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17 August 2026, Monday

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Fenech trial: Police surveillance of Theuma led investigators to Fenech, court hears

The trial of Yorgen Fenech is set to continue following the conclusion of Melvin Theuma's lengthy testimony, which ended with the defence accusing the self-confessed murder middleman of lying to...

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Fenech told investigators Schembri sent him ‘script’ on what to say, jurors hear

Inspector Kurt Zahra told jurors on Monday that Yorgen Fenech had received an alleged "script" from Keith Schembri through doctor Adrian Vella, who later told investigators that he saw Fenech crossing...

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Joseph Muscat fails to force prosecution of hospitals' deal court expert

A court has rejected an attempt by former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat to force the police to prosecute a Serbian court-appointed expert whose work formed part of the evidence leading to criminal...

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Roderick Azzopardi charged in connection with Zabbar murder, remanded in custody

The police today will be arraigning a 42-year-old man from Zabbar in connection with the murder which took place in Zabbar last Saturday. The arraignment will take place at 10.30am, the police...

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Man grievously injured in Swieqi traffic accident

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A 28-year-old man from St Paul's Bay was grievously injured in a traffic accident in Swieqi on Monday morning. Police said the accident happened at around 11:30am in St Andrews Road. Initial...

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Man admits to injuring former partner with a knife, granted bail

A 27-year-old man from Qormi has admitted to charges in connection with a domestic violence incident in which his former partner allegedly suffered injuries to her leg and hand. Maverick Vella,...

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US tourist dies after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna

An American tourist was killed by a lightning strike on Sicily's Mount Etna while hiking in an area that was closed to visitors due to recent volcanic activity, Italian firefighters said...

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Yorgen Fenech trial now second longest in Maltese history

The Yorgen Fenech trial today becomes the second-longest trial in Maltese criminal history involving a killing, as proceedings enter their 48th day. Fenech's trial has now matched in length the...

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Malta lifts blood donation ban for people who lived in UK between 1980 and 1996

Around 15,000 British nationals living in Malta will now be able to donate blood after the authorities lifted a long-standing restriction on people who lived in the United Kingdom during the period...

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Burmarrad traffic accident leaves two hospitalised

A 65-year-old woman and a 75-year-old man were taken to Mater Dei Hospital following a traffic accident on Burmarrad Road, St Paul's Bay, around 11am today. Preliminary investigations show that...

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Man pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges involving mother

A 42-year-old unemployed man from Fgura named Emanuel Grech pleaded not guilty to charges linked to an alleged domestic violence case involving his mother, who told police she had become afraid to...

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Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze

One of Belgium's biggest ever wildfires blazed out of control Monday even as cooler weather and rain eased conditions for firefighters, while in Greece a fire briefly flared up near the main airport...

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Public spaces upgraded as regeneration agency completes 10km of beautification works

The government's Tourism Zones Regeneration Agency (TZRA) has completed almost 10 kilometres of public space beautification works across 22 localities in Malta during the first seven months of the...

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TMID Editorial: When the smoke clears

An explosion lasts seconds. Its consequences can linger for months, years, and sometimes much longer. More than two months have passed since the explosion at a pyrotechnics facility in Salini, an...

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Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era

The post-Pep Guardiola era is getting underway in English soccer amid uncertainty and upheaval - not just at Manchester City but across the whole of the Premier League. Get this: Heading into the...

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latest comment from onDmove, 17/08/2026 11:56: It's City's turn for a ten year wilderness.

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‘Very unusual’: Malta records no loggerhead turtle nests despite 11 nesting attempts

Nature Trust - FEE Malta has described this year's loggerhead turtle nesting season as "very unusual", after Malta recorded 11 nesting attempts but not a single confirmed nest so far this...

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Summer Carnival 2026 returns to Buġibba and Marsaskala with 15 floats

The Summer Carnival will return from 21 to 23 August 2026, bringing three evenings of colourful parades, dance, music and carnival celebrations to Buġibba and Marsaskala, the Ministry for Arts...

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Saint James marks private healthcare first with new hysterectomy technique

A surgical team at Saint James Hospital has performed the first minimally invasive hysterectomy in Malta's private healthcare sector, offering eligible women less pain, no external scarring and a...

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Law professor calls for commission to review Malta’s jury system

Professor of Law Kevin Aquilina has called for the government to establish a commission to undertake an in-depth review of Malta's jury system, arguing that it has become increasingly complex and...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 16/08/2026 10:04: Well said. The point is not whether one agrees with Dr Aquilina on all the issues he raised, but that he is right to propose a reform

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Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era

Nightmarish start for Maresca as Arsenal outclass Man City in Community Shield

Paris Saint-Germain retain UEFA Super Cup as Doué goal seals 2-1 win over Aston Villa

‘She’s never had an easy life,’ Charlotte Zammit’s sister pays tribute after murder

Angèle Zammit wrote a condolence message on Facebook after Saturday's homicide to pay tribute to her sister, Charlotte. She wrote that her sister will always be loved, remembered, and...

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Total eclipse of electricity

This week, the moon briefly got between the Earth and the sun, creating a spectacular solar eclipse. In Malta, the eclipse was only partial. Elsewhere, people were able to witness the extraordinary...

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Mater Dei emergency department expansion works to begin Monday

The Foundation for Medical Services will mobilise its workers and contractors at Mater Dei Hospital on Monday evening to begin construction of the extension to the Emergency Department, a...

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latest comment from RF, 16/08/2026 18:04: Minister Ian Borg has tried to impress us by comparing the estimated cost of the expansion for €120 million with the €50 million spent on state-of-the-art SAMOC done by PN. The difference can be attributed to rising construction and equipment costs and overstated costs in every capital project by this government. Wasn't this allocated by direct order despite its high value? So no justification nor checks and balances.

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'What I built over 30 years was lost in a second' – Bird park owner reflects on explosion recovery

A bird park in Naxxar remains closed to the public 10 weeks after an explosion at a nearby pyrotechnics facility in Salini killed several animals and caused extensive damage. Recovery efforts continue...

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latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 16/08/2026 10:06: Mr Mallia should start a crowd-fund. I'm sure many people will contribute.

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Man to face charges over illegal waste dumping in Marsa

A man who was filmed illegally dumping waste in a Marsa street over the weekend is set to face charges after police identified him within 24 hours of the incident. The Malta Police Force said in...

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The missing milestone: Why the PL and the PN have never had a woman as leader

In their nearly 250 combined years of existence, no woman has ever been party leader to either the Nationalist Party or the Labour Party - the two major political parties. This is in sharp contrast...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 16/08/2026 10:15: It's the Maltese mindset. I know of a youngish father who tells his son: Boys lead, girls follow. Now tell me what kind of man this child will grow into!

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Sliema residents say authorities are treating symptoms, not root causes

Authorities are "belatedly treating the symptoms" of years of lawlessness in Sliema while allowing its root causes to persist, the Sliema Residents Association (SRA) said on Sunday, as it welcomed...

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New servizz.gov portal aims to make government services simpler, more personal, and AI-powered

The new servizz.gov portal represents a major overhaul in how citizens access government services, moving away from a traditional department-based model towards one centred around people's real-life...

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TMIS Editorial: Joseph Muscat has been in the picture for years

Joseph Muscat is upset that Opposition Leader Alex Borg has "brought Muscat into the picture" while briefly commenting on the ongoing trial of Yorgen Fenech. We hate to break it to the former...

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latest comment from joe tedesco, 16/08/2026 22:33: TRUST IN THE PEOPLE'S REPRESENTATIVES HAS BEEN COMPLETELY ERODED.

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Nightmarish start for Maresca as Arsenal outclass Man City in Community Shield

Enzo Maresca endured a nightmarish first competitive match in charge of Manchester City as Arsenal scored inside 24 seconds before powering to a 3-0 victory in the Community Shield on...

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Malta Freeport welcomes new-generation CMA CGM Berenice methanol dual-fuel container vessel

Why emotional intelligence makes better leaders

BOV strengthens ties with Gozitan community through dedicated customer event

Melita reports progress across sustainability, community and digital innovation goals

PRISM EuroQCI project concludes with Malta’s first quantum communications testbed

Fenech trial: Police surveillance of Theuma led investigators to Fenech, court hears

Fenech told investigators Schembri sent him ‘script’ on what to say, jurors hear

Joseph Muscat fails to force prosecution of hospitals' deal court expert

Roderick Azzopardi charged in connection with Zabbar murder, remanded in custody

Man grievously injured in Swieqi traffic accident

Man admits to injuring former partner with a knife, granted bail

US tourist dies after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna

Yorgen Fenech trial now second longest in Maltese history

Malta lifts blood donation ban for people who lived in UK between 1980 and 1996

Burmarrad traffic accident leaves two hospitalised

Man pleads not guilty to domestic violence charges involving mother

Belgian wildfire approaches Germany despite rain as Greece probes deadly blaze

Public spaces upgraded as regeneration agency completes 10km of beautification works

TMID Editorial: When the smoke clears

Premier League is back and uncertainty pervades start of post-Guardiola era

‘Very unusual’: Malta records no loggerhead turtle nests despite 11 nesting attempts

Summer Carnival 2026 returns to Buġibba and Marsaskala with 15 floats

Saint James marks private healthcare first with new hysterectomy technique

Law professor calls for commission to review Malta’s jury system

Calvin Harris closes sold-out SummerDaze festival in Ta’ Qali

Graffitti vows to monitor Hili Group’s Comino development, launching ‘Comino Watch’

‘Education is not the great equaliser’ – Professor warns Malta’s system risks reproducing inequality

GWU denies allegation that its workers threatened, assaulted Dar Emmaus residents

PN pays tribute to party stalwart Charles Demicoli

MFOPD demands for consultation with persons with disabilities to become the norm

Momentum calls for Comino concession buy-back and permanent protection

Residenti Beltin pressure Valletta Local Council to improve the capital’s cleanliness

Updated: Woman murdered in Zabbar, man arrested

‘She’s never had an easy life,’ Charlotte Zammit’s sister pays tribute after murder

Total eclipse of electricity

Mater Dei emergency department expansion works to begin Monday

'What I built over 30 years was lost in a second' – Bird park owner reflects on explosion recovery

Man to face charges over illegal waste dumping in Marsa

The missing milestone: Why the PL and the PN have never had a woman as leader

Sliema residents say authorities are treating symptoms, not root causes

New servizz.gov portal aims to make government services simpler, more personal, and AI-powered

TMIS Editorial: Joseph Muscat has been in the picture for years

Nightmarish start for Maresca as Arsenal outclass Man City in Community Shield

Yorgen Fenech trial: Theuma’s week-long testimony ends after tense final day of questioning

Yorgen Fenech trial: Court uproar as defence lawyer says Theuma should be ashamed of himself

Seven weeks of testimony brought to life as Fenech jury visits key sites

Four rescued after boat capsizes near St Paul’s Islands

‘Human life is not disposable’ — Auxiliary Bishop says on Assumption feast

Magnitude 3.9 earthquake strikes Etna region, causing road damage and evacuations