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21 August 2026, Friday

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PN insists on publication of KM Malta Airlines accounts

The Nationalist Party said it is insisting that the accounts of KM Malta Airlines are published, following reports that the national carrier is recording losses amounting to tens of millions of euros,...

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Live - Yorgen Fenech trial: Defence asks for trial to be dissolved

The defence will begin presenting its case on the 45th day of Yorgen Fenech's trial after the prosecution formally rested its case on Thursday evening, bringing weeks of evidence to a close following...

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‘We are not collecting names. We are burying women’ – Women’s Lobby

Today, as Charlotte Zammit is laid to rest following her tragic death on 15 August, the Malta Women's Lobby has released a powerful and unsparing statement condemning systemic failures in protecting...

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Five arrested as police break organised drug trafficking ring

Five Maltese people were arrested by police on Wednesday as they allegedly formed part of an organised drug trafficking ring, the force said in a statement on Friday. Police said that the arrests...

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New opposition group protests in Tunisia after extreme heat-driven power and water cuts

A summer of extreme heat has left many Tunisians short of water and electricity - and full of anger at the country's leadership. Protesters rallied in the capital Tunis on Thursday, many calling on...

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‘She died investigating’: Prosecution closes its case with testimony from Daphne’s son

Daphne Caruana Galizia's son Andrew told jurors about his mother's investigative work, her fears in the weeks before her assassination and the devastating impact her death had on the family, as his...

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Ta’ Qali Animal Hospital renovated ahead of re-opening, to also be used for student training

The animal hospital in Ta’ Qali has been renovated and equipped with modern equipment so that, in the near future, it can also be used by MCAST students who are following the veterinary course,...

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Six Italians arrested at airport over Swieqi car vandalism

Six Italian nationals were arrested at Malta International Airport on Thursday evening in connection with a spate of car vandalism in Swieqi, Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield said. In a...

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Qormi school undergoes €15 million transformation ahead of 2027 completion

The St George Primary School in Qormi is undergoing a €15 million transformation that will see the decades-old school converted into a modern educational facility, with the first phase expected...

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Man jailed 15 years after being caught with €800,000 worth of cannabis

The court handed a 15-year prison sentence to an Italian man found in possession of 54kg of cannabis worth around €800,000. Santo Arena initially pled not guilty following a 2023 arrest tied...

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Fenech trial - Defence probes investigator's knowledge of allegations on Schembri, Cardona

The trial of Yorgen Fenech continues on Thursday morning, with police inspector Kurt Zahra expected to return to the witness stand for further cross-examination by the defence. Wednesday's...

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Trump vs Pope Leo: An unusually pronounced rupture

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Why cannot we be Monaco?

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Who has heard?

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The GWU and foreign workers

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Does the jury system breach human rights?

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Stranger than fiction

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The poverty we have only just begun to see

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Learning to stop: When working hard is no longer enough

Student groups say new law allows Cabinet to let specific developments continue works despite appeal

25 student organisations welcomed the public consultation on the reform of the planning appeals system which concluded on Thursday, but highlighted a loophole which allows the Cabinet to allow –...

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St Vincent de Paul expands diagnostic services with new musculoskeletal ultrasound machine

St Vincent de Paul has strengthened its diagnostic imaging services with the introduction of a third ultrasound machine, this time dedicated to musculoskeletal imaging, following an investment of...

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More than 3,100 new dwellings approved in second quarter of 2026 – NSO

During the second quarter of 2026, a total of 3,126 new dwellings were approved, registering an increase of 3.3 per cent when compared to the same quarter of 2025. Approved residential building...

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Ġorġ Mallia’s wife makes heartfelt tribute to late academic and cartoonist

In an emotional Facebook tribute, Ġorġ Mallia's wife, Shirley Cauchi, remembered Mallia not only as a respected public figure but as a devoted husband whose greatest concern, even in his...

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Deadly overnight storms batter Germany as Balkan countries fight wildfires

A woman died and at least two other people were injured as severe storms caused extensive damage overnight across parts of Germany. Further southeast, in the Balkans, firefighters continued to...

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Man grievously injured after being hit by car in Birkirkara

A 24-year-old man from Balzan suffered grievous injuries after being struck by a car in Birkirkara on Thursday morning. Police said they were informed of the incident at around 8:45am and were...

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Government concludes public consultation on planning appeals reform

The government has officially concluded the public consultation process on its proposed reform of Malta's planning appeals system, marking what it described as the first step towards introducing new...

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Rockestra returns in September and will commemorate Maestro Aurelio Belli

This year's edition of Rockestra, in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund, will take place on Saturday, 26 September, and will commemorate the memory of Maestro Aurelio Belli, who organised the event...

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Brotherly touch and English flavour could see Inter dominate Serie A, Como look to surprise again

Once homeless and in liquidation, Coventry back in the Premier League after painful 25-year absence

Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1

Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era

Nightmarish start for Maresca as Arsenal outclass Man City in Community Shield

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The...

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Marsa accident causing traffic mayhem in area

A traffic accident on 13 December Road in Marsa is causing a major mayhem in the area. According to the Maltese Roads Traffic Updates Facebbok page, there is huge traffic along most of the...

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Brotherly touch and English flavour could see Inter dominate Serie A, Como look to surprise again

Cristian Chivu's brand of brotherly love could be just what Serie A champion Inter Milan needs to dominate Italian soccer again this season. More than a few eyebrows were raised when the...

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Once homeless and in liquidation, Coventry back in the Premier League after painful 25-year absence

Opening a Premier League season away to the defending champions and title favorites would be something to fear for most promoted teams. For Coventry, it's purely something to celebrate. Over...

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Fenech trial sees courtroom clashes over jury, social media and inspector’s evidence

A legal dispute over whether jurors could have been exposed to news headlines on their court-issued tablets opened Wednesday morning's sitting of the Yorgen Fenech murder trial, before proceedings...

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Man grievously injured in traffic accident

A 67-year-old man from Valletta sustained grievous injuries yesterday afternoon following a traffic collision in Paola. Police said they were informed of the incident on Triq Ħal Luqa at...

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2026-2028: Growth expected to remain resilient - Central Bank forecast

According to the Central Bank of Malta's latest forecasts, the outlook for economic growth is expected to remain robust with GDP growth projected at 3.8% in 2026, 3.6% in 2027 and 3.8% in...

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TMID Editorial: Research and development cannot remain an afterthought

Malta cannot seriously aspire to build a more competitive, productive and resilient economy while treating research and development as a peripheral concern. The latest figures published by Eurostat...

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Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1

Max Verstappen says he seriously considered leaving Formula 1 before the four-time champion instead committed to four more years with Red Bull on Thursday. The announcement of his contract...

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‘I will defend myself’: St Julian’s shooting suspect admits firing at police officers, court hears

A 74-year-old man accused of shooting two police officers admitted firing in their direction after warning them not to enter and that he would defend himself, because he believed they had sided with a...

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Business

BOV opens its first Home Finance Hub in Mosta

Malta Freeport welcomes new-generation CMA CGM Berenice methanol dual-fuel container vessel

Why emotional intelligence makes better leaders

BOV strengthens ties with Gozitan community through dedicated customer event

Melita reports progress across sustainability, community and digital innovation goals

PRISM EuroQCI project concludes with Malta’s first quantum communications testbed

PN insists on publication of KM Malta Airlines accounts

Live - Yorgen Fenech trial: Defence asks for trial to be dissolved

‘We are not collecting names. We are burying women’ – Women’s Lobby

Five arrested as police break organised drug trafficking ring

New opposition group protests in Tunisia after extreme heat-driven power and water cuts

‘She died investigating’: Prosecution closes its case with testimony from Daphne’s son

Ta’ Qali Animal Hospital renovated ahead of re-opening, to also be used for student training

Six Italians arrested at airport over Swieqi car vandalism

Qormi school undergoes €15 million transformation ahead of 2027 completion

Man jailed 15 years after being caught with €800,000 worth of cannabis

Fenech trial - Defence probes investigator's knowledge of allegations on Schembri, Cardona

Student groups say new law allows Cabinet to let specific developments continue works despite appeal

St Vincent de Paul expands diagnostic services with new musculoskeletal ultrasound machine

More than 3,100 new dwellings approved in second quarter of 2026 – NSO

Ġorġ Mallia’s wife makes heartfelt tribute to late academic and cartoonist

Deadly overnight storms batter Germany as Balkan countries fight wildfires

Man grievously injured after being hit by car in Birkirkara

Government concludes public consultation on planning appeals reform

Rockestra returns in September and will commemorate Maestro Aurelio Belli

Former PL MP, AIMS CEO questions lack of investigation into ex-waterpolo coach’s remarks

Schembri was never considered a suspect in Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder, court hears

34 cars added per day during second quarter of 2026 – NSO

Johann Vella discharged from hospital after surviving life-threatening St Julian’s shooting

Cartoonist, author and academic Ġorġ Mallia dies aged 68

Prison van and truck collide in Ħal Far leaving 6 hospitalised

Mater Dei Hospital starts providing Emicizumab to patients with Haemophilia A in Malta

€570,673 in penalties issued as MFSA addresses reporting breaches and governance shortcomings

Autonomous Bus public testing phase begins in Gozo

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

Marsa accident causing traffic mayhem in area

Brotherly touch and English flavour could see Inter dominate Serie A, Como look to surprise again

Once homeless and in liquidation, Coventry back in the Premier League after painful 25-year absence

Fenech trial sees courtroom clashes over jury, social media and inspector’s evidence

Man grievously injured in traffic accident

2026-2028: Growth expected to remain resilient - Central Bank forecast

TMID Editorial: Research and development cannot remain an afterthought

Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1

‘I will defend myself’: St Julian’s shooting suspect admits firing at police officers, court hears

PN praises Gozo autonomous bus project: ‘the type of innovation Malta should be exploring’

Gozo Channel carries nearly 150,000 passengers during Santa Marija rush

Warning issued over fraudulent tax refund text messages

Tributes pour in for beloved academic Ġorġ Mallia

Fenech: Three people, including Muscat, knew Schembri wanted Daphne killed, court hears

The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars - and now-contentious time zones - came to be