Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals try to get to know one another Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor, delaying the secret voting for two days to help them get to know one another better and find... Comments (0) Share
There are ‘serious gaps and deficiencies’ in Malta’s anti-SLAPP law, media freedom report says There are "serious gaps and deficiencies" in Malta's anti-SLAPP law, the Liberties Media Freedom Report 2025 has read. The annual report on media freedom in the EU is produced by the Civil... Comments (0) Share
Parliament pays tribute to Pope Francis In a brief 30-minute session on Monday, Parliament expressed its condolences for the late Pope Francis, who died last week on Easter Monday. Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg described Pope Francis... Comments (0) Share
Developers planning ‘hamlet’ with villas and apartments for land close to protected Mensija Chapel Plans to develop a parcel of land close to the historically significant and protected Mensija Chapel in San Gwann have been resurrected, with a cluster of villas now being envisioned for the 2,100 or... Comments (3) Share latest comment from J.Degabriele, 28/04/2025 12:55: Nowhere is safe from the claws of the developers. New Comment Reply Click to rate 1 0
Maksar trial - Police describe the rigorous procedures behind the Caruana Galizia probe The trial by jury of the four men accused of murdering Daphne Caruana Galizia and lawyer Carmel Chircop continues on Monday. The accused are brothers Robert and Adrian Agius, known as the 'Ta'... Comments (0) Share
70% of SMEs think Malta is moving in the wrong direction, latest barometer shows 70% of SMEs think that Malta is moving in the wrong direction, with 30% thinking otherwise and indicating that they believe the country is moving in the right direction, the Malta Chamber of SMEs... Comments (0) Share
Russia declares a ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 for WWII Victory Day Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Monday declared a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 to mark the World War II Victory Day, as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration decides whether... Comments (0) Share
Spain’s power supply is almost fully restored after one of Europe’s most severe blackouts Power had almost fully returned to Spain early Tuesday morning as many questions remained about what caused one of Europe's most severe blackouts that grounded flights, paralyzed metro... Comments (0) Share
Momentum advocates for citizenship through Merit and Integration, rejects sale of passports Momentum today affirmed its firm opposition to the sale of Maltese citizenship, proposing instead clear pathways based on genuine contribution, integration, and long-term commitment to... Comments (0) Share
Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins a Canadian election upended by Trump Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party won Canada's federal election on Monday, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats and trade... Comments (0) Share
Over 2,600 domestic violence cases currently being heard before courts Over 2,600 domestic violence cases are currently being heard before the law courts in Malta and Gozo, information tabled in Parliament on Monday shows. The number of domestic violence cases... Comments (0) Share
Darren Carabott Francis Zammit Dimech: ‘It’s not about me, politics is a mission of service to others’
Bologna miss out on Serie A top four after draw Bologna held on for a scoreless draw at Udinese in Serie A on Monday and a precious point in its bid to play in European competition next season. Bologna dominated possession but goalkeeper... Comments (0) Share
Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course? One of Pope Francis' enduring legacies was that he greatly expanded the diversity of cardinals who will elect his successor, naming "princes of the church" from faraway countries that had never had... Comments (0) Share
Prime Minister visits Mosta Technopark workers In the face of digital and environmental transitions with strategic aims as part of Vision Malta 2050, such changes will be enacted through the strengthening of policy incentives Prime Minister Robert... Comments (0) Share
Government cannot continue undermining the education of Maltese youths, PN says The Government is struggling to finance the country's education system and continues to cut back on students by reducing funding to Malta's leading educational institutions, including the University... Comments (0) Share
16.8% of Maltese population living in or at risk of poverty, 0.2% increase from 2023 – NSO The National Statistics Office (NSO Malta) has published that in 2024, 92,690 people in the Maltese islands are living in households with a national equivalised income below the at-risk-of-poverty... Comments (0) Share
Updated: Massive power outage in Spain, Portugal leaves thousands stranded, millions without light A major power outage has been reported in Spain and Portugal, including their capitals. Spanish generator RedElectrica said Monday the Iberian peninsula was affected. It said the incident is... Comments (0) Share
Updated: LSE-supported students told to remain home for two months, Ombudsman says The Commissioner for Education within the Office of the Parliamentary Ombudsman said Monday that in the past days it received several communications from parents of LSE supported children in state... Comments (3) Share latest comment from C Xerri, 28/04/2025 13:23: "... ensuring they remain at their secondary schools to continue supporting the students under their care." That is right... but are these students going to attend school taking in consideration that few parents applied for the courses offered by the Education Authorities? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave Exit tourists. Enter cardinals. The Vatican has closed the Sistine Chapel, where cardinals will gather for the conclave to elect the next pope after the death of Pope Francis on April... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: Online threats As the world grows ever smaller thanks to the internet and social media, the dangers associated with these technologies continues to persist These threats span from the spread of misinformation... Comments (0) Share
Maltese passports were sold to Russians who were later sanctioned over Ukraine war - Financial Times A Russian businessman who has been hit with EU sanctions over Russia's war with the Ukraine has a Maltese passport, the Financial Times in the UK reports. It says that Albert Avdolyan had... Comments (5) Share latest comment from (H)ague, 27/04/2025 16:10: Possibly true, but this does not make Malta squeaky clean either New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP's Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions He called me "la prima della classe," or "the first in class." It wasn't necessarily a compliment. I had earned the nickname from Pope Francis in 2018, a year that marked a low point in his... Comments (0) Share
Government’s plan to solve traffic can’t work if population continues to increase by 35,000 – Grech Government's plan to solve traffic issues cannot work if the country's population continues to increase by 35,000 people a year, Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said on Sunday. He was being... Comments (0) Share
Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica Roman Catholic faithful began visiting the tomb of Pope Francis on Sunday, filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica a day after he was bade farewell by the powerful of... Comments (0) Share
Could Cardinal Mario Grech be the next Pope? Pope Francis passed away on 21 April after 12 years occupying the top post in the Catholic Church. His passing kick started a unique process which will see the next pope be elected - and among a... Comments (4) Share latest comment from Joe Tabone Adami, 28/04/2025 05:20: I think the only thing we should do is 'let the institutions work' - as they have done in the course of the Catholic Church's history - while asking the Holy Spirit to provide the Church with a holy, prudent and wise leader. Anything beyond that will not 'work' - since betting or forecasting who or why will that person be is solely the field of e-gambling companies. The Institutions concerned certainly do not look at bets or at prospects of wins - but at far deeper and more serious concerns for the good of all mankind! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
What the US Embassy story says about Maltese politics In a political climate as polarised as Malta's, even a diplomatic rumour can morph into a full-blown partisan battle. A recent report by reputable international news agency Reuters - suggesting that... Comments (0) Share
‘Government served the purpose of the far-right,’ Tunisian refugee says on migration Tunisian refugee Dali Agrebi has told this newsroom that "this government has served the purpose of the far-right" in the way it has been tackling present migration issues. Agrebi was interviewed... Comments (4) Share latest comment from S. Camilleri, 27/04/2025 15:57: "Tunisia is not at war. Why is this man a refugee?" As often is the case, you speak of what you know naught. Look up the definition of refugee. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
McTominay's brace lifts Napoli atop Serie A after Roma beat Inter There are still streamers and banners hanging over the city's streets and piazzas celebrating Napoli's Serie A title two seasons ago. Now there might be another championship to... Comments (0) Share
Prime Minister says pensions will increase again next budget Prime Minister Robert Abela said that pensions will again be raised in the budget to be announced in October. Abela spoke briefly in three localities on Sunday - Paola, Qormi and... Comments (1) Share latest comment from onDmove, 28/04/2025 07:10: Now give us back Manoel Island, we can do without a few hundred jobs it seems. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0