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Tue,20 Jan 2026 09:54:23 +0100
Storm Harry: MaltaPost announces suspension of mail delivery services
MaltaPost announces mail delivery has been suspended due to bad weather, with services resuming once weather warnings are lifted

Tue,20 Jan 2026 08:47:18 +0100
[LIVE BLOG] People wake up to damages as Storm Harry batters Malta overnight
Civil Protection Malta says it dealt with at least 42 reports of trees obstructing roads and public spaces, alongside 23 debris clearance operations

Tue,20 Jan 2026 06:46:00 +0100
Last year recorded lowest rate of reported theft since 1998
Malta recorded its lowest rate of reported theft last year, according to figures tabled in parliament last week

Tue,20 Jan 2026 06:15:00 +0100
Yes, prices have gone up, but buying your own home has always involved sacrifice
If couples in the past lived a simpler life and had to make sacrifices in order to finally be able to afford “il-post” then in reality that has not changed

Tue,20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Emergency contraception still not available for free
Providing the morning-after pill for free was a key proposal in the National Sexual Health Strategy but more than a year later it remains unavailable

Mon,19 Jan 2026 20:26:41 +0100
Legendary Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies aged 93
The couturier famed for “Valentino red” and for dressing generations of royalty and Hollywood stars passed away in Rome, leaving behind a global fashion empire and a legacy of timeless glamour

Mon,19 Jan 2026 19:05:53 +0100
BCA, OHSA urge halt to outdoor construction work, enforcement and inspections to continue during storm
Authorities are calling for construction sites to suspend outdoor activity and secure materials as severe winds hit Malta, while enforcement and workplace safety inspections will continue despite the extreme weather

Mon,19 Jan 2026 18:41:41 +0100
Energy ministry orders independent audit of ARMS billing system after eco-reduction controversy
Minister Miriam Dalli has asked for an independent audit of ARMS’s accounting system despite the company saying earlier billing problems were resolved

Mon,19 Jan 2026 17:50:33 +0100
Alex Borg wants consumer and energy agencies to probe ARMS billing ‘fiasco’
Opposition leader Alex Borg says thousands of families were negatively impacted by an error in the utility billing system, accuses ARMS and energy minister of misleading public

Mon,19 Jan 2026 17:32:10 +0100
Three schools to close as storm disrupts Gozo ferry, authorities urge public to stay indoors
Schools in Mellieħa, Qawra and St Paul’s Bay will not open on Tuesday due to staff shortages caused by ferry disruptions, as Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri appeals for caution amid red weather warning conditions

Mon,19 Jan 2026 16:50:21 +0100
Schools in Mellieħa, St Paul’s Bay and Qawra will not open on Tuesday, MCAST lectures shift online
Education Ministry announces closure of Mellieħa, St Paul’s Bay and Qawra primary schools on Tuesday following red weather warning • Ministry says students from other schools who stay home on Tuesday due to weather-related conc...

Mon,19 Jan 2026 16:22:07 +0100
Constitutional Court rules against Ferris in unjust dismissal case
Constitutional Court quashes lower court decision ordering former police inspector and FIAU manager Jonathan Ferris be awarded €20,000 in damages over unjust dismissal from police corps

Mon,19 Jan 2026 14:12:51 +0100
LNG tanker moved to storm mooring position as strong wind hits Marsaxlokk Bay
Enemalta spokesperson confirms LNG tanker in Marsaxlokk Bay has been moved in line with standard procedure as Storm Harry reaches Malta

Mon,19 Jan 2026 13:46:57 +0100
Ombudsman finds unique LSE seniority ranking system discriminatory, illegal
An investigation by Education Commissioner Vincent De Gaetano rules LSE seniority ranking that ignores years of service and prioritises qualifications is discriminatory and illegal • Calls for system to 'cease immediately'

Mon,19 Jan 2026 10:10:39 +0100
WATCH | Red weather warning issued as gale-force winds batter Malta
Members of the public are being urged to follow official forecasts and warnings and to avoid unnecessary travel, particularly near the coast and in exposed locations

Mon,19 Jan 2026 09:26:19 +0100
Senegal secure AFCON victory over Morocco in dramatic final
Pape Gueye's stunner in extra time secured Senegal a second Africa Cup of Nations success after a controversial 1-0 victory over Morocco, which included Senegal players leaving the pitch in protest and Brahim Diaz missing a last-gasp penalty to ...

Mon,19 Jan 2026 09:05:03 +0100
European leaders summoned for emergency summit after latest Trump threats
Prime Minister Robert Abela announced on Sunday he has been summoned to an emergency summit with other leaders in Brussels after fresh tariffs were announced by US President Donald Trump against European countries over Greenland

Mon,19 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Who is it going to be?
If accepted by the PN she should serve eight years, giving her enough time to change things

Mon,19 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Maltese are second-highest EU spenders on medicines
Malta stands out within the European Union for its unusually high spending on retail pharmaceuticals, a pattern that places a significant financial burden on households

Sun,18 Jan 2026 17:23:55 +0100
Trump’s Greenland tariff threat risks ‘dangerous downward spiral’, European leaders warn
Leaders from eight European nations including UK say Trump’s threat undermines transatlantic relations as EU ambassadors convene for emergency meeting

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