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24 June 2025, Tuesday

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Over 1,700 magisterial inquiries are pending, Justice Minister says

There are over 1,700 pending magisterial inquiries as of the end of April 2025, Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said in response to a parliamentary question posed by Nationalist Party MP Paula Mifsud...

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Adrian Delia officially enters race to be next PN leader, as he eyes comeback

PN MP Adrian Delia has announced that he will be contesting for the post of Leader of the Nationalist Party. The MP, who is also a former leader of the party, made the announcement in a social...

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Law for new Judicial Standards Commissioner approved, as PN shoots down bulk of constitution reforms

A law that will see the introduction of a new Standards Commissioner for the Judiciary was approved by Parliament on Monday after the government pushed through a legal amendment that allowed select...

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Updated: Raymond Caruana, killed 39 years ago, receives government invitation for medical screening

The family members of Raymond Caruana received a government document addressed to the man who was killed in an act of political violence during some of Malta’s darkest times 39 years ago...

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Planned incinerators set to produce 27,000 tonnes of ash each year

The planned Thermal Treatment Facility and Waste-to-Energy plant are expected to produce a total of around 27,000 tonnes of ash each year, according to figures provided by Energy Minister Miriam Dalli...

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Mater Dei opens Early Pregnancy Unit for pregnancy-related injuries

The Ministry for Health and Active Ageing has announced the official opening of a dedicated Early Pregnancy Unit at Mater Dei Hospital, aimed at providing specialised care for individuals who suffer...

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Deputy Prime Minister encourages mediation to avoid regional spill-over of Israel-Iran conflict

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg, encouraged the EU to unite and engage with regional partners and the US towards mediatory efforts between Iran and Israel,...

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Iran launches missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq

Iran launched missile attacks Monday on U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. Qatar...

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Noel Arrigo, a former chief justice who was at the heart of a judicial scandal, dies

Former Chief Justice Noel Arrigo, who was a major figure in Malta's legal system and whose fall rocked the country, died on Sunday at the age of 75. Arrigo had served as the President of the...

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Government ignores Ombudsman recommendations on directive restricting teachers in media appearances

Recommendations made by the Commissioner for Education within the Office of the Ombudsman over a directive which was found to violate the freedom of expression of educators were not implemented. ...

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Parliament approves PL-backed adjusted electoral districts

Parliament on Monday passed a motion to approve a report from last February, which proposes adjustments to Malta’s electoral district boundaries. The vote passed despite a division being...

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Regulating the building industry: an absence of good faith

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Malta in ruins, and not because of war

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A PN in chaos

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People aged over 60, Blue Badge holders in 20 localities can get mobile BCRS service by appointment

Those aged over 60 and holders of the Blue Badge who live in 20 localities can now call up a new service which will see a mobile BCRS van come to their door and collect beverage containers. The...

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‘Peace takes trust, cooperation’ – Metsola calls for de-escalation in Middle East

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola called for peace and de-escalation in the midst of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. During an official visit in the United Arab...

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Government inaction is fuelling animal suffering, Momentum says

The Momentum party is calling for urgent government action "following alarming evidence of widespread animal welfare failures involving exotic and captive wildlife across Malta." Despite...

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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,...

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Man dies after falling from a 5-storey height in Gozo

A man died in Gozo after falling from a height of around five storeys. Yesterday, at around 8:30pm, the police were informed that assistance was needed at an apartment block in Triq Giorgio...

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‘Rule of law being replaced by rule of developers’ – NGOs demand planning appeals law reform

A number of organisations are calling for the immediate reform of the "absurd" planning appeals law, which currently allows construction works to begin and be completed even while an appeal is...

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latest comment from Cilia Debono Emanuel, 23/06/2025 12:21: *The current appeal law is a sham. Some greedy building contractors and developers are allowed to destroy with impunity scarce environment resourcea irrerievably in defiance of Court orders including Court judgements ' .

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Alarm grows after the US inserts itself into Israel's war against Iran with strikes on nuclear sites

The world grappled Sunday with the United States inserting itself into Israel's war by attacking Iranian nuclear sites, an operation that raised urgent questions about what remained of...

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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...

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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

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

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...

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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,...

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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...

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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,...

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Builder by trade, doctor by calling: Omar Kassab on chasing two passions

Most people would choose between two demanding paths, but Dr Omar Kassab chose both. Now a qualified doctor, he is staying true to his first trade - construction - while beginning his career in...

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latest comment from Steve Magri, 23/06/2025 05:31: Looks like he has an admirer

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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...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 22/06/2025 11:12: Well that rules them all out as they are either dinosaurs trojans or in it for what they make out of it or all of the above. Most of all they need to be a robust in your face opposition not one that lies on their backs for the government to tickle their bellies.

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Concrete Island: Life in Malta’s never-ending building site

An AI generated picture showing a typical Maltese street overwhelmed by construction cranes, dust, scaffolding, blocked roads, traffic signs and potholes

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...

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latest comment from Luciano Chetcuti, 22/06/2025 14:21: Only the developers would feel the loss.

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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...

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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...

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New roads and pavilion near completion in Victoria, Gozo

Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri visited several ongoing infrastructural projects in Victoria, including Triq l-Ewropa, where tarmacking has begun in front of the Sports and Aquatic...

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Business

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

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

Over 1,700 magisterial inquiries are pending, Justice Minister says

Adrian Delia officially enters race to be next PN leader, as he eyes comeback

Law for new Judicial Standards Commissioner approved, as PN shoots down bulk of constitution reforms

Updated: Raymond Caruana, killed 39 years ago, receives government invitation for medical screening

Planned incinerators set to produce 27,000 tonnes of ash each year

Mater Dei opens Early Pregnancy Unit for pregnancy-related injuries

Deputy Prime Minister encourages mediation to avoid regional spill-over of Israel-Iran conflict

Iran launches missile attacks on US bases in Qatar and Iraq

Noel Arrigo, a former chief justice who was at the heart of a judicial scandal, dies

Government ignores Ombudsman recommendations on directive restricting teachers in media appearances

Parliament approves PL-backed adjusted electoral districts

People aged over 60, Blue Badge holders in 20 localities can get mobile BCRS service by appointment

‘Peace takes trust, cooperation’ – Metsola calls for de-escalation in Middle East

Government inaction is fuelling animal suffering, Momentum says

Six-year-old boy drowns in Naxxar pool

Man dies after falling from a 5-storey height in Gozo

‘Rule of law being replaced by rule of developers’ – NGOs demand planning appeals law reform

Alarm grows after the US inserts itself into Israel's war against Iran with strikes on nuclear sites

TMID Editorial: Two more tragedies on the road

TMIS Editorial: The PN must move on from the Metsola mirage

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

New pilot project to help people aged 60+ through BCRS bottle pick-up scheme to start in July

Nations react to US strikes on Iran with many calling for diplomacy

Pope Leo XIV says there should be no tolerance for abuse of any kind in Catholic Church

Cartoon 22 June 2025

Work to reinforce building next to Paceville collapse site begins

MPO loses appeal against conductor after 7-year legal battle

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

How a three-week English language class fostered a 40-year friendship

Accountability vs privacy: An enduring tension, academic says on Haber, Aquilina cases

PN launches process to elect new leader, as Grech addresses successor

Three days after heavy rainfall, Xlendi Bay declared not fit for swimming

Builder by trade, doctor by calling: Omar Kassab on chasing two passions

Charismatic, a strategic mind, welcoming – qualities former PN MPs say next leader should have

Concrete Island: Life in Malta’s never-ending building site

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

12 years of false starts: How three different leaders left the PN at square one

New roads and pavilion near completion in Victoria, Gozo

Woman hit by car two days ago dies in hospital

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

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

Health misinformation is a threat to public, minister says

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

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