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29 April 2025, Tuesday

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EU Court of Justice ‘puts an end’ to harmful citizenship-by-investment schemes

Transparency International and the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation said in a statement that today's "landmark" judgment against Malta has put to an end harmful citizenship-by-investment...

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BREAKING: Malta’s golden passport scheme violates EU law, European Court of Justice rules

Malta’s golden passport scheme has been found to be in violation of European Union law, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on Tuesday morning. The European Commission took Malta to...

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Updated: Government says citizenship scheme will be brought in line with European court judgment

The government said Tuesday it is studying the judgment given by the European Court of Justice today to bring the citizenship-by-investment scheme "in line with the principles outlined in the...

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Updated: Muscat says passports scheme should continue as he is described as 'black page' in history

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said Malta's citizenship for sale scheme, which he described as the best in the world, should continue in spite of the European Court of Justice ruling which deemed...

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New booking system to regulate number of visitors to Blue Lagoon comes into effect in May

Starting 1 May, a new online visitor booking system will regulate the number of visitors at the Comino's Blue Lagoon, to protect and preserve the delicate ecosystems of this popular Natura 2000...

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Second interconnector: Contract signed for building, installation of subsea cable

The Maltese Government and the Norwegian company Nexans AS have signed a contract for the manufacturing and installation of the subsea cable for the second interconnector project, the government has...

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Henley & Partners disappointed by European Court ruling

Henley & Partners said Tuesday it is disappointed by the characterization of Malta's citizenship program as an infringement of EU law or a "commercialization" of citizenship, as laid out in...

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Metsola slams golden passport ‘get-rich-quick scheme’ as legal and economic 'recklessness'

The European Court of Justice has established "what we have always known," that the acquisition of Union citizenship cannot result from a commercial transaction, President of the European Parliament...

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‘Citizenship has a value, not a price’: Grech says passport scheme should be suspended

Opposition Leader Bernard Grech said that the Maltese passport is too important to "just be sold". Reacting to the European Court of Justice judgment saying the Maltese government's scheme to...

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LIVE - Maksar trial: jury proceedings to enter fifth day

The trial by jury of the four men charged with complicity in the murders of Daphne Caruana Galizia and Carmel Chircop will enter its fifth day on Tuesday morning before Madam Justice Edwina...

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BOV announces pre-tax profit of €67.1m in first quarter 2025

Bank of Valletta announced a strong profit before tax of €67.1 million for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 5.3% over the same period in 2024, the bank said Tuesday. These results for...

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BOV approached to be part of consortium to buy out HSBC Malta

Bank of Valletta confirmed on Tuesday that it had been approached to be a part of a consortium which would buy out HSBC Bank Malta. In a company announcement on the Malta Stock Exchange, BOV said...

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‘Withdraw illegal citizenships immediately’ - ADPD

Citizenship should never be for sale, ADPD - The Green Party, said in a statement. It was reacting to the judgement by the European Court of Justice that ruled that Malta's golden passport scheme...

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All set for a spectacular finale to the Malta International Fireworks Festival on Wednesday

Seventeen local fireworks teams and an international fireworks company are preparing for the concluding night of the Malta International Fireworks Festival, on Wednesday 30 April, which will...

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Updated: PA issues Partial Local Plan Review for Villa Rosa site for public consultation

The Planning Authority on Tuesday issued for public consultation the Partial Local Plan Review of the North Harbours Local Plan (2006) for the Villa Rosa site in Paceville, marking what it said...

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Updated: Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope

As the Vatican switches gears from saying goodbye to Pope Francis to electing his successor, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal and whether he can vote in the May 7 conclave have been a...

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Repubblika calls for immediate termination of Malta’s golden passports scheme after ECJ decision

NGO Repubblika has welcomed a decision by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) which ruled that Malta’s golden passport scheme has been found to be in violation of European Union law, and called...

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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...

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Education Ministry launches ‘Transformation Centre’

The ‘Transformation Centre’, which the Ministry for Education describes as “a dynamic space that encourages creativity and innovation which allows educators, students, and...

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Bologna miss out on Serie A top four after draw

McTominay's brace lifts Napoli atop Serie A after Roma beat Inter

Party time at Anfield as Liverpool win Premier League for record-equalling 20th top-flight title

Newcastle and Chelsea win to boost top-five hopes in Premier League as Ipswich relegated

Liverpool must wait to clinch Premier League title after Arsenal draw with Palace

Milan ruin Inter's treble bid with derby win to reach Italian Cup final

Man City score late winner to beat Aston Villa 2-1 and boost Champions League hopes

TMID Editorial: The sale of citizenship

The news reported by the Financial Times in the UK, that there are individuals who have been sanctioned over Russia's war in the Ukraine who have Maltese passports, is the latest example of why...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Government announces increase in allowances for mayors and councillors

Mayors, deputy mayors, and councillors across Malta and Gozo will be seeing an increase of €1000 in the allowances allocated to them, the Ministry for National Heritage, the Arts, and Local...

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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...

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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...

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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'...

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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...

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Cryptic manipulation of global trade regulations

Government debt at nearly €10.8 billion at end March – NSO

BOV launches Investment Funds Campaign

PM Abela announces novel policy initiative to provide support to innovative startups

MaltaPost to issue special stamp dedicated to Pope Francis on Saturday

Nearly 81,000 foreigners study English in Malta in 2024 - NSO

RS2 bids for HSBC Malta, aims to revive Mid-Med Bank brand

Finance Minister says HSBC Malta takeover ‘cannot take forever’

BOV champions sustainability on Earth Day 2025

EU Court of Justice ‘puts an end’ to harmful citizenship-by-investment schemes

BREAKING: Malta’s golden passport scheme violates EU law, European Court of Justice rules

Updated: Government says citizenship scheme will be brought in line with European court judgment

Updated: Muscat says passports scheme should continue as he is described as 'black page' in history

New booking system to regulate number of visitors to Blue Lagoon comes into effect in May

Second interconnector: Contract signed for building, installation of subsea cable

Henley & Partners disappointed by European Court ruling

Metsola slams golden passport ‘get-rich-quick scheme’ as legal and economic 'recklessness'

‘Citizenship has a value, not a price’: Grech says passport scheme should be suspended

LIVE - Maksar trial: jury proceedings to enter fifth day

BOV announces pre-tax profit of €67.1m in first quarter 2025

BOV approached to be part of consortium to buy out HSBC Malta

‘Withdraw illegal citizenships immediately’ - ADPD

All set for a spectacular finale to the Malta International Fireworks Festival on Wednesday

Updated: PA issues Partial Local Plan Review for Villa Rosa site for public consultation

Updated: Disgraced Cardinal Becciu formally withdraws from participation in conclave to elect pope

Repubblika calls for immediate termination of Malta’s golden passports scheme after ECJ decision

There are ‘serious gaps and deficiencies’ in Malta’s anti-SLAPP law, media freedom report says

Education Ministry launches ‘Transformation Centre’

Over 2,600 domestic violence cases currently being heard before courts

Russia declares a ceasefire in Ukraine on May 8-10 for WWII Victory Day

Bologna miss out on Serie A top four after draw

16.8% of Maltese population living in or at risk of poverty, 0.2% increase from 2023 – NSO

Conclave politics begin with the question: Continue Pope Francis' radical legacy or change course?

Updated: Massive power outage in Spain, Portugal leaves thousands stranded, millions without light

Prime Minister visits Mosta Technopark workers

Updated: LSE-supported students told to remain home for two months, Ombudsman says

Government cannot continue undermining the education of Maltese youths, PN says

TMID Editorial: The sale of citizenship

Momentum advocates for citizenship through Merit and Integration, rejects sale of passports

Parliament pays tribute to Pope Francis

Developers planning ‘hamlet’ with villas and apartments for land close to protected Mensija Chapel

Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins a Canadian election upended by Trump

Government announces increase in allowances for mayors and councillors

Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals try to get to know one another

Spain’s power supply is almost fully restored after one of Europe’s most severe blackouts

Maksar trial - Police describe the rigorous procedures behind the Caruana Galizia probe

70% of SMEs think Malta is moving in the wrong direction, latest barometer shows

The Vatican closes the Sistine Chapel to the public and prepares for a papal conclave

TMID Editorial: Online threats

Could Cardinal Mario Grech be the next Pope?

Maltese passports were sold to Russians who were later sanctioned over Ukraine war - Financial Times

What the US Embassy story says about Maltese politics

Pope Francis bestowed a special nickname on AP's Vatican reporter for her often-tough questions