that ensued following a ministerial statement in Parliament, Prime Minister Robert Abela said he has ruled out introducing a specific criminal offence for mafia association, saying such a...

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Jeffrey Archer, bestselling British novelist and scandal-ridden politician, dies at 86

Bestselling British author Jeffrey Archer, whose career as a politician was derailed by a perjury conviction, has died. He was 86. Archer died "suddenly and peacefully" at his home Monday, a day...

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Sicilian port authorities intercept 377 exotic animals bound for Malta

Italian financial police and customs agents at a Sicilian port intercepted a Maltese man attempting to smuggle 377 live exotic animals toward Malta, marking one of the most substantial wildlife...

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Zidane and Mancini get first home wins in charge of France and Italy in Nations League

France left it late to beat Belgium 4-1 in the Nations League as Zinedine Zidane got his first home win as the national coach on Monday. Substitutes Désiré Doué, Rayan Cherki...

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PN leader meets MUT ahead of Budget: ‘Education sector needs clear strategy’

Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg met the leadership of the Malta Union of Teachers on Monday and said that there is a need for a clear strategy for the education sector which is developed through...

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Business

MED9 Summit: MBB and Mediterranean business federations demand action on islands strategy

US Condé Nast Traveler Readers name The Phoenicia Malta among Europe’s best hotels

Studjurban secures two finalist places at SHARE Architecture Awards 2026 in London

Neuralta Brain Power - Advanced Support for Brain Health

Can we learn from Softbank’s AI adventures?

BOV Fund Services marks 20 years of growth

Young leaders prepare to meet European decision-makers through JCI European Know-How Transfer

Malta Institute of Accountants holds 62nd AGM

EY Engage 2026 explores the building blocks of the AI-ready enterprise

Farsons Group delivers stable growth and increases interim dividend

Accused in Miriam Azzopardi murder told police he grabbed victim by neck while having sex

Energy subsidies have cost Malta more than Covid, Clyde Caruana says; COLA to be 'around €5'

Updated: Illegal canopy in Sliema removed following Planning Authority enforcement action

PM Abela continues to refuse to act against organised crime - Repubblika

Information requested on Gozo ghost has ‘disappeared,’ Minister says

Public transport passenger journeys rise to 234,673 a day in first half of 2026

First Building Codes nearing completion as public consultation expected in coming months

Bonett rejects claims of rift with Caruana over light-rail project

NGO stages protest outside Parliament over coastal pressures

13 new kennels and air conditioning installed at Animal Welfare Department

Nathaniel Attard breaks silence after PN dismissal

Labour MEPs seek changes to EU emissions rules to ease burden on Malta and Gozo

Government launches €60.6 million Social Climate Fund Plan

PN says one thing and does another on freedom of expression – PL

Social Climate Fund must deliver for those who need it most, David Casa says

Peter Agius proposes 50% reduction in EU transport emissions tax for island states

Prison guard accused of raping 14-year-old former ‘girlfriend’ granted bail

Abela stresses peace and trust in institutions at UN, while Borg challenges government’s credibility

Man found guilty of murder after fight over whiskey in Marsa, sentenced to life in prison

Din l-Art Ħelwa celebrates Europa Nostra Heritage Champions Grand Prix at Verdala Palace

Prime Minister meets Association of Catering Establishments in Budget consultation meeting

A full-time parliament could entice more young people and women to politics, Opposition MP says

Updated: KSU ‘pushes NGOs out of Freshers’ Week’ by imposing fee

Two traffic police officers cleared over Marsa flyover overtime fraud

Shaping the future of learning: Malta Union of Teachers unveils 2027 Budget proposals

Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years

Fondazzjoni Sebħ, Ministry for Social Policy sign three-year agreement

WasteServ warns of monthly battery fires as it rolls out national campaign on proper disposal

Russia reports a worker at a Siberian plague institute got pneumonia from an unknown cause and died

TMID Editorial - Rising turnover, falling profits: Malta must protect its businesses

Nathaniel Attard removed as Nationalist Party communications director

Over 13,000 students begin new academic year at University of Malta

Over 8,000 students start at MCAST as college marks 25 years

Robert Abela says he will not support any proposal that labels Malta as a 'mafia state’

Jeffrey Archer, bestselling British novelist and scandal-ridden politician, dies at 86

Sicilian port authorities intercept 377 exotic animals bound for Malta

Zidane and Mancini get first home wins in charge of France and Italy in Nations League

PN leader meets MUT ahead of Budget: ‘Education sector needs clear strategy’

Suspended jail term for man who assaulted pregnant ex-partner

TMID Editorial: Parliament deserves reforms

Spain's prime minister calls early elections as pressure mounts over housing crisis

Only 43% of professional qualification applications approved by Malta, EU average at 82%

Birgu to light up with 45,000 candles for ‘Birgu by Candlelight’

Former Prince Andrew files a legal action to quash warrants that led to searches of his residence