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Trump Management 101: World leaders adapt to his erratic diplomacy with flattery and patience

If world leaders were teaching a course on how to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump early in his second term, their lesson plan might go like this: Pile on the flattery. Don't chase the policy...

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Sliema double murder: Daniel Muka guilty of wilful homicide

Daniel Muka (photo, at the time of his arrest) on Saturday found guilty of the murder of Christian Pandolfino and Ivor Maciejowski, while Viktor Dragomanski was found not guilty of wilful...

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Man, 70, accused of raping 8-year-old granddaughter

A 70-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to raping his granddaughter when she was eight and nine years old. He appeared in court on Friday facing charges of raping a minor under 12, participating...

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Hungary's LGBTQ+ community defies government ban on Pride march

Hungary's LGBTQ+ community is preparing for a face-off with the country's autocratic government, and plans to push ahead with a march in the capital on Saturday despite a government ban and threats of...

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81-year-old driver ends up in the sea with his car at Mgarr Harbour

An 81-year-old driver ended up in the sea with his car on Saturday morning, the police said. The man, from Ghajnsielem, was helped ashore by people who were in the area at the time of the...

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ADPD calls for greater safety on our roads

ADPD on Saturday called for greater safety on Maltese roads. Party Secretary General Dr Ralph Cassar said the government is doing the exact opposite of what is happening in many cities and...

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13 beaches receive Blue Flag eco-label

Ten beaches in Malta and three in Gozo received the 2025 Blue Flag Certificate, a prestigious eco-label confirming their world-class standards in beach management, environmental education, safety,...

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Four men granted bail in connection with cannabis resin theft from Ħal Safi AFM barracks

Four men charged in connection with a cannabis resin theft from Armed Forces barracks in Ħal Safi were granted bail on Thursday after their arraignment. Sean Attard, 30, from...

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Jeff Bezos weds Lauren Sánchez in lavish Venice ceremony

The sky itself is no limit for billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez, who have traveled into space - and expectations were about as high ahead of their wedding in Venice on...

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Eritrean man charged with assaulting police officer during Corpus Christi procession

Bereket Ghebremedhin, a 26-year-old Eritrean, was remanded in custody after being charged in court for allegedly assaulting a police officer in Ħamrun on Friday. In court, presided over by...

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Jury begins deliberations in Sliema double murder trial

After 12 days of intense courtroom proceedings, powerful testimonies, and emotionally charged appearances, the trial of Daniel Muka and Viktor Dragomanski has reached its final phase, with the jury...

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Lando Norris feels back to his old self with pole position for the Austrian GP

Lando Norris said he felt back to his old self after taking pole position by more than half a second in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday. Norris is seeking a strong result in...

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Government debt rises by €866.5 million, reaches €10.8 billion in May - NSO

At the end of May 2025, Central Government debt stood at €10,884.3 million, an increase of €866.5 million when compared to 2024, the NSO said Friday. The increase reported under Malta...

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latest comment from RF, 27/06/2025 12:16: Shouldn't the Finance Minister show some responsibility in controlling the deficit? The ministers cannot be trusted. In competition between themselves who spends most on their cronies.

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Government piled up €2.4 million in new debt every single day in last 12 months, PN says

Despite still failing to present any solutions to the biggest problems facing Maltese and Gozitan families, such as the rising cost of living, environmental destruction, the healthcare crisis,...

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Job applicants to have legal right to know wage before starting new position

As of this summer, job applicants will have the legal right to ask for the salary of the position they are applying for. Similarly, workers will be enshrined the right via a legal notice to request...

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23 individuals complete Caritas Malta drug rehabilitation programme

Twenty-three individuals have successfully completed the Caritas Malta drug rehabilitation programme. The ceremony marking the completion of the programme took place Friday evening at the San Blas...

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Adrian Delia submits nomination for PN leadership post

The Electoral, Records and Data Commission of the Partit Nazzjonalista announces that on Saturday it received a declaration of interest for the election of the Leader of the Partit Nazzjonalista from...

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TMID Editorial: Over-tourism can be damaging to tourism itself

Malta's destination as a tourism hotspot was highlighted in the international press recently, although not in a good way. We are here referring to an article that appeared in the British...

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Julian Fenech honoured with Pope John XXIII Award for Kindness at San Anton Palace

Julian Fenech, a Year Six student at STC Annibale Preca Primary School in Ħal Lija, has been awarded the Pope John XXIII Award for Kindness during a ceremony held under the patronage of Her...

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Lando Norris feels back to his old self with pole position for the Austrian GP

Triple Olympic champion Adam Peaty to host exclusive clinic in Malta

Manchester City beat Juventus 5-2 to win Group G of Club World Cup

Inter advance at Club World Cup with 2-0 win over River Plate

Delap scores his first Chelsea goal in 3-0 win over Esperance in Club World Cup

Palmeiras come back to tie Inter Miami 2-2, sending both teams to Club World Cup round of 16

Kenan Yildiz scores twice in Juventus’ 4-1 win in Club World Cup

Inter end Urawa's Club World Cup hopes with a win on 2 late goals

Government reaffirms strong commitment against racism – Over 700 officials trained

More than 300 public officials and 400 police officers have received training from the Human Rights Directorate focused on combating racism, xenophobia, and social exclusion, Parliamentary Secretary...

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6 Americans detained in South Korea for trying to send rice and Bibles to North Korea by sea

Six Americans were detained Friday in South Korea for trying to send 1,600 plastic bottles filled with rice, miniature Bibles, $1 bills and USB sticks toward North Korea by sea, police said. The...

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Fond Għadir reopens for bathing after sewage contamination cleared

Fond Għadir has been declared fit for bathing again after a contamination had led to the closure of the beach last wek. The Environmental Health Directorate lifted the health warning on...

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‘We need full-time MPs, better pay, real support for women in politics,’ PN MP says

PN MP Rebekah Borg has called for a more professional and effective Parliament, arguing that full-time roles, better pay, and proper resources are essential if MPs are to serve the public...

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Over 300 infrastructure projects completed in just one year

In the span of just one year, a total of 319 infrastructure projects were carried out across Malta, representing an investment of over €50 million and covering more than 360,000 metres of roads -...

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PM Abela highlights need for strategic cooperation on immigration in Brussels summit

While acknowledging the positive developments brought by initiatives presented by the European Commission, Prime Minister Robert Abela emphasised the urgency of accelerating discussions on migration,...

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Progress underway on Ħal Far quarter mile complex project

During a visit to the Ħal Far quartermile complex, Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, Clifton Grima, observed ongoing construction work at the site. The project...

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Free athletics sessions for children in the Cottonera area this summer

Children residing in the Cottonera area will have the opportunity to attend free athletics training sessions this summer at De La Salle College, the government said. These sessions will focus on...

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€1.6m direct contract for works on ‘extensive unforeseen structural damages’ in government building

A €1.6 million contract through a negotiated procedure was issued by the Public Works Department following the discovery of "extensive unforeseen structural damages" in a government building in...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 27/06/2025 09:36: And which government friendly friend or friend of a friend owns thís company?

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The best that Bezos’ money can buy: The billionaire's Venice wedding to Lauren Sánchez causes a stir

The sky itself is no limit for billionaire Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sánchez, who have traveled into space - and expectations are just about as high for their wedding in...

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Business

MeDirect enhances customer offering with Model Portfolios launch

Farsons AGM confirms food business spin-off, reports record results

Second Fund Managers’ Conference held for local financial advisors

Red pill or blue pill? The choice between artificial comfort and reality in the age of AI

Trump Management 101: World leaders adapt to his erratic diplomacy with flattery and patience

Sliema double murder: Daniel Muka guilty of wilful homicide

Man, 70, accused of raping 8-year-old granddaughter

Hungary's LGBTQ+ community defies government ban on Pride march

81-year-old driver ends up in the sea with his car at Mgarr Harbour

ADPD calls for greater safety on our roads

13 beaches receive Blue Flag eco-label

Four men granted bail in connection with cannabis resin theft from Ħal Safi AFM barracks

Jeff Bezos weds Lauren Sánchez in lavish Venice ceremony

Eritrean man charged with assaulting police officer during Corpus Christi procession

Jury begins deliberations in Sliema double murder trial

Lando Norris feels back to his old self with pole position for the Austrian GP

Government debt rises by €866.5 million, reaches €10.8 billion in May - NSO

Government piled up €2.4 million in new debt every single day in last 12 months, PN says

Job applicants to have legal right to know wage before starting new position

23 individuals complete Caritas Malta drug rehabilitation programme

Adrian Delia submits nomination for PN leadership post

TMID Editorial: Over-tourism can be damaging to tourism itself

Julian Fenech honoured with Pope John XXIII Award for Kindness at San Anton Palace

Ministry at ‘advanced consultation stage’ to recognise profession of construction project managers

Id-Dar tal-Providenza says it is opposed to Assisted Voluntary Euthanasia

EU leaders seek a big boost in Ukraine military support but make little progress on Russia sanctions

These Canadian rocks may be the oldest on Earth

Gozitan youths offered paid summer work experience through new government scheme

University of Malta Senate passes motion condemning Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza

OASI Foundation commemorates 34-year anniversary on International Day Against Drug Abuse

Over-tourism issues in Malta highlighted in article on British media

30+ motions calling for carrying-capacity studies in localities submitted, or soon to be – PN

Government reaffirms strong commitment against racism – Over 700 officials trained

6 Americans detained in South Korea for trying to send rice and Bibles to North Korea by sea

Fond Għadir reopens for bathing after sewage contamination cleared

‘We need full-time MPs, better pay, real support for women in politics,’ PN MP says

Over 300 infrastructure projects completed in just one year

PM Abela highlights need for strategic cooperation on immigration in Brussels summit

Progress underway on Ħal Far quarter mile complex project

Free athletics sessions for children in the Cottonera area this summer

€1.6m direct contract for works on ‘extensive unforeseen structural damages’ in government building

The best that Bezos’ money can buy: The billionaire's Venice wedding to Lauren Sánchez causes a stir

Is It Time to Rethink Your Relationship with Your Car?

TMID Editorial: A welcome policy

Maltese parliamentary delegation participates in Malaga meeting

IĠM, MSJA condemn personal attack, bullying on journalists

Metsola calls for Europe to keep saving lives and driving innovation

Brutal cat attacks spark outrage as Real Animal Rights Foundation offers €1,000 for information