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10 April 2025, Thursday

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Jason Azzopardi claims fundamental rights breach over inquiry reform, to file constitutional case

Lawyer Jason Azzopardi announced he will be filing constitutional proceedings over what he claims are breaches to his fundamental rights following the enactment of the magisterial inquiry...

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Groundbreaking research shows Maltese prehistory begins 1,000 years earlier, before first farmers

Malta's history has been pushed back by 1,000 years in a discovery that is rewriting the islands' pre-history, as scientists have found new evidence that shows that...

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Police conducted three searches on Yorgen Fenech's properties in 17 Black investigation

Three searches were carried out on Yorgen Fenech's properties as part of the investigation linked to 17 Black, a court was told. A magisterial inquiry was previously concluded and...

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Consultation process on miscarriage leave begins

The government has launched a consultation process on miscarriage leave. The process is led by the Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue, Andy Ellul, who brought together individuals from...

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Man admits to raping his two step-daughters

A 60-year-old man from Victoria has admitted to raping and sexually molesting his two step-daughters, who at the time of the assault were under 15 years of age. His lawyers have also agreed for...

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Updated: China raises its retaliatory tariff on the US to 84% as it vows to 'fight to the end'

China has raised tariffs to 84% on goods coming from the U.S. in an additional countermeasure. Last week, China said it would levy 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods. On Wednesday, Trump's...

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Sixth edition of ‘Science in the Citadel’ announced as part of ‘Springtime in Gozo’ Programme

Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri announced the sixth edition of the annual event 'Science in the Citadel', taking place on Sunday 27 April 2025, from 10am to 6pm in and around the Citadel in...

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Man granted bail after admitting to buying, publishing child sex abuse material

A 26-year-old man from Pembroke on Wednesday pleaded guilty to buying and publishing child sex abuse material from the largest pornographic platform worldwide, known as KidFlix. It was heard in...

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Malta Vision 2050 - An 'encouraging step forward', Chamber of Commerce says

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry on Wednesday said it acknowledges the recently launched Malta Vision 2050 as an "encouraging step forward" in setting a holistic long-term...

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AP wins reinstatement to White House events after judge rules government can’t bar its journalists

A federal judge ordered the White House on Tuesday to restore The Associated Press' full access to cover presidential events, affirming on First Amendment grounds that the government cannot punish the...

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Ian Borg calls on upcoming Danish EU Presidency to focus on connectivity of EU’s peripheral regions

Connectivity is a strategic asset that plays a key role in maintaining competitiveness, ensuring that peripheral regions, including Island Member States, can overcome existing barriers, particularly...

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recent poll

Less revenue

Malta a Mafia State

Labour’s Trojan horse

Valerie Visanich

Adolescence: Rebels without a cause?

Carmel Cacopardo

The rationing of proportionality

Emmanuel J. Galea

Breaking the skills trap: Gozo’s urgent need for smarter jobs

Noel Grima

The cost of Liberation Day

Mark Said

Online gambling: all bets are off

Victor Calleja

Now we have it from the corsair’s mouth

Owen Bonnici

The Europe of Abel and the Europe of Cain

PN says it offers a long-term vision to benefit multiple sectors of the economy

The PN is offering a long-term vision that can deliver real benefits across multiple sectors of Malta's economy, including the vital tourism industry, PN Leader Bernard Grech said during a visit to...

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King Charles III’s fairy tale isn’t the one we remember as marriage to Camilla reaches 20-year mark

It was a fairy tale romance. There was the lavish royal wedding. A kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Cheers from the adoring throngs below. Wait! That's the wrong story. The right...

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Vision 2050 public consultation launched, government details plan for next 25 years

Vision 2050, which is the government's plan with economic and other initiatives and targets up to the year 2050, has opened for public consultation until 9 September 9, and a final document for the...

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latest comment from RF, 08/04/2025 19:07: What a waste of time and money? As if Abela and his incompetent cabinet are able to plan ahead for 25 months, let alone 25 years. Takes first place for waffling his way.

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Vision 2050 must translate into tangible action for the common good, PN says

Malta's Vision 2050 must translate into tangible action for the common good and a better quality of life, the Nationalist Party said Tuesday. For too long, the Government has ignored the clear...

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latest comment from Divi, 08/04/2025 15:09: Spot on

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Watch: Valletta mayor reports act of vandalism to police

Valletta mayor Olaf McKay said Wednesday he has reported an act of vandalism at the City Gate life, uploading a video of the episode on his Facebook page. The video shows two youths setting fire...

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We can make SLAPPs counterproductive by continually exposing them, Casa says

MEP and Head of the Maltese EPP Delegation David Casa called for public scrutiny of SLAPP suits to remain high, claiming that "the reputational cost of filing SLAPP suits will help to dissuade them...

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TMID Editorial: Public confidence in the AFM

The recent drug heist at an Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) compound in Safi, which saw the theft of more than 100 kilogrammes of cannabis resin, has revealed significant security failures within the...

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Trump disrupts global economic order even though the US is dominant

By declaring a trade war on the rest of the world, President Donald Trump has panicked global financial markets, raised the risk of a recession and broken the political and economic alliances that...

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Sports

Bend it like Declan: Rice curls home two free kicks as Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in CL quarters

Kane misses, Frattesi scores as Inter beat Bayern 2-1 in 1st leg of Champions League quarterfinals

Liverpool lose and Southampton's relegation is sealed before a deadlocked Manchester derby

Atalanta at risk of falling out of top 4 after loss to Lazio

Red Bull's Max Verstappen holds off McLarens to win his fourth straight Japanese GP

Marcus Thuram bags bizarre goal as Inter concede draw at Parma

Liverpool get Premier League title boost as Arsenal drop points at Everton

Red Bull's Verstappen takes pole for Sunday's Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix

Enzo Fernandez grabs winner as Chelsea beat Tottenham to climb to 4th in Premier League

Liverpool beat Everton 1-0 to restore 12-point lead in the Premier League

Court expert says he could not recall swearing under oath on his involvement in Vitals inquiry

Andrew Robert Coles, a court expert employed as part of the magisterial inquiry into the hospitals concession, testified on Tuesday that he was sub-contracted by Jeremy Harbinson to work on the...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 08/04/2025 19:37: Seems that court experts are creating more questions about their credibility than confirming the inquiry report

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PN proposes mandatory Health and Safety Skills Card by 2027, stronger powers to OHSA

The Nationalist Party has proposed the introduction of a mandatory Health and Safety Skills Card by 2027 and also giving stronger powers to the Occupational Health & Safety Authority. The...

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Open Day at Fort Manoel attracts over 3,000 visitors

Over 3,000 visitors gathered at Fort Manoel for a wonderful chance to explore the Fort Manoel's impressive restoration and its historical beauty, MIDI said Wednesday. Visitors were also...

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PN tables motion proposing changes to environmental regulations to safeguard environment; PL replies

The PN has presented a motion proposing changes to environmental regulations to safeguard the environment and residents, while promoting a sustainable industry. The PN on Tuesday said that the...

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latest comment from V. Cauchi, 09/04/2025 09:21: There may be others within Labour who do not agree I some fine point but don't do it publicly but only whisper in some minister's ears. Why all the hullabaloo if the Opposition makes some positive comment? Do we call this functional democracy?

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PN welcomes court decision on call for interest for works on Church of St Paul’s Shipwreck

The PN's local councillors in Valletta expressed their satisfaction at the decision of the Court of Appeal, which they said overturned the ruling of the Public Contracts Review Board regarding the...

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The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people

The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving at least 98 people dead...

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Unpaid wages and maritime claims: a captain’s legal battle before the Maltese Courts

In a judgment delivered on 14 February 2025 by the First Hall, Civil Court (the "Court") in the case of Captain Tara Merlin Ehrlich vs MV Force India, the Court examined the interplay between maritime...

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Government says it has consistently strengthened health and safety regulations – Ministry

The Ministry for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector has refuted the Opposition's claims that the reform carried out on the Occupational Health and Safety Act was "rushed, half-baked" and...

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Lithuania fines Revolut €3.5 million for money-laundering prevention failures

Lithuania's central bank has fined Britain's most valuable start-up Revolut €3.5 million euros for failures in money-laundering prevention, the bank said on Monday. Reuters news agency...

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Malta sets new records for inbound tourism in the first two months of 2025, MTA says

The Malta Tourism Authority said that it was proud of the country’s exceptional performance in inbound tourism for the first two months of the year overall. “Official statistics...

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Business

Moneybase launches weekly cashbacks, achieves 700% growth in transactions over the past year

McDonald’s and local councils unite to keep Għargħur clean

MaltaPost launches Year Pack: The complete collection of stamps issued throughout 2024

EY Engage 2025: Reimagine your digital future

Debono Group announces successful strategic exit from iMovo Limited

Deloitte Malta announces acquisition of iMovo Ltd, a leading digital business entity

Bank of Valletta unveils BOV SmartPay

BOV leads the discussion on cybersecurity for modern businesses

APS Bank experts share insights on pensions, cybersecurity, and sustainable finance