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Żibel calls for reform of household waste system as summer tourism strains collections

Current waste collection policies do not adequately account for tourism-driven waste, environmental NGO Żibel has said. The NGO argued that Malta's door-to-door system struggles during peak...

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‘Disgusted’ PN MP says lack of justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia is ‘beyond humiliating’

Opposition MP Eve Borg Bonello said she feels "disgusted" and that it is "beyond humiliating" that justice has not yet been served to Daphne Caruana Galizia and her family, "and by extension this...

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Should Parliament decrease MPs’ allotted speaking time?

Government Whip Naomi Cachia believes that the 30-minute time limit for MPs is "adequate", while Opposition Whip Ivan Castillo said that the allotted time should be reduced to between 15 and 20...

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From ‘nibbejkja’ to nowhere: How Malta is toasting its own tongue

We are a people uniquely gifted with the superpower of seamlessly gliding between ancient Semitic roots and rigid British grammar in one single sentence. Historically, we have shamelessly...

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latest comment from C Xerri, 04/10/2026 09:39: "The linguistic apologists will eagerly rush to inform you that a language is a living thing," Apologists will always find an excuse for butchering the Maltese language. There is a difference between introducing foreign words which do not have a equivalent word in Maltese, than using a foreign word for a Maltese word, which is resulting in a number of Maltese words being totally forgotten.

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TMIS Editorial: Abela’s call for trust must begin at home

There is little to disagree with Prime Minister Robert Abela when he places trust at the centre of his message to the international community. At a time when misinformation is widespread,...

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Father and son in hospital after ceiling collapses in Marsa

A father and son have been hospitalised after the ceiling of a house in Marsa collapsed early on Sunday morning. A police spokesperson told The Malta Independent that the incident happened at...

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Updated (2): Man who went naked in Żebbuġ fountain gets suspended sentence, leaves Malta

A 51-year-old Estonian man has admitted appearing naked in a public fountain in Żebbuġ after allegedly taking up a €200 bet with friends. Rainer Korgesaar, who has no fixed address...

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latest comment from Vassals, 03/10/2026 22:20: Quality tourism.

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Abela promises ‘solid Budget which reflects the realities of today’

Prime Minister Robert Abela promised a “solid Budget which reflects the realities of today” as he addressed party delegates at the closing of the Labour Party’s General...

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GDP growth is not enough if people remain at risk of poverty, Alex Borg says

Leader of the Opposition Alex Borg said economic growth and a strong GDP are not enough to measure the wellbeing of Malta’s population, arguing that the country should instead focus more closely...

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Three arrested in separate drug-related cases

Three people have been arrested in connection with two separate drug-related cases in St Paul's Bay and Marsa, police said. The first incident took place at around 11am on Saturday, when police...

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Man charged with assaulting police officers after Valletta altercation

A 32-year-old man was remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to charges that include assaulting police officers during an incident in Valletta on 30 September. James Manfrè, who...

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Verstappen beats Antonelli to win F1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires

Max Verstappen's long wait for another Formula 1 race win is finally over. The title race might be over, too. Verstappen took his first victory of an often-frustrating year for the four-time...

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Repubblika says justice for Daphne requires action, not just remembrance

Repubblika president Vicki Ann Cremona has accused the Valletta Local Council of refusing to engage with the organisation over its request to display posters commemorating assassinated journalist...

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Educational sector 'poorer than ever': MUT slams tribunal ruling on Mario Mallia dismissal

The Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) has declared the educational sector poorer than ever following an Industrial Tribunal decision that deemed the dismissal of former St Albert the Great College...

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latest comment from F Galea, 03/10/2026 15:24: Ahjar flok toqghod tipprofessa l-MUT twiegeb l-emails u t-telefown. Ghax ghal membership fee biss responsive.

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

Floriana St. Publius Pharmacy, 48, Triq il-Miratur; Marsa San Raffael Pharmacy, 247, Triq Ħal Qormi; Żebbuġ Plaza Pharmacy, 86, Triq il-Kbira; Birkirkara Herba Pharmacy, 166, Triq Salvu...

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Enemalta to install Malta-Gozo electricity cable after summer of power cuts

Enemalta said Saturday it has launched the first stage of the procurement process for the manufacture and installation of two new 33kV submarine electricity cables between Malta and Gozo. This...

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Second interconnector approaches completion amid 12-day switch-off of first link

Malta's energy interconnector with Sicily will be switched off for 12 days for safety measures as work on the second link continue, a statement issued by Interconnect Malta and Enemalta said...

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Ballon d'Or rivals Yamal and Kane star for Spain and England in Nations League wins

Ballon d'Or rivals Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane starred as Spain and England won their matches in the Nations League on Saturday. Both are in contention to win the prestigious award on Oct....

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Christa Pike on a ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say

Christa Pike was placed on a ventilator and remained unconscious in a hospital in the hours after her failed execution in Tennessee, her attorneys said in a court filing Friday. Hospital staff,...

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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

Nations League: Malta rues missed chances in frustrating draw with Gibraltar

Klopp celebrates 1st Germany win and Portugal moves on from Cristiano Ronaldo in Nations League

Potential sanctions against Man City could range from fines to expulsion from the Premier League

Man City guilty of almost all the 115 financial charges, Premier League says in explosive verdict

Nations League: Yamal helps Spain extend unbeaten run in homecoming game. Gordon, Kane lead England

18 youth, student organisations concerned by killing of protected birds

S-Cubed - representing 18 youth and student organisations - said Friday it is deeply concerned by last month's reports of protected birds being illegally shot across Malta. As a science student...

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BA must enforce impartiality across all television and radio stations - Momentum

The Nationalist Party is right to raise serious questions about political balance at PBS, but if the Broadcasting Authority is genuinely going to enforce Malta's broadcasting laws, as it should, then...

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FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns

The FlyDubai co-pilot who officials said nearly crashed a Tel Aviv-bound flight with 182 people aboard was barred from flying by his native Oman over concerns he had adopted extremist views, a person...

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Nearly eight tonnes of floating waste collected from Malta’s coastal waters

The Federation of Maltese Aquaculture Producers (FMAP) has collected nearly eight tonnes of floating waste, together with an additional 25,550 litres of oily liquid, from Malta's coastal waters during...

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Updated: PA orders removal of unauthorised restaurant structure in Sliema

The Sliema Residents Association has called on authorities to urgently intervene over an alleged takeover of public land by a new restaurant at the corner of Annunciation Street and the Ferries in...

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latest comment from RF, 02/10/2026 11:30: Yet another eatery I and my friends won't patronise. Wasn't building more floors uglifying streetscape enough for this developer, now he also wants the public pavement?

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TMID Editorial: Traffic needs solutions that outlive legislatures

Traffic is one of those problems that cannot realistically be solved within the confines of a single legislature. Governments and Ministers may change, and priorities may shift, but decisions...

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Verstappen takes his first pole position of the year at F1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Max Verstappen qualified on pole position for the first time this year at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on a rare off day for Mercedes and Formula 1 standings leader Kimi...

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1921 achievements bring with them a responsibility to protect democracy today – Speaker

Speaker of the House of Representative Carmelo Abela said that our country's 1921 constitutional achievements bring with them a responsibility to protect democracy and strengthen institutions. He...

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Sixth edition of the Animal Honours Awards celebrates dedication to animal welfare

The Parliamentary Secretariat for Animal Rights hosted the sixth edition of the Animal Honours Awards, marking the culmination of the Malta Animal Awareness Week. This annual initiative celebrates...

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Joseph Farrugia returns Ġieħ ir-Repubblika award following Yorgen Fenech acquittal

Former Malta Employers' Association director general Joseph Farrugia has returned his Ġieħ ir-Repubblika award in protest against Yorgen Fenech's acquittal on all charges related to the...

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latest comment from KLAUS, 02/10/2026 20:49: In my view, it becomes clearer with each passing day that the behaviour of the PL and Robert Abela suggests a deep fear of what could happen if the full truth were to emerge. If that truth ever comes to light, the consequences for the party could be devastating. Serious questions would have to be asked about a system that many critics describe as being built on corruption, patronage, and practices resembling those of a mafia-style network. The prospect of such revelations is precisely why transparency and accountability matter. What we are witnessing is nothing short of embarrassing for a democratic society.

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Żibel calls for reform of household waste system as summer tourism strains collections

‘Disgusted’ PN MP says lack of justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia is ‘beyond humiliating’

Should Parliament decrease MPs’ allotted speaking time?

From ‘nibbejkja’ to nowhere: How Malta is toasting its own tongue

TMIS Editorial: Abela’s call for trust must begin at home

Father and son in hospital after ceiling collapses in Marsa

Updated (2): Man who went naked in Żebbuġ fountain gets suspended sentence, leaves Malta

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Three arrested in separate drug-related cases

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Verstappen beats Antonelli to win F1's Bahrain GP in Malaysia as Russell retires

Repubblika says justice for Daphne requires action, not just remembrance

Educational sector 'poorer than ever': MUT slams tribunal ruling on Mario Mallia dismissal

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

Enemalta to install Malta-Gozo electricity cable after summer of power cuts

Second interconnector approaches completion amid 12-day switch-off of first link

Ballon d'Or rivals Yamal and Kane star for Spain and England in Nations League wins

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18 youth, student organisations concerned by killing of protected birds

BA must enforce impartiality across all television and radio stations - Momentum

FlyDubai co-pilot who nearly crashed plane was barred from flying by Oman over extremism concerns

Nearly eight tonnes of floating waste collected from Malta’s coastal waters

Updated: PA orders removal of unauthorised restaurant structure in Sliema

TMID Editorial: Traffic needs solutions that outlive legislatures

Verstappen takes his first pole position of the year at F1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

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