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8 October 2026, Thursday

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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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Updated: Widespread power cuts reported in Malta and Gozo... again

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

Home Affairs and Security Minister Glenn Bedingfield has called for more resources for the Police Force to strengthen its fight against organised crime, particularly drug trafficking, human...

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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

David Casa calls for tougher EU action on corruption

PN Head of Delegation in the European Parliament David Casa has called for the EU's upcoming Anti-Corruption Strategy to ensure that Europe's new anti-corruption rules are implemented and enforced...

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

A €45 million social housing project comprising of 267 apartments and around 300 garages and parking spaces is progressing in Ħal Farruġ, the Housing Ministry said on...

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

Energy subsidies have cost Malta significantly more than the COVID-19 pandemic, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana said on Tuesday, as he defended the government's decision to keep shielding households...

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latest comment from Divi, 06/10/2026 21:25: Clueless what a Mess

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TMID Editorial: More electricity is only half the solution

Saturday brought two important announcements on Malta's electricity infrastructure. One concerned the progress being made on the second electricity interconnector with Sicily; the other concerned the...

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latest comment from Cilia Debono Emanuel, 07/10/2026 13:14: The economy of the Maltese Islands is facing the undesirable consequences of a model based on cheap labour, GDP growth is not sustainable, The majority of residents are bearing the conseuences of lack of planningv- deccline in qualitynof life, under employment and precarious jobs, destructoion of envronment and the degenration of the rule of law

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

An illegal canopy linked to businessman Carlo Stivala in Sliema has been removed following enforcement action by the Planning Authority (PA), with activist organisation Moviment Graffitti welcoming...

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latest comment from RF, 06/10/2026 17:05: Well done Graffitti for standing up to such a greedy businessman who not only built more floors than originally allowed but intended to encroach on public pavement. The movement also exposed the Planning Authority as toothless and in cahoots with unscrupulous developers.

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

Israelis gathered Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 people, saw 251 taken hostage, and sparked a devastating war in Gaza that has devastated the territory and...

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

A 25-year-old French man was arrested at Malta International Airport following a multi-day police investigation linked to an alleged stabbing on Triq il-Wilġa, St Julian's, the police said...

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

DISCLAIMER: This article contains graphic details that some readers might find disturbing The Ghanaian man accused of strangling Miriam Azzopardi told police that he grabbed her by the neck while...

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

As at the end of 2025, the stock position of Foreign Direct Investment in Malta stood at €493.1 billion, while Direct Investment abroad amounted to €463.9 billion, the NSO said...

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

Argentina is confronting a once-unimaginable reality: a national team without soccer great Lionel Messi. On Tuesday, 39-year-old Messi bid farewell to international soccer after 21 years, 126...

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Business

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

US Condé Nast Traveler Readers name The Phoenicia Malta among Europe’s best hotels

Studjurban secures two finalist places at SHARE Architecture Awards 2026 in London

Neuralta Brain Power - Advanced Support for Brain Health

Can we learn from Softbank’s AI adventures?

BOV Fund Services marks 20 years of growth

Young leaders prepare to meet European decision-makers through JCI European Know-How Transfer

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

Updated: Widespread power cuts reported in Malta and Gozo... again

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NGO stages protest outside Parliament over coastal pressures

Information requested on Gozo ghost has ‘disappeared,’ Minister says

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

13 new kennels and air conditioning installed at Animal Welfare Department

Public transport passenger journeys rise to 234,673 a day in first half of 2026

David Casa calls for tougher EU action on corruption

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

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

TMID Editorial: More electricity is only half the solution

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nathaniel Attard breaks silence after PN dismissal

First Building Codes nearing completion as public consultation expected in coming months

Labour MEPs seek changes to EU emissions rules to ease burden on Malta and Gozo

Peter Agius proposes 50% reduction in EU transport emissions tax for island states

Government launches €60.6 million Social Climate Fund Plan

Prison guard accused of raping 14-year-old former ‘girlfriend’ granted bail