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15 April 2025, Tuesday

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Man found dead at sea in St Julian’s

A man has been found dead at sea in St Julian's, a police spokesperson told The Malta Independent. The man was reportedly seen floating in the sea near the Cavalieri Hotel, in the Qaliet area, at...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Joe Tabone Adami, 15/04/2025 07:14: Donald, your head is growing far too big, duckie. It seems that reason and justice are absolutely alien to your political ethics. This is the second time that you are defying a Court order, the first being your refusal to bring back to the USA a man mistakenly deported from the country. Shame on you and your sycophantic 'advisors'.

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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 Michael Walter, 15/04/2025 07:22: I thought women wanted equality. It seems that is not so. Some of them demand something more than that.

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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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PL Deputy Leader in favour of strengthening neutrality clause in Constitution

PL Deputy Leader and MEP Alex Agius Saliba is in favour of updating the neutrality clause in Malta's constitution to strengthen it. Agius Saliba spoke to this newsroom last week during...

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latest comment from carmel debono, 14/04/2025 15:16: He wants to be noted .

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Government to set up Food Safety and Security Authority

Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo presented the Food Safety and Security Authority bill in Parliament which will set up a new authority with the aim of ensuring the food safety and the security of its...

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latest comment from Joe Tabone Adami, 15/04/2025 07:19: A new National Authority - requiring a Chairman, complete with perks, of course, a posse of Board members and a bevy of subalterns. Aren't the inspections carried out by the Health authorities enough to continue safeguarding the public's health - as, after all, they have been doing for ages? Kompli hallas Gahan!!

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

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is recovering in the hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia and will miss at least the team's next two games, the club has said. In a statement released by...

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

Malta condemns the resumption of attacks on Gaza and calls for Israel to exercise restraint, Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg has said. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 15/04/2025 07:28: In my view Israel should stop the genocide and those responsible tried for crimes against humanity.

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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

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

Din L-Art Helwa has objected to a planning application on the site of Villa Sans Souci and its surroundings, on the outskirts of Marsaxlokk. The application plans to integrate the villa. It...

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Malta to host MED 5 meeting in June

Malta will host the next MED5 meeting, following an agreement reached between the ministers during the recent summit held in Italy, the government said. ...

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

This year, the Islands Cleanup campaign was once again launched by the Ministry for the Environment, Energy, and Public Cleansing in collaboration with Saving our Blue, Project Green, and the...

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

A man who had initially been sentenced to a seven-month prison term after being found guilty of cannabis possession charges was acquitted, after an Appeals Court noted serious shortcomings in the...

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€6 million investment in maritime infrastructure

A €6 million investment "in the safety of Maltese waters" financed by Transport Malta has been made, the Ministry for Transport stated on Monday. It said that the investment includes the...

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Liturgical celebrations led by Archbishop during Holy Week

Archbishop Charles Scicluna on Monday invited Christians to participate in the Holy Week functions during which the Catholic Church commemorates the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus...

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

A wave of Israeli strikes across Gaza on Sunday hit a hospital and other sites, killing at least 21 people, including children, as Israel vowed to expand its security presence in...

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latest comment from Paul bermon, 14/04/2025 10:25: And we still do nothing.

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OHSA extends its operations through a hub in Gozo

The Occupational Health and Safety Authority has extended its operations through a hub in Gozo, the government announced. Minister Atters emphasised the importance of the OHSA hub, and said that...

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Police seek public's help to trace wanted man

The police have asked for the public's assistance to trace Daniel Desmond Borg (photo)? He is wanted by order of a magistrate in connection with a pending court case, the police said...

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

President Donald Trump bitterly attacked "60 Minutes" shortly after the CBS newsmagazine broadcast stories on Ukraine and Greenland on Sunday, saying the network was out of control and should "pay a...

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latest comment from S. Camilleri, 14/04/2025 12:47: I wonder what his pal Musk, the champion of absolute free speech, thinks of all this.

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Business

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

Man found dead at sea in St Julian’s

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

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

Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ public events

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

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

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

PL Deputy Leader in favour of strengthening neutrality clause in Constitution

Government to set up Food Safety and Security Authority

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

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

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

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

TMID Editorial: Agreement at MCAST

Austrian TV production shines a spotlight on Gozo

Allegations against Joseph Muscat will 'collapse' – Agius Saliba

Updated (3): 6 injured, one of them seriously, in accident involving sightseeing bus

Greenwashing extinction: The political masquerade behind Malta’s spring hunting

Public sector should downsize and upskill workers, new Chamber of Commerce president says

Vision 2050: Government’s plans for a resilient and inclusive future

PM’s stance on human rights convention ‘a populist flourish’, academic says

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

Malta to host MED 5 meeting in June

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

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

€6 million investment in maritime infrastructure

Liturgical celebrations led by Archbishop during Holy Week

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

OHSA extends its operations through a hub in Gozo

Police seek public's help to trace wanted man

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

A strategy to prevent suicides and support struggling lives

Car passenger grievously injured in crash

Preparations underway to introduce 10 cancer medications into government formulary

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

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

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