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29 September 2026, Tuesday

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Government blocked debate on bill implementing Caruana Galizia inquiry recommendations, PN says

The Nationalist Party has accused the government of using parliamentary procedure to prevent the House from debating an Opposition bill aimed at implementing recommendations arising from the public...

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Updated: Polish man pleads not guilty to wilful homicide in St Julian's

A 27-year-old Polish tourist is being arraigned in court on Monday in connection with the death of a 31-year-old Moroccan man in St Julian's on Sunday morning. The suspect, identified as...

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Steward ordered to pay €154,000 in unpaid hospital catering bills

A Maltese court has ordered Steward Malta Management Ltd to pay more than €154,000 in outstanding catering bills linked to Gozo General Hospital and Karin Grech Hospital, in a judgment that...

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Power restored across Malta and Gozo after widespread outage

A widespread power outage affected parts of Malta and Gozo shortly after 10am on Monday, with electricity restored to most areas within around 15 minutes. Enemalta said the disruption was caused...

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Brother of hitmen in Daphne murder, Mario Degiorgio, convicted of money laundering

Mario Degiorgio has been convicted of money laundering in a case linked to payments allegedly made on behalf of his brothers, George and Alfred Degiorgio, while they were in prison. The...

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Ecological restoration project inaugurated at Għammar Hill in Gozo

An ecological restoration project has been inaugurated at Għammar Hill, near the Ta' Pinu Sanctuary in Gozo, the Ministry for Gozo and the Ministry for European Funds said in a joint statement....

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Xjenza Malta offering €1.7 million in funding opportunities for research and innovation

Xjenza Malta is reinforcing its commitment to strengthening Malta's research and innovation ecosystem through new thematic funding opportunities-totaling €1.7 million in investment-that address...

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Man faces trial by jury over 2021 Marsa killing

Amo Frank Kwaku is on trial over the 2021 killing of 23-year-old Isaac Kwabena Kyere in Marsa, more than five years after a late-night argument between the two men allegedly ended in a fatal...

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Kirkop convent to be converted into an affordable co-living residence

The Minister for Accommodation and Lands, Owen Bonnici, has announced that a convent located in Kirkop will be converted into an affordable co-living residence. This project is set to assist 15 people...

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28 kilogrammes of drugs seized and eight arrested in major Police crackdown

Eight people were arrested after the police seized morem than 28 kilogrammes of suspected narcotics over the weekend. The first breakthrough occurred as investigators pursued leads tied to an...

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Pope urges Europe to draw from Christian roots to confront thirst for domination driving wars

Pope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to draw from its Christian roots and traditions of dialogue to blunt the "desire for domination" driving today's wars, as he wrapped up a visit to France by...

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Malta’s voice in a changing Europe

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€2.1 million Mosta reservoir project aims to reduce flooding and create new garden

Work has started on a €2.1 million project to rebuild the Ta' Mlit reservoir in Mosta, with the aim of reducing flooding in the area, increasing water storage capacity and eventually creating a...

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‘Unacceptable’ to begin another school year with a shortage of LSEs, PN says; PL replies

The Nationalist Party has said that it is “unacceptable” that another scholastic year has started, yet the significant shortage in Learning Support Educators has not been...

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Malta must focus on fast-growing industries to have sustainable quality growth - Labour MP

Labour Party backbencher and economist Clint Azzopardi Flores told The Malta Independent that for the Maltese economy to have "more quality growth" or rather, more "equality growth" Malta must tap...

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Ministry of Education ‘abandoned’ student support services employees – MUT

At the start of the scholastic year, the Malta Union of Teachers on Monday denounced "the failure of the Education Ministry to support its employees who are providing essential support to...

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Programme of events announced to mark ninth anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination

Repubblika and Occupy Justice have announced a programme of events throughout October to mark the ninth anniversary of the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. The organisations...

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Better laws alone will not stop abuse of power, Malta needs a change in government – Bernard Grech

Stronger laws and institutional reforms alone will not prevent political abuse unless those in power respect both the law and its spirit, Deputy Speaker and PN MP Bernard Grech has said, adding that...

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Malta Women’s Lobby calls for urgent action after second femicide in six weeks

The Malta Women's Lobby has called for urgent action to strengthen Malta's response to violence against women following the killing of Miriam Azzopardi, the second case to be prosecuted as femicide in...

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Agricultural output declines marginally in 2025, NSO says

By the end of 2025, total agricultural output was estimated to have declined marginally by 0.1 per cent compared with 2024, while gross value added decreased by 1.7 per cent, the NSO said...

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Klopp endures first loss in charge of Germany after unprecedented victory for Greece

Malta prepares for Gibraltar clash with 2-0 win over Liechtenstein in friendly

World Cup winners Spain survive scare to beat England 3-2 in Nations League

George Russell wins in Azerbaijan to trim Antonelli's F1 lead as Norris crashes out

France coach Zinedine Zidane's first win soured by Mbappé's knee injury, Italy loses to Belgium

Man City ready to fight Premier League after reports that club guilty of almost all charges

Russell takes Azerbaijan GP pole after F1 leader Antonelli hits the wall

Neptunes swimmers complete 10-day Spanish training camp

Klopp all smiles after Germany debut, Haaland keeps scoring in Nations League

Comeback win for Malta against Andorra in Nations League

Updated (2): Man, 31, found dead after argument in St Julian’s; alleged aggressor arrested

A 31-year-old Moroccan man was found dead following an argument in Spinola Gardens on Sunday morning, with police later arresting a 27-year-old Polish man in St George's Bay. Police spokesperson...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 27/09/2026 10:11: Is it just my impression that ever since we've been inundated with foreigners, murders have increased? Didn't we have enough of our own?

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TMID Editorial: Compensation cannot substitute resilience

The government's decision to compensate consumers who suffered power cuts during the heatwaves of July and August is a welcome acknowledgement that electricity interruptions carry a real cost for...

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Pope urges protection of weakest at French shrine at Lourdes known for miraculous cures

Pope Leo XIV doubled down on his opposition to euthanasia and medically assisted dying during a visit Sunday to Lourdes, the French Catholic shrine associated with miraculous cures and now also a...

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'Anyone can become a breeder': Volunteer urges regulation to tackle abandoned dogs

An animal sanctuary volunteer has called for Malta to regulate dog breeding, arguing that unrestricted breeding contributes to animal abandonment and leaves volunteers with limited legal avenues when...

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Alex Borg does not face same ‘Metsola shadow’ as I did – Bernard Grech

PN leader Alex Borg does not face the same Roberta Metsola "shadow" that existed during "my time" at the helm of the party, former PN leader Bernard Grech said, acknowledging that when he led the...

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Government preparing new protocols on students’ school behaviour and for emergencies

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that the government will soon present a new behavioural framework for students that is set to introduce new protocols on school behaviour, search procedures, and...

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PISA findings should prompt ‘hard look’ at direction of education – Alex Borg

Malta's PISA results should prompt a "hard look" at the direction of the country's education system, PN leader Alex Borg said, as he called for greater emphasis on developing students' critical...

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MUT president against putting a limit on number of foreign students in classrooms

Malta should not introduce limits on the number of foreign students in classrooms, Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) president Marco Bonnici said, arguing that schools should reflect the multicultural...

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latest comment from J.Degabriele, 27/09/2026 10:12: Bonnici hasn't been in a classroom for quite a number of years now!

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PL MP hopes for bipartisan agreement on when energy subsidies should stop

Labour Party backbencher Clint Azzopardi Flores said that any phasing out of energy subsidies should be agreed upon by both sides of the House of Representatives and must be done in a manner that does...

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latest comment from Joseph Xuereb, 27/09/2026 12:29: Ah good. So when these were introduced, government did not consult opposition. On the contrary, they argued that they did it and PN will stop them. Now, because they know they cannot continue fooling people, want the opposition to agree with them. Oh yes you think everyone is a fool like those clapping and saying prosit ministru without understanding what was said to them. And why did you not invest in solar energy. Serrah rasek ta ghax issa PN will sit down with you, ask you what you want, agree with your decisions and maybe tell you prosit ministru!!@

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How the Action for Breast Cancer Foundation rewrote patient care in Malta

Esther Sant and Betty Hanley Lee have never been paid a cent for their work, not even for the fuel they spend driving between Mater Dei Hospital and the homes of women they support. For 19 years, the...

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Annual Insurance Rendezvous-Vous in Monaco

New iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max now available from Melita

BOV Club returns to Freshers’ Week

Central Bank unveils strategic plan for 2027–2030

Almost 19 tonnes of marine debris collected through annual initiative led by the MIA Foundation

WH Partners wins Malta Tax Firm of the Year at the ITR European Tax awards

Corinthia to develop ultra-luxury hotel in Turks & Caicos

Atlas Insurance marks Mental Health Awareness Month with initiatives for the public and employees

The Malta Chamber and EY Malta renew Gold Collaboration Alliance