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23 June 2025, Monday

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Charismatic, a strategic mind, welcoming – qualities former PN MPs say next leader should have

Charismatic, a strategic mind, able to influence public opinion, welcoming: these are a few of the qualities former PN MPs believe whoever takes over the post of PN leader should possess. The...

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latest comment from Mark Debono, 22/06/2025 11:12: Well that rules them all out as they are either dinosaurs trojans or in it for what they make out of it or all of the above. Most of all they need to be a robust in your face opposition not one that lies on their backs for the government to tickle their bellies.

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Six-year-old boy drowns in Naxxar pool

A six year old boy died, having been found unconscious in a swimming pool, the police said. At around 5.30pm on Sunday, the Police were informed that assistance was needed in Triq San Ġwann,...

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Accountability vs privacy: An enduring tension, academic says on Haber, Aquilina cases

Balancing public accountability with personal privacy rights is "one of the most enduring tensions in democratic societies" said Dr Natalino Fenech, a senior lecturer in media and journalism at MCAST,...

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PN launches process to elect new leader, as Grech addresses successor

Outgoing PN Leader Bernard Grech said Sunday that nobody is greater than the party, and the party exists only when it is united, as the party kicked off the process to elect a new leader. The...

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12 years of false starts: How three different leaders left the PN at square one

It has now been over 12 years since the Labour Party emerged from the Naxxar Counting Hall with what until then was the largest electoral mandate in Malta's post-Independence history, wresting control...

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New roads and pavilion near completion in Victoria, Gozo

Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri visited several ongoing infrastructural projects in Victoria, including Triq l-Ewropa, where tarmacking has begun in front of the Sports and Aquatic...

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US inserts itself into Israel's war with Iran, 'obliterates' Iranian nuclear sites

The United States struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel's war aimed at destroying the country's nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a...

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Concrete Island: Life in Malta’s never-ending building site

An AI generated picture showing a typical Maltese street overwhelmed by construction cranes, dust, scaffolding, blocked roads, traffic signs and potholes

Welcome to Malta - advertised as a jewel in the Mediterranean, rich with history, bathed in sunshine, and adorned with charming villages. But behind the glossy brochures and Instagram-ready images...

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latest comment from Luciano Chetcuti, 22/06/2025 14:21: Only the developers would feel the loss.

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Three days after heavy rainfall, Xlendi Bay declared not fit for swimming

Xlendi Bay has been declared not fit for swimming, three days after heavy rainfall hit Gozo. The Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public Health, on Sunday evening,...

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Builder by trade, doctor by calling: Omar Kassab on chasing two passions

Most people would choose between two demanding paths, but Dr Omar Kassab chose both. Now a qualified doctor, he is staying true to his first trade - construction - while beginning his career in...

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TMIS Editorial: The PN must move on from the Metsola mirage

Now that the Roberta Metsola question has been answered, the Nationalist Party must urgently turn the page. After the sudden resignation of Bernard Grech, many within the party and beyond held on to...

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New pilot project to help people aged 60+ through BCRS bottle pick-up scheme to start in July

A new pilot project where bottles will be picked up from the homes people over the age of 60 and blue badge holders is set to start in July, Prime Minister Robert Abela said. Abela took part...

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Pope Leo XIV says there should be no tolerance for abuse of any kind in Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV has said there should be no tolerance in the Catholic Church for any type of abuse - sexual, spiritual or abuse of authority -- and called for "transparent processes" to create...

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Work to reinforce building next to Paceville collapse site begins

Work to reinforce a building next to the site where a building collapsed in Paceville last week has started, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) said Saturday. On Friday, the BCA said...

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New bell ‘Carola Francisca’ inaugurated at St John’s Co-Cathedral

A new bell named Carola Francisca has been officially inaugurated at the St John's Co-Cathedral in Valletta, marking a significant moment in the cathedral's musical and cultural history, the...

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Nations react to US strikes on Iran with many calling for diplomacy

Several close U.S. allies urged a return to the negotiating table in the wake of American strikes on Iran that fueled fears of a wider conflict, while noting the threat posed by Tehran's...

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Cartoon 22 June 2025

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MPO loses appeal against conductor after 7-year legal battle

The Malta Philharmonic Orchestra has lost an appeal it filed against a court ruling that ordered it to pay €168,000 to its former conductor Brian Schembri over a breach of...

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latest comment from Michael Walter, 21/06/2025 11:59: I find it quite incredible that a Conductor warrants such exaggerated salaries.

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Woman hit by car two days ago dies in hospital

The woman who was hit by a car in Floriana two days ago has died in hospital, the police said Saturday. The woman was seriously injured at around 1:15 p.m. on Thursday at Pinto Wharf. The...

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Inter end Urawa's Club World Cup hopes with a win on 2 late goals

Flamengo score 3 second-half goals to stun Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup

Botafogo stun Champions League winners PSG 1-0 in Club World Cup

Phil Foden has goal and assist to lead Manchester City past Wydad 2-0 in Club World Cup

Inter held to 1-1 draw by Monterrey in Club World Cup

Neto, Fernández each score to lead Chelsea over LAFC 2-0 in Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain thump Atlético Madrid 4-0 in an impressive Club World Cup opener

George Russell holds off Max Verstappen for Canadian GP win as McLarens collide

Watch: Hot-air balloon in Brazil catches fire and falls from the sky, killing 8 and injuring 13

A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday in Brazil 's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters said. Footage shared by local news...

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Health misinformation is a threat to public, minister says

Health misinformation attacks trust in the health system and serves as a threat to public and individual health, stated Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela during a meeting with European Health...

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Inter end Urawa's Club World Cup hopes with a win on 2 late goals

Valentin Carboni scored in stoppage time to give Inter Milan a 2-1 win over Urawa in the Club World Cup on Saturday, ending the Japanese club's chances of advancing past the group stage. Inter...

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The current state of the construction sector is unacceptable, ADPD says

There are a number of questions in relation to the collapse of Tania Flats in Paceville that remain unanswered. It is important to discuss this issue in public as it is the only way that we can...

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PN congratulates six ‘remarkable individuals’

The Nationalist congratulates the six winners of the Premju Formidabbli 2025, an annual award presented during an event held last night at the db Seabank Resort & Spa in Mellieħa. The...

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Life Network Foundation praises PN MEPs for 'principled stand' on rule of law report

The Life Network Foundation on Saturday commended the Nationalist Party MEPs David Casa and Peter Agius for their principled stand in voting against the European Commission's 2024 Rule of Law...

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

Valletta Empire Pharmacy, 77, Triq it-Teatru l-Antik; Ħamrun The Cross Pharmacy, 859, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp; Qormi Evans Pharmacy, 96/98, Triq San Bastjan; Birkirkara Brown's...

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A week into war, Israel and Iran trade fire as Europe's diplomatic effort yields no breakthrough

Israel and Iran traded strikes a week into their war on Friday as President Donald Trump weighed U.S. military involvement and key European ministers met with Iran's top diplomat in Geneva in a...

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TMID Editorial: Grand Harbour regeneration, and the need for wider plans

The Prime Minister last Sunday announced that an international firm has been contracted to draft a plan that will lead to the regeneration of the Grand Harbour. This will lead to the government...

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Opponents plan to thwart assisted dying bill in House of Lords after UK MPs vote in favour

U.K. lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives, taking it one step nearer to becoming law. The vote backing what is...

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Business

Red pill or blue pill? The choice between artificial comfort and reality in the age of AI

Moneybase looks at Maltese talent for new card designs

Sicilia Outlet Village launches summer sales

BMIT Technologies posts record year as transformation strategy gains pace

APS Bank supports financial literacy on national TV

Malta Bankers’ Association convenes conference on fraud and financial crime compliance

New BOV branch opens in Mosta

BOV bond issue closed following strong response by investors

Dr Roberta Buhagiar joins RSM Malta as Governance, Risk and Compliance Director

BOV upgrades ATMs with contactless technology

Charismatic, a strategic mind, welcoming – qualities former PN MPs say next leader should have

Six-year-old boy drowns in Naxxar pool

Accountability vs privacy: An enduring tension, academic says on Haber, Aquilina cases

PN launches process to elect new leader, as Grech addresses successor

12 years of false starts: How three different leaders left the PN at square one

New roads and pavilion near completion in Victoria, Gozo

US inserts itself into Israel's war with Iran, 'obliterates' Iranian nuclear sites

Concrete Island: Life in Malta’s never-ending building site

Three days after heavy rainfall, Xlendi Bay declared not fit for swimming

Builder by trade, doctor by calling: Omar Kassab on chasing two passions

TMIS Editorial: The PN must move on from the Metsola mirage

New pilot project to help people aged 60+ through BCRS bottle pick-up scheme to start in July

Pope Leo XIV says there should be no tolerance for abuse of any kind in Catholic Church

Work to reinforce building next to Paceville collapse site begins

New bell ‘Carola Francisca’ inaugurated at St John’s Co-Cathedral

Nations react to US strikes on Iran with many calling for diplomacy

Cartoon 22 June 2025

MPO loses appeal against conductor after 7-year legal battle

Woman hit by car two days ago dies in hospital

10 years after Europe's migration crisis, the fallout reverberates in Greece and beyond

Adrian Delia and Alex Borg will not run for PN leadership against each other

Accused in Sliema double murder linked to getaway car through CCTV and car rental records

10 ministries spent €690k on stands at Public Service Expo

Summer in Gozo programme launched

Gozo as ‘all-season destination’ in Vision 2050 discussed during MCESD meeting

Government will recognise Palestinian state 'once appropriate circumstances are in place,' OPM holds

Court rejects Muka’s plea to halt trial, finds no breach of fair hearing rights

Malta has second lowest percentage of energy being generated from renewable sources in EU

Watch: Hot-air balloon in Brazil catches fire and falls from the sky, killing 8 and injuring 13

Health misinformation is a threat to public, minister says

Inter end Urawa's Club World Cup hopes with a win on 2 late goals

The current state of the construction sector is unacceptable, ADPD says

PN congratulates six ‘remarkable individuals’

Life Network Foundation praises PN MEPs for 'principled stand' on rule of law report

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

A week into war, Israel and Iran trade fire as Europe's diplomatic effort yields no breakthrough

TMID Editorial: Grand Harbour regeneration, and the need for wider plans

Opponents plan to thwart assisted dying bill in House of Lords after UK MPs vote in favour

Font Għadir area in Sliema closed for swimming due to contamination

Collective agreement signed for domestic violence commission workers in Malta

Flamengo score 3 second-half goals to stun Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup

Trump says he'll decide whether US will directly attack Iran within 2 weeks

Icon venerated in Vittoriosa is older than originally thought

‘Not a miracle, but a lifeline’: Panic alarms rolled out for domestic violence victims