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22 June 2025, Sunday

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Work to reinforce building next to Paceville collapse site begins

Work to reinforce a building next to the site where a building collapsed in Paceville last week has started, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) said Saturday. On Friday, the BCA said...

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US inserts itself into Israel's war with Iran, strikes Iranian nuclear sites

The United States struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel's war aimed at destroying the country's nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a...

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MPO loses appeal against conductor after 7-year legal battle

The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra has lost an appeal it filed against a court ruling that ordered it to pay €168,000 to its former conductor Brian Schembri over a breach of...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 21/06/2025 11:59: I find it quite incredible that a Conductor warrants such exaggerated salaries.

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Woman hit by car two days ago dies in hospital

The woman who was hit by a car in Floriana two days ago has died in hospital, the police said Saturday. The woman was seriously injured at around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday at Pinto Wharf. The...

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Life Network Foundation praises PN MEPs for 'principled stand' on rule of law report

The Life Network Foundation on Saturday commended the Nationalist Party MEPs David Casa and Peter Agius for their principled stand in voting against the European Commission's 2024 Rule of Law...

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A week into war, Israel and Iran trade fire as Europe's diplomatic effort yields no breakthrough

Israel and Iran traded strikes a week into their war on Friday as President Donald Trump weighed U.S. military involvement and key European ministers met with Iran's top diplomat in Geneva in a...

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TMID Editorial: Grand Harbour regeneration, and the need for wider plans

The Prime Minister last Sunday announced that an international firm has been contracted to draft a plan that will lead to the regeneration of the Grand Harbour. This will lead to the government...

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New bell ‘Carola Francisca’ inaugurated at St John’s Co-Cathedral

A new bell named Carola Francisca has been officially inaugurated at the St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, marking a significant moment in the cathedral's musical and cultural history, the...

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Watch: Hot-air balloon in Brazil catches fire and falls from the sky, killing 8 and injuring 13

A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday in Brazil 's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said. Footage shared by local news...

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Health misinformation is a threat to public, minister says

Health misinformation attacks trust in the health system and serves as a threat to public and individual health, stated Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela during a meeting with European Health...

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The current state of the construction sector is unacceptable, ADPD says

There are a number of questions in relation to the collapse of Tania Flats in Paceville that remain unanswered. It is important to discuss this issue in public as it is the only way that we can...

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A PN in chaos

Populism

Bernard Grech's ebbing popularity

Alfred Sant

Pity

Kevin Cassar

Voting against the people

Kevin Aquilina

The 20th and 21st genocide centuries

Carmel Cacopardo

The EU Ocean Pact: a new opportunity

Emmanuel J. Galea

Adventure boldly, preserve Gozo’s quiet environment

Mark Said

What quality of life?

Noel Grima

World War III as we slept

PN congratulates six ‘remarkable individuals’

The Nationalist congratulates the six winners of the Premju Formidabbli 2025, an annual award presented during an event held last night at the db Seabank Resort & Spa in Mellieħa. The...

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10 years after Europe's migration crisis, the fallout reverberates in Greece and beyond

Fleeing Iran with her husband and toddler, Amena Namjoyan reached a rocky beach of this eastern Greek island along with hundreds of thousands of others. For months, their arrival overwhelmed...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 21/06/2025 12:28: Make no mistake the immigration crisis is still taking place. I am not talking about people fleeing from war,but the millions of financial migrant. Those who expect all the benefits free and as a right, worked for and sacrificed for by indigenous populations

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Accused in Sliema double murder linked to getaway car through CCTV and car rental records

The fifth day of the trial concerning the 2020 double murder of Christian Pandolfino and Ivor Maciejowski continued on Friday before Madam Justice Natasha Galea Sciberras in Hall 22, with a string of...

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latest comment from Bertrand Russell, 20/06/2025 14:50: The first to testify was Stephen Cachia, a representative from Transport Malta. His appearance was brief, explaining the cars under who they were written under, with no cross-examination. "explaining the cars under who they were written under" Just forget about writing in English.....

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Summer in Gozo programme launched

The 'Summer in Gozo' programme has been launched, including 130 cultural activities spread over 13 weeks from July to September, the Ministry for Gozo stated. The ministry said that the...

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Opponents plan to thwart assisted dying bill in House of Lords after UK MPs vote in favour

U.K. lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, taking it one step nearer to becoming law. The vote backing what is...

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Adrian Delia and Alex Borg will not run for PN leadership against each other

The duo believed to be the most popular potential candidates for the post of leader of the Nationalist Party have agreed that they will not run against each other. Gozitan MP Alex Borg and former...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 21/06/2025 15:20: Contrary to your view it is possible when the PN recover its 50 mln stolem domations from its supporters and pay the debt. Tal Misthijja.

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10 ministries spent €690k on stands at Public Service Expo

Ten ministries spent just over €690,000 on stands at this year's Public Service Expo, information tabled in Parliament shows. The information emerged from responses to Parliamentary...

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latest comment from Joezborg, 20/06/2025 11:44: 10 ministries spent €690k on stands at Public Service Expo..... What a waste of our taxes. And we have thousands living in poverty. Shame prime minister

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Gozo as ‘all-season destination’ in Vision 2050 discussed during MCESD meeting

Work is continuing for Gozo to be an all-season destination, Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri indicated during an MCESD meeting which discussed the perspective for Gozo in Malta Vision 2050. The...

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Flamengo score 3 second-half goals to stun Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup

Botafogo stun Champions League winners PSG 1-0 in Club World Cup

Phil Foden has goal and assist to lead Manchester City past Wydad 2-0 in Club World Cup

Inter held to 1-1 draw by Monterrey in Club World Cup

Neto, Fernández each score to lead Chelsea over LAFC 2-0 in Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain thump Atlético Madrid 4-0 in an impressive Club World Cup opener

George Russell holds off Max Verstappen for Canadian GP win as McLarens collide

Gattuso named Italy coach as the Azzurri aim to avoid missing out on a third straight World Cup

George Russell mocks Max Verstappen's penalty as he takes pole for Canadian GP

Government will recognise Palestinian state 'once appropriate circumstances are in place,' OPM holds

The Maltese Government maintains its commitment to recognising the Palestinian state, 'once the appropriate circumstances are in place', the Office of the Prime Minister told The Malta Independent, as...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 21/06/2025 12:30: Talk is cheap !

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Malta has second lowest percentage of energy being generated from renewable sources in EU

Malta was the nation with the second lowest percentage of energy being generated from renewable sources, a statement by Eurostat shows. In the first quarter of 2025, 42.5% of net electricity...

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Collective agreement signed for domestic violence commission workers in Malta

Malta has signed the first-ever Collective Agreement for employees of the Commission on Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence. The agreement was signed during a formal ceremony led by Prime...

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Trump says he'll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks

President Donald Trump said Thursday he will decide within two weeks whether the U.S. military will get directly involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran given...

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latest comment from SwedMaltese, 20/06/2025 12:12: America> occupied nation.

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‘Not a miracle, but a lifeline’: Panic alarms rolled out for domestic violence victims

As of 1 July, victims of domestic and gender-based violence in Malta will have access to a new panic alarm system, introduced by the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security and Law Enforcement and the...

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Court rejects Muka’s plea to halt trial, finds no breach of fair hearing rights

The Constitutional Court has denied Daniel Muka's attempt to suspend his ongoing jury trial for the 2020 double murder of Christian Pandolfino and Ivor Maciejowski, ruling that his right to a fair...

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Font Għadir area in Sliema closed for swimming due to contamination

The authorities on Friday recommended against swimming in the Font Għadir area of Sliema. The Environmental Health Directorate said that, According to the Bathing Water Directive, it "wishes...

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Flamengo score 3 second-half goals to stun Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup

Danilo scored the go-ahead goal in the 65th minute and Flamengo scored three second-half goals to move atop its group at the Club World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Chelsea on Friday. Coupled with...

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Icon venerated in Vittoriosa is older than originally thought

Studies conducted by Heritage Malta's Diagnostic Science Laboratories have established that an icon venerated at the Chapel of Our Lady of Damascus in Birgu is in fact much older than originally...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 20/06/2025 12:56: Cumbersome title and people will still know it as Damaxxena.

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George Degiorgio seeks to testify in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder probe

George Degiorgio, currently serving a 40-year prison sentence for his role in the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has filed an urgent request to testify in the ongoing inquiry into...

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Business

Moneybase looks at Maltese talent for new card designs

Sicilia Outlet Village launches summer sales

BMIT Technologies posts record year as transformation strategy gains pace

APS Bank supports financial literacy on national TV

Malta Bankers’ Association convenes conference on fraud and financial crime compliance

New BOV branch opens in Mosta

BOV bond issue closed following strong response by investors

Dr Roberta Buhagiar joins RSM Malta as Governance, Risk and Compliance Director

BOV upgrades ATMs with contactless technology

Work to reinforce building next to Paceville collapse site begins

US inserts itself into Israel's war with Iran, strikes Iranian nuclear sites

MPO loses appeal against conductor after 7-year legal battle

Woman hit by car two days ago dies in hospital

Life Network Foundation praises PN MEPs for 'principled stand' on rule of law report

A week into war, Israel and Iran trade fire as Europe's diplomatic effort yields no breakthrough

TMID Editorial: Grand Harbour regeneration, and the need for wider plans

New bell ‘Carola Francisca’ inaugurated at St John’s Co-Cathedral

Watch: Hot-air balloon in Brazil catches fire and falls from the sky, killing 8 and injuring 13

Health misinformation is a threat to public, minister says

The current state of the construction sector is unacceptable, ADPD says

PN congratulates six ‘remarkable individuals’

10 years after Europe's migration crisis, the fallout reverberates in Greece and beyond

Accused in Sliema double murder linked to getaway car through CCTV and car rental records

Summer in Gozo programme launched

Opponents plan to thwart assisted dying bill in House of Lords after UK MPs vote in favour

Adrian Delia and Alex Borg will not run for PN leadership against each other

10 ministries spent €690k on stands at Public Service Expo

Gozo as ‘all-season destination’ in Vision 2050 discussed during MCESD meeting

Roadside landscaping in Malta to avoid rush hour under new government agreement

€6 million in green transport investment for local councils

Updated: Man dies in Zebbug crash, identified as Karl Farrugia

Launch of the fourth edition of the Malta Business Awards

TMID Editorial: Respecting Parliamentary Questions

Paceville collapse: St Julian’s mayor calls for urgent reform as town has become 'a jungle'

Sliema double murder trial: Defiant Daniel Muka in fresh outburst; judge orders him out of courtroom

MIDI seeks amicable settlement over Manoel Island dispute

Updated: ‘Abortion as a fundamental right is a big red line for the PN delegation,’ Casa says

Government will recognise Palestinian state 'once appropriate circumstances are in place,' OPM holds

Malta has second lowest percentage of energy being generated from renewable sources in EU

Collective agreement signed for domestic violence commission workers in Malta

Trump says he'll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks

‘Not a miracle, but a lifeline’: Panic alarms rolled out for domestic violence victims

Court rejects Muka’s plea to halt trial, finds no breach of fair hearing rights

Font Għadir area in Sliema closed for swimming due to contamination

Flamengo score 3 second-half goals to stun Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup

Icon venerated in Vittoriosa is older than originally thought

George Degiorgio seeks to testify in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder probe

German woman seriously injured after being hit by vehicle

Botafogo stun Champions League winners PSG 1-0 in Club World Cup

Updated: Biker in hospital after Ħal-Farruġ crash

Paceville collapse: 182 telephone calls made to those affected – BCA

57% of recommendations made by the Office of the Ombudsman implemented in 2024

Man injured in fireworks-related accident