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27 June 2025, Friday

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Over-tourism issues in Malta highlighted in article on British media

Over-tourism issues experienced in Malta were highlighted in an article on the British news outlet Express, as tourism experts spoke about "unsustainable" numbers and the need for better...

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EU leaders meet to discuss tougher Russia sanctions, US tariffs and Middle East conflicts

The heads of the European Union's 27 member nations will meet Thursday in Brussels to discuss tougher sanctions on Russia, ways to prevent painful new U.S. tariffs, and how to make their voices...

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30+ motions calling for carrying-capacity studies in localities submitted, or soon to be – PN

Over 30 Motions have either been submitted or are in the process of being submitted in various local councils, both where the PN holds a majority and where it does not, the party said in a...

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IĠM, MSJA condemn personal attack, bullying on journalists

The IĠM has received a complaint from four sports journalists concerning the recent behaviour of the president of the Malta Football Association regarding a report on the association's volunteer...

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€3.2 million investment at ART Clinic to expand fertility services in Mater Dei

A €3.2 million renovation project at the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Clinic in Mater Dei Hospital has been completed, the government announced today, in a move aimed at boosting access...

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Record number of 251 cases submitted to the Arbiter for Financial Services in 2024

A record number of 251 cases were submitted to the Arbiter for Financial Services in 2024, continuing the upward trend of the past two years, according to the Arbiter for Financial Services Annual...

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Public health doctors oppose euthanasia proposal, call for focus on palliative care

The Malta Association of Public Health Medicine (MAPHM) on Thursday voiced serious concerns over the government's proposed legal framework for Assisted Voluntary Euthanasia (AVE), calling the move...

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Is It Time to Rethink Your Relationship with Your Car?

Owning a car used to mean something. That first drive. Windows down. Music up. A symbol of freedom, independence - even identity. But today, that same car can feel more like a burden than a...

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Brutal cat attacks spark outrage as Real Animal Rights Foundation offers €1,000 for information

A wave of disturbing and brutal attacks on street cats across Sliema, Gżira, Valletta, and Cospicua has sparked national outrage, with the Real Animal Rights Foundation (RARF) offering a...

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Labour Ministers condemn ‘politics of slander’ as court confirms Carmelo Abela libel win

In a strongly worded press conference held by the Labour Party, Parliamentary Secretary Glenn Bedingfield and Minister for Justice Jonathan Attard accused the PN of engaging in what they described as...

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Trump says US and Iranian officials will talk next week as ceasefire holds

Israel and Iran seemed to honor the fragile ceasefire between them for a second day Wednesday and U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that American and Iranian officials will talk next week, giving...

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Fra’ Francis Vassallo appointed as Receiver of the Common Treasure

The Sovereign Military Order of Malta (SMOM) announced on Wednesday that Fra' Francis J. Vassallo was named Receiver of the Common Treasure. The Sovereign Council's appointment of Fra' Francis was...

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Veteran trade unionist Michael Seychell dies, aged 85

Michael Seychell, a leading figure in Malta's trade union movement throughout much of the 20th century, passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 85. The news was shared by his son, Peter...

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Speaker Anġlu Farrugia sees the Med as a 'community of courage'

The Mediterranean should no longer be seen as a corridor of compromise, but a "community of courage", Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia, said in his address at the Ninth...

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Bezos and Sanchez arrive in Venice as protesters say their wedding highlights wealth inequality

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez arrived in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday ahead of their star-studded weekend wedding, which has galvanized an assortment of protesters. Bezos waved...

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Agreement signed to establish Special Tribunal for Crime of Aggression against Ukraine

Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg, in his current role as the President of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for the signing of...

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Metsola calls on EU leaders for coherent, united front in approach to achieve peace in Middle East

The President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola called on EU leaders to have a coherent and united front in their approach to achieve peace in the Middle East. "Peace may be difficult...

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PM speaks on equal access to medicine during GAVI Summit in Brussels

Malta has maintained its financial commitment to GAVI, an alliance that works to provide life-saving vaccinations, particularly for children and vulnerable people, the government said...

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TMID Editorial - Restoring trust: The Church’s responsibility after abuse

The recent statement by Pope Leo XIV, coupled with an earlier apology issued by the Archdiocese of Malta following the conviction of a diocesan priest for sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl, confirm...

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Inter advance at Club World Cup with 2-0 win over River Plate

Delap scores his first Chelsea goal in 3-0 win over Esperance in Club World Cup

Palmeiras come back to tie Inter Miami 2-2, sending both teams to Club World Cup round of 16

Kenan Yildiz scores twice in Juventus’ 4-1 win in Club World Cup

Inter end Urawa's Club World Cup hopes with a win on 2 late goals

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

Alex Borg says he wants to bring many more youths to PN; sees his age ‘more as an advantage'

PN MP Alex Borg said he sees his age more as an advantage than a disadvantage, when giving a comment to this newsroom about his decision to contest for the role of PN Leader. Borg, on Tuesday...

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Inter advance at Club World Cup with 2-0 win over River Plate

Francesco Pio Esposito scored in the 72nd minute and Alessandro Bastoni added an insurance goal in stoppage time to lead Inter Milan to a 2-0 win over River Plate on Wednesday night and into the...

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Ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to hold as Trump vents frustration with both sides

A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to hold Tuesday after initially faltering, and U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration with both sides, saying they had fought...

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Government proposes new laws to protect vulnerable adults and ensure autonomy

The government has launched a public consultation on two draft laws that aim to significantly enhance the rights, autonomy, and protection of persons with disabilities and vulnerable adults, the...

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Court of Appeal upholds decision finding Jason Azzopardi’s comment about Carmelo Abela libellous

PL MP Carmelo Abela's libel case victory over lawyer Jason Azzopardi has been confirmed on appeal. The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision that ordered Lawyer Jason Azzopardi to pay €7,000...

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latest comment from emmanuele grech, 25/06/2025 13:47: U ejja, kif jista jkun. Mela Jason jigdeb ?? 😂

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Lawyer Aron Mifsud Bonnici charged with money laundering, tax evasion

Lawyer Aron Mifsud Bonnici has been charged with money laundering and making false tax declarations after a four-year police probe into his transactions. The 51-year-old lawyer, who is also...

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Minister calls for ‘culture change’ on alcohol consumption, as public consultation launched

Social Policy Minister Michael Falzon on Wednesday called for a national "culture change" in the way alcohol is consumed in Malta, as he launched a six-week...

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latest comment from Jason silvio, 26/06/2025 04:47: About time! U hu hsieb id droga u l vizzju tal loghob! Tistaw tintefaw tahdmu kolla fuqgha ghax hemm x tghamel! Mi snin 70 sal gurnata mqadsa tal llum falejtu biss kien min kien fil gvern!

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Youth, peace, and people-centred reforms at heart of PM address in Strasbourg

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Wednesday stated that Malta views young people not only as the future but as the leaders driving today's positive change. Focusing on the priorities of Malta's...

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Judge denies request for leniency in Sliema double murder trial

The judge presiding over the Sliema double murder trial has rejected a defence request to allow jurors to consider leniency in sentencing for one of the accused. Viktor Dragomanski, 42, a Serbian...

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Updated: Three in hospital after collision on Regional Road

A collision between a motorbike and a car on the Regional Road caused traffic mayhem on Wednesday morning. The police said the collision took place at 7.10; no more details are available...

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Business

Farsons AGM confirms food business spin-off, reports record results

Second Fund Managers’ Conference held for local financial advisors

Red pill or blue pill? The choice between artificial comfort and reality in the age of AI

Moneybase looks at Maltese talent for new card designs

Sicilia Outlet Village launches summer sales

Over-tourism issues in Malta highlighted in article on British media

EU leaders meet to discuss tougher Russia sanctions, US tariffs and Middle East conflicts

30+ motions calling for carrying-capacity studies in localities submitted, or soon to be – PN

IĠM, MSJA condemn personal attack, bullying on journalists

€3.2 million investment at ART Clinic to expand fertility services in Mater Dei

Record number of 251 cases submitted to the Arbiter for Financial Services in 2024

Public health doctors oppose euthanasia proposal, call for focus on palliative care

Is It Time to Rethink Your Relationship with Your Car?

Brutal cat attacks spark outrage as Real Animal Rights Foundation offers €1,000 for information

Labour Ministers condemn ‘politics of slander’ as court confirms Carmelo Abela libel win

Trump says US and Iranian officials will talk next week as ceasefire holds

Fra’ Francis Vassallo appointed as Receiver of the Common Treasure

Veteran trade unionist Michael Seychell dies, aged 85

Speaker Anġlu Farrugia sees the Med as a 'community of courage'

Bezos and Sanchez arrive in Venice as protesters say their wedding highlights wealth inequality

Agreement signed to establish Special Tribunal for Crime of Aggression against Ukraine

Metsola calls on EU leaders for coherent, united front in approach to achieve peace in Middle East

PM speaks on equal access to medicine during GAVI Summit in Brussels

TMID Editorial - Restoring trust: The Church’s responsibility after abuse

819 individuals diagnosed with skin cancer from January to June 2025

Alex Borg to contest PN leadership spot

Updated: People will have to fork out €840,000 for ‘Labour Party’s theft’, PN says; PL responds

Church schools to launch Maltese language and culture projects through new agreement

Delia says he brings experience, fresh perspective; states PN internal situation changed since 2020

TMID Editorial: Polluted beaches a threat to public health

Application filed by db Group to raise height of towers planned on former ITS site

70% favour care over assisted suicide, survey shows

Italian cinema mourns Alvaro Vitali, beloved ‘Pierino’ actor

Alex Borg says he wants to bring many more youths to PN; sees his age ‘more as an advantage'

Inter advance at Club World Cup with 2-0 win over River Plate

Ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to hold as Trump vents frustration with both sides

Government proposes new laws to protect vulnerable adults and ensure autonomy

Court of Appeal upholds decision finding Jason Azzopardi’s comment about Carmelo Abela libellous

Lawyer Aron Mifsud Bonnici charged with money laundering, tax evasion

Minister calls for ‘culture change’ on alcohol consumption, as public consultation launched

Youth, peace, and people-centred reforms at heart of PM address in Strasbourg

Judge denies request for leniency in Sliema double murder trial

Updated: Three in hospital after collision on Regional Road

Law report: No excuses for substandard work

Survey reveals public bus usage on the rise

Delap scores his first Chelsea goal in 3-0 win over Esperance in Club World Cup

Police Superintendent recounts gruesome scene in Sliema double murder trial

Government has not yet quantified the cost for adapting to climate change, NAO says

Health warning against swimming near Chalet in Sliema lifted