Jury acquits Yorgen Fenech in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial As Yorgen Fenech's high-profile trial reaches its climax, Judge Edwina Grima is set to deliver the final segments of her address to the jurors, guiding them toward deliberations. Fenech stands accused... Comments (0) Share
Malta must now confront what the trial exposed, Repubblika says Yesterday's verdict brought one criminal trial to an end but it did not bring Malta's reckoning with the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia to an end, NGO Repubblika said Thursday. "A jury... Comments (0) Share
After Fenech’s acquittal, Caruana Galizia family says ‘justice denied’ Yorgen Fenech has been acquitted of Daphne's brutal assassination, nine years after she was killed, denying her the justice she deserves, the journalist's family said Wednesday. "We remain... Comments (0) Share
Alfred Sant wants name of Mediterranean Sea to be changed to ‘Sea of Malta’ Former Labour Prime Minister and leader Alfred Sant has suggested that the Mediterranean Sea's name should be changed to "Sea of Malta". Writing in The Malta Independent today, Sant praises US... Comments (0) Share
‘Assassin’, ‘trash’: Fenech heckled as he leaves court after murder acquittal Yorgen Fenech left court on Wednesday night to shouts of "assassin", "trash" and "mafia" after a jury cleared him of involvement in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. Fenech walked... Comments (0) Share
Following Fenech verdict, government says institutions must be allowed to work The Government said Wednesday has taken note of the verdict delivered today by the nine jurors in the criminal trial concerning the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The government said it has... Comments (0) Share
Fenech verdict deeply painful and disappointing – Occupy Justice Today's verdict is a deeply painful and disappointing outcome for all those who have spent nearly nine years demanding justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia, Occupy Justice said Wednesday. The Court... Comments (0) Share
Three arrested in connection with stolen jewellery spree in Ta' Qali Three Italian nationals aged 45, 32, and 20 were arrested by the police following a series of "snatch and grab" jewelry thefts at an entertainment establishment in Ta' Qali. The incidents took... Comments (0) Share
PN stages silent protest after Fenech acquittal, Borg to seek urgent convening of Parliament The Nationalist Party on Wednesday held a silent demonstration in Valletta following the acquittal of businessman Yorgen Fenech in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The protest was... Comments (0) Share
We want a free country, a country that is not afraid, PN leader says after Fenech verdict We want a free country. A country that is not afraid, Opposition and Partit Nazzjonalista Leader Alex Borg said in his first reaction to the jury's verdict finding Yorgen Fenech not guilty of the two... Comments (0) Share
‘An acquittal does not erase the questions that remain’ – Repubblika Yorgen Fenech has been found not guilty by a jury applying the demanding standard required by criminal law, which means the prosecution did not prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt, Repubblika said... Comments (0) Share
Verdict does not close case, IGM says Tonight's verdict does not close the case for us or for anyone who has followed Daphne's story over the past nine years, The Institute of Maltese Journalists said Wednesday. After 55 days of... Comments (0) Share
Two companies bid to charter fourth ferry for Gozo Channel The Ministry for Gozo has announced that two companies, Caronte e Tourist S.p.a and Ragusa Xpress Ltd, submitted their bids following the closure of the call for tenders for a temporary fourth... Comments (0) Share
Esplora marks 10 years of science, curiosity and innovation Esplora Interactive Science Centre has marked its 10th anniversary with an official ceremony at Villa Bighi, celebrating a decade of promoting science, education and public engagement in... Comments (0) Share
Prime Minister visits groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Mellieħa Prime Minister Robert Abela today visited the ongoing archaeological excavations at Ta' Latnija in Mellieħa, where a "monumental discovery is reshaping the timeline of human presence in the... Comments (0) Share
Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming's harms. So now the world... Comments (0) Share
Paid parental leave to self-employed parents extended The Ministry for Social Policy and Children's Rights today announced the implementation of another Budget 2026 measure, through which parental leave has now also been extended to self-employed... Comments (0) Share
TMID Editorial: Bishop’s inaction sends the wrong message The Gozo Diocese has got this badly wrong. Bishop Anton Teuma may say that people should not judge without knowing all the facts. But there is one fact that cannot be brushed aside: a priest... Comments (3) Share latest comment from C Xerri, 02/09/2026 13:24: "Yet there will be no canonical consequence." Neither, at least an apology by the priest. New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Public Works Department partners with 27 NGOs Strengthening local infrastructure and community spaces, the Public Works Department has completed 27 projects in collaboration with non-governmental organisations across Malta during the first eight... Comments (0) Share
Malta Public Transport launches back to school campaign Malta Public Transport said Wednesday it has launched its Back to School campaign, offering eligible students the opportunity to register for a personalised Tallinja card free of charge, including... Comments (0) Share
Public consultation launched for a new property buyers’ charter to strengthen consumer protection The government has initiated a two-month public consultation process to develop a national Buyers' Charter aimed at bringing greater transparency, clarity, and protection to residential property... Comments (0) Share
Comparing Malta's Licensed Online Casino Brands: Playzee, SpinYoo, and Casiku protection, and payout reliability. Against that backdrop, three platforms operating under the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) - Playzee, SpinYoo, and Casiku - offer a useful case study in how a shared... Comments (0) Share
Judge continues evidence review as Fenech trial moves closer to jury deliberations Madam Justice Edwina Grima on Tuesday continued taking jurors through the evidence heard during the Yorgen Fenech trial, revisiting testimony concerning the alleged murder plot, Melvin Theuma's... Comments (0) Share
Law report: Maltese court confirms in rem jurisdiction over an abandoned vessel On the 10 July 2026, the First Hall of the Civil Court, delivered its judgement in the case of Manoel Island Yacht Yard Limited (C-48138) vs Dr Sarah Tua u l-PL Marie Claire Bartolo, who were... Comments (0) Share
EU's Kallas calls alleged Russian drone plot 'state sponsored terrorism' as Europe mulls response The European Union's top diplomat said Wednesday that an attempted attack on a German airport blamed on Russia appears to be "state sponsored terrorism," as EU countries weighed their... Comments (0) Share
MHRA calls for hospitality workers' tips to be made tax-free The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has called on the government to introduce a framework which would make genuine tips and qualifying service-related payments distributed to... Comments (1) Share latest comment from C Xerri, 02/09/2026 13:15: "....qualifying service-related payments distributed to hospitality workers tax-free, the association said in a statement." And who would check that actually ALL the service related payments are actually distributed to hospitality workers? And would these payment be over and above the salaries and wages of the workers? New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Silver T service hours extended to 4.30pm and Saturdays for elderly The Silver T free transport service for people aged over 60 has had its operating hours extended, giving elderly people greater flexibility and independence when carrying out their daily duties in the... Comments (0) Share
GWU warns mandatory service charges could leave hospitality workers worse off The General Workers' Union (GWU) has raised strong concerns over proposals for service charges to become part of working conditions in Malta's catering and hospitality sector, warning that the system... Comments (3) Share latest comment from J.Degabriele, 02/09/2026 09:19: 10% PLUS the very high price of the food served, even if it's not of the first quality! New Comment Reply Click to rate 0 0
Worker seriously injured after falling down lift shaft at Mosta construction site A 33-year-old Bangladeshi man was seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon after falling down a lift shaft at a construction site in Mosta. Police said they were informed of the incident at around... Comments (0) Share