Six-year-old boy drowns in Naxxar pool
A six year old boy died, having been found unconscious in a swimming pool, the police said. At around 5.30pm on Sunday, the Police were informed that assistance was needed in Triq San Ġwann,...
How a three-week English language class fostered a 40-year friendship
In the summer of 1985, 40 years ago, four young foreigners came to Malta to learn the English language, oblivious to how impactful this trip would be for each of them. This summer these "English...
Accountability vs privacy: An enduring tension, academic says on Haber, Aquilina cases
Balancing public accountability with personal privacy rights is "one of the most enduring tensions in democratic societies" said Dr Natalino Fenech, a senior lecturer in media and journalism at MCAST,...
PN launches process to elect new leader, as Grech addresses successor
Outgoing PN Leader Bernard Grech said Sunday that nobody is greater than the party, and the party exists only when it is united, as the party kicked off the process to elect a new leader. The...
Three days after heavy rainfall, Xlendi Bay declared not fit for swimming
Xlendi Bay has been declared not fit for swimming, three days after heavy rainfall hit Gozo. The Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public Health, on Sunday evening,...
TMID Editorial: Two more tragedies on the road
Two people tragically lost their lives due to road accidents last week. The first was accident saw a man die in a traffic accident in Zebbug in a horrific collision with another vehicle. The...
Charismatic, a strategic mind, welcoming – qualities former PN MPs say next leader should have
Charismatic, a strategic mind, able to influence public opinion, welcoming: these are a few of the qualities former PN MPs believe whoever takes over the post of PN leader should possess. The...
Concrete Island: Life in Malta’s never-ending building site
Welcome to Malta - advertised as a jewel in the Mediterranean, rich with history, bathed in sunshine, and adorned with charming villages. But behind the glossy brochures and Instagram-ready images...
Kenan Yildiz scores twice in Juventus’ 4-1 win in Club World Cup
Kenan Yildiz scored two goals in Juventus' 4-1 win over Wydad in the Club World Cup on Sunday. The victory leaves Juventus in first place in Group G. In the sixth minute, Juventus took the...
12 years of false starts: How three different leaders left the PN at square one
It has now been over 12 years since the Labour Party emerged from the Naxxar Counting Hall with what until then was the largest electoral mandate in Malta's post-Independence history, wresting control...