King Charles III will be officially proclaimed Britain’s monarch on Saturday in a ceremony steeped in ancient tradition and political symbolism — and, for the first time, broadcast live.Charles automatically became king when his mother, Q...

By early afternoon, the scent of thousands of lilies and roses floated in the air outside Buckingham Palace. But the pilgrims kept arriving, bearing still more bouquets and notes of endearment addressed to the only queen most have ever known.The scen...

Queen Elizabeth II has been depicted on British banknotes and coins for decades. Her portrait also has been featured on currencies in dozens of other places around the world, in a reminder of the British empire's colonial reach.So what happens n...

The ERA Board approved the impact assessment reports in relation to the demolition and redevelopment of the Mellieħa Bay Hotel.The approval was given in a public meeting held on Friday.The Board noted that the development had improvements made f...

Two men are in critical condition after the bike they were on crashed into a roundabout in San Gwann.The accident took place on Tal-Balal Road at 4.30am on Saturday.The two men, a 30-year-old from Nepal and another who is still to be identified, were...

“The Crown,” Netflix's acclaimed series about Queen Elizabeth II and her family, has paused production due to the monarch's death.A spokesperson for the series said production was paused on Friday “as a mark of respect” a...

During last year’s budget reading, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana announced that the process for licensing building contractors should be started. We are a month away from the next budget reading and there are a lot more questions than answers ...

King Charles III vowed in his first speech as monarch Friday to carry on Queen Elizabeth II's “lifelong service,” as Britain entered an uncertain new age under a new sovereign. Around the world, the queen's exceptional reign was commemora...

Across the globe, the death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted reflections on the historic sweep of her reign and how she succeeded in presiding over the end of Britain's colonial empire and embracing the independence of her former dominion...

A court has granted bail to More Supermarkets owner Ryan Schembri, who was charged with financial crimes following his extradition to Malta, after having fled the islands in 2014 and leaving a €40 million debt in his wake.Schembri, was brought t...

Bells tolled across Britain on Friday and mourners flocked to palace gates to honor Queen Elizabeth II as the country prepared for a new age under a new king. Around the world, her exceptional reign was commemorated, celebrated and debated....

Flags were flying at half-staff on landmarks in Australia on Friday as people expressed sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.Australian Governor-General David Hurley and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed condolence books in Ca...

17-year-old Shakira Degabriele has been reported missing, the police said.She was last seen in Siggiewi wearing black shorts and a striped blue and red top in Siggiewi. She has long black hair.Anyone with information is asked to pass it on to the pol...

The Nationalist Party has taken aim at the government for 'remaining silent' when faced with the human trafficking problem.In a statement, the PN said that it spoke with a firm voice in Parliament about the problem of human trafficking in the country...

An urgent meeting of European Union Energy Ministers was held today in Brussels to address the extraordinary situation of energy prices and to continue to discuss possible measures that can mitigate the effects of this situation.Addressing the Energy...

22 new Covid-19 cases were registered on Friday, as the number of active cases dropped to 90.There have been a total of 114,228 cases in the country since the start of the pandemic, of which 112,940 people have recovered. A total of 802 people have d...

The European Union on Friday intensified its mission to shield the population from dramatically increasing energy prices that threaten to plunge millions into cold and poverty over the winter as tensions mount with Russia over the war ...

A new simulator for the Armed Forces of Malta costing €1.3 million was inaugurated by Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri at the army’s barracks in Hal Far.The simulator is aimed at improving shooting training in basic, advanced, static ...

Heritage Malta is inviting the public to experience Għar Dalam and Borġ in-Nadur on Wednesday 21st September, a national holiday. On the day of the event, entitled Back to the Origins on Independence Day, four pre-booked tours will take pla...

The Premier League has postponed its upcoming round of matches as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, adding to the cancellation of high-profile golf, cricket and horse racing events across Britain on Friday.England's top-fli...

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.The palace announced she died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in ...

With Charles becoming Britain’s king, his sons and grandchildren are next in succession for the monarchy. Here are the first 15 people in order of succession:1. Prince William, the elder son of Charles and the late Princess Diana. He ...

MEP Alex Agius Saliba has obtained support for EU funding for 2023 for flagship programmes for youth, children, workers, health, and just transition recovery from the crisis and the war in Ukraine, a Labour Party statement said."Increasing inflation,...

The government will be rewarding the dedication and commitment of people, voluntary organizations and workplaces that had an active role in further strengthening inclusion in the sector of disability, Inclusion Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli said.....

Much has been said about Malta’s institutions, and many adjectives have been used to describe them.Powerless, spineless, incapable of protecting the people, unwilling to act against power and those who abuse of it are but some of those descript...

Historic re-enactors delighted people at Fort St. Angelo on Thursday, with medieval and early modern era weaponry and demonstrations on show at the historic fort.The event, captured by photographer Claire Cauchi, was organised by Heritage Malta with ...

The British monarchy’s rules state that “a new sovereign succeeds to the throne as soon as his or her predecessor dies.”That means Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Prince Charles, became king immediately upon her death.However...

Prince Charles has been preparing for the crown his entire life. Now, at age 73, that moment has finally arrived.Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, became King Charles III on Thursday following the death of his mother, Quee...

Condolences poured in from around the world Thursday after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who became a global icon of calmness and fortitude through decades of political upheaval and social changes at home and abroad.Elizabeth, who had been on...

Ten things to know about the life of Queen Elizabeth II:BRITAIN'S LONGEST-REIGNING MONARCHElizabeth, who marked 70 years on the throne this year, is the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history. In September 2015 she surpassed her great...

The government and the Nationalist Party have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who died today.In a statement, the government said that in her 70 years of reign, the queen gained the admiration of many, including in Malta, a country with which she ...

TORONTO — Elton John paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II at his final concert in Toronto on Thursday night, saying he was inspired by her and is sad she is gone.“She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with gra...

The Executive Chairman of the Labour Party’s media wing ONE Productions Jason Micallef has taken to Facebook to express discontent about apparent undermining efforts against him being undertaken by people of dubious character within the PL.Mica...

Victory Day represents Malta’s identity – an identity which today we must preserve, Archibishop Charles Scicluna said on Thursday during his feast day homily.During his Victory Day mass homily at St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Archbishop ...

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the starting lineup but Real Sociedad still upset Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in their Europa League opener on Thursday.After failing to secure a transfer to a Champions League club, the star striker had to set...

The European Central Bank made its largest-ever interest rate increase Thursday, following the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks in a global stampede of rapid rate hikes meant to snuff out record inflation that is squeezing consu...

Most businesses are expecting a drop in demand for their products or services over the coming 12 months as a result of inflation, a survey published by the Malta Employers’ Association (MEA) shows.The MEA published the results of a survey it co...

A video is doing the rounds on social media showing a man seemingly defying the laws governing road safety by standing on top of a moving bus.The video, uploaded to social media by JeanCarl Cassar shows the man, who was wearing an orange t-shirt, whi...

11 new Covid-19 cases were registered on Thursday, as the number of active cases dropped to 91.There have been a total of 114,206 cases in the country since the start of the pandemic, of which 112,917 people have recovered. A total of 802 people have...

Additional resources would be necessary to help SMEs embark on the digital transformation journey to improve competitiveness and performance, spur innovation and enhance productivity, the European Investment Bank vice-president Gelsomina Vigliotti sa...

An 87-year-old man who was hit by a motorcycle on Wednesday morning has died of his injuries in hospital, police said.The accident took place in Ghajn Dwieli Road at 8.30am on Wednesday.The 87-year-old Paola resident was hit by a Honda driven by a 54...

The Finance Minister has provided so much food for thought in his address to the social partners on Tuesday as the government makes its final preparations for the presentation of the budget for 2023.Minister Clyde Caruana said that the government wil...

A planning application that will see 26 apartments added on to an “already enormous block” filed by developer Joseph Portelli’s business partner Mark Agius has been approved by the Planning Authority, Moviment Graffitti said.The app...

The European Commission has given the green light for Malta’s first operational package of European funds for the period between 2021 and 2027.The Parliamentary Secretariat for European Funds said in a statement that the first package approved ...

Queen Elizabeth II has been placed under medical supervision because doctors are “concerned for Her Majesty’s health," Buckingham Palace said Thursday, as members of the royal family traveled to Scotland to be with the 96-year-old monarch...

Energy Minister Miriam Dalli on Wednesday played down the significance of an agreement signed between Azerbaijani state energy company SOCAR and the government through Konrad Mizzi, saying that it was an agreement to ensure that the country had a sec...

Magistrate Nadine Lia has rejected a request from the NGO Repubblika to recuse herself from hearing their case against the police and Attorney General for not charging directors related to Pilatus Bank.In a decree handed down on Tuesday, which was pu...

A Dutchman has been arrested by police after he was found in possession of substances believed to be cocaine and heroin which were worth a total of around €1.5 million.Police said in a statement that they had been observing the man – a 42-...

The Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis has said that the putting up of board such as the one in the photo is prohibited by law.The Malta Independent received a photo of an advertising board which has been affixed close to Manoel Island, in...

A group of 61 migrants picked up by a cargo ship from a crippled vessel in the central Mediterranean have safely reached Crete hours after a severely ill child on the freighter died while being airlifted to the Greek island, authorities said Wednesda...

Like he did with Joseph Muscat and Keith Schembri, PM Robert Abela is defending Konrad Mizzi, PN leader Bernard Grech said on Wednesday.In an interview on the PN's media, Grech explained how Abela not taking action means that he is defending Mizzi. A...

A long-time criticism of the Champions League group stage? Too many lopsided mismatches as the wealth gap between clubs fuels competitive imbalance on the field.Tell that to favored Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt after their heavy losses Wednesday...

23 new Covid-19 cases were registered on Wednesday, as the number of active cases dropped to 93.There have been a total of 114,195 cases in the country since the start of the pandemic, of which 112,904 people have recovered. A total of 802 people hav...

A public consultation on the National Strategy for the Environment 2050 was launched on Wednesday by the Ministry for the Environment and the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA).The strategy encapsulates the core objectives of the government mo...

The World Cup edges closer and closer and at this point most national teams already have an idea of how they want their sides to look from a tactical and personnel perspective and England are no different. The three Lions have built a strong team and...

Passenger movements at Malta International Airport exceeded the 700,000 mark in August for the first time since 2019, the airport said.In an announcement on the Malta Stock Exchange, the MIA said that 712,122 passengers travelled through the airport,...

An elderly man was critically injured when he was hit by a motorbike in Paola on Wednesday morning, the police said.The accident took place in Ghajn Dwieli Road at 8.30am.The 87-year-old Paola resident was hit by a Honda driven by a 54-year-old man o...

Thomas Tuchel was fired by Chelsea on Wednesday, only one month into the season and just days after the club concluded a Europe-high spending spree of nearly $300 million in the transfer window.The decision by Chelsea's new ownership, fronted by Los ...

Activists and relatives of Lebanese and Syrian migrants aboard a fishing boat taking on water near the island of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea said Tuesday they lost contact with the vessel overnight.The roughly 60 Lebanese and Syrian migrants on bo...

We do not see it as much as those who have travelled to cosmopolitan cities have seen it, but there are strong indications that the numbers are on the rise.We’re talking about homelessness, people living in the streets, people with nowhere to g...

The Malta Employers Association is suggesting that the Cost of Living Adjustment mechanism should be modified to a minimum of €2.50 and a maximum of €6 per week for a period of five years.Then, any amounts accrued in favour of employees or ...

A gaming company has been fined €130,460 by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit over several anti-money laundering breaches were found in its operations.Olimp Limited was handed the fine after an inspection carried out by the FIAU in 2020.T...

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has said that no new taxes or burdens will be introduced in the upcoming budget, even as the country faces the effects of widespread inflation and international energy price increases.Caruana was speaking in a meeting w...

Foreign forensic experts in the Pilatus Bank magisterial inquiry had recommended that the Maltese authorities seek information from US authorities, or through a discovery application to US correspondent banks, whether the alleged USD 1 million Egrant...

The U.N. atomic watchdog agency urged Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday to establish a "nuclear safety and security protection zone" around the Zaporizhzhia power plant amid mounting fears the fighting could trigger a catastrophe in a country still scarr...

After a two-year hiatus, Notte Bianca will make a return on Saturday 1 October from 7 p.m. onwards with a programme that contains various art forms and performances of the highest calibre by local and international artists, a governmen...

Liz Truss became U.K. prime minister on Tuesday and immediately confronted the enormous task ahead of her amid increasing pressure to curb soaring prices, ease labor unrest and fix a health care system burdened by long waiting lists and staff shortag...

Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland took their high-flying scoring acts into Europe as the Champions League returned on Tuesday, while last season's standout star Karim Benzema limped off with an injury after less than 30 minutes.Mbappé an...

Gozitan developer Joseph Portelli, through one of his companies, has filed a second expansion application on a major project in Gozo which the Planning Authority only gave its blessing to last March.Using a strategy he has used in other projects, Por...

Is the coronavirus on its way out?You might think so. New, updated booster shots are being rolled out to better protect against the variants circulating now. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dropped COVID-19 quarantine and dist...

 Remains of pre-historic structures at Xrobb l-Għaġin were identified and have started to be uncovered, more than 100 years after the first investigation on them had taken place, the government said.The remains will be documented and s...

The man who was seriously injured when a car caught fire in Valletta last Saturday has died in hospital, the police said.The police said that it was informed that a car was ablaze in the Marsamxett area at around 9.15am.The 41-year-old man, later nam...

Driving through the tranquil streets of Bucha on Wednesday, I could not believe this was the same war-ravaged town I visited five months ago.Many of the town’s residents have returned. I saw families shopping in supermarkets, mothers strolling ...

Germany-Malta 14-11(3-3, 3-1, 3-5, 5-2)Germany pulled away in the last quarter to beat Malta 14-11, with Karl Izzo’s boys finishing in a best-ever 14th place in the European championships.It could have been an even better 13th position for Malt...

A man was taken to hospital with grievous injuries after he was hit by an e-scooter in Birkirkara on Monday.The police said the accident took place in Valley Road at 5pm.The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man from Zabbar, was hit by an e-scooter with a 20...

A driver was injured in a collision involving two cars in Mgarr early on Tuesday morning, the police said.The accident took place in Ghajn Tuffieha Road at 5.45am.It involved a BMW 520 driven by a 23-year-old man of Mellieha and a Toyota Hilux driven...

21 new Covid-19 cases were registered on Tuesday, as the number of active cases dropped to 95.There have been a total of 114,172 cases in the country since the start of the pandemic, of which 112,879 people have recovered. A total of 802 people have ...

MEP Josianne Cutajar said that Europe must do more to protect its most vulnerable citizens from rising energy prices. Speaking during an exhange of views with the European Commission at the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research ...

A man was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Victoria on Monday evening, the police said.The man, aged 62 of Fontana, was hit by a motorbike in Republic Street at 9.30pm.He was taken to Gozo General Hospital with serious injuries.The biker...

The Central Bank of Malta (CBM) together with the European Investment Bank (EIB) co-hosted a hybrid conference entitled ‘Financing the transition to a carbon neutral economy,’ held on Monday 5 September. The hybrid conference was held at ...

Dozens of Lebanese and Syrian migrants who are adrift in the Mediterranean on a fishing boat that has taken on water pleaded with European coast guards Monday to save them, saying two children on board have already died.The roughly 60 migrants also t...

The number of reports of domestic violence received by the Police has doubled in a decade, up from the 851 received in 2011 to 1,745 in 2021. This was reported by The Malta Independent on Sunday. The surge in the number of cases was seen mostly ...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson left his Downing Street office for the last time on Tuesday before heading to Scotland to formally offer his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II.The British leader, who announced his intention to step down two months ago, i...

Canadian police hunted for the remaining suspect in the stabbing deaths of 10 people in an Indigenous community and nearby town in the province of Saskatchewan after finding the body of his brother amid a massive manhunt for the pair.Damien Sanderson...

The Malta Chamber Commerce, Enterprise and Industry said it is particularly concerned about significant wage inflation characterised by multiple rounds of wage revisions within the same year for jobs in the private sector that require some level of s...

There will not be any blanket cut on the government expenditure, Economy Minister Silvio Schembri said.Projects which are necessary and those funded by the European Union will continue, but other projects which could wait will be postponed until a la...

Mobile phone signal triangulation had led investigators into the murder of Mario Farrugia to zero in on Elliott Paul Busuttil, a court-appointed expert has testified.Busuttil, 38, stands accused of Farrugia’s murder, after the 62-year-old&rsquo...

UK digital bank Revolut is facing pressure to improve internal controls after regulators highlighted flaws in an audit conducted by accountancy firm BDO, the Financial Times reported on Monday.The FT said Revolut was the unnamed "finan...

Malta Public Transport announced Monday that, as from 1 September, students and concession Tallinja card holders who currently use public transport for free are no longer required to top up their Tallinja Cards.This change forms part of the preparati...

 Liz Truss has been elected as the Conservative Party's new leader, the party announced Monday, and she will take office Tuesday as Britain's new prime minister to steer the country through an acute cost-of-living crisis.The 47-year-old Tru...

16 new Covid-19 cases were recorded on Monday.Figures released by the health authorities show that the number of active cases is now 98.In all, there have been 114,151 cases recorded in Malta, with 112,855 people who recovered.The number of deaths re...

Epic is to roll out its 5G network and is targeting to reach nation-wide coverage by 2024."Connectivity is vital, and the investment by EPIC is also a clear testimony in its trust in Malta and the potential it offers" Economy minister Silvio Schembri...

Deputy Leader for the Nationalist Party Alex Perici Calascione announced the Independence Day festivities by the party with the theme of ‘Quality of life we deserve’. Perici Calascione said that in today’s reality, the feast of Inde...

An application for a five-storey mega apartment complex in one of Santa Lucija’s green open spaces has been filed with the Planning Authority, with the locality’s council crying foul at it.The proposed complex would include 75 garages, 5 ...

The Association of Catering Establishments (ACE) expressed concern about a recent article which states that funding for projects such as the new ITS building at Smart City will be stopped, leaving the institution in limbo.The Times of Malta reported ...

Floriana: Floriana Dispensary, 29, Vincenzo Dimech Street; Ħamrun: St Gaetan Pharmacy, Kappillan Mifsud Street; Qormi: St George's Pharmacy, 21, Main Street; Birkirkara: Pharmaplus, Ganu Street; San Ġwann: Spiżerija Kappara, Żbibu...

The PN members of the Public Accounts Committee are going to ask former minister and former MP Konrad Mizzi to again appear before the committee, following recent revelations.The Daphne Foundation said on Sunday that it has obtained a copy of the LNG...

Unbeaten Atalanta moved two points clear atop the Serie A after beating Silvio Berlusconi’s last-placed Monza 2-0 on Monday.What’s more, Atalanta did it without its starting forwards Duvan Zapata and Luis Muriel.The 19-year-old striker Ra...

ALS activist Bjorn Formosa was rushed to hospital on Sunday evening after enduring severe pain due to prostate stones.Friends of the activist, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2015, wrote on his Facebook page that he was urgently admitted to Mater Dei H...

The Maltese actor Yandrick Agius has been cast in Moulin Rouge! The Musical for its next run at the Piccadilly Theatre in London.A law graduate, Agius has been studying a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre at the prestigious Arts Educational School ...