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Jury trial over alleged rape and sexual abuse of 13-year-old girl starts today

DISCLAIMER: This article contains graphic details that some readers might find disturbing A man accused of raping and sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl is due to stand trial before a jury in...

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Live - Yorgen Fenech trial: Jury taken through evidence as judge's summing-up continues

Madam Justice Edwina Grima is expected to continue addressing jurors in Yorgen Fenech's trial this morning, as proceedings remain in their final phase before deliberations. Yesterday, Grima...

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GWU warns mandatory service charges could leave hospitality workers worse off

The General Workers' Union (GWU) has raised strong concerns over proposals for service charges to become part of working conditions in Malta's catering and hospitality sector, warning that the system...

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Major €9 million investment to strengthen Natura 2000 network announced

One of the most ambitious biodiversity initiatives ever undertaken was launched to strengthen ecological resilience and sustainable visitor management across our country’s Natura 2000 network,...

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Comparing Malta's Licensed Online Casino Brands: Playzee, SpinYoo, and Casiku

protection, and payout reliability. Against that backdrop, three platforms operating under the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) - Playzee, SpinYoo, and Casiku - offer a useful case study in how a shared...

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Statement by The Malta Independent

The Malta Independent refers to comments made by Noel Grima on his Facebook profile regarding the decision taken by this newspaper to stop his weekly opinion pieces. Grima wrote that the decision...

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Man arrested after Sliema door-knocker incident caught on camera

A man who was caught on camera allegedly breaking off a door-knocker from a residence in Sliema has been arrested, Home Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield said. The man is currently being...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 01/09/2026 14:58: Not much of an investigation. Everybody saw it!

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Over 2,000 people receive free workplace health and safety training

More than 2,000 people have received free training on workplace health and safety in the first 100 days of the new government, with a further 800 people already registered for sessions scheduled by...

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PN ‘welcomes’ Standards Committee decision finding Minister Bonett in breach of the Code of Ethics

The Nationalist Party on Tuesday said it "welcomed" the decision of the Standing Committee on Standards in Public Life to adopt the report of the Commissioner for Standards, which found Minister Chris...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 01/09/2026 14:56: As usual, close ranks , right or wrong. First the almighty god, the party. Then MAYBE the country!

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PN calls for urgent action after complaints of excessive heat during MATSEC resits

The Nationalist Party has called for urgent measures to ensure adequate cooling and ventilation in schools after students and invigilators complained of having to sit MATSEC resit examinations in...

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PN rejects allegations of interference with the independent media

The Nationalist Party categorically rejects any allegation that it has exerted, or continues to exert, any form of pressure on media organisations or on journalists who have worked, or continue to...

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Government cannot ignore the rise in youth unemployment, PN says

The PN has expressed its concern at what it described as the renewed increase in the youth unemployment rate in July when compared with the same period last year. Figures published in recent days...

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TMID Editorial: Malta’s power crisis is Abela’s responsibility

Another major blackout. Another summer of power cuts. Another set of explanations from a government that, three years after promising to address the problem, still appears incapable of ensuring that...

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latest comment from RF, 01/09/2026 12:57: Like the spoiled brat that he is, Robert Abela is the last to shoulder any responsibility even though he squandered much of our taxes without any accountability. Not one to forego a holiday abroad when national circumstances dictate. He must have known of the electricity blackouts as he anticipated elections and rented several generators at huge cost from the usual friendly supplier.

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More than 1,000 dead from catastrophic Nepal-China floods

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China passed 1,000 on Tuesday, authorities said, as rescue teams worked to reach communities cut off by the disaster. Nepal's disaster...

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MFSA, Malta Police Force and Office of the Arbiter launch scamalert.mt

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), the Malta Police Force and the Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services have launched scamalert.mt, a national platform providing practical...

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Government admits cleanliness and street waste collection problem, PN says

The outcry from residents of Sliema, Swieqi, St Julian's and many other localities over the dire waste situation experienced throughout this summer is the direct result of Government decisions that...

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New specialised facilities introduced at the San Miguel Resource Centre in Pembroke

New specialised facilities including a hydropool, jacuzzi, and multisensory pods are being introduced for students at the San Miguel Resource Centre in Pembroke as part of an inclusive education...

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No bail for man charged with sexually assaulting disabled care home residents

A 37-year-old man was remanded in custody on Monday after being arraigned over non-consensual sexual acts and harassment against residents at a care facility for persons with disabilities. Indian...

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‘You are sovereign judges of fact’: Fenech jury told to ignore emotion, follow the evidence

The trial of Yorgen Fenech has entered its decisive stage, with Judge Edwina Grima beginning her final address to the jury on Monday after two months of testimony and evidence in the case concerning...

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Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international football with World Cup title and 125 goals

Arsenal win again and Malen the main man in Italy as Roma score four once more

Inter make it two wins from two, Napoli beaten at home by Como

Premier League: Fernandes hat trick inspires United's comeback win as Palmer stars again for Chelsea

Juventus bench comes to the rescue in 2-0 win over Parma

€345m spent zero points: Tottenham lose again in Premier League as Liverpool rescue another draw

Real Madrid host Inter to open Champions League main phase; PSG plays City, Barcelona in October

Ramos scores first goal for Milan in 2-0 win over Venezia

Man City overrun Palace to stay perfect in the Premier League

Title holders Paris Saint-Germain to play Man City and Barcelona in Champions League main phase

After two months of evidence, Yorgen Fenech trial enters final stage with judge's address

Madam Justice Edwina Grima will begin addressing the jurors this morning to provide her legal directions before sending them to deliberate their verdict. Businessman Yorgen Fenech,...

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Employers warn bigger COLA increases could hit competitiveness and jobs

Employer organisations have warned that changes to Malta's COLA mechanism aimed at better reflecting rising living costs could place further pressure on businesses, with export-oriented companies in...

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latest comment from Joezborg, 31/08/2026 11:43: Employers warn bigger COLA increases could hit competitiveness and jobs..... Then continue to increase the over population with foreign workers on the cheap

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‘We cannot judge without knowing the facts,’ Gozo Bishop says in homily

Gozo Bishop Anton Teuma warned against judging people or situations without knowing the facts, saying people should first understand what has happened before reaching conclusions. His comments...

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latest comment from Marcus, 31/08/2026 19:03: The usual bla, bla, bla to justify the unjustifiable!

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Malta’s unemployment rate rises to 3.5% in July, up from 2.5% last year

Malta's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.5% in July 2026, an increase of one percentage point from the 2.5% recorded in July 2025, according to figures published by the National...

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Peter Agius calls for suspension of EU packaging rules over burden on small businesses

MEP Peter Agius has called on European Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall to suspend new rules on packaging and packaging waste, arguing that requirements which came into force on 12...

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Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international football with World Cup title and 125 goals

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on Monday, ending 21 years of national-team duty that were capped by winning the World Cup in 2022 to secure his...

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At least 8 dead after ferry with nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off Cyprus' northern coast

At least eight people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of the breakaway north of ethnically divided Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish media...

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PN calls STI screening delays ‘unacceptable’ as patients face months-long waits

The Nationalist Party has described delays in securing appointments for sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening as "unacceptable," calling for an efficient walk-in clinic with extended opening...

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Arsenal win again and Malen the main man in Italy as Roma score four once more

Arsenal beat Aston Villa 1-0 away from home to maintain its winning start to the Premier League while Barcelona and Roma preserved their perfect records in Spain and Italy with convincing wins on...

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Aquatic Resources Malta launches framework focused on employee wellbeing

Aquatic Resources Malta has launched a new wellbeing framework aimed at strengthening employee wellbeing and placing workers at the centre of the agency's culture and daily operations. The...

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Business

RSM Malta appoints Ludwig Micallef as Director for Digital Transformation & AI

ETS review: Towards decarbonisation with connectivity and resilience

Israel election could unlock new business opportunities

Government introduces two-year transition for rent subsidy recipients exceeding income threshold

MBA chair urges shared vigilance as Frontier AI reshapes banking resilience

PM says investment in quality tourism is beneficial for Malta's tourism sector

Lombard Bank Group registers €11.5 million in pre-tax profit in first half of 2026

More than 100 infrastructural projects at various stages of implementation

WSC issues tender for the regeneration of the Gżira Pumping Station

Malta Tourism Authority joins WTTC as Destination Partner ahead of 2026 Global Summit

Jury trial over alleged rape and sexual abuse of 13-year-old girl starts today

Live - Yorgen Fenech trial: Jury taken through evidence as judge's summing-up continues

GWU warns mandatory service charges could leave hospitality workers worse off

Major €9 million investment to strengthen Natura 2000 network announced

Comparing Malta's Licensed Online Casino Brands: Playzee, SpinYoo, and Casiku

Statement by The Malta Independent

Man arrested after Sliema door-knocker incident caught on camera

Over 2,000 people receive free workplace health and safety training

PN ‘welcomes’ Standards Committee decision finding Minister Bonett in breach of the Code of Ethics

PN calls for urgent action after complaints of excessive heat during MATSEC resits

PN rejects allegations of interference with the independent media

Government cannot ignore the rise in youth unemployment, PN says

TMID Editorial: Malta’s power crisis is Abela’s responsibility

More than 1,000 dead from catastrophic Nepal-China floods

MFSA, Malta Police Force and Office of the Arbiter launch scamalert.mt

Government admits cleanliness and street waste collection problem, PN says

New specialised facilities introduced at the San Miguel Resource Centre in Pembroke

No bail for man charged with sexually assaulting disabled care home residents

‘You are sovereign judges of fact’: Fenech jury told to ignore emotion, follow the evidence

Peter Agius calls for suspension of EU packaging rules over burden on small businesses

Aquatic Resources Malta launches framework focused on employee wellbeing

TMID Editorial: Planning reform must start from solid ground

IHI reports growth in its core operations as asset-light strategy gathers pace

Dar Bjorn collects nearly €1.8 million in fund-raising telethon

Shining a different light on history in Rabat and Mdina

Sliema mayor seeks info about man seen breaking off door-knocker

Gozo Pride 2026 to take to Victoria streets under ‘Pride Without Permission’ theme

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Għaxaq collision

After two months of evidence, Yorgen Fenech trial enters final stage with judge's address

Employers warn bigger COLA increases could hit competitiveness and jobs

‘We cannot judge without knowing the facts,’ Gozo Bishop says in homily

Malta’s unemployment rate rises to 3.5% in July, up from 2.5% last year

Peter Agius calls for suspension of EU packaging rules over burden on small businesses

Argentina star Lionel Messi retires from international football with World Cup title and 125 goals

At least 8 dead after ferry with nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off Cyprus' northern coast

PN calls STI screening delays ‘unacceptable’ as patients face months-long waits

Arsenal win again and Malen the main man in Italy as Roma score four once more

Aquatic Resources Malta launches framework focused on employee wellbeing

Malta's economic activity remains broadly in line with long-term average – Central Bank

Pembroke Scouts launch project giving young people a say in shaping Malta's towns

Musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ coming to Teatru Manoel this October

Alex Borg questions €140m power investment as outages continue across Malta and Gozo

Chamber of Advocates backs higher pay for jurors

Updated: 18-year-old woman dies days after Qormi traffic accident