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Maltese teen looking to earn contract to compete in FIM Moto3 World Championship

Maltese teenager and motorcycling prodigy Travis Borg could earn himself a contract to compete in the 2027 FIM Moto3 World Championship, with him currently sitting second in the FIM MotoJunior World...

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More scrutiny? Analysts doubt PM Question Time will happen in this legislature

Three analysts have cast doubt on the prospect of Malta introducing a dedicated Prime Minister's Question Time in the current legislature, telling The Malta Independent on Sunday it is unlikely that a...

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Residents evacuated from Paceville apartment block as it falls into disrepair

Residents were evacuated from an apartment block in the heart of Paceville after it was deemed to have fallen into disrepair, the Building and Construction Authority said in a statement on...

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Meet the education company partnering with schools to deter AI abuse in student learning

A new education company, Hedgehog Education, looks to curb the trend of students offloading their homework to generative AI by making its exercise software available to several schools around the...

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‘Crisis at Mater Dei is no longer seasonal,’ PN says

The Nationalist Party has said that “the crisis at Mater Dei Hospital is no longer seasonal”, as it called on the government to address the lack of space in infectious diseases and mental...

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Fr Raymond Bonnici concludes 34-year service with Malta Police Force

Fr Raymond Bonnici has concluded his 34-year service with the Malta Police Force, marking his retirement after reaching the age of 65, the police said in a statement. Bonnici, who has served as...

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TMIS Editorial: ‘It’s not me, it’s Muscat’ - Abela’s latest attempt to escape predecessor’s legacy

It is rather bizarre that the Labour government felt the need to issue a statement yesterday week to announce that, as part of the ongoing Yorgen Fenech trial, jurors had been taken to an office at...

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Keith Schembri is the ‘mastermind’, Yorgen Fenech tells judge

Yorgen Fenech on Saturday named former government chief of staff Keith Schembri as the alleged "mastermind" behind Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder, during a tense cross-examination in which...

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latest comment from Joezborg, 22/08/2026 19:43: Keith Schembri is the ‘mastermind’, Yorgen Fenech tells judge..... we espect a denial from Joseph Muscat and Keith

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Abela announces plans for new secure residential facility for adolescents in Għargħur

Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced that the government will develop a secure residential facility for adolescents in Għargħur, describing the project as one that is "very close to my...

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Momentum seeks transparency on VisitMalta sponsorship to Portelli’s Italian club

Momentum has filed a Freedom of Information (FOI) request with the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), seeking the publication of documents related to VisitMalta's sponsorship of Italian regional football...

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Yorgen Fenech says he gave money to Melvin Theuma but did not pay for Daphne's murder

The trial of Yorgen Fenech continues this morning with the testimony of the accused himself. Fenech started his testimony yesterday, minutes after Judge Edwina Grima turned down a request by the...

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latest comment from onDmove, 23/08/2026 08:11: ,, left with only €7,000 ... and his credit cards, of course. You don't leave those behind, do you?

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Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are a sign of hope

Pope Leo XIV used a visit to the tiny landlocked San Marino and a major Catholic gathering in the Italian city of Rimini on Saturday to issue one of his strongest appeals yet against war,...

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2 bodies recovered and about 12 missing after migrant boat capsized off Tunisian coast

A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of southern Tunisia, killing at least two people and leaving 12 missing, Tunisia's national guard said Saturday. One survivor was rescued. Guard...

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Free public transport, but a €5 penalty if you do not use it - PN

The Nationalist Party said Saturday that the decision to deduct €5 from a person's Tallinja Card if it is not used for a year raises an obvious question: if we want to encourage more people to...

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

Valletta Honest Pharmacy, Shop H, Block 2, Misraħ San Ġwann; Ħamrun Remedies Pharmacy, 211, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp; Qormi Tal-Ħlas Pharmacy, 60, Triq Tumas Fenech c/w...

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Two Italian teens handed over to immigration for deportation after vandalising cars in Swieqi

Two Italian teenagers were arrested at Malta International Airport while attempting to leave the country following a drunken vandalising spree in Swieqi. 18-year-old Francesco Paoli and a...

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A head-on collision in northeast England kills 7 people, including 2 police officers

Seven people, including two police officers, were killed early Saturday in a head-on collision in northeast England following a pursuit. Cleveland Police said that a Volkswagen Passat...

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Italian diver in critical condition after complication off Comino

A 51-year-old Italian diver is in serious condition after getting into difficulty while diving off the coast of Comino. The incident unfolded at around 1pm, when the diver was brought ashore at...

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Fitch affirms Malta at 'A+'; Outlook stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Malta's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs)at 'A+' with a Stable Outlook. A full list of rating actions is at the end of this rating action commentary. Malta's...

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latest comment from RF, 22/08/2026 18:22: Keeping fuel prices stable is draining the national deficit and encouraging over consumption but benefitting the luxurious boat and car owners.

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Maltese teen looking to earn contract to compete in FIM Moto3 World Championship

Inter begin title defence with win over Monza, Napoli beat Genoa

Man United, Tottenham make woeful starts in Premier League to puncture preseason positivity

Updated: Lando Norris on pole for Dutch Grand Prix as Russell cruises to sprint win

Russell jokes that getting engaged helped him speed to pole as F1 returns at the Dutch GP

Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle

Tzolis shines as Arsenal open Premier League season by sweeping aside promoted Coventry

Brotherly touch and English flavour could see Inter dominate Serie A, Como look to surprise again

Once homeless and in liquidation, Coventry back in the Premier League after painful 25-year absence

Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1

Man United, Tottenham make woeful starts in Premier League to puncture preseason positivity

Hull made a dream return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence, beating Manchester United 2-0 on Saturday to puncture any preseason optimism surrounding the 20-time...

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Five denied bail over alleged drug trafficking ring

Five individuals were remanded in custody on Friday following a coordinated police operation targeting properties in Ħal Għaxaq and Ħaż-Żabbar, which resulted in the seizure...

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An 18-year-old with a sword attacks a school in Sweden, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured

An 18-year-old man with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden, leaving one person dead and at least two others seriously injured, a police chief said. Police Chief Tommy Alriksson...

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US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, and Canada says it will retaliate

The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada immediately said it would retaliate, after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the...

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Judge rules no grounds for trial to be dissolved; Fenech: 'I never ordered Daphne murder'

The defence will begin presenting its case on the 45th day of Yorgen Fenech's trial after the prosecution formally rested its case on Thursday evening, bringing weeks of evidence to a close following...

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latest comment from RF, 22/08/2026 06:48: If accused Mr Fenech had inconfutable alibi through US stamped passport, why did the defence team do its utmost to postpone trial and then call for its dissolution after 44 days thereby causing him years to prove his innocence and regain freedom? Not convinced he is extraneous to the murder but he did not act alone.

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Inter begin title defence with win over Monza, Napoli beat Genoa

Inter Milan successfully kicked off the defense of their Serie A title on Saturday with a dominant 4-1 home victory over Monza, though the scoreline masks a competitive first half. The reigning...

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Prince Harry, Elton John, 5 others must pay initial $13 million over failed invasion of privacy case

Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, have been ordered to pay an initial 9.5 million pounds ($13 million) to the publisher of Britain's Daily Mail newspaper following their failed...

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Updated: Lando Norris on pole for Dutch Grand Prix as Russell cruises to sprint win

George Russell started the second half of the Formula 1 season in style as he eased to a sprint race victory on Saturday ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. Russell started from pole position,...

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Fenech’s account: Schembri, Theuma and the events that led to his arrest

Yorgen Fenech told the jury on Friday that Keith Schembri was the person who drew him into dealings with Melvin Theuma after Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination, including passing on warnings about...

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latest comment from Joezborg, 21/08/2026 20:15: Jonqsu jghid li sal 2013 kien igemma is santi

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Judge rejects defence motion for Yorgen Fenech trial to be dissolved

Judge Edwina Grima on Friday rejected a motion filed by Yorgen Fenech's defence to have his trial by jury dissolved over concerns on media headlines that jurors may have seen on their court-provided...

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Malta’s Odyssey: Where Homer, Hollywood and the Mediterranean meet

BOV puts customer confidence at the centre of its investment services

BOV opens its first Home Finance Hub in Mosta

Malta Freeport welcomes new-generation CMA CGM Berenice methanol dual-fuel container vessel

Maltese teen looking to earn contract to compete in FIM Moto3 World Championship

More scrutiny? Analysts doubt PM Question Time will happen in this legislature

Residents evacuated from Paceville apartment block as it falls into disrepair

Meet the education company partnering with schools to deter AI abuse in student learning

‘Crisis at Mater Dei is no longer seasonal,’ PN says

Fr Raymond Bonnici concludes 34-year service with Malta Police Force

TMIS Editorial: ‘It’s not me, it’s Muscat’ - Abela’s latest attempt to escape predecessor’s legacy

Keith Schembri is the ‘mastermind’, Yorgen Fenech tells judge

Abela announces plans for new secure residential facility for adolescents in Għargħur

Momentum seeks transparency on VisitMalta sponsorship to Portelli’s Italian club

Yorgen Fenech says he gave money to Melvin Theuma but did not pay for Daphne's murder

Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are a sign of hope

2 bodies recovered and about 12 missing after migrant boat capsized off Tunisian coast

Free public transport, but a €5 penalty if you do not use it - PN

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

Two Italian teens handed over to immigration for deportation after vandalising cars in Swieqi

A head-on collision in northeast England kills 7 people, including 2 police officers

Italian diver in critical condition after complication off Comino

Fitch affirms Malta at 'A+'; Outlook stable

TMID Editorial: KM Malta Airlines and financial transparency

Rock collapse at Mellieħa's Aħrax area prompts safety warnings from mayor

Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle

Driver left with serious injuries after van catches fire in Żebbuġ

Man seriously injured as motorbike crashes into parked car

Tzolis shines as Arsenal open Premier League season by sweeping aside promoted Coventry

Russell jokes that getting engaged helped him speed to pole as F1 returns at the Dutch GP

PN insists on publication of KM Malta Airlines accounts

Transport Malta introduces front registration plate stickers for eligible vehicles

Man United, Tottenham make woeful starts in Premier League to puncture preseason positivity

Five denied bail over alleged drug trafficking ring

An 18-year-old with a sword attacks a school in Sweden, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured

US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, and Canada says it will retaliate

Judge rules no grounds for trial to be dissolved; Fenech: 'I never ordered Daphne murder'

Inter begin title defence with win over Monza, Napoli beat Genoa

Prince Harry, Elton John, 5 others must pay initial $13 million over failed invasion of privacy case

Updated: Lando Norris on pole for Dutch Grand Prix as Russell cruises to sprint win

Fenech’s account: Schembri, Theuma and the events that led to his arrest

Judge rejects defence motion for Yorgen Fenech trial to be dissolved

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Parliamentary Secretary Bugeja Said gives birth to baby girl

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Six Italians arrested at airport over Swieqi car vandalism

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