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1 November 2026, Sunday

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Eight organisations oppose proposed land reclamation off Bengħajsa, warn of threat to fishers

Eight voluntary organisations and associations have voiced their opposition to a government tender for a master plan for land reclamation off Bengħajsa, warning that the project would threaten...

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A third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. About 70,000...

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The Malta Independent wins two categories at IGM journalism awards

The Malta Independent has won two categories in the Institute of Maltese Journalists awards that were held on Saturday. Deputy Editor Semira Abbas Shalan won the Award for Journalism that...

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Momentum reveals 22 questions asked in survey commissioned by Yorgen Fenech's uncle

A survey commissioned by Raymond Fenech, the uncle of businessman Yorgen Fenech, asked respondents whether they believed the businessman ordered the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia and whether they...

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British PM Burnham hints at apology for country's role in slave trade but rejects reparations

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his government will consider apologizing for the first time for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, but has rejected calls for the country to pay...

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Court orders immediate release of tourist jailed over airport bomb remark

A court has ordered the immediate release of a Croatian tourist who was remanded in custody after making a sarcastic remark about a bomb in his hand luggage at Malta International Airport, ruling that...

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Pressure piles on Carrick as 10-man Man United beaten at Chelsea and Man City lose again

Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United manager was jeopardized further Saturday with a 2-0 loss at Chelsea in the Premier League, with a red card to Lisandro Martinez adding to the woes of...

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Emeritus judge finds no basis for University investigation into statistician Vince Marmara

Statistician Vince Marmara has published the conclusions of a report drawn up by retired judge Geoffrey Valenzia, who found no "factual basis" to justify an investigation into alleged breaches of...

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Two injured after car overturns and catches fire in Attard

A 27-year-old man was grievously injured after the car he was driving overturned and caught fire in Attard early on Saturday morning. The accident happened in Mdina Road at around 5am, when the...

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Qrendi residents gatecrash garden opening in protest over major residential project

Activists and local residents gatecrashed the official inauguration of a newly opened garden in Qrendi, confronting Environment Minister Miriam Dalli over a proposed massive residential development in...

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Kane scoreless as Bayern draws in Klassiker and Milan beat city rivals Inter

Harry Kane failed to score in his first game since winning the Ballon d'Or as Bayern Munich gave up a late goal to draw with Borussia Dortmund 2-2 in the German Klassiker on Saturday. After...

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Emmanuel J. Galea

Brussels knew beforehand

Owen Bonnici

Stability in a world of uncertainty

Alfred Sant

Brazil

Mark Said

Police officers and identity cards

Emmanuel J. Galea

Last in Europe, first in spin!

Frans Camilleri

Church vs State

Alfred Sant

Against impunity

Adrian Delia

Families need more than money

Katya De Giovanni

School-based assessment: Weighing the pros and cons

Marco Bonnici

An employee-centred national agenda

St James Hospital marks major milestone for private healthcare with specialised heart procedures

Three specialised heart procedures that were previously only available through Malta's public health service have just been successfully performed at Saint James Hospital, marking a first for the...

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Updated: Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV is poised to make history by becoming the first pontiff to vote in a secular election after requesting a mail-in ballot for next week's US midterm elections, international media...

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ADPD says Budget leaves long-term problems unresolved and targets vulnerable workers

ADPD - The Green Party has criticised the 2027 Budget, saying it offers immediate relief while failing to address the country's long-term problems, shifting today's challenges onto future generations,...

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Beyond economic and social measures: what kind of society are we building? - Caritas

Caritas Malta on Satirday applauded the range of social measures announced in the 2027 Budget that recognise the importance of continued investment in the wellbeing of individuals, families and...

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Lewis Hamilton wins pole for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix

Upon his arrival at the Mexico City Grand Prix, British driver Lewis Hamilton claimed there has never been a driver like him in the history of motorsport. Perhaps his assertion is not entirely...

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TMID Editorial: Not every medical problem belongs at Mater Dei

Mater Dei Hospital's emergency department should be reserved for those who genuinely need emergency treatment. This is not to deny anyone access to healthcare, but to ensure that patients receive the...

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From quarry to Park tal-Mitħna: an open space in Mqabba

Park tal-Mitħna has breathed new life into an area that served as a quarry for many years and where approximately 20,000 cubic metres of construction waste had accumulated over time, the...

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Employer bodies say economic transformation requires careful calibration of policies

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), the Malta Chamber of SMEs and the Malta Employers' Association (Malta Employers) said...

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Kane scoreless as Bayern draws in Klassiker and Milan beat city rivals Inter

Lewis Hamilton wins pole for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix

Pressure piles on Carrick as 10-man Man United beaten at Chelsea and Man City lose again

Late own goals help Inter beat Venezia 2-0 in Serie A while Milan lose 4-2

Lazio rout Sassuolo 6-2 to stay top of Serie A, humiliating cup exit for Espanyol

Arsenal embarrassed in penalty-shootout loss to 4th-tier Fleetwood in English League Cup stunner

YoHealth Malta Premier - Spartans stun leaders Valletta

Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d'Or and Putellas wins her third

Kimi Antonelli wins US Grand Prix and tightens his grip on historic F1 title chase

Man United humbled by Bournemouth to leave Carrick's job under threat, Liverpool beat Brighton

PN says Budget offers no answers on Malta’s growing quality of life concerns

The Nationalist Party has criticised the government for failing to address Malta's growing quality of life concerns in its latest Budget, describing it as lacking vision and a clear direction for the...

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Pepper spray triggered Paceville nightclub panic, but safety failures worsened injuries, court finds

A man who discharged pepper spray inside a crowded Paceville nightclub more than a decade ago has been given a suspended prison sentence after the Court of Appeal reversed his earlier...

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Maltese-flagged pleasure yachts secure privileged access through US ports, Ministry announces

The Ministry for Sustainable Mobility announced what it called "a historic achievement for the maritime sector" as, for the first time, pleasure yachts registered under the Maltese flag will be able...

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Schools to get €6m air-conditioning investment as government tackles poor PISA results

Education Minister Byron Camilleri has acknowledged that Malta's performance in the latest PISA assessment is unsatisfactory, as he outlined a series of budget measures aimed at improving literacy,...

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Health Minister launches seasonal vaccination campaign – ‘Less Flu, More You’

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health, Ian Borg, launched the Seasonal Vaccination Campaign 2026/2027, which will begin on Monday, 2 November 2026. The campaign will offer vaccination...

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21-year-old charged with terrorism-related offences after probe into alleged travel to Syria

A 21-year-old man from Żabbar has been charged with four terrorism-related offences following an investigation that began after police received confidential information about a Maltese national...

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Prosecution tells jurors: 'Lorin Scicluna cannot escape responsibility for Cisse murder'

The prosecution argued that Lorin Scicluna cannot escape responsibility for the murder of Lassane Cisse simply by claiming that his co-accused, Francesco Fenech, was the person who fired the fatal...

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More tourists but lower per capita expenditure in first 9 months – NSO

Inbound tourists for the first nine months of 2026 amounted to 3,599,493, an increase of 17.0 per cent over the same period in 2025, the NSO said Friday. Total nights spent by inbound tourists went up...

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At end Q3, government debt at nearly €12bn – NSO

At the end of September 2026, Central Government debt stood at €11,956.6 million, an increase of €846.4 million when compared to 2025, the NSO said Friday. The increase reported under Malta...

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Ceiling of Valletta shop collapses

Emergency services rushed to South Street in Valletta on Friday morning following reports that the internal ceiling of a shop had partially collapsed. The incident happened at around 10:20 am...

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Business

ECB holds rates at 2.5% amid rising inflation risks

Roma Outlet Village opens its doors on 6 November

Malta records 7.5 million active online gambling accounts and nearly 850,000 casino visits

Emirates honoured at Sky Media Travel Awards held in Malta

BOV raises 2026 profit guidance as nine-month earnings reach €189.6 million

How Bitcoin Pushed Its Way Over the $65,000 Marker

MBB calls for a strong EU Budget to safeguard Maltese Businesses

Total tax revenue reaches almost €7.5bn, NSO says

HSBC Malta: Strong and resilient results continued through Q3 2026

Does Europe’s low compute matters in the AI race

Eight organisations oppose proposed land reclamation off Bengħajsa, warn of threat to fishers

A third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

The Malta Independent wins two categories at IGM journalism awards

Momentum reveals 22 questions asked in survey commissioned by Yorgen Fenech's uncle

British PM Burnham hints at apology for country's role in slave trade but rejects reparations

Court orders immediate release of tourist jailed over airport bomb remark

Pressure piles on Carrick as 10-man Man United beaten at Chelsea and Man City lose again

Emeritus judge finds no basis for University investigation into statistician Vince Marmara

Two injured after car overturns and catches fire in Attard

Qrendi residents gatecrash garden opening in protest over major residential project

Kane scoreless as Bayern draws in Klassiker and Milan beat city rivals Inter

St James Hospital marks major milestone for private healthcare with specialised heart procedures

Updated: Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

ADPD says Budget leaves long-term problems unresolved and targets vulnerable workers

Beyond economic and social measures: what kind of society are we building? - Caritas

Lewis Hamilton wins pole for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix

TMID Editorial: Not every medical problem belongs at Mater Dei

From quarry to Park tal-Mitħna: an open space in Mqabba

Employer bodies say economic transformation requires careful calibration of policies

Netanyahu’s party claims election 'stolen' as results show him losing majority

TMID Editorial: Welcomed as workers, treated as outsiders

Lassana Cisse trial: defence urges jury to ignore Yorgen Fenech controversy

Updated: Paola mayor's asset freeze by developer lifted after strong backlash

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Governance consultant urges non-EU workers to strike for a week

Over €100 million earmarked for digitalisation as Economy Minister presents economic initiatives

Spain reckons with 2nd deadly train crash of the year ahead of national election

European Central Bank head resigns, allowing search for successor to begin before French election

PN says Budget offers no answers on Malta’s growing quality of life concerns

Pepper spray triggered Paceville nightclub panic, but safety failures worsened injuries, court finds

Maltese-flagged pleasure yachts secure privileged access through US ports, Ministry announces

Schools to get €6m air-conditioning investment as government tackles poor PISA results

Health Minister launches seasonal vaccination campaign – ‘Less Flu, More You’

21-year-old charged with terrorism-related offences after probe into alleged travel to Syria

Prosecution tells jurors: 'Lorin Scicluna cannot escape responsibility for Cisse murder'

More tourists but lower per capita expenditure in first 9 months – NSO

At end Q3, government debt at nearly €12bn – NSO

Ceiling of Valletta shop collapses

Joseph Portelli’s ex-business associate granted bail after entering Mercury Towers armed with knife

PN says businesses and families should not pay for government’s economic failures

ECB holds rates at 2.5% amid rising inflation risks

Rosianne Cutajar meets educators on tackling disinformation and polarisation in schools

Malta International Airport shareholders’ event draws record crowd of more than 350

Energy Minister calls for EU flexibility to protect families and businesses from energy pressures