Labour Party defends gender quota mechanism after criticism The gender quota mechanism does not detract from the legitimacy and value of the women elected through it, the Labour Party said on Wednesday. The mechanism allocates up to twelve additional... Comments (0) Share
No US Embassy closure has been announced – US official No embassy or consulate closures have been announced, and operations continue as normal, Christy Gillmore, Public Affairs Officer, the U.S. Embassy in Malta, told The Malta Independent. The... Comments (1) Share latest comment from The Alchemist, 16/04/2025 11:02: The PN has shown concern. Concern how? And if Trump decides to close it what can the Maltese government do? PN is being as populist as ever. But then no wonder. New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
Government must say whether US government will close its embassy in Malta - PN The Nationalist Party on Wednesday expressed its deep concern at reports that the United States government intends to close its Embassy in Malta. Such a decision would mean that, for the first... Comments (5) Share latest comment from Solomon Grundy, 16/04/2025 10:47: I thought I had heard it all from the PN. Are they proposing that one goes to Washington to beg this administration to keep its Embassy in Malta open? Do they think that Trump and his merry men give a hoot about Malta? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
WasteServ issues call for tenders for new Skip Management Facility 'to further reduce landfilling' WasteServ on Wednesday announced the publication of a new tender for the design and build of a Skip Management Facility "as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainable waste management." With... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (12) Share latest comment from Joe Tabone Adami, 16/04/2025 05:16: I think the fine should have been issued two weeks ago, April 1st. It would definitely have made a good joke - only that it actually is not! New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
TMID Editorial: Downsizing Malta’s public sector The newly-elected president of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, William Spiteri Bailey, has reiterated long-standing concerns about the excessive size of Malta's public sector. Echoing the chamber's... Comments (1) Share latest comment from RF, 16/04/2025 10:05: The public sector is inflated with non-productive workers employed by the government to reduce unemployed figures and buy votes. One needs only go to certain departments especially in Gozo to see at least 3 persons to one job. How many stay at home, do their own thing, and still receive a government salary? Doesn't the auditor check the payroll? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Tourism Minister Ian Borg inaugurates Howard House Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg inaugurated Howard House, a distinguished 160-year-old heritage residence in Rabat that has been meticulously restored and... Comments (0) Share
Earthquake off Catania felt in Malta An earthquake which hit off Catania during the night was felt in parts of Malta. The 4.8 tremor hit at 3.26am in the channel between Sicily and Calabria (red dot in photo), and was felt in... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Joseph the crook, 16/04/2025 10:46: Didn't hear or feel anything. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
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... Comments (4) Share latest comment from C Xerri, 16/04/2025 09:16: ...and some doubt if Dr Jason Azzopardi actions are really helping the Nationalist Party's cause? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Law report: The court’s recognition of employees’ fiduciary duties On March 11, 2025, the Maltese Court of Appeal delivered a landmark judgement in Associated Supplies Limited vs. Joseph Mizzi, clarifying the scope of fiduciary duties under Maltese law. The court... Comments (0) Share
PN announces its theme for Workers’ Day celebrations 'Work. Life. Quality', is the theme the Nationalist Party (PN) chose for this year's Workers' Day celebrations, which will culminate in a family event at Ta' Qali on 1st May. The PN said it has... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (2) Share latest comment from John Tonna, 16/04/2025 10:11: Protected site?!! Doesn't look like it! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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.... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (2) Share latest comment from Joezborg, 16/04/2025 09:15: When it closes down New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
Guirassy scores a hat trick in vain for Dortmund as Barcelona advance to Champions League semis Serhou Guirassy and Borussia Dortmund did what no else has been able to in 2025 - they beat Barcelona. It still wasn't enough to reach the Champions League semifinals. Guirassy scored a... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (2) Share latest comment from RF, 15/04/2025 19:43: Intrepid Dr Jason Azzopardi not one to be intimidated by any corrupt minister and his lawyers. The judicial system leaves much to be desired - surely no guarantee for public's rights. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
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... Comments (0) Share
Paris Saint-Germain stave off Villa comeback to reach Champions League semifinals Their players were rattled. Their goalkeeper was pulling off save after save. For Paris Saint-Germain, another brutal "remontada" looked on the cards in the Champions League. This time, the... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share
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... Comments (0) Share