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Balkan leaders attend EU summit in Montenegro as enlargement gains urgency

Leaders from across the European Union and the Balkans are gathering in Montenegro on Friday to discuss expanding the bloc to include countries in the region, seen as a key area in countering security...

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Old Power Station at Valletta Waterfront to be restored, turned into boutique hotel

Valletta Cruise Port Ltd on Friday announced the signing of a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) agreement with Valletta Bridge Ltd for the restoration, redevelopment and operation of the historic...

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Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots. Catholics hope he'll ease political tensions

Pope Leo XIV is delving into the hotly contested issue of migration by visiting two flashpoints - Spain's Canary Islands in the Atlantic next week, and Italy's Lampedusa island in the Mediterranean in...

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After 60 years of hurt England turns to a German coach to end World Cup title drought

In a bid to end its decades-long wait to win a second World Cup, England has put its fate in the hands of a German. It's fair to say the appointment of Thomas Tuchel was not universally well...

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Prime Minister pledges that Malta ‘will absolutely not return’ to EU excessive deficit procedures

Prime Minister Robert Abela said on Thursday that Malta "will absolutely not return to excessive deficit procedures," while assuring that national finances are trending positively and are forecasted...

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Ombudsman presents 2025 Annual Report to Speaker of the House of Representatives

Today, the Ombudsman, Justice Emeritus Joseph Zammit McKeon, presented the 2025 Annual Report to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia. The report includes an overview...

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Prime Minister defends re-appointing Chris Fearne and Rosianne Cutajar back into Cabinet

Prime Minister Robert Abela has strongly defended his decision to re-appoint Chris Fearne and Rosianne Cutajar back into his latest Cabinet. Both politicians had resigned in the last legislature...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 04/06/2026 19:25: So now according to the media we have to have politicians that are put on hold by biased magistrates not to take part anymore in politics ,I think the way forward have to be to investigates such magistrates that accused such politicians without any credible proof in hand and discover what was their agenda,,..

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Watch: Ministers take oath of office in Valletta ceremony, speak of challenges they will face

The new Cabinet of Ministers is being sworn in this morning....

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latest comment from RF, 04/06/2026 12:15: Another cabinet of misfits.

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Christian Borg loses €160,000 appeal over ‘falsified' lift agreement

The Court of Appeal has rejected a claim by No Deposit Cars owner Christian Borg for €160,000, confirming a previous ruling that his case was based on a private agreement featuring a signature...

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Speaker receives Ambassadors and High Commissioners based in London

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Anglu Farrugia, today received a courtesy call by eight Ambassadors and High Commissioners based in London. The diplomatic delegation included the...

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Every effort must be made to prevent man-made environmental incidents, Momentum says

Momentum said Friday it sees an urgent need to protect our environment and address the growing climate crisis on World Environment Day. Matthew Agius, member of the executive committee of...

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In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called for face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The letter, the first public...

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Small plane crash in Croatia leaves four people dead

A small plane crashed in Croatia on Thursday, killing at least four people, police said. The plane crashed near Medulin, a town on the Istria peninsula, a statement said. The official HINA news...

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Argentina seek a glorious end to the Messi era with another World Cup title

Argentina has bitter memories of 1994, the last time the United States hosted the World Cup. After the second group stage match, national icon Diego Maradona was expelled from the...

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Disability federation slams move to remove students with disabilities from mainstream schools

The Malta Federation of Organisations of Persons with Disability (MFOPD) has criticised a decision that will see some students with disabilities removed from their mainstream school environment from...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 04/06/2026 13:19: Depending on the type of disability, there are pros and cons, so let's not be too hasty.

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House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt the U.S. military action against Iran, defying President Donald Trump as a handful of Republicans joined with...

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CEO of Residency Malta Agency, Jonathan Cardona, passes away

The CEO of Residency Malta Agency, Jonathan Cardona, has passed away, the Prime Minister said Thursday. In a Facebook statement, Abela paid tribute to Cardona, describing him as a dedicated and...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 04/06/2026 12:57: Rest in peace Jon. You lost your last battle, but i am sure you have won the most important one..

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Pace usury trial: Tenants pooled cash to pay €1,200 rent, witness tells court

As the compilation of evidence against the Pace family regarding usury and money laundering continued on Thursday, the court heard testimony from a Nepalese national residing in Marsa. The family...

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Iran players describe how the war affects their World Cup preparations

Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with the primary host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament's history. In exclusive interviews with The Associated...

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Sports

After 60 years of hurt England turns to a German coach to end World Cup title drought

Iran players describe how the war affects their World Cup preparations

Argentina seek a glorious end to the Messi era with another World Cup title

PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal

Planning Authority intervenes to clear illegal dumping from Ta’ Qali ODZ site

The Planning Authority has launched direct enforcement action to remove large quantities of illegally dumped material from a Ta' Qali field after years of alleged non-compliance and repeated breaches...

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latest comment from RF, 04/06/2026 19:04: How about removing all those pipes and trailers taking up much space at Ta' Qali creating eyesores?

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‘I lost all the money I saved in 20 years’: More victims testify in cryptocurrency fraud case

The compilation of evidence against 25-year-old Tammy Caruana continued on Thursday, with several alleged victims testifying about how they were deceived into revealing banking details in an alleged...

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Unemployment rises by 359 in one year, NSO says

The number of registered unemployed persons stood at 1,397 in April 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 359 individuals compared to April 2025 and an increase of 110 persons compared to the...

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Veteran MP Carmelo Abela expected to replace Farrugia as Speaker

Prime Minister Robert Abela is expected to nominate veteran Labour MP Carmelo Abela as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. Carmelo Abela, who was re-elected from the Third Electoral...

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Dozens of neglected birds, many dead, found after inspections in Qormi and Santa Venera

Inspections carried out in recent days by the Animal Welfare Directorate and the Environmental Health Directorate have led to the discovery and rescue of many birds found in a condition of serious...

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Daphne Foundation questions Bedingfield’s appointment to Home Affairs portfolio

The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation has questioned Glenn Bedingfield's appointment as Minister for Home Affairs, pointing to findings of the public inquiry into the journalist's assassination which...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 04/06/2026 19:28: One have to try to figure out and immagine what would have happened should the PN was elected, for sure that the political vendetta would have been already started by Republica..definitely that the PN can not be trusted..

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Woman critically hurt in Birzebbuga fall

A woman was critically hurt on Thursday morning following a fall in Birzebbuga, the police said. The woman, aged 53, fell two storeys from a window. The accident happened in Qajjenza Street...

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IN FULL: Robert Abela appoints his new Cabinet

Prime Minister Robert Abela formally announced his new Cabinet on Wednesday night, having spent the better part of the day meeting most his newly elected MPs. While Abela’s team of MPs has...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 03/06/2026 22:57: Very strong experienced team..Good Luck

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Casual elections: PM to cede second district, Ian Borg the seventh

At the first meeting of the National Executive of the Labour Party, held jointly with the Parliamentary Group after the general election, the Labour Party decided which seats are to be ceded by the...

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Repubblika criticises Cabinet appointments of Chris Fearne and Rosianne Cutajar

NGO Repubblika has criticised Prime Minister Robert Abela's decision to appoint Chris Fearne and Rosianne Cutajar to Cabinet positions, arguing that the circumstances which led to their previous...

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Business

Deloitte Legal appoints Gianluca Busuttil as partner

Balkan leaders attend EU summit in Montenegro as enlargement gains urgency

Old Power Station at Valletta Waterfront to be restored, turned into boutique hotel

Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots. Catholics hope he'll ease political tensions

After 60 years of hurt England turns to a German coach to end World Cup title drought

Prime Minister pledges that Malta ‘will absolutely not return’ to EU excessive deficit procedures

Ombudsman presents 2025 Annual Report to Speaker of the House of Representatives

Prime Minister defends re-appointing Chris Fearne and Rosianne Cutajar back into Cabinet

Watch: Ministers take oath of office in Valletta ceremony, speak of challenges they will face

Christian Borg loses €160,000 appeal over ‘falsified' lift agreement

Speaker receives Ambassadors and High Commissioners based in London

Every effort must be made to prevent man-made environmental incidents, Momentum says

In public letter, Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls on Putin for direct negotiations in a neutral country

Small plane crash in Croatia leaves four people dead

Argentina seek a glorious end to the Messi era with another World Cup title

Disability federation slams move to remove students with disabilities from mainstream schools

House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

CEO of Residency Malta Agency, Jonathan Cardona, passes away

Pace usury trial: Tenants pooled cash to pay €1,200 rent, witness tells court

Iran players describe how the war affects their World Cup preparations

Old Power Station at Valletta Waterfront to be restored, turned into boutique hotel

Balkan leaders attend EU summit in Montenegro as enlargement gains urgency

Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots. Catholics hope he'll ease political tensions

Watch: Ministers take oath of office in Valletta ceremony, speak of challenges they will face

After 60 years of hurt England turns to a German coach to end World Cup title drought

Christian Borg loses €160,000 appeal over ‘falsified' lift agreement

Prime Minister pledges that Malta ‘will absolutely not return’ to EU excessive deficit procedures

Speaker receives Ambassadors and High Commissioners based in London

Ombudsman presents 2025 Annual Report to Speaker of the House of Representatives

Planning Authority intervenes to clear illegal dumping from Ta’ Qali ODZ site

‘I lost all the money I saved in 20 years’: More victims testify in cryptocurrency fraud case

Unemployment rises by 359 in one year, NSO says

Veteran MP Carmelo Abela expected to replace Farrugia as Speaker

Dozens of neglected birds, many dead, found after inspections in Qormi and Santa Venera

Daphne Foundation questions Bedingfield’s appointment to Home Affairs portfolio

Woman critically hurt in Birzebbuga fall

IN FULL: Robert Abela appoints his new Cabinet

Casual elections: PM to cede second district, Ian Borg the seventh

Repubblika criticises Cabinet appointments of Chris Fearne and Rosianne Cutajar

Hili Ventures reports €70m profit before tax in 2025, eyes further expansion in 2026

DJ Afrojack to perform at Isle of MTV

TMID Editorial: From celebration to delivery

The burden of proof in the ‘actio rei vindicatoria’: Recent clarifications by the Court of Appeal

Food Safety and Security Authority taking precautions after fireworks explosion

Rebekah Borg becomes fifth woman ever to win seats in two districts