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30 August 2026, Sunday

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Alex Borg questions €140m power investment as outages continue across Malta and Gozo

Opposition Leader Alex Borg has criticised the government over Malta's ongoing power cuts, saying that the country's infrastructure is failing to cope with the demands of a growing population and...

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Employers reject twice-yearly COLA, warn of wage and price shocks

Malta's main employer organisations have rejected a proposal for the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to be made twice a year, warning that more frequent increases would create uncertainty for...

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latest comment from Kurt Zammit, 30/08/2026 09:26: As a compromise why don't we also agree that prices do not go up throughout the year.

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Chamber of Advocates backs higher pay for jurors

The Chamber of Advocates has made clear that while it will not be drawn into the wider debate over Malta's jury system at this stage, it has no reservations about one immediate reform: jurors should...

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19-year-old AFM soldier charged over Mġarr hit-and-run

A 19-year-old Armed Forces of Malta soldier has been charged over a hit-and-run which left two men grievously injured in Mġarr and has been remanded in custody after his bail request was...

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Why Comino must remain a refuge for birds

Comino is one of the most important refuges for birds in the Maltese Islands. Even at just 2.8 km2, its continuous extent of natural habitats is exceptional for the Maltese Islands. Across the...

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TMIS Editorial: ‘Kidnapped by the State’: time to rethink jury service

Trial by jury is one of the clearest expressions of public participation in the administration of justice. Instead of leaving the question of guilt entirely in the hands of professional judges, it...

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Defence challenges Theuma’s credibility in Yorgen Fenech trial closing arguments

Defence lawyer Charles Mercieca on Saturday devoted much of his closing address in Yorgen Fenech's murder trial to challenging the credibility of state witness Melvin Theuma. Mercieca repeatedly...

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Updated: 18-year-old woman dies days after Qormi traffic accident

An 18-year-old woman has died in hospital days after she was injured in a traffic accident in Qormi earlier this month, police said in a statement. The accident took place at around 8.15pm on 21...

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Momentum calls for smarter electricity grid after hours-long outages in Gozo

Momentum has called for an expansion and modernisation of Malta's electricity network, saying recent power outages have exposed vulnerabilities that require immediate intervention. The party said...

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ADPD calls for Miriam Dalli to step down over Malta’s power outages

ADPD-The Green Party has called on Energy Minister Miriam Dalli to take political responsibility and step down, accusing the government of failing to prepare Malta's infrastructure for rising...

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17-year-old seriously injured in Safi e-scooter accident

A 17-year-old boy was seriously injured after losing control of an e-kick scooter and falling in Safi early on Sunday morning, police said in a statement. The accident happened at around 3am in...

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16-year-old grievously injured after vehicle crashes into wall in Attard

A 16-year-old boy from Mosta was grievously injured after losing control of the vehicle he was driving and crashing into a wall in Attard on Saturday night. The accident happened at around 10pm...

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How Dar Santa Tereża gives Malta's youngest children in care a childhood, not an institution

Behind an ordinary front door in Żurrieq, six children under the age of six are being raised not by their birth families but by a rotating team of carers who, in the words of their home manager,...

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Yorgen Fenech trial: Defence raises doubts over prosecution timeline

The defence will this morning continue its submissions to the jurors in the trial of Yorgen Fenech. Once this is over, Judge Edwina Grima will be giving her own address before jurors deliberate...

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Works on Comino faulty cable expected to be ready on Sunday - Enemalta

Enemalta expects to restore power in the last remaining Gozo localities in around six hours, as jointing works continue on the remaining damaged high-voltage cable on Comino, the corporation...

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latest comment from John, 30/08/2026 07:51: Jahasra all those ugly kiosks on Natura idyll Comino ma kellhomx dawl biex jaqlu ċ ċips u jagħmlu l popcorn

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16-year-old seriously injured after falling down stairs in St Julian’s

A 16-year-old boy was serieously injured after falling down a flight of stairs in St Julian's early Sunday morning. The incident happened at around 4am in Triq San Ġorġ, when police....

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School principals to receive €30,000 annually to support vulnerable students, PM says

School principals will receive an increased annual fund of €30,000 to support vulnerable students, up from €10,000, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced during a visit to SkolaSajf in...

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Electricity outage causes 'significant disruption' to Gozo’s tourism sector - GTA

The Gozo Tourism Association (GTA) on Saturday expressed its deep concern regarding the prolonged electricity outage that affected Gozo over the past hours, causing substantial disruption to the...

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Trump's Greenland threats cast a shadow on Iceland's vote on whether to trigger EU membership talks

Voters in Iceland went to the polls Saturday to decide whether the country should resume long-stalled negotiations to become a member of the European Union, in the shadow of U.S. President Donald...

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Juventus bench comes to the rescue in 2-0 win over Parma

€345m spent zero points: Tottenham lose again in Premier League as Liverpool rescue another draw

Real Madrid host Inter to open Champions League main phase; PSG plays City, Barcelona in October

Ramos scores first goal for Milan in 2-0 win over Venezia

Man City overrun Palace to stay perfect in the Premier League

Title holders Paris Saint-Germain to play Man City and Barcelona in Champions League main phase

Neptunes beat Sliema to win league title for 28th time

Rogers scores on Chelsea debut as Blues beat Fulham and Roma hammer Fiorentina

Rabiot inspires Milan as Rossoneri, Juventus open Serie A with away wins

Ukrainian diver dies in Sliema

A 48-year-old Ukrainian diver tragically died while diving off the coast of Sliema, near the Exiles area, after experiencing difficulties underwater, TVM reports. Emergency services, including...

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Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

Valletta Regent Pharmacy, 70, Triq Merkanti; Marsa Vivien Pharmacy, Triq Patri Magri; Żebbuġ Brown's Pharmacy, 47, Vjal il-Ħelsien; Birkirkara Mackie's Pharmacy, Triq L. Casolani, Ta'...

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€345m spent zero points: Tottenham lose again in Premier League as Liverpool rescue another draw

Liverpool twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday, leaving recently hired manager Andoni Iraola still waiting for his first victory with the...

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Common sense must guide every decision on Grand Harbour regeneration – PN

The regeneration of the Grand Harbour represents a major opportunity for our country, but every decision must be guided by one simple principle of common sense, the Nationalist Party said...

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Real Madrid host Inter to open Champions League main phase; PSG plays City, Barcelona in October

Record 15-time European champion Real Madrid will start the league phase of the Champions League on Sept. 8 when it hosts Inter Milan. Match dates for each of the 36 teams' eight-game...

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Power crisis: ‘Where is the Prime Minister’, PN leader asks

Prime Minister Robert Abela has been totally absent after the latest crisis in the energy sector, with most of Gozo spending hours on end without power after two major faults in the grid, Opposition...

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latest comment from Joey Falzon, 30/08/2026 09:12: Mhux ovvja!!!!! On his AIR-CONDITIONED boat...enjoying the sea while we all sweat 💦 it out in frustration. However his GAHAN all seem to enjoy it as long as he passes the odd crumbs from the table. Stupidly enough that there is more than money that makes one HAPPY!!!

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No Maltese reported as being involved in Nepal flash floods - government

The Ministry for Foreign and European Affairs said Saturday has not received any reports concerning Maltese citizens who are missing or who were involved in the tragedy that occurred in...

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Juventus bench comes to the rescue in 2-0 win over Parma

Juventus secured a 2-0 home victory against Parma on Saturday to make it two wins from two at the start of the new Serie A season, thanks to a decisive impact from their substitutes. Luciano...

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Updated (3): Power cut affects most of Gozo, Energy Minister under fire on social media

Most of Gozo is without power, Enemalta said Friday. Corporation engineers are working to on two major cables to restore power. Other localities like Mellieha are also without power....

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latest comment from John, 29/08/2026 14:18: Thanks to the PA and our thoughtful government Eco island Gozo is becoming a favela of flats and the system just can’t cope. ”By Saturday morning, Enemalta… located the second fault… along the 33kV underground cable network on Comino” maybe too many kiosks on the nature reserve of Comino? Or NOma island pulled up its anchor a bit to briskly? The country’s a joke

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Driver arrested after hit-and-run crash leaves two grievously injured in Mġarr

Two men are receiving treatment for grievous injuries following a traffic collision early this morning on Mġarr Road, Mġarr, while a driver has been arrested for leaving the...

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Business

ETS review: Towards decarbonisation with connectivity and resilience

Israel election could unlock new business opportunities

Government introduces two-year transition for rent subsidy recipients exceeding income threshold

MBA chair urges shared vigilance as Frontier AI reshapes banking resilience

PM says investment in quality tourism is beneficial for Malta's tourism sector

Lombard Bank Group registers €11.5 million in pre-tax profit in first half of 2026

More than 100 infrastructural projects at various stages of implementation

WSC issues tender for the regeneration of the Gżira Pumping Station

Malta Tourism Authority joins WTTC as Destination Partner ahead of 2026 Global Summit

Help shape the future of rural tourism in the Maltese islands

Alex Borg questions €140m power investment as outages continue across Malta and Gozo

Employers reject twice-yearly COLA, warn of wage and price shocks

Chamber of Advocates backs higher pay for jurors

19-year-old AFM soldier charged over Mġarr hit-and-run

Why Comino must remain a refuge for birds

TMIS Editorial: ‘Kidnapped by the State’: time to rethink jury service

Defence challenges Theuma’s credibility in Yorgen Fenech trial closing arguments

Updated: 18-year-old woman dies days after Qormi traffic accident

Momentum calls for smarter electricity grid after hours-long outages in Gozo

ADPD calls for Miriam Dalli to step down over Malta’s power outages

17-year-old seriously injured in Safi e-scooter accident

16-year-old grievously injured after vehicle crashes into wall in Attard

How Dar Santa Tereża gives Malta's youngest children in care a childhood, not an institution

Yorgen Fenech trial: Defence raises doubts over prosecution timeline

Works on Comino faulty cable expected to be ready on Sunday - Enemalta

16-year-old seriously injured after falling down stairs in St Julian’s

School principals to receive €30,000 annually to support vulnerable students, PM says

Electricity outage causes 'significant disruption' to Gozo’s tourism sector - GTA

Trump's Greenland threats cast a shadow on Iceland's vote on whether to trigger EU membership talks

Lisa Maria Foundation ‘shocked’ by Gozo bishop’s inaction in alleged rape case

Geologists' chamber says planning reform misses ‘fundamental layer of regulation’

20-year-old man arrested for vandalism in Swieqi

For the government, Gozo’s local cuncils are second-class, PN says

Nepal-China flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3,000 missing

Europe's summer drought threatens fish in rivers, lakes and farms

Updated: Meteorological summer to end with second heatwave, feel-like temperature to reach 46

TMID Editorial: Human rights reform cannot wait another decade

Man City overrun Palace to stay perfect in the Premier League

Ukrainian diver dies in Sliema

Pharmacies open today 9am to 12pm & 4 to 7pm

€345m spent zero points: Tottenham lose again in Premier League as Liverpool rescue another draw

Common sense must guide every decision on Grand Harbour regeneration – PN

Real Madrid host Inter to open Champions League main phase; PSG plays City, Barcelona in October

Power crisis: ‘Where is the Prime Minister’, PN leader asks

No Maltese reported as being involved in Nepal flash floods - government

Juventus bench comes to the rescue in 2-0 win over Parma

Updated (3): Power cut affects most of Gozo, Energy Minister under fire on social media

Driver arrested after hit-and-run crash leaves two grievously injured in Mġarr

Ramos scores first goal for Milan in 2-0 win over Venezia

Fenech’s actions prove he was behind Daphne’s murder - prosecution; defence attacks Theuma’s version

Prosecution says evidence points directly to Fenech as mastermind of Daphne's murder

Qawra hotel evacuated after fire in laundry room

Court hears husband choked and beat wife amid threats to kill family

'Don’t go to the Church to report abuse' - MP tells victims after Gozo bishop’s statement