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14 October 2026, Wednesday

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Stivala Group CEO gets off scot-free after prosecution blunders in fraudulent blue badge use

Michael Stivala, CEO of Stivala Group, who was accused of using an expired blue badge belonging to his deceased father back in 2025 has been acquitted after a court found that the prosecution had...

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‘We’re fed up’: Joseph Muscat voices frustration as Vitals court proceedings drag on

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat was heard expressing frustration in court on Wednesday over delays attributed to the prosecution in the ongoing Vitals hospitals corruption case. Muscat stands...

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Pope Leo spent a peaceful night in the hospital after surgery to remove cancer, Vatican says

Pope Leo XIV spent a peaceful night in Rome's Gemelli hospital after doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung and confirmed he has cancer, the Vatican said Wednesday. The surgery...

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Lands Authority hands Stivala eviction notice over outdoor Sliema restaurant seating

The Lands Authority has issued an eviction notice to developer Carlo Stivala for his outdoor tables and seating for his Sliema waterfront restaurant. This means that he must remove this outdoor eating...

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Over 5,500 support sessions organised for Public Service workers since start of 2025

Prime Minister Robert Abela visited the people behind the Employee Support Programme on Wednesday. 4,188 public service workers have benefitted from this programme since its establishment. The...

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Mellieħa mayor highlights plight of students facing almost two-hour journeys to school

Mellieħa mayor Gabriel Micallef has asked Transport Malta and Malta Public transport to consider adding more direct routes and express services for students travelling from the locality to the...

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MMF proposes investment in port resilience, maritime skills, cleaner fuel infrastructure

The Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) is calling on Government to use the 2027 Budget to give commensurate importance to the industry in line with the strong role and ambitious targets allocated to it in...

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Labour accuses PN of failing to correct statement after Speaker’s ruling

The Labour Party has accused the Nationalist Party of failing to correct a statement about parliamentary proceedings more than 48 hours after Speaker Carmelo Abela ruled that its account of a...

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Abela says government exploring solutions to hornet problem affecting beekeepers

Prime Minister Robert Abela has said the government is exploring possible solutions to the hornet problem affecting beekeepers in Malta, with an action plan expected to be announced once the ongoing...

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15-year-old girl seriously injured in Żebbuġ e-scooter crash

A 15-year-old girl has suffered serious injuries following an e-kick scooter accident in Ħaż-Żebbuġ on Tuesday night, the police said. Emergency services were alerted to the...

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Man admits to grabbing ex-partner by the neck over Facebook likes

A 48-year-old construction worker was remanded in custody on Wednesday in relation to domestic violence charges, including causing his ex-partner fear that violence would be used against her,...

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Katie Zacharia's White House debut raises new questions about the press secretary's job

President Donald Trump's new press secretary stepped to the podium, the eyes of a packed room of journalists - and many in their audiences - upon her. She smiled broadly at the sea of faces both...

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Trio remanded in custody over cocaine and heroin trafficking

Three people have been remanded in custody after being charged with cocaine trafficking and handling stolen goods following a police raid, while searches remain ongoing for a fourth suspect who fled...

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GWU announces industrial action against company over ex-Air Malta employees' conditions

The General Workers' Union (GWU) has declared industrial action on behalf of former Air Malta employees now working for Resource Support & Services Ltd. (RSSL). The dispute stems from a...

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Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed he has lung cancer and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung...

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Suspended sentence and fine for man who spat at LESA officer over parking ticket

A 44-year-old man who parked his van on a double yellow line in San Ġwann and verbally abused a LESA officer before spitting at her has been handed a four-month prison sentence, suspended for two...

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Watch: Teen wakes up in coffin at her own funeral in Guatemala, shocking mourners

A viral video from Guatemala shows the shocking moment a 15-year-old girl, believed to be dead, woke up inside her coffin during her own funeral. The teen, Yuleidy Ixcotoyac, fainted from severe...

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TMID Editorial: Malta cannot afford to waste a drop of rainwater

Malta is a country where water is a precious commodity, yet every time heavy rain falls, we allow a significant amount of it to go to waste. Water rushes down our streets, enters the drainage system...

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Joseph Muscat wins appeal as court orders police action against Vitals forensic accountant

The Criminal Court has ordered the police take the necessary steps against Miroslava Milenovic, a forensic accountant appointed during the Vitals hospitals inquiry, after upholding an appeal filed by...

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latest comment from Memphis Belle, 14/10/2026 09:14: And now,is it another 10 years waiting to have a judgement ???

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Barcelona, Arsenal win in Champions League, Bayern Munich stunned, misery for Man United, Inter

Formula 1 announces return to Africa with grand prix in Rwanda in early 2030s

Venezia still winless in Serie A, Coventry hammer Newcastle, Levante fights back for draw

YoHealth Malta Premier: Valletta biggest winners of MD 7

Lazio flying high in Serie A, Freiburg lead Bundesliga

Man City ignore jeers from Liverpool fans to seal 3-0 statement win in Premier League

Max Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix as Kimi Antonelli closes in on F1 title

Guimarães stunner seals comeback win for Arsenal over Leeds, 10-man Spurs draw at United

Bayern concede fastest Bundesliga goal; Rayo game called off; Vinícius sees red card; Inter win

Verstappen does the double with pole and sprint race win at F1's Singapore Grand Prix

NGOs welcome Fort Chambray revision but want barracks given Grade 1 protection

NGOs have welcomed a revision of plans for Fort Chambray but continue to seek Grade 1 protection for the British Barracks. The Ministry for the Arts, Culture and National Heritage on Monday...

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German airport temporarily closed following emergency alert from Malta-registered plane

A Malta-registered Boeing 737 operated by Corendon Airlines landed safely in Nuremberg, Germany, after triggering an emergency alert while flying over Croatia on a flight from Corfu, Greece, which...

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Law report: Lessons from Solvency II, the insurance distribution directive, Maltese taxation

Remuneration has traditionally been viewed as a compensation matter: namely how much, in cash and bonuses, should directors be compensated for their services. Increasingly, however, remuneration is...

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EU emissions rules risk diverting maritime and aviation traffic to non-EU countries Minister says

The European Union's Emissions Trading System could divert maritime and aviation traffic to non-EU countries without delivering climate benefits, Energy Minister Miriam Dalli warned during a meeting...

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Court rejects prosecution bid to revoke Jaden Degiorgio’s bail

The Criminal Court has rejected an application filed by the Attorney General seeking to revoke the bail granted to Degiorgio by Magistrate Lara Lanfranco. Degiorgio, the 21-year-old son of...

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Barcelona, Arsenal win in Champions League, Bayern Munich stunned, misery for Man United, Inter

Barcelona survived a scare against Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday. But Bayern Munich was stunned by a late equalizer from Viking in a 3-3 draw in Norway. Arsenal rolled over Lille...

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Who's in charge when the pope is unconscious and unable to govern? The pope

Question: Who runs the Catholic Church when the pope is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to govern? Answer: The pope. The Vatican has detailed laws, rituals and norms to...

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Transport Malta signs shore power agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

Transport Malta has signed an agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings allowing its cruise ships to connect to Malta's electricity grid while berthed in port, reducing emissions from...

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NGOs warn proposed obstacle course policy could undermine ODZ protection

Nine environmental and heritage organisations have formally objected to a proposed Planning Authority (PA) policy that would allow large commercial obstacle racecourses to be developed in ODZ areas,...

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Alex Borg says Malta’s maritime sector has significant untapped potential

Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg said that Malta's maritime sector has significant untapped potential, calling for greater investment in infrastructure, cleaner fuels and a long-term strategy to...

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Business

GO partners with Talexio to expand business services

Malta Chamber and FIMBank sign Alliance Agreement to promote corporate finance and business growth

168 accountants join the ranks of the Malta Institute of Accountants

ETERNA Group unites Malta’s food and healthcare businesses

How Malta’s Regulatory Framework Protects European Consumers

Bovey, BOV’s virtual assistant, now speaks Maltese

APS Bank to present first VSME-aligned Sustainability Report at upcoming Market Briefing

TradeMalta launches fourth Malta International Business Awards

Dynamic Events Limited crowned Corporate Events Organizer of the Year – Malta 2026

FinanceMalta to debut Malta’s Fintech sector in Singapore

Stivala Group CEO gets off scot-free after prosecution blunders in fraudulent blue badge use

‘We’re fed up’: Joseph Muscat voices frustration as Vitals court proceedings drag on

Pope Leo spent a peaceful night in the hospital after surgery to remove cancer, Vatican says

Lands Authority hands Stivala eviction notice over outdoor Sliema restaurant seating

Over 5,500 support sessions organised for Public Service workers since start of 2025

Mellieħa mayor highlights plight of students facing almost two-hour journeys to school

MMF proposes investment in port resilience, maritime skills, cleaner fuel infrastructure

Labour accuses PN of failing to correct statement after Speaker’s ruling

Abela says government exploring solutions to hornet problem affecting beekeepers

15-year-old girl seriously injured in Żebbuġ e-scooter crash

Man admits to grabbing ex-partner by the neck over Facebook likes

Katie Zacharia's White House debut raises new questions about the press secretary's job

Trio remanded in custody over cocaine and heroin trafficking

GWU announces industrial action against company over ex-Air Malta employees' conditions

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung

Suspended sentence and fine for man who spat at LESA officer over parking ticket

Watch: Teen wakes up in coffin at her own funeral in Guatemala, shocking mourners

TMID Editorial: Malta cannot afford to waste a drop of rainwater

Joseph Muscat wins appeal as court orders police action against Vitals forensic accountant

Updated: Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery to remove lung nodules at Rome's Gemelli hospital

Updated: Waste collection truck catches fire on Selmun Hill

Prison call exposes Keith Pace's alleged fake job arrangement

Woman alleges Paschalino Cefai stopped her from seeking medical help after falling ill

Speaker rules report linking Bonnici to Marsascala superyacht plans was inaccurate

Uncollected taxes by end of 2025 amounted to nearly €1.2 billion, Finance Minister says

Foreign worker promised 'American dream' ends up as unpaid labourer collecting bottles for BCRS fees

Malta-flagged ship hit in Black Sea, prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria says

Agriculture Ministry considering measures to control hornet numbers and protect bees

NGOs welcome Fort Chambray revision but want barracks given Grade 1 protection

German airport temporarily closed following emergency alert from Malta-registered plane

Law report: Lessons from Solvency II, the insurance distribution directive, Maltese taxation

EU emissions rules risk diverting maritime and aviation traffic to non-EU countries Minister says

Court rejects prosecution bid to revoke Jaden Degiorgio’s bail

Barcelona, Arsenal win in Champions League, Bayern Munich stunned, misery for Man United, Inter

Who's in charge when the pope is unconscious and unable to govern? The pope

Transport Malta signs shore power agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

NGOs warn proposed obstacle course policy could undermine ODZ protection

Alex Borg says Malta’s maritime sector has significant untapped potential

Student charged with setting fire to garage with man inside

‘The stability we are offering is the foundation for more quality investment’, says Prime Minister

Man cleared in 2002 Corradino drug conspiracy awarded €12,000 after 21-year wait

St Paul’s Catacombs celebrate Malta’s first European Heritage Label

RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34

Formula 1 announces return to Africa with grand prix in Rwanda in early 2030s