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Some still seek choice, even with top palliative care, PS Buttigieg says on assisted dying

As Malta holds its first national discussions on voluntary assisted euthanasia, Parliamentary Secretary for Reforms and Equality Rebecca Buttigieg said that even with the best possible palliative...

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Medical Council’s inability to take disciplinary action ‘very worrying’ – MAM president

The Medical Association of Malta (MAM) is "very worried" about the status of the Medical Council, newly-elected association president Patrick Sammut told The Malta Independent on Sunday, noting that...

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Robert Aquilina resigns from Repubblika post; strongly denies wrongdoing

Robert Aquilina has resigned from the post of Honorary President of Repubblika, the NGO said in a statement. It said that it received his letter of resignation and has accepted it. Former...

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‘Proud to be socialist’ while selling capitalism: Abela’s political paradox

When Prime Minister Robert Abela declares, "We are proud to be socialists," the statement carries a weight of tradition, identity and political calculation. Yet for many observers, it also lands with...

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Are Maltese youth sports models flawed?

Youth development is often not the first thing that comes to mind when discussing Maltese sports; some may immediately think of football, while others might highlight the expansion of sports...

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Exuberant PSG fans celebrate club's first Champions League title with police on alert

Paris erupted with flares and fireworks, car horns and an Eiffel Tower glittering in blue and red to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's first Champions League title on Saturday. The final...

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Inter feel pain of another Champions League final defeat but pride remains

Inter Milan's heroics against Barcelona make its record Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain all the more disappointing for the Nerazzurri. Inter staged an improbable...

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PM says he will listen to both sides on Manoel Island project, but adds it cannot be thrown out

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that he will listen to both sides on the Manoel Island project, but adds that the concession cannot be thrown out. Abela said that he received two requests...

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TMIS Editorial: Cabinet reshuffle exposes PM Abela’s indecision and weakness

Tinkering with a Cabinet is a Prime Minister's prerogative. In democracies, reshuffles serve to refresh a government's image, correct under-performance, or realign political priorities. But what...

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Paris Saint-Germain rout Inter 5-0 to win the Champions League for the first time

Paris Saint-Germain, Champions League winner. At long last the club that was transformed by Qatari billions and bought and sold a succession of the world's greatest players in an...

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From Galacticos to glory: How Luis Enrique transformed PSG into Champions League winners

Luis Enrique got rid of the Galacticos at Paris Saint-Germain and then became one himself. The Spanish coach, or perhaps he should be called an architect or a visionary, orchestrated...

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Bookings, queues, and Brussels: A pivotal month for Gozo

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The genocide in Gaza

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Former Chief Justices in the political arena

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Will there still be a Palestine by the time we get to recognise it?

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Poor Owen Bonnici feels done in

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A strong government

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University autonomy

Mark Said

The paradox of euthanasia and palliative care

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The National Labour Centre

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30% of Gozo businesses report better conditions, 16% report worse activity

Thirty per cent of business in Gozo reported better conditions in March, with 16% saying the situation is worse. The Gozo Regional Development Authority, and the Gozo Business Chamber on Saturday...

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No more silence: Malta Women’s Lobby stands with Pearl Vella Haber after brother’s conviction

The Malta Women's Lobby on Saturday expressed its full support and solidarity with Pearl Vella Haber, who "has bravely shared her deeply personal account of lifelong abuse at the hands of a family...

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GSSE conclude: Malta bags 55 medals, 13 of which gold

Malta bagged a total of 55 medals at the Games of the Small States of Europe, which came to a close in Andorra today. Of these, 13 were gold medals, the highest ever number achieved by Malta in...

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‘A right to die can become a duty to die’, bishops say in strong stand against euthanasia

The right to die can become a duty to die, the bishops said Saturday in a strongly-worded pastoral letter against the introduction of assistant voluntary euthanasia. What is being proposed, the...

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Robert Aquilina questioned by police over alleged domestic incident

Former Repubblika president Robert Aquilina has been questioned by the police over an alleged domestic incident. The altercation is believed to have taken place on Friday evening took place in...

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Malta registers 22% smoking rate in 2023, slightly lower than EU average

Malta reported a smoking rate of 22% in 2023, ranking 13th among EU member states when ordered from highest to lowest prevalence, according to statistics published Saturday by Eurostat and the...

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Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

Valletta Chemimart City Gate Pharmacy, City Gate; Ħamrun Thomas' Pharmacy, 796, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp; Qormi Brown's Pharmacy, 278, Triq il-Vitorja; Birkirkara Coora Pharmacy, 18,...

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Inter feel pain of another Champions League final defeat but pride remains

From Galacticos to glory: How Luis Enrique transformed PSG into Champions League winners

Exuberant PSG fans celebrate club's first Champions League title with police on alert

Paris Saint-Germain rout Inter 5-0 to win the Champions League for the first time

GSSE conclude: Malta bags 55 medals, 13 of which gold

Piastri earns pole position at Spanish GP ahead of McLaren teammate Norris

GSSE: Artistic swimming duo Culic, Grima Buttigieg net two gold medals; Beppe Grillo wins 200m

Malta girls regain promotion to League B of the Nations League

GSSE: Gold for men’s team in table-tennis

Sasha Gatt swims to her second gold medal at GSSE, this time in Women’s 400m Freestyle category

Momentum submits official position on assisted death to public consultation

Momentum today announced it has submitted its official response to the public consultation on assisted death. The submission outlines Momentum's position on this critical issue, presented as part...

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Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends

About five years ago, Gail Friedman noticed her Parson Russell Terrier was constantly licking his paws and seemed super uncomfortable. "The poor dog. I would put baby socks on his feet so that he...

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TMID Editorial: Politicians should work together on carrying capacity studies

The issue of carrying capacity studies has come to the fore again, and it is a proposal which one hopes would find general agreement across the board. There were two developments in this regard...

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Poland holds a pivotal presidential runoff influenced by Trump, the far right and the war in Ukraine

Poland is set to hold a presidential runoff election on Sunday between two candidates offering starkly different visions for the country's future. The winner will succeed...

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GSSE: Artistic swimming duo Culic, Grima Buttigieg net two gold medals; Beppe Grillo wins 200m

Thea Grima Buttigieg and Ana Culic were promoted to first place in the artistic swimming duet technical routine after Malta's protest against Friday's result was upheld by the organisers. It was...

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Trump and Putin want to talk business once the Ukraine war ends. Here's why it won't be easy

Hundreds of foreign companies left Russia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, including major U.S. firms like Coca-Cola, Nike, Starbucks, ExxonMobil and Ford Motor Co. But after more than...

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Road closed for traffic as car overturns on Naxxar Road, Birkirkara

A ride-hailing cab has overturned earlier on Saturday on Naxxar Road, Birkirkara. The Y-plate vehicle is shown to have overturned on its side just before a large supermarket nearby. The road...

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Piastri earns pole position at Spanish GP ahead of McLaren teammate Norris

Max Verstappen has his work cut out to keep his Spanish Grand Prix streak going after Oscar Piastri claimed pole position ahead of McLaren teammate Lando Norris on Saturday. The McLaren...

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‘We are where we are due to the PLPN’s complicity with speculators’, ADPD says

After thousands of people have shown that they wish to see Manoel Island become a public park, the PL and PN have already said that this wish is going to be ignored, just as they have been doing for...

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Standards Commissioner for the judiciary can be introduced through a simple majority – PM

A Standards Commissioner for the judiciary can be introduced through a simple majority, Prime Minister Robert Abela said. Speaking to the press, he referred to a constitutional reform bill that...

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Business

Euro to grow should dollar wane

BOV holds 51st Annual General Meeting

MFSA highlights shortcomings on Malta-licensed crypto websites to protect consumers online

Farsons Group reports strong performance, announces strategic milestones for future growth

HSBC Malta supports student career development through mock interviews at St Ignatius College

BOV to issue €100 million bond at 5% coupon rate

14 companies join FinanceMalta at Money 20/20 to promote Malta’s innovation

The MFSA enhances framework regulating company directors and secretaries

Boston Multi Family Office recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025

Some still seek choice, even with top palliative care, PS Buttigieg says on assisted dying

Medical Council’s inability to take disciplinary action ‘very worrying’ – MAM president

Robert Aquilina resigns from Repubblika post; strongly denies wrongdoing

‘Proud to be socialist’ while selling capitalism: Abela’s political paradox

Are Maltese youth sports models flawed?

Exuberant PSG fans celebrate club's first Champions League title with police on alert

Inter feel pain of another Champions League final defeat but pride remains

PM says he will listen to both sides on Manoel Island project, but adds it cannot be thrown out

TMIS Editorial: Cabinet reshuffle exposes PM Abela’s indecision and weakness

Paris Saint-Germain rout Inter 5-0 to win the Champions League for the first time

From Galacticos to glory: How Luis Enrique transformed PSG into Champions League winners

Cartoon 1 June 2025

30% of Gozo businesses report better conditions, 16% report worse activity

No more silence: Malta Women’s Lobby stands with Pearl Vella Haber after brother’s conviction

GSSE conclude: Malta bags 55 medals, 13 of which gold

‘A right to die can become a duty to die’, bishops say in strong stand against euthanasia

Robert Aquilina questioned by police over alleged domestic incident

Malta registers 22% smoking rate in 2023, slightly lower than EU average

Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

Social Plan for the Family launched, emphasises discussions on extending maternity, paternity leave

Government debt up by more than €900m in April – NSO

Government launches call for proposals for Obesity Research Programme

Fully modernised ward at St Vincent de Paul reopens its doors to 30 elderly residents

Bernard Grech dismisses resignation rumours, says Labour is shifting its own problems to PN

University of Malta hosts Research Expo 2025

PM, Finance Minister responsible for another record of debt, PN says

Improved working conditions for NCPE employees through new collective agreement

25.9% of children at risk of poverty or social exclusion

Momentum submits official position on assisted death to public consultation

Dogs and cats can also suffer from allergies, but there are ways to help our furry friends

TMID Editorial: Politicians should work together on carrying capacity studies

Poland holds a pivotal presidential runoff influenced by Trump, the far right and the war in Ukraine

GSSE: Artistic swimming duo Culic, Grima Buttigieg net two gold medals; Beppe Grillo wins 200m

Trump and Putin want to talk business once the Ukraine war ends. Here's why it won't be easy

Road closed for traffic as car overturns on Naxxar Road, Birkirkara

Piastri earns pole position at Spanish GP ahead of McLaren teammate Norris

‘We are where we are due to the PLPN’s complicity with speculators’, ADPD says

Standards Commissioner for the judiciary can be introduced through a simple majority – PM

Malta girls regain promotion to League B of the Nations League

PN blames government incompetence for extra 100 diesel buses instead of electric vehicles; PL reacts

Ivan Falzon to be appointed CEO of Gozo Regional Development Authority

Ministers visit local manufacturing company supporting energy-efficient buildings

GSSE: Gold for men’s team in table-tennis

‘We need a fresh industrial policy,’ Metsola says