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3 April 2025, Thursday

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Repubblika to open a constitutional case against magisterial inquiry reform

A group of protestors gathered outside Parliament on Wednesday, to make their voices heard against a bill that will change the way magisterial inquiries are requested. A vote on the bill is set...

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Controversial magisterial inquiry reform bill passes final vote in parliament

The government's bill regarding a magisterial inquiry reform passed a third reading stage vote in parliament on Tuesday, with 37 MPs voting in favour, and 30 voting against. The Nationalist Party...

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PN MPs walk out of Parliament during vote on motion to censure Karol Aquilina

A motion to censure Nationalist Party MP Karol Aquilina and in support of the work of Speaker Anglu Farrugia was passed in parliament on Wednesday, with 37 voting in favour and none voting...

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Government uses Parliament to trample on people’s rights, PN says after vote; PL defends position

The public was once again given clear proof of a Government that uses Parliament to trample on people's rights and to try to silence any voice that holds it to account, The Nationalist Party has...

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Bernard Grech makes last appeal for vote against controversial magisterial inquiry reform bill

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech made his last appeal for a vote against the government's controversial magisterial inquiry reform bill, ahead of the vote which will take place in Parliament Wednesday...

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Jury trial kicks off against man charged with raping his wife

The trial against a 44-year-old man from Tarxien charged with raping his wife has kicked off on Wednesday. He is accused of raping his wife and engaging in non-consensual acts with her and...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 02/04/2025 13:08: She should have kicked him where it hurts most!

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Government signs promise of sale agreement with owners of King’s Own Band Club premises in Valletta

The Ministry for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local Government has entered into a promise of sale agreement with the owners of the King's Own Band Club premises in Valletta with the aim of...

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Joseph Muscat’s mobile phone wiped clean three weeks before police raid, court told

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's iPhone was wiped clean weeks before police raided his home and seized it, a court heard on Wednesday. Muscat also used Google to twice search for information...

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latest comment from Antoine Vella, 02/04/2025 13:59: Who gets to decide whether information is relevant or not? If there is any information that is truly 'irrelevant' why did Joseph Muscat delete it? He wiped the entire phone clean so he obviously wanted to hide everything. The logical conclusion is that everything in the phone memory is relevant and should be brought to the Court's attention. Relevant and damning I would say.

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Opposition refuses to take part in PM’s ‘April Fool’s Day farce’, PN says

On Tuesday, the Opposition refused to participate in Prime Minister Robert Abela's April Fool's Day charade, the Nationalist Party said in a statement. Its representatives walked out of a meeting of...

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PN says PL electoral districts revision will ‘weaken residents’ voice’; PL responds

The Nationalist Party has said that the Labour Party’s proposed revision of electoral districts will weaken residents’ voices rather than strengthening them as it will split multiple...

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latest comment from Ardo21, 02/04/2025 09:13: Asking, the Constitution state that each district cannot vary by more than 5%,. Therefore, is it legal to ignore the Constitution?

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19 people filmed illegally bird trapping, Committee Against Bird Slaughter says

Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) teams were able to film a total of 19 poachers pursuing their illegal hobby, the organisation said in a statement, highlighting that trapping is completely...

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ADPD says PN and PL are adjusting electoral districts to suit their needs

ADPD – The Green Party said in a statement on Wednesday morning that both the PN and the PL are trying to get Malta’s electoral districts adjusted to suit their own respective...

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latest comment from Antoine Vella, 02/04/2025 14:01: Everyone seeks to design electoral districts to suit their needs, including ADPD.

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Government introduces paid IVF leave for self-employed prospective parents

Self-employed prospective parents undergoing IVF treatment will now be entitled to paid leave, government announced Wednesday. In a statement, the Social Policy Ministry said that government will...

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TMID Editorial: Abela attacks media to protect allies

The media reports regarding the "suspicious" consultancy payments to former Transport Malta and PL CEO James Piscopo, particularly during the time of the Kappara Junction project, have again exposed a...

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Man handed four-year prison sentence over 2017 road fatality

Godfrey Gambin, 48, has been handed a four-year prison sentence, and fined €11,600 after being found guilty of involuntarily killing Mary Jane Turner in a 2017 traffic accident. The...

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latest comment from Joey Falzon, 01/04/2025 12:23: Life is cheap....a person has died.....

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Government studying emerging crimes in digital security and cybersecurity

It is the government's intention to table a bill in parliament that would introduce cyberstalking and cyberbullying as specific crimes, Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said in parliament as he...

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20th anniversary of Saint Pope Paul John II’s death

Wednesday, 2 April, 2025, marks the 20th anniversary of Saint Pope John Paul II's departure to the House of the Father at the age of 84, after carrying the cross of a terrible Parkinson disease...

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Yorgen Fenech claimed Keith Schembri promised him a presidential pardon, court hears

Assistant Police Commissioner Keith Arnaud told a court on Tuesday that Keith Schembri had promised Yorgen Fenech a presidential pardon after the latter's request. The compilation of evidence...

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CJEU clarifies when payment period can exceed 60 days under Late Payments Directive

Summary The Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") delivered a ruling on 6 February 2025 in the case of Przedsiębiorstwo Produkcyjno - Handlowo - Usługowe A. vs....

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Saka scores in Arsenal win on return from injury; Forest beat United thanks to Elanga's wonder goal

Premier League: Zibo brace puts Wanderers in Top Six

Serie A title race down to Inter and Napoli after Atalanta lose again

Man City rally to beat Bournemouth and reach FA Cup semifinals but Haaland goes off injured

Tudor's toss leads to a goal in successful debut as Juventus coach

Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest advance to FA Cup semifinals

Neptunes WPSC expands with major investment in Ta’ Qali indoor pool

Nurse stabbed by colleague tells court she could not understand reason behind attack

A nurse who was stabbed by her colleague told a court she could not understand the reason behind the attack. On Tuesday morning, the compilation of evidence against the 36-year-old Indian...

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‘History will condemn this government,’ Robert Aquilina says ahead of Wednesday’s protest

History will condemn this government, Robert Aquilina, the representative of Fondazione Falcone in Malta, said ahead of a protest being held on Wednesday. A protest will take place in front...

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latest comment from RF, 01/04/2025 11:40: Abela needs to protect himself and his accomplices at all costs from scrutiny. Those squeaky clean do not fear jail time.

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William Spiteri Bailey elected as 73rd President of The Malta Chamber

Following the Annual General Meeting of The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry held on the 25th of March, the newly elected Council met on Tuesday and elected William Spiteri Bailey as...

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PN appeals for common sense regarding proposed removal of St John’s Co-Cathedral tree

The PN is insisting that Valletta must not be stripped of a centuries-old tree that has been enjoyed by generations, just to make way for a substation. It was reacting to an article by...

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Updated: PN raises alarm over increased robberies in private homes; government, PL react

The PN on Tuesday raised alarm over increased robberies in private homes around Malta and Gozo. PN MPs Darren Carabott, Albert Buttigieg, Paula Mifsud Bonnici, and Swieqi Mayor Noel Muscat spoke...

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latest comment from Harold Hare, 01/04/2025 14:38: As I understand it, for the most part these are Burglaries - not robberies.

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Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in "Top Gun," donned a voluminous cape as Batman in "Batman Forever" and portrayed Jim Morrison in "The Doors," has died. He...

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Bitcoin investor, a Maltese citizen, buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure

A bitcoin investor who bought a SpaceX flight for himself and three polar explorers blasted off Monday night on the first rocket ride to carry people over the North and South...

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Mellieha primary school to operate from temporary Selmun premises during 2025 scholastic year

The Mellieha primary school is set to operate from a temporary premises in Selmun during the 2025 scholastic year starting in September, the Ministry for Education stated on Tuesday as it added that...

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Parents caring for children with severe disabilities to be covered by social security contributions

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that parents of children with severe disabilities who receive the Carer's grant which supports such families will now also be covered by accredited social security...

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Saka scores in Arsenal win on return from injury; Forest beat United thanks to Elanga's wonder goal

Bukayo Saka stood with his arms outstretched and a wide, cheeky grin on his face as he took in the acclaim of the Arsenal fans. It was like he'd never been away. On his first appearance...

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Malta welcomes LOT Polish Airlines: Strengthening connectivity to Europe, Asia and North America

Innovate International Ltd becomes Fujitsu’s sole certified service partner in Malta

Should Europe focus on warfare and less on welfare?

Adriana Baldacchino wins BOV Special Prize in Science

BOV upgraded by Fitch to 'BBB' with stable outlook

MEIA elects new executive committee during its AGM

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Repubblika to open a constitutional case against magisterial inquiry reform

Controversial magisterial inquiry reform bill passes final vote in parliament

PN MPs walk out of Parliament during vote on motion to censure Karol Aquilina

Government uses Parliament to trample on people’s rights, PN says after vote; PL defends position

Bernard Grech makes last appeal for vote against controversial magisterial inquiry reform bill

Jury trial kicks off against man charged with raping his wife

Government signs promise of sale agreement with owners of King’s Own Band Club premises in Valletta

Joseph Muscat’s mobile phone wiped clean three weeks before police raid, court told

Opposition refuses to take part in PM’s ‘April Fool’s Day farce’, PN says

PN says PL electoral districts revision will ‘weaken residents’ voice’; PL responds

19 people filmed illegally bird trapping, Committee Against Bird Slaughter says

ADPD says PN and PL are adjusting electoral districts to suit their needs

Government introduces paid IVF leave for self-employed prospective parents

TMID Editorial: Abela attacks media to protect allies

Man handed four-year prison sentence over 2017 road fatality

Government studying emerging crimes in digital security and cybersecurity

20th anniversary of Saint Pope Paul John II’s death

Yorgen Fenech claimed Keith Schembri promised him a presidential pardon, court hears

CJEU clarifies when payment period can exceed 60 days under Late Payments Directive

Seismic data confirms time of cliff collapse at St Peter’s Pool

PL says Repubblika persisting with 'disinformation campaign' on magisterial inquiry reform

Woman grievously injured after being hit by vehicle

Planning application for new school on ODZ land in San Gwann filed

MTA announces direct flights to Warsaw with LOT Polish Airlines

PN MP Robert Cutajar submits series of PQs on plans for Mellieħa Primary School

Żurrieq farmers call on Lands Authority to withdraw consent for development in Tal-Bebbux

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen barred from seeking office for 5 years, a political earthquake

Man arrested in connection with cannabis cultivation in Gozo

Nurse stabbed by colleague tells court she could not understand reason behind attack

‘History will condemn this government,’ Robert Aquilina says ahead of Wednesday’s protest

William Spiteri Bailey elected as 73rd President of The Malta Chamber

PN appeals for common sense regarding proposed removal of St John’s Co-Cathedral tree

Updated: PN raises alarm over increased robberies in private homes; government, PL react

Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65

Bitcoin investor, a Maltese citizen, buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure

Mellieha primary school to operate from temporary Selmun premises during 2025 scholastic year

Parents caring for children with severe disabilities to be covered by social security contributions

Saka scores in Arsenal win on return from injury; Forest beat United thanks to Elanga's wonder goal

Trump finds fault with both Putin and Zelenskyy as he tries to push for deal to end war in Ukraine

TMID Editorial: Social benefits and safeguards

Freedom Day anniversary commemorated

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Prime Minister says housing equity sharing scheme to be extended to those aged 25