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26 September 2026, Saturday

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Ghanaian man pleads not guilty to femicide of Miriam Azzopardi

A Ghanaian man has pleaded not guilty to the femicide of 47-year-old Miriam Azzopardi, who was found dead in a field in Marsa on Wednesday. Isaac Asare, who resides in Triq is-Sajjieda, Marsa,...

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Journalists must be able to question, investigate and report without fear, Speaker says

The Speaker of the House of Representatives Carmelo Abela has stressed that full justice is needed for the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, saying that the case remains a matter of...

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‘You have to choose’: Kamra tal-Periti calls on PA chairman to ‘address conflict of interest’

The Kamra tal-Periti (chamber of architects) is calling on Planning Authority chairman Johann Buttigieg to address "conflicts of interest" which have emerged in the past weeks, urging him to make a...

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TMID Editorial: What Malta’s Budget should include in a month’s time

The first Budget of this legislature is now exactly one month away. On 26 October, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana will take the stand in Parliament and address the nation to outline what the...

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Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip

Pope Leo XIV warned Friday that a "paradise of machines" risked undermining humanity as he opened a trip to France by posing fundamental questions about what it means to be human in the age of...

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In an increasingly uncertain and conflict-ridden world, Malta must remain a voice of reason - Fearne

At a time when the world is facing multiple crises at once, Malta must continue to be a voice for peace, dialogue and respect for international law, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Chris...

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Government debt surpasses €12 billion – NSO

At the end of August 2026, Central Government debt stood at a record €12,002.3 million, an increase of €864.1 million when compared to 2025, the NSO said. The increase reported under...

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‘Dare to trust’ as suspicion threatens global cooperation, PM tells UN

Trust, or rather the erosion of it, was at the centre of Prime Minister Robert Abela's address to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, as he argued that growing suspicion between...

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Momentum seeks answers to works being carried out in Gozo's valleys

Momentum said Saturday it has submitted a Freedom of Information request seeking detailed information about cleaning, rehabilitation and other works that have been carried out or are currently being...

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Social partners review first year of labour migration policy implementation

The social partners convened for an MCESD meeting to discuss the outcomes of the first year of the Labour Migration Policy, which was initially launched in 2025, a government statement said Saturday....

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Government announces ex-gratia payments for power cuts during July and August heat waves

The Government has announced an ex-gratia payment scheme for consumers who were affected by electricity supply interruptions during July and August 2026, a period marked by prolonged heatwaves and...

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Blogs & Opinions

Owen Bonnici

Hit the pause button?

Alfred Sant

Dubious

Mark Said

Discrimination, court sitting and tourists

Emmanuel J. Galea

Growth measured in bodies

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Worrying skills mismatches

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Why is Malta a one-party State?

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Inclusion is not simply about being present; it is about belonging

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The trial is over, the search for accountability is not

Frans Camilleri

The scourge of over-tourism

PN accuses government of hypocrisy over former Air Malta workers’ unfair dismissal

The Nationalist Party has criticised the government over the treatment of former Air Malta part-time workers, after a Court of Appeal ruling found that the workers had been unfairly dismissed. In...

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Juergen Attard appointed CEO, Abigail Camilleri as Chairperson of GRDA

The Ministry for Gozo has announced the appointment of Juergen Attard as Chief Executive Officer of the Gozo Regional Development Authority (GRDA), and Abigail Camilleri as the Authority's first...

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Man City ready to fight Premier League after reports that club guilty of almost all charges

Manchester City plans to fight the Premier League for months if found guilty of alleged financial breaches in potentially the biggest scandal in English soccer history. Reports Friday said an...

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PN questions government spending despite €724m increase in tax revenue, while deficit and debt rise

The Nationalist Party has questioned how the government ended August with a larger deficit and national debt exceeding €12 billion despite collecting €724 million more in tax revenue during...

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France coach Zinedine Zidane's first win soured by Mbappé's knee injury, Italy loses to Belgium

Zinedine Zidane's first game in charge of France ended on a sour note as Kylian Mbappé injured his left knee moments after scoring in a 1-0 win in Turkey. The 2026 World Cup's best passer...

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Arts Council Malta launches catalogue for the Malta Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

Arts Council Malta has launched the official catalogue of No Need to Sparkle: Experiments in Love and Revolution, Malta's national pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di...

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€7.4 million investment to boost Armed Forces of Malta capabilities and training

The Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) is set to benefit from around €7.4 million in investment aimed at strengthening its operational capabilities, training and technological capacity, the Ministry for...

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Russell takes Azerbaijan GP pole after F1 leader Antonelli hits the wall

George Russell took pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Formula 1 standings leader Kimi Antonelli hit the wall in qualifying Friday. With his teammate Antonelli out of the running,...

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France coach Zinedine Zidane's first win soured by Mbappé's knee injury, Italy loses to Belgium

Man City ready to fight Premier League after reports that club guilty of almost all charges

Russell takes Azerbaijan GP pole after F1 leader Antonelli hits the wall

Neptunes swimmers complete 10-day Spanish training camp

Klopp all smiles after Germany debut, Haaland keeps scoring in Nations League

Comeback win for Malta against Andorra in Nations League

'Gymnastics is for Everyone': Beppe's Fight Against Stereotypes

Zidane, Klopp start fresh and Ronaldo goes on as European national teams return after World Cup

Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1, Pulisic leads Milan to victory

Man City win 8-goal thriller against Sunderland, Man United rescue late draw

Planning Authority to review Ta’ Qali plan for theme park, Crafts Village and Pitkalija

The Planning Authority has been asked to partially review the 2006 Ta' Qali Action Plan to address proposed changes concerning a family theme park, the Ta' Qali Crafts Village and the Pitkalija...

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MDA urges PN to avoid ‘politicising’ controversy over Planning Authority CEO

The Malta Developers Association (MDA) has urged the Nationalist Party not to “politicise” the controversy surrounding Planning Authority Executive Chairperson Johann Buttigieg, calling...

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Man seriously injured in Mosta traffic accident

A 38-year-old man sustained serious injuries yesterday evening following a traffic accident in Triq il-Missjunarji Maltin, Mosta, the police said Friday. The accident took place at around 6.30pm,...

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Alarmingly low fertility rate calls for national work-life balance measures in budget - NCPE

The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality on Friday called for national work-life balance measures to be put foward in the budget for 2027 the government will be presenting on 26...

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Abela discusses extending Delta's New York route into 2027

Prime Minister Robert Abela has met with senior leaders from Delta Air Lines and BlackRock in New York to explore expanded economic and travel ties, including the possibility of extending the direct...

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37,771 students set to start new scholastic year in state schools

A total of 37,771 students will start the 2026/27 scholastic year in state schools, as more than €110 million in new and upgraded school projects is currently under way, a government statement...

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Italy decrees limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in school classrooms

Italy's government passed a decree Thursday to place an upper limit on the number of students in each school classroom who have only limited Italian language skills and to ban face-covering Islamic...

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CPD warns public of rough seas and changing weather conditions

The Civil Protection Department (CPD) has warned the public not to underestimate the dangers posed by rough seas, strong currents and rapidly changing weather conditions, following four separate...

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TMID Editorial: Alex Borg’s move to Valletta: gimmick or stepping towards power?

On the day that the Nationalist Party returned to the Floriana Granaries for its Independence Day festivities after a hiatus of seven years, the party’s leader Alex Borg announced a departure of...

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KSMR and IĦK launch Formation Programme for Consecrated Life 2026/2027

The Conference of Religious Major Superiors in Malta (KSMR), through its Institute for Consecrated Life (IĦK), is launching its programme of formation and accompaniment for the academic year...

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Business

New iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max now available from Melita

BOV Club returns to Freshers’ Week

Central Bank unveils strategic plan for 2027–2030

Almost 19 tonnes of marine debris collected through annual initiative led by the MIA Foundation

WH Partners wins Malta Tax Firm of the Year at the ITR European Tax awards

Corinthia to develop ultra-luxury hotel in Turks & Caicos

Atlas Insurance marks Mental Health Awareness Month with initiatives for the public and employees

The Malta Chamber and EY Malta renew Gold Collaboration Alliance

Ghanaian man pleads not guilty to femicide of Miriam Azzopardi

Journalists must be able to question, investigate and report without fear, Speaker says

‘You have to choose’: Kamra tal-Periti calls on PA chairman to ‘address conflict of interest’

TMID Editorial: What Malta’s Budget should include in a month’s time

Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip

In an increasingly uncertain and conflict-ridden world, Malta must remain a voice of reason - Fearne

Government debt surpasses €12 billion – NSO

‘Dare to trust’ as suspicion threatens global cooperation, PM tells UN

Momentum seeks answers to works being carried out in Gozo's valleys

Social partners review first year of labour migration policy implementation

Government announces ex-gratia payments for power cuts during July and August heat waves

PN accuses government of hypocrisy over former Air Malta workers’ unfair dismissal

Juergen Attard appointed CEO, Abigail Camilleri as Chairperson of GRDA

Man City ready to fight Premier League after reports that club guilty of almost all charges

PN questions government spending despite €724m increase in tax revenue, while deficit and debt rise

France coach Zinedine Zidane's first win soured by Mbappé's knee injury, Italy loses to Belgium

Arts Council Malta launches catalogue for the Malta Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

€7.4 million investment to boost Armed Forces of Malta capabilities and training

Russell takes Azerbaijan GP pole after F1 leader Antonelli hits the wall

ECHR declares Degiorgio brothers’ complaints over Daphne murder trial inadmissible

DHL Express announces annual price adjustments for 2027 in Malta

Watch: Updated - Activists storm conference to call for PA chief resignation

Comeback win for Malta against Andorra in Nations League

Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza 'the biggest lie of the century'

PN calls on Prime Minister to decide Johann Buttigieg’s future at Planning Authority

Pope heads to secular France with an appeal to respect the dignity of every human life

Judge slams Air Malta for leaving part-timers on zero hours while denying it fired them

Labour Party ordered to vacate Valletta premises after 70-year tenancy

Planning Authority to review Ta’ Qali plan for theme park, Crafts Village and Pitkalija

MDA urges PN to avoid ‘politicising’ controversy over Planning Authority CEO

Man seriously injured in Mosta traffic accident

Alarmingly low fertility rate calls for national work-life balance measures in budget - NCPE

Abela discusses extending Delta's New York route into 2027

37,771 students set to start new scholastic year in state schools

Italy decrees limits on non-Italian speakers and veils in school classrooms

CPD warns public of rough seas and changing weather conditions

TMID Editorial: Alex Borg’s move to Valletta: gimmick or stepping towards power?

KSMR and IĦK launch Formation Programme for Consecrated Life 2026/2027

PN says taxpayers are bearing the cost of Labour’s private property cases

Klopp all smiles after Germany debut, Haaland keeps scoring in Nations League

BirdLife Malta objects to proposed reductions in penalties for illegal hunting offences

Tribunal refuses request to suspend Manoel Island padel works

AI, digital health discussed as Malta explores cooperation with Mayo Clinic

Owen Bonnici rejects claims of government meddling in Daphne inquiry preliminaries