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16 April 2025, Wednesday

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Christian Borg to be fined €2 per day by PA for illegal roof structure

Christian Borg is set to be fined a paltry €2 every day by the Planning Authority for an illegally built structure on the roof of his Swieqi apartment. Borg, who is facing criminal charges...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 15/04/2025 12:54: Wow! Se jfaqqruh miskin! Imma kemm ahna ridikoli!

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Court abstains from hearing Azzopardi appeal over Clint Camilleri inquiry request due to new law

The court has abstained from hearing an appeal filed by lawyer Jason Azzopardi, who had requested a magisterial inquiry into Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri over alleged irregularities in the...

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Strategic plan for Blue Lagoon in the works, MTA says

The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) announced that it has appointed architecture and design practice Mizzi Studio to deliver a Strategic Plan for the Blue Lagoon, Comino. "The project aims to...

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AFM drug heist: Fifth suspect arraigned granted bail

Liam Stewart, the fifth man who was charged in connection to the drug heist from the army's Ħal Safi barracks was granted bail on Tuesday. Stewart was arraigned on 27 February and...

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Advances being made in vascular surgery yielding positive results, Ministry for Health says

The advances being made in the field of vascular surgery are yielding positive results for patients, the Ministry for Health stated on Tuesday. Minister Jo Etienne Abela spoke at a press...

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Grech underlines need for vision to ensure tariffs have least possible impact on people, businesses

There is a need for a clear and forward-looking vision to ensure that the tariffs being introduced by the American Government have the least possible impact on Maltese and Gozitan workers, as well as...

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Chamber of Architects demands IM be subject to same laws and oversight as other developers

The Chamber of Architects has demanded that Infrastructure Malta be subject to same laws and oversight as other developers. The Chamber said it has reviewed media reports and footage of the...

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Updated: Man dies while swimming in St Julian's

A man has been found dead at sea in St Julian's, a police spokesperson told The Malta Independent....

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Prime Minister visits Palestinian children receiving medical treatment in Malta

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Tuesday visited four Palestinian children who were brought over from Gaza to receive medical treatment in Malta. Accompanied by his wife Lydia Abela, as well as...

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6.5km of new cables to improve energy distribution system in Hamrun, Msida, Sta Venera

Works are ongoing to further strengthen the distribution system in Ħamrun, Santa Venera, and Msida, the government said. "Carried out by Enemalta, in collaboration with Infrastructure...

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PL condemns Jason Azzopardi’s behaviour in court

The Labour Party said that it condemns "the aggressive and shallow behaviour from former PN Minister and Repubblika lawyer Jason Azzopardi against Minister Clint Camilleri in court" on...

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PL welcomes ‘broad support’ for the Malta 2050 Vision, says PN is ‘inconsistent’

The Labour Party has welcomed the "broad support for the Malta 2050 Vision" and calls on the Opposition to step up its position in relation to this national process. Just one week since the...

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No injuries sustained after car overturns from collision in Triq iż-Żejfa, Mosta

Two cars collided on Tuesday afternoon, causing one of the vehicles to overturn. There were no injuries as both drivers refused medical assistance, police said. The collision occurred in Triq...

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Borg contradicts Abela on human rights reform, PN says

Once again, Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg has contradicted Prime Minister Robert Abela, this time by agreeing with the Nationalist Party that under no circumstances should human rights be tampered...

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President appoints two new magistrates: Tanya Sammut and Monica Borg Galea

Two new magistrates have been appointed by the President of the Republic of Malta, the Department of Information said. They are Dr Tanya Sammut and Dr Monica Borg Galea. This public call to...

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US Embassy in Malta among those considered for closure through proposed US State Department cuts

The United States Embassy in Malta is one of ten embassies which are being considered for closure as part of U.S. State Department budget cuts, Reuters reported on Tuesday. The nine other...

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Human rights reform not on Malta’s agenda for Council of Europe presidency, Ian Borg indicates

A reform of the human rights convention is not on Malta's agenda for its term in the presidency of the Council of Europe, Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg indicated on Tuesday. This goes contrary...

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Three new air routes launched in March - MIA

Malta International Airport (MIA) rounded off the winter season with the launch of three new routes in March. Scandinavian Airlines has made its return to Malta, launching direct flights to the...

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Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events

Hungary's parliament on Monday passed an amendment to the constitution that allows the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities, a decision that legal scholars and critics call...

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Howe recovering from pneumonia and will miss Newcastle's upcoming games

Rome derby ends 1-1; Atalanta revive Champions League hopes

Late Van Dijk goal sees Liverpool move to within six points of the Premier League title

Oscar Piastri cruises to win at Bahrain Grand Prix, with Lando Norris third

De Bruyne sparks Man City comeback win as Arsenal and Forest stumble in Premier League

Arnautovic bags a goal and an assist as Inter warms up for Bayern by beating Cagliari 3-1

Piastri on pole and Norris only sixth in qualifying for F1's Bahrain Grand Prix

Back to the Premier League: Valletta crowned BOV Challenge League Champions

Milan canters to victory over struggling Udinese

Onana at fault twice as Man United draw 2-2 at Lyon, Tottenham held at home, Chelsea stay perfect

Despite a court order, White House bars Associated Press from Oval Office event

Despite a court order, a reporter and photographer from The Associated Press were barred from an Oval Office news conference on Monday with President Donald Trump and his counterpart from El Salvador,...

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latest comment from Mario aquilina, 15/04/2025 11:39: People in America need to go out in the streets every day to protest against this dictator. Donald trump.

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Biker injured in Marsa collision

A biker was injured in a collision with a van and a car in Marsa on Tuesday, the police said. The crash took place in Aldo Moro Road at 8.50am. The biker, a 36-year-old man from Cospicua,...

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TMID Editorial: Cancer medications and a shift to State funding

The government said on Sunday that preparations are underway to introduce ten cancer medications into the government formulary. This would mean that people in need of such medication would be...

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latest comment from Raymond Gerada, 15/04/2025 13:09: Strong economy!

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Gender corrective mechanism has failed and works against women candidates, Metsola says

The gender corrective mechanism, a mechanism which was introduced ahead of the most recent general election with the intent of having more women present in the Maltese parliament, "has failed",...

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latest comment from Divi, 15/04/2025 10:59: Spot on RF

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Worker dies after being crushed between products and machinery

A worker has died after he was crushed between some products and machinery inside a shipping container, the police said on Monday. The accident happened at around 6pm in a factory in Triq...

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Worker injured as scaffolding used for Msida Creek project collapses

A worker was injured this morning when scaffolding being used in works related to the Msida Creek road project collapsed, the police said. The accident took place in Mikiel Anton Vassalli Road at...

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Government must be clear on Mater Dei A&E expansion, new mental health wards – PN

The government must be clear on its plans to expans the A&E department at MAter Dei Hospital and the new mental health wards, the Nationalist Party said Tuesday. Ten days ago, the call for...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 15/04/2025 11:49: Hopefully this is not a strategy to try to delay the building of the Mater Dei A&E expansion, new mental health wards.

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Watch: Inspections by architects to be carried out on Parliament building to address safety concerns

Before the standard parliamentary session began on Monday, Speaker Anglu Farrugia told Members of the House that he has requested inspections carried out by an architect on the Parliament building,...

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latest comment from Observer, 15/04/2025 13:06: The safety of our esteemed MP's is of paramount importance and of the most Hon Speaker even more! He is irreplaceable - where else would the PM find such aa jewel!

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18 football fields worth of land that was planned for industrial development to remain agricultural

A parcel of land measuring around 126,000 square meters - equivalent to about 18 football fields - that had been indicated for industrial development in Bulebel will remain agricultural land, the...

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Watch: First steel structures for Msida Creek Flyover arrive on site

Infrastructure Malta on Monday announced what it called a key milestone in the Msida Creek Project, as it entered into its second phase, as the first two steel structures that will form part of the...

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latest comment from Joe A Borg, 14/04/2025 19:16: HHopefully these will last longer than the bridge forming part of the parliament building!

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Business

Inside Gamblorium: An Exclusive Interview with CEO Nodar Giorgadze

Ruination Day follows Liberation

Launch of The Access Bank Malta Limited – a subsidiary of The Access Bank UK Limited

eCabs Technologies completes €18 million product development milestone

Merill SICAV 9th AGM: Strong performance across sub-funds

Malta Sustainability Forum 2025 explores Malta’s Climate Challenge

APS Bank and Richmond Foundation launch mental health wellbeing webinars for pension scheme members

Malta’s GDP growth masks varying sectoral level performance

Why protecting your design is important

Christian Borg to be fined €2 per day by PA for illegal roof structure

Court abstains from hearing Azzopardi appeal over Clint Camilleri inquiry request due to new law

Strategic plan for Blue Lagoon in the works, MTA says

AFM drug heist: Fifth suspect arraigned granted bail

Advances being made in vascular surgery yielding positive results, Ministry for Health says

Grech underlines need for vision to ensure tariffs have least possible impact on people, businesses

Chamber of Architects demands IM be subject to same laws and oversight as other developers

Updated: Man dies while swimming in St Julian's

Prime Minister visits Palestinian children receiving medical treatment in Malta

6.5km of new cables to improve energy distribution system in Hamrun, Msida, Sta Venera

PL condemns Jason Azzopardi’s behaviour in court

PL welcomes ‘broad support’ for the Malta 2050 Vision, says PN is ‘inconsistent’

No injuries sustained after car overturns from collision in Triq iż-Żejfa, Mosta

Borg contradicts Abela on human rights reform, PN says

President appoints two new magistrates: Tanya Sammut and Monica Borg Galea

US Embassy in Malta among those considered for closure through proposed US State Department cuts

Human rights reform not on Malta’s agenda for Council of Europe presidency, Ian Borg indicates

Three new air routes launched in March - MIA

Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events

PL Deputy Leader in favour of strengthening neutrality clause in Constitution

Howe recovering from pneumonia and will miss Newcastle's upcoming games

Government to set up Food Safety and Security Authority

Malta condemns the resumption of attacks on Gaza, Ian Borg says in meeting with Palestinian PM

DLH objects to elderly home application on famous Marsaxlokk villa site due to ODZ land takeup

Liturgical celebrations led by Archbishop during Holy Week

Malta to host MED 5 meeting in June

Israel intensifies strikes across Gaza on Palm Sunday and hits a hospital in the north

The Islands Cleanup 2025 returns, with 143kg of waste collected

Despite a court order, White House bars Associated Press from Oval Office event

Biker injured in Marsa collision

TMID Editorial: Cancer medications and a shift to State funding

Gender corrective mechanism has failed and works against women candidates, Metsola says

Worker dies after being crushed between products and machinery

Worker injured as scaffolding used for Msida Creek project collapses

Government must be clear on Mater Dei A&E expansion, new mental health wards – PN

Watch: Inspections by architects to be carried out on Parliament building to address safety concerns

18 football fields worth of land that was planned for industrial development to remain agricultural

Watch: First steel structures for Msida Creek Flyover arrive on site

OHSA extends its operations through a hub in Gozo

Man acquitted of cannabis possession after Appeals Court notes serious flaws in evidence handling

Police seek public's help to trace wanted man

€6 million investment in maritime infrastructure

President Trump says CBS and '60 Minutes' should 'pay a big price' for going after him

As Hungary votes on a ban of LGBTQ+ Pride, what does it mean for other basic rights?