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8 October 2026, Thursday

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Chamber of Commerce calls for national agreement on productivity, transport and energy

The Malta Chamber of Commerce is calling for a national agreement on a number of strategic priorities, arguing that Malta needs to look beyond the next election and take decisions that can shape the...

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Abela says ministers are ‘not contradictory’ over €2.8bn light rail project

Prime Minister Robert Abela on Thursday played down differences between his finance and mobility ministers over the proposed €2.8 billion light rail project, insisting their positions were not...

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Planning Authority approves Malta's first crematorium in Siġġiewi amid strong objections

The Planning Authority has approved Malta's first crematorium in Siġġiewi by a 7-2 vote, despite fierce opposition from local residents, the local council, former minister John Dalli, and...

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Italy’s parliament gives final approval to Meloni’s electoral reform

Italy's parliament gave final approval Thursday to a sweeping overhaul of the country's electoral system, handing Premier Giorgia Meloni a key political victory while setting up a likely...

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Mdina cleaning time expected to fall to 60% with new electric street washer

A new electric street-washing machine is expected to reduce the time needed to clean Mdina's streets by around 60%, while improving the maintenance of the historic city's narrow and irregular...

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Church schools lead 24 Erasmus+ projects worth around €1 million

Church schools in Malta and Gozo are leading 24 Erasmus+ projects with a combined investment of around €1 million, providing international learning and mobility opportunities for more than 600...

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Freephone 1578 launched for complaints and concerns about elderly care homes

A new Freephone number, 1578, has been launched to give elderly people, their families and members of the public a more direct way to contact the Authority for Standards in Social Welfare Services...

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Updated (2): Widespread power cuts hit Malta and Gozo again; Enemalta this time blames human error

Several areas have been hit by a power cut, again, today. TYhe live outage map on Enemalta's website shows red dots where power cuts are being experienced....

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 08/10/2026 09:00: Are there any doubts left that all this is sabutage and the minister is not fit for purpose ?? The gov fell into a profond coma not taking actions about what is going on in Enemalta..

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Housing Authority terminates contract for Siġġiewi block

The Housing Authority said Thursday it has decided to proceed with the termination of the contract with the contractor responsible for the construction of a new residential block in the Wied...

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Public deserves an explanation on frequent power cuts – PN

This morning's power cut - the third nationwide outage in a month - clearly showed that our country has a problem not only with electricity distribution, as we were told during last summer's...

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Electricity supplied jumps 3.2% in 2025, NSO says

In 2025, the electricity supplied amounted to 3,207.1 GWh, an increase of 3.2 per cent when compared to previous year, the NSO said Thursday. The statement was ironically scheduled to be...

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Abela pushes for connectivity, affordable energy, and geographic recognition at MED9 Summit

Prime Minister Robert Abela emphasized that the upcoming European Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-2034 must directly address the permanent and real challenges faced by geographically...

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Trying to execute Christa Pike again would push into uncharted legal territory, experts say

After Christa Pike survived Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her, the unsettled question of whether the state will try again could push Tennessee into uncharted legal territory, experts...

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Updated: Employer bodies reject minister's claims cheap labour growth was their choice

The Malta Employers Association has rejected claims made by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana implying that the increase in population is the private sector's fault. Employers share the objective of...

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Deputy Speaker reminds MPs to criticise arguments, not each other, after Prime Minister remark

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Bernard Grech, called for Members of Parliament to uphold “orderly language” inside the Parliament and to only criticise arguments put...

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TMID Editorial - Victoria 2031: an opportunity too valuable to waste

Victoria's selection as European Capital of Culture 2031 is an achievement that deserves to be recognised not merely as a victory for one town, or even for Gozo, but for Malta as a whole. It is the...

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Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died in hospital

María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her longtime Madrid home sparked nationwide protests across Spain and unleashed a political crisis, died on Wednesday while...

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BirdLife opposes as ORNIS votes to lower penalties for protected bird offences

BirdLife was the only opponent to proposals that penalties for protected bird offences are lowered, meaning that the vote taken by the ORNIS committee on Tuesday saw it approve the...

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latest comment from George Azzopardi, 08/10/2026 10:46: I find it deeply troubling that this government might actually consider doing something unprecedented: weakening laws in favour of those who deliberately and illegally harm or kill defenseless birds! Surely, laws intended to protect wildlife should be strengthened, not weakened to accommodate those who break them. If this administration proceeds down that path, it will reveal a great deal about its priorities and its commitment to protecting our natural heritage. Laws should protect the innocent, not favour those who deliberately break them!

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Cancer patients have a right to free chemotherapy on the government formulary, PN says

Cancer patients have a right to chemotherapy on the government formulary, and the Nationalist Party will continue working hard to ensure this remains a priority, PN Leader Alex Borg told that Malta...

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Sports

Merino comes up clutch again for Spain as Kane marks record-setting match with 2 goals for England

Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era

Zidane and Mancini get first home wins in charge of France and Italy in Nations League

Portugal stay perfect without Ronaldo in Nations League, Germany held by Greece

Teuma strike puts Malta on brink of Nations League group victory

Verstappen beats Antonelli to win F1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires

Ballon d'Or rivals Yamal and Kane star for Spain and England in Nations League wins

Verstappen takes his first pole position of the year at F1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Lewandowski and De Bruyne shine in Nations League as Italy hold France to draw

Man City lodge 'comprehensive' appeal after guilty verdict in financial rule-breaking scandal

Corinthia Hotels in Rome and London voted No.1 in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Corinthia has secured top honours in the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, with newly opened Corinthia Rome named the Number 1 hotel in the city in its first year of operation...

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Man granted bail over Marsa hit-and-run which left pedestrian grievously injured

A 41-year-old man has been granted bail after being charged over a hit-and-run in Marsa which left a pedestrian grievously injured. Justin Vella pleaded not guilty to 12 charges, including...

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Man remanded in custody after allegedly harassing ex-partner, spitting in her face

A man has been remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to a string of 15 charges involving the alleged harassment and threatening of his former partner, as well as breaches of a protection order...

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Birgufest 2026: Joy Gospel singers to perform at St Lawrence church

The Joy Gospel Singers will be giving a concert at the Collegiate Church of St Lawrence on Saturday, 10th October, on the occasion of BirguFest 2026. The concert starts at 8:30pm. They will be...

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Woman breaks down, begs magistrate not to send her to prison after Mater Dei fight with police

A 24-year-old woman broke down in tears and begged a magistrate not to send her to prison on Wednesday, after being denied bail over an alleged fight with police and security officers at Mater Dei...

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First meetings begin as Malta welcomes over 1,000 delegates for WTTC Summit

The 26th edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit kicked off in Malta on Wednesday as over 1,000 delegates and 190 journalists made their way to Malta to discuss future...

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Parliamentary Committee on Foreign and European Affairs discusses impact of EU ETS Revision

The Standing Committee on Foreign and European Affairs convened to discuss the implications of the proposed revision of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) on Malta and its commercial...

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PN to vote in favour of amendments to Social Enterprise Act, but government must not procrastinate

The Nationalist Party said Thursday it will vote in favour of the amendments to the Social Enterprise Act. However, we cannot ignore the fact that this law was unanimously approved by Parliament...

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‘We can't live in a society where officers going to help end up injured’: Man charged over RIU fight

Joseph Scerri, 58, was arraigned in court on Wednesday over charges including insulting, threatening, or committing an offence against persons lawfully charged with a public service, as well as...

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Gender pension gap stands at almost 37%, but minister says figure does not tell the full story

Malta’s gender pension gap stands at almost 37%, according to the latest statistics published by the National Statistics Office, Social Policy Minister Michael Falzon told...

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Business

Chamber of Commerce calls for national agreement on productivity, transport and energy

The Malta Chamber and Smart Technologies Ltd sign Alliance Agreement

APS Bank draws strong interest at London wealth management event

Vassallo Builders marks 80 years with community initiative at Mosta Scout Campsite

Corinthia Hotels in Rome and London voted No.1 in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

First meetings begin as Malta welcomes over 1,000 delegates for WTTC Summit

Strong shareholder take-up for APS Bank’s 2026 interim scrip dividend

Creativity and entrepreneurship meet in free business skills course for Malta’s creatives

MBA conference examines modern defences against increasingly complex financial crime

MED9 Summit: MBB and Mediterranean business federations demand action on islands strategy

Chamber of Commerce calls for national agreement on productivity, transport and energy

Abela says ministers are ‘not contradictory’ over €2.8bn light rail project

Planning Authority approves Malta's first crematorium in Siġġiewi amid strong objections

Italy’s parliament gives final approval to Meloni’s electoral reform

Mdina cleaning time expected to fall to 60% with new electric street washer

Church schools lead 24 Erasmus+ projects worth around €1 million

Freephone 1578 launched for complaints and concerns about elderly care homes

Updated (2): Widespread power cuts hit Malta and Gozo again; Enemalta this time blames human error

Housing Authority terminates contract for Siġġiewi block

Public deserves an explanation on frequent power cuts – PN

Electricity supplied jumps 3.2% in 2025, NSO says

Abela pushes for connectivity, affordable energy, and geographic recognition at MED9 Summit

Trying to execute Christa Pike again would push into uncharted legal territory, experts say

Updated: Employer bodies reject minister's claims cheap labour growth was their choice

Deputy Speaker reminds MPs to criticise arguments, not each other, after Prime Minister remark

TMID Editorial - Victoria 2031: an opportunity too valuable to waste

Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction shook Spain, has died in hospital

BirdLife opposes as ORNIS votes to lower penalties for protected bird offences

Cancer patients have a right to free chemotherapy on the government formulary, PN says

‘I want to see the Police Force with more resources at every level’ – Minister Glenn Bedingfield

David Casa calls for tougher EU action on corruption

Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack as Palestinians live in devastated Gaza

€45 million Ħal Farruġ social housing project to provide 267 apartments

Man arrested at airport in connection with stabbing in St Julian's

Energy subsidies have cost Malta more than Covid, Clyde Caruana says; COLA to be 'around €5'

Accused in Miriam Azzopardi murder told police he grabbed victim by neck while having sex

TMID Editorial: More electricity is only half the solution

Foreign direct investment reaches €493.1 billion, direct investment abroad at €463.9 billion – NSO

Corinthia Hotels in Rome and London voted No.1 in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Man granted bail over Marsa hit-and-run which left pedestrian grievously injured

Man remanded in custody after allegedly harassing ex-partner, spitting in her face

Birgufest 2026: Joy Gospel singers to perform at St Lawrence church

Woman breaks down, begs magistrate not to send her to prison after Mater Dei fight with police

First meetings begin as Malta welcomes over 1,000 delegates for WTTC Summit

Parliamentary Committee on Foreign and European Affairs discusses impact of EU ETS Revision

PN to vote in favour of amendments to Social Enterprise Act, but government must not procrastinate

‘We can't live in a society where officers going to help end up injured’: Man charged over RIU fight

Gender pension gap stands at almost 37%, but minister says figure does not tell the full story

Updated: Illegal canopy in Sliema removed following Planning Authority enforcement action

Argentina bids Messi farewell in final national team match, ending an era

Parliaments must ensure AI serves children’s rights, former Speaker Anglu Farrugia says

CJEU clarifies jurisdiction for online-booked domestic flights in baggage loss claim

Bonett rejects claims of rift with Caruana over light-rail project

PM Abela continues to refuse to act against organised crime - Repubblika