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15 July 2026, Wednesday

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Updated (3): Two found dead in car in Marsaskala garage died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning

Two people were found dead in a parked car in Marsaskala on Tuesday night....

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Live Fenech trial - Degiorgio brothers implicate Keith Schembri, Chris Cardona in Daphne murder plot

The 13th day of Yorgen Fenech's jury trial will see more witnesses take the stand after the court concluded two days of testimony from convicted hitman Vince Muscat, known as...

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Underground drilling kicks off to link second interconnector from land to sea

Works related to the offshore section of the second interconnector commenced, with Nexans starting horizontal directional drilling works in Malta, the Energy Ministry said in a statement on...

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PN calls for parliamentary committee hearing after government digital systems outage

The Nationalist Party has called for a parliamentary committee to discuss the major disruption to government digital systems after an apparent surge in users checking MATSEC results affected access to...

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Genuine independence essential for national human rights institution, Repubblika says

The Government has chosen to present Parliament with a Bill of constitutional importance without first undertaking a serious and meaningful public consultation, Repubblika said Wednesday.The...

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A window into Roman Malta: St Paul’s Catacombs skeleton to come to life

Heritage Malta and the Eden Leisure Foundation are collaborating on the scientific analysis and full-body reconstruction of a skeleton from St Paul's Catacombs in Rabat. The initiative follows a...

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Number of tourists up by nearly 18% in first five months – NSO

Inbound tourists for the first five months of 2026 amounted to 1,673,602, an increase of 17.9 per cent over the same period in 2025, the NSO said Wednesday. Total nights spent by inbound tourists went...

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Man dies in Qormi after tiles fall on him

A 40-year-old Nigerian man residing in Birżebbuġa lost his life after a quantity of tiles toppled onto him while he was working in a warehouse, police said. The accident occurred...

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Packed like sardines: Why Transport Malta's 'one overcrowded bus claim' doesn't add up

Malta's buses carried a record 75.8 million passenger trips in 2024 alone, and ridership has kept climbing since - yet Transport Minister Chris Bonett told Parliament that across 2024 and 2025, only a...

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Almost 10,000 students receive their MATSEC results

The MATSEC Examinations Board has published the results for the 2026 examination session with around 4,148 candidates receiving their Matriculation results, and approximately 5,573 candidates...

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Labour MP Romilda Zarb wants lawmakers to consider legalising surrogacy

Labour backbencher Romilda Zarb told Parliament on Tuesday evening that, in her opinion, the time has come for a discussion to be opened on introducing surrogacy in Malta. Zarb stated that as the...

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Blogs & Opinions

Emmanuel J. Galea

Vigil for the sunrise

Frans Camilleri

More women, more productivity

Alfred Sant

Technical skills

Katya De Giovanni

Beyond survival: Crohn's disease changed my life, not my purpose

David Spiteri Gingell

Of truth: The generation that climbed (Part 3)

Ivan Bartolo

Rising property prices: Economic growth or an affordability crisis?

Gejtu Vella

Strengthening the MCESD: A stronger voice for social dialogue in Malta

Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo: Charging in the dark

Frans Camilleri

Dim the sun, seed the clouds

Michael Briguglio

Can we cope without air conditioners?

The Farsons Beer Festival returns next week for its 44th edition

The Farsons Beer Festival returns to Ta' Qali National Park next week, kicking off its 44th edition on Thursday, 23 July 2026 and running through to Saturday, 1 August. A highlight of Malta's...

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Traffic cannot remain the order of the day, Malta Chamber says

Traffic is not merely an inconvenience; it is a drag on national productivity, a daily cost to businesses, a burden on workers, has negative effect on the wellbeing and a serious obstacle to Malta's...

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Spain shut down France and Mbappé, advance to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain's defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup...

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Malta and the HNS Convention: Preparing for the 2027 Liability Regime

After almost three decades in limbo, the international maritime industry is about to get a long-missing piece of its liability architecture. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed...

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Revision classes for students preparing for September O-Level resits open

For the 13th consecutive year, applications have reopened for the free SEC Revision Classes, organised through the Youth Guarantee project and co-financed by the European Union through the European...

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‘They wanted Daphne dead, not injured,’ convicted hitman tells jury

Convicted hitman Vince Muscat, known as il-Koħħu, told jurors on Tuesday that the group behind Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination wanted to ensure she was killed rather than injured,...

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TMID Editorial: A law is only as good as its enforcement

For years, residents in Swieqi have complained that their locality has become increasingly difficult to live in. Noise at all hours of the night, drunken behaviour, vandalism, littering and a complete...

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Mater Dei emergency department expansion works to begin in August, Health Minister says

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Ian Borg said that the works for the expansion of Mater Dei Hospital's emergency department is expected to commence next month, in August, and that the...

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Sports

Spain shut down France and Mbappé, advance to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals

England score in World Cup match with Norway after ball appears to hit camera cable over field

Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals

South African midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25 two weeks after playing in World Cup

Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edge Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Mbappé has a goal and an assist as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Joseph Portelli acquires Italian football club Ars et Labor Ferrara, formerly known as SPAL

How smaller football clubs use data to recruit smarter

Government proposes new human rights commission as PN raises independence concerns

Malta is set to establish its first National Commission for Human Rights and Equality under a new bill which the government says will strengthen protection against discrimination, while the Opposition...

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All payments connected to Daphne's murder came through Melvin Theuma - Vince Muscat il-Koħħu

Convicted hitman Vince Muscat is expected to continue his testimony on Tuesday after Monday's sitting heard his detailed account of the planning and execution of Daphne Caruana Galizia's...

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MATSEC results given priority as e-ID services are being restored, Minister says

Education Minister Byron Camilleri said that MATSEC students' results were being given priority, as e-ID services are being restored, after an outage disrupted the government online service on...

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PN calls for more police and council resources as Swieqi residents face ‘daily chaos’

The Nationalist Party has called on the government to provide more resources to police and local councils to address noise, vandalism, waste problems and public disorder in localities such as...

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Police issue warning regarding WhatsApp scam

The Malta Police Force on Tuesday issued a warning to the public concerning a fraudulent scam currently circulating via WhatsApp. In recent weeks, many people have received messages from their...

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Updated: e-ID services stabilised after surge in MATSEC results traffic, MITA says

The issues affecting the government's e-ID service, which disrupted access to several online government services on Tuesday, have now stabilised after a significantly higher-than-anticipated number of...

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Duo granted bail after allegedly defrauding Caritas benefactor of over €10,000 in fake legal fees

A man and woman have been granted bail on Tuesday after facing accusations of defrauding a benevolent benefactor out of more than €10,000. The accused, 36-year-old Lyon Bonnici and...

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Chris Fearne supports new Russia sanctions and warns over tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Affairs Minister Chris Fearne reaffirmed Malta's support for Ukraine and welcomed progress on a proposed 21st package of EU sanctions against Russia, while also calling for stability in the...

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Pensioner jailed three years after jury convicts him of attempted murder of his wife

A jury has found 68-year-old Emanuel Borg guilty of attempting to murder his wife during a hammer attack at their Mellieħa home, with the court sentencing him to three years in...

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Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom

Dangerous. Brazen. Unprecedented. Uncharted territory. Reaction in the media world has been swift and severe to the issue of subpoenas to five New York Times journalists who reported on security...

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Business

Central Bank of Malta Governor at IMF-World Bank constituency meeting in Portugal

IHI p.l.c. announces basis of acceptance for the €30,000,000 5.25% unsecured bonds 2036

United Group celebrates 100 years of enterprise and growth

Heatwaves, blackouts and a tourist boom

BOV quiz night brings colleagues together for a fun night

Updated (3): Two found dead in car in Marsaskala garage died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning

Live Fenech trial - Degiorgio brothers implicate Keith Schembri, Chris Cardona in Daphne murder plot

Underground drilling kicks off to link second interconnector from land to sea

PN calls for parliamentary committee hearing after government digital systems outage

Genuine independence essential for national human rights institution, Repubblika says

A window into Roman Malta: St Paul’s Catacombs skeleton to come to life

Number of tourists up by nearly 18% in first five months – NSO

Man dies in Qormi after tiles fall on him

Packed like sardines: Why Transport Malta's 'one overcrowded bus claim' doesn't add up

Almost 10,000 students receive their MATSEC results

Labour MP Romilda Zarb wants lawmakers to consider legalising surrogacy

The Farsons Beer Festival returns next week for its 44th edition

Traffic cannot remain the order of the day, Malta Chamber says

Spain shut down France and Mbappé, advance to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Malta and the HNS Convention: Preparing for the 2027 Liability Regime

Revision classes for students preparing for September O-Level resits open

‘They wanted Daphne dead, not injured,’ convicted hitman tells jury

TMID Editorial: A law is only as good as its enforcement

Mater Dei emergency department expansion works to begin in August, Health Minister says

Moviment Graffitti encourages public to attend PA hearing on Manoel Island padel courts

MHRA welcomes swift police and MTA action and calls for higher on-the-spot fines

MTA orders immediate closure of non-compliant short-let apartment block in Swieqi

European Committee approves act to improve access and affordability of medicines in Malta

Guns, bombs, leaks, and €150,000: Convicted hitman details how Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed

12 fined, 8 short-lets shut down in Swieqi as government moves on irresponsible tourist behaviour

TMID Editorial: Let people retire with dignity, not penalties

Parking is country’s biggest problem on the roads, not travel times, says Transport Minister

Yorgen Fenech trial: Vince Muscat details negotiations and surveillance in Daphne murder plot

Government proposes new human rights commission as PN raises independence concerns

All payments connected to Daphne's murder came through Melvin Theuma - Vince Muscat il-Koħħu

MATSEC results given priority as e-ID services are being restored, Minister says

PN calls for more police and council resources as Swieqi residents face ‘daily chaos’

Police issue warning regarding WhatsApp scam

Updated: e-ID services stabilised after surge in MATSEC results traffic, MITA says

Duo granted bail after allegedly defrauding Caritas benefactor of over €10,000 in fake legal fees

Chris Fearne supports new Russia sanctions and warns over tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Pensioner jailed three years after jury convicts him of attempted murder of his wife

Subpoenas issued to NY Times reporters seen as 'unprecedented' threat to press freedom

US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait

Worker seriously injured on University of Malta construction site

ITS launches 2026-2030 strategy focused on skills, digitalisation and tourism quality

Plans for five-star tourist complex at ODZ British barracks site recommended for refusal

Watch: Swieqi mayor writes to PM after new video shows disorderly conduct in short-let properties

Over 3,300 sites stop-work orders issued by OHSA and BCA in four months