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8 July 2026, Wednesday

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Trial Day 6: Fenech trial resumes as defence lawyer continues cross-examining Keith Arnaud

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Tuesday before Judge Edwina Grima, with the defence set to continue its...

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Investigators never found Keith Schembri's phone and laptop, jury hears

Jurors in the trial by jury of businessman Yorgen Fenech on Tuesday heard lead investigator Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud confirm that police never recovered former OPM chief of staff Keith...

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MHRA calls for zero tolerance after reports of intimidation in St Julian’s

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association has called for firm action after residents in St Julian's reportedly faced intimidation, shouting and aggressive behaviour by a group of...

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Malta records highest-ever IVF pregnancy and birth success rates

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Ministry of Health said in a statement that Malta has recorded its best-ever results in assisted reproductive services, with the highest national...

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Pardoned oil scandal mastermind brothers cleared; court says they were victims of corruption scheme

A court has fully acquitted five brothers of complicity in corruption, after it found they were not accomplices in the oil bribery scheme concocted by their own brother, George Farrugia. Instead,...

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Woman accused of posing as CID officer and stealing €160,000 from 94-year-old denied bail

A 42-year-old Qormi woman accused of posing as a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officer to con a 94-year-old woman out of more than €160,000 in cash and jewellery has been denied...

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Yorgen Fenech discussed middleman’s presidential pardon with Keith Schembri, court hears

Jurors in the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech yesterday heard the prosecution continue building its case through the testimony of lead investigator Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud, who...

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PBS aired 532 government and 66 opposition sound bites over one-year period

Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) aired 532 "sound on tape" (SOT) clips featuring members of the government and 66 featuring members of the Opposition during a 12-month period between June 2025 and...

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MOAS ambulance attacked by Russian drone while evacuating critically injured Ukrainian soldier

An ambulance run by Malta-based NGO MOAS was attacked in Ukraine on Tuesday by a Russian FPV drone, leaving the crew and patient narrowly escaping serious injury. The ambulance was carrying out a...

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Pensioner stands trial over alleged hammer attack on wife

A pensioner has gone on trial accused of attempting to murder his wife by repeatedly striking her with a hammer while she slept at their Mellieħa home following an argument over money. On...

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Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

Football leaders questioned the World Cup' s integrity on a chaotic and unprecedented day in the event's modern history Monday. The furor centered on a phone call that President Donald Trump made...

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Four years too late

Rescue

When diplomacy falls silent – defending truth, dignity, the authority of international institutions

Ivan Bartolo

Overdevelopment and mental health: The hidden cost of progress in Malta

Katya De Giovanni

Supporting families affected by problem gambling in Malta

Michael Briguglio

Coastal strategy in people’s lived experiences

Emmanuel J. Galea

Gozo: Siege of the Capuchin Friary

Gejtu Vella

PBS reform must be part of Malta's democratic renewal

Frans Camilleri

Just the right amount of stress

David Spiteri Gingell

The generation that climbed: The jobs we left behind

ETUC raises concerns with European Commission over Malta trade union rights investigation

The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has formally raised concerns with the European Commission over what it describes as a threat to trade union rights in Malta following the criminal...

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Refalo joins MED9 agriculture ministers in Croatia to discuss future of farming

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Supply Anton Refalo has participated in a joint meeting of the MED9 Agriculture Ministers held in Zadar, Croatia, where representatives from nine...

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Trial Day 5: Fenech claimed Joseph Muscat pre-warned him about middleman's arrest, court hears

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Monday before Judge Edwina Grima, with the prosecution expected to continue...

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Malta Ranger Unit launches public fundraiser after main investor moved out of country

The Malta Ranger Unit said that it needs public support after its main investor has moved away from Malta. The MRU issued a statement to its online followers on Tuesday morning, in which it said...

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TMID Editorial: Parliament deserves better attendance, and the public deserves better representation

Attendance is one of the most basic expectations in any profession. It is therefore not unreasonable for citizens to expect the same standard from the people they elect to represent them in...

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PN accuses Minister of lack of accountability on unanswered parliamentary questions, Bonett replies

The Nationalist Party has accused Transport Minister Chris Bonett of failing to show accountability, citing the number of unanswered Parliamentary Questions linked to his ministry and raising concerns...

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Tourism Minister says Comino visitor cap can be revised if needed

Tourism Minister Jo Etienne Abela has said the government's 4,000-person daily visitor cap on Comino could be revised in the future if circumstances require, while insisting the current strategy for...

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St John Ambulance and Rescue to train 140 volunteers in water rescue project

St John Ambulance and Rescue will train 140 volunteers in water rescue, acquire a new specialised rescue vehicle and run an educational campaign for more than 400 students through a project supported...

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Sports

Malta sets the stage for the 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games

Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

Belgium beat US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

England hand Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

Erling Haaland scores twice to beat Brazil, send Norway into World Cup quarterfinals for 1st time

Leclerc ends wait for a win at British Grand Prix as F1 leader Antonelli hits more trouble

Morocco beat World Cup co-host Canada 3-0 and advance to the quarterfinals

Mbappé scores again and France reach World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay

Building communities, one opportunity at a time

At the heart of every strong community are people who care about one another. This belief sits at the core of the BOV Foundation's Social Inclusion Pillar. While financial support remains...

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998 IVF babies born since introduction in 2013, Health Minister says

Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg told Parliament on Monday that 998 babies have so far been born via IVF procedures, since these practices were introduced in the country in...

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Belgium beat US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

The United States' hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans' defensive liabilities in a...

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Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career

Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra...

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Gozo Coalition objects to proposed solar farm on protected Żebbuġ hill

The Coalition for Gozo has strongly objected to plans for an industrial -scale photovoltaic solar farm on Ta' Kuljat Hill in Żebbuġ, warning that the development would damage protected...

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Workers over 75 years of age rise by 58% in five years, parliamentary figures show

The number of people aged over 75 who are still working in Malta has risen by nearly 58% over the past five years, according to figures tabled in Parliament. In reply to a parliamentary question...

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'Malta is still 100 years behind on enforcement,' Borg Manché says

Enforcement remains Malta's greatest weakness despite years of economic growth, newly appointed PN MP and Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Conrad Borg Manché said, arguing that stronger...

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Arts Council Malta strengthens international pathways for Maltese film producers

Arts Council Malta recently held the Co-Production Roadmap Masterclass for Maltese producers and filmmakers, supporting local screen professionals with the practical knowledge needed to develop...

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Suspension of red card 'wrong decision': Micallef says politics has no space in sport

European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef has criticized the decision to allow American footballer Folarin Balogun to compete in a World Cup match despite receiving a red card, yet he maintained...

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Judge rules woman’s human rights not breached in test case for Malta’s abortion law

A Maltese court has ruled that the fundamental rights of American national Andrea Prudente were not violated when doctors refused to terminate her pregnancy in 2022. Prudente was holidaying in...

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Business

Double success for the Delicata Winery on the world stage

No more dark days, hydrogen may flow from Gela, Italy

Financial stability, digital innovation and financial wellbeing discussed by APS Bank representative

BOV celebrates 33 employees graduating from IFS Malta

Summer Events at Sicilia Outlet Village

When people choose to give back, communities grow stronger

MiGEA 2026: The best night of iGaming

Why community is crucial for Malta’s entrepreneurs

Two BOV Visa cardholders get to live the FIFA World Cup 2026™ dream

The Lidl store in Mosta marks 10-year anniversary

Trial Day 6: Fenech trial resumes as defence lawyer continues cross-examining Keith Arnaud

Investigators never found Keith Schembri's phone and laptop, jury hears

MHRA calls for zero tolerance after reports of intimidation in St Julian’s

Malta records highest-ever IVF pregnancy and birth success rates

Pardoned oil scandal mastermind brothers cleared; court says they were victims of corruption scheme

Woman accused of posing as CID officer and stealing €160,000 from 94-year-old denied bail

Yorgen Fenech discussed middleman’s presidential pardon with Keith Schembri, court hears

PBS aired 532 government and 66 opposition sound bites over one-year period

MOAS ambulance attacked by Russian drone while evacuating critically injured Ukrainian soldier

Pensioner stands trial over alleged hammer attack on wife

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

ETUC raises concerns with European Commission over Malta trade union rights investigation

Refalo joins MED9 agriculture ministers in Croatia to discuss future of farming

Trial Day 5: Fenech claimed Joseph Muscat pre-warned him about middleman's arrest, court hears

Malta Ranger Unit launches public fundraiser after main investor moved out of country

TMID Editorial: Parliament deserves better attendance, and the public deserves better representation

PN accuses Minister of lack of accountability on unanswered parliamentary questions, Bonett replies

Tourism Minister says Comino visitor cap can be revised if needed

St John Ambulance and Rescue to train 140 volunteers in water rescue project

Maltese football and futsal clubs in UEFA competitions to receive €15,000 each

Extra enforcement at Swieqi still missing a month after deadline

91 families to benefit from over €760,000 for beautification works on social housing blocks

Two German car passengers hospitalised after cab crashes in Fgura

Momentum urges PA to refuse Żebbuġ solar farm proposal and urges public to object

Government debt at €11,457.6 million in March, 45.9% of GDP – NSO

TMID Editorial: Quality, not just numbers

Government reinforcing social reintegration works for prisoners serving last part of prison sentence

MFOPD urges government to turn disability promises into action

Building communities, one opportunity at a time

998 IVF babies born since introduction in 2013, Health Minister says

Belgium beat US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Merino’s late goal sends Spain to quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup career

Gozo Coalition objects to proposed solar farm on protected Żebbuġ hill

Workers over 75 years of age rise by 58% in five years, parliamentary figures show

'Malta is still 100 years behind on enforcement,' Borg Manché says

Arts Council Malta strengthens international pathways for Maltese film producers

Suspension of red card 'wrong decision': Micallef says politics has no space in sport

Judge rules woman’s human rights not breached in test case for Malta’s abortion law

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

Minister vs Shadow: Five battles to watch

Geologist says Malta’s approach to rockfall risk is 'reactive, not proactive'

Labour MP rejects claims party is losing popularity

PN must win back trust of abstainers and undecided voters after election defeat, Borg says

'People rewarded me for standing up to Labour' - Conrad Borg Manché