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27 August 2026, Thursday

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Fenech trial: Defence wraps up with three witnesses; Prosecution begins closing arguments

The Yorgen Fenech murder trial will continue this morning with the defence making submissions urging jurors to acquit their client. On Wednesday, Yorgen Fenech's lawyer Charles Mercieca set about...

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Defence rests case after three witnesses as prosecution tells jury evidence proves Fenech’s guilt

The defence in Yorgen Fenech's trial by jury closed its case in half a morning on Thursday, calling just three witnesses before resting, as the proceedings moved into the final stage with the...

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New agreement announced by government opens a wider debate on local council autonomy, PN says

The new €12.8 million agreement between the Public Works Department and the local councils raises serious questions about transparency, the autonomy of Local Councils and, above all, whether...

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

The government has introduced a new mechanism that will allow beneficiaries of Malta's Housing Benefit Scheme (HBS) who exceed the income eligibility threshold to continue receiving partial rent...

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Rangers report councillor over ‘Fkkkk Offff’ comment

The Malta Rangers Unit has reported St Julian's council minority leader Mario Amaira to the Local Governance Board after the PL councillor told the environmental NGO to "Fkkkk Offff" in a comment...

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

The Lombard Bank said its Group Profit before Tax in H1 2026 amounted to €11.5 million (H1 2025 - €12.9 million), while for the Bank, Profit before Tax was €10.1 million (H1 2025 -...

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

Prime Minister Robert Abela officially inaugurated Hotel Casa Bonavita, a historic 18th-century Maltese townhouse transformed into a 17-room boutique hotel in the heart of Attard. The project was...

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Malta Philharmonic Orchestra launches 2026–27 Symphony Season

The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) has launched its 2026/27 Symphony Season, featuring an ambitious programme combining high-level symphonic repertoire with internationally renowned conductors and...

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‘No end in sight to the electricity crisis,’ PN calls for government action on power cuts

The Nationalist Party has issued a statement renewing its call for government action to be taken and for Energy Minister Miriam Dalli to assume political responsibility after power cuts have continued...

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More than 100 infrastructural projects at various stages of implementation

Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Employment Jonathan Attard, together with the Permanent Secretary within the Ministry Ronald Mizzi, visited the offices of Infrastructure Malta, where they...

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Horse rescue pleads for basic utilities as heat intensifies

Second Chance Horse Rescue has appealed for an independent water and electricity supply after revealing it has spent 330 days operating without either utility, despite soaring...

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WSC issues tender for the regeneration of the Gżira Pumping Station

The Water Services Corporation (WSC) has issued a call for tenders for the regeneration of the Gżira Pumping Station and its surrounding grounds. The works will be carried out in an...

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More than 1,300 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by glacial collapse

Rescue teams were searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border after a catastrophic and deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several communities a day earlier...

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All roads lead to Keith Schembri, defence tells Fenech jury

"All roads lead to Keith." That was the central message defence lawyer Charles Mercieca sought to leave with jurors on Wednesday as he continued his summation in the trial by jury of Yorgen...

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PN launches consultation on Equality Act and National Commission for Human Rights

The Nationalist Party has launched its own open consultation process on the Bill on establishing the Equality Act and the National Commission for Human Rights. The announcement comes just over a...

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Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction

Meta agreed Wednesday to pay up to $18 billion and add stronger child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms as part of a landmark legal settlement that ended a trial over teen...

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TMID Editorial: Malta cannot afford an electricity grid that lags behind demand

Enemalta's warning that electricity demand is no longer simply reaching a daily peak, but remaining close to peak levels for much longer, should be taken seriously - by the company itself and by the...

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Theuma pardon came with unwritten condition to protect Keith Schembri, defence says

The defence of Yorgen Fenech is expected to continue its oral submissions to jurors on Wednesday morning, after the prosecution brought his cross-examination to a close following three days of intense...

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latest comment from RF, 26/08/2026 10:16: A long-winded trial where several prosecution witnesses added no value to evidence against the accused but more important ones from Castille were not called to testify. So the accused will be found not guilty and the other perpetrators will continue to enjoy impunity. The AG and police commissioner have much to answer for sham and incomplete investigations and should themselves be the subjects of a serious inquiry. Didn't the Secret Services get wind of what was being planned over several months? Why didn't they warn and protect Mrs Caruana Galizia? Were they in it as well? How do the main players sleep at night?

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Worker seriously injured in Xagħra fall

A 28-year-old Albanian national residing in Victoria, Gozo, suffered serious injuries this morning after falling approximately one and a half storeys while working on a site in Triq it-Tiġrija,...

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Neptunes beat Sliema to win league title for 28th time

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Lando Norris wins F1's Dutch Grand Prix after battle with Kimi Antonelli

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Malta joins international condemnation of Israeli West Bank settlement plan

Malta has joined an expanding group of nations condemning Israel's plans for a major settlement project in the occupied West Bank. Malta and Denmark were added as signatories to a joint international...

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Neptunes beat Sliema to win league title for 28th time

Neptunes are waterpolo champions for the 28th time after beating Sliema in Game 2 of the league final to end a five-year wait for the title. The Reds, who had already topped the general...

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Two motorcyclists grievously injured in separate traffic accidents

Two motorcyclists were taken to Mater Dei Hospital after suffering serious injuries in separate traffic accidents on Wednesday morning, police said in a statement. The first accident occurred at...

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NSO survey shows strong support for gender equality but persistent concerns over discrimination

An overwhelming majority of adults in Malta believe household responsibilities should be shared equally between partners and reject traditional gender stereotypes, according to the latest National...

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Bail denied for man accused of sexual and physical violence against partner

A 31-year-old man has been remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to a string of charges over alleged sexual and physical violence against his partner. The man was arraigned and accused...

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Prince Harry and wife Meghan arrive in the UK as they make a fresh start in Britain

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, as they make a fresh start in Britain after six years in the United States, U.K. media reported. The news comes...

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MEP Thomas Bajada launches initiative for free public access to drinking water

Labour MEP Thomas Bajada has launched an initiative providing the public with access to free drinking water in Żurrieq. This initiative forms part of Bajada's ongoing work in this field,...

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For families of Lockerbie Pan Am 103 victims delayed trial prolongs nearly 4-decade wait for justice

The monumental collection of 76 statues in Suse Lowenstein's backyard captures the moment she and other women learned their loved ones were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 was blown out of the sky over...

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Young Researchers’ Grant 2026 launched to encourage youth-led scientific research

The Interactive Science Centre Esplora has launched the Young Researchers' Grant 2026, a new initiative aimed at encouraging young people to pursue scientific research by giving them the opportunity...

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Foreign Affairs Minister Fearne meets with Palestinian Ambassador Hanania

Malta's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Chris Fearne, met with the Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Fadi Hanania, at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. The Embassy of the State of...

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Fenech trial: Defence wraps up with three witnesses; Prosecution begins closing arguments

Defence rests case after three witnesses as prosecution tells jury evidence proves Fenech’s guilt

New agreement announced by government opens a wider debate on local council autonomy, PN says

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

Rangers report councillor over ‘Fkkkk Offff’ comment

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

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

Malta Philharmonic Orchestra launches 2026–27 Symphony Season

‘No end in sight to the electricity crisis,’ PN calls for government action on power cuts

More than 100 infrastructural projects at various stages of implementation

Horse rescue pleads for basic utilities as heat intensifies

WSC issues tender for the regeneration of the Gżira Pumping Station

More than 1,300 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by glacial collapse

All roads lead to Keith Schembri, defence tells Fenech jury

PN launches consultation on Equality Act and National Commission for Human Rights

Meta reaches landmark $18 billion settlement with states in trial over teen social media addiction

TMID Editorial: Malta cannot afford an electricity grid that lags behind demand

Theuma pardon came with unwritten condition to protect Keith Schembri, defence says

Worker seriously injured in Xagħra fall

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

New community garden planned on public land in Birżebbuġa

PN calls for investment in education to grow with economy, rather than ‘fall behind’

Momentum says government is withholding locality data on heat-related deaths amid heatwave

Three arrested in Marsa after police seize 162 packets of suspected synthetic drugs

Police appeal for information on missing 34-year-old woman

Suspended sentence for man who injured wife during argument

Multi-agency pre-hospital teams handle concurrent emergencies in Mellieħa and Għar Lapsi

Science in the City 2026: Bridging research, education, and creativity

Malta joins international condemnation of Israeli West Bank settlement plan

Neptunes beat Sliema to win league title for 28th time

Two motorcyclists grievously injured in separate traffic accidents

NSO survey shows strong support for gender equality but persistent concerns over discrimination

Bail denied for man accused of sexual and physical violence against partner

Prince Harry and wife Meghan arrive in the UK as they make a fresh start in Britain

MEP Thomas Bajada launches initiative for free public access to drinking water

For families of Lockerbie Pan Am 103 victims delayed trial prolongs nearly 4-decade wait for justice

Young Researchers’ Grant 2026 launched to encourage youth-led scientific research

Foreign Affairs Minister Fearne meets with Palestinian Ambassador Hanania

TMID Editorial - Cyprus and Malta: same tourists, different pressures

‘There are your fingerprints all over this murder’: Prosecution ends Fenech cross-examination

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80

Trial: Prosecutor challenges Fenech over loyalty to Schembri and payments to Theuma

Malta’s electricity demand staying near peak levels for longer, Enemalta says

Man fined €1,200 after threatening to shoot his son, and himself with shotgun