Roderick Cassar has been jailed for 40 years after admitting to the murder of his estranged wife, Bernice Cilia.Cassar changed his plea to guilty on Wednesday morning, weeks before his trial by jury was due to begin.Cassar, 43, fatally shot his wife ...

The Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) has expressed its "utmost concern regarding the deplorable situation at Karen Grech Hospital (KGH)," where it said that both patients and staff are "being placed in unacceptable and dangerous conditi...

An endangered Saker Falcon, one of the rarest birds of prey to visit Malta, has been found shot dead in Gozo, BirdLife Malta said.In a Facebook post, NGO BirdLife Malta said that the Saker Falcon (Falco cherrug), the largest species of falcon that ca...

The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has taken exception to the suggestion that it is abdicating its duty to safeguard Malta's national heritage.The entity was replying to a press statement issued by the NGO Flimkien Ghal Ambjent Ahjar, which quo...

Public broadcasting exists to inform, educate, and unite - not to divide, demean, or degrade. Yet the latest controversy surrounding the national broadcaster PBS, following its decision to hand a platform to Ricky Caruana, raises troubling questions ...

Prime Minister Robert Abela has declared that the government will turn White Rocks into a national park.The White Rocks complex in Pembroke was once a military barracks built in the 1960s, but was later turned into a holiday complex. It has since fal...

PN MP Adrian Delia has accused Prime Minister Robert Abela of “mocking the Maltese and Gozitan people” after the government claimed victory in the international arbitration case over the Vitals–Steward hospitals concession, and chal...

Momentum expressed its deep concern at Prime Minister Robert Abela's continued attempts to whitewash one of the most serious corruption scandals in Malta's history, the fraudulent hospitals concession involving Vitals Global Healthcare and Steward He...

A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball while taking off from the company's global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least seven people and injuring 11, authorities said.The plane crashed about 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday...

A week after Finance Minister Clyde Caruana presented the 2026 Budget, Opposition Leader Alex Borg presented a Budget replica with 50 proposals in Parliament on Monday, while lambasting the government for failing to offer concrete solutions to Malta&...

Labour and Nationalist Members of the European Parliament have both written to their peers at the EP, putting different arguments and interpretations following the decision of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in the arbitration case involv...

The Nationalist Party has condemned the "amateurish management" of the picnic area in Ta' Qali.In a statement on Tuesday, the PN said water bowsers had been sent overnight in what it called a "desperate attempt" to water the gravel "following the dam...

An independent European Capital of Culture selection panel has announced that Gozo's Victoria has been shortlisted for the designation of the European Capital of Culture in 2031, the Ministry for Gozo stated on Tuesday.It added that Birgu's bid faile...

On 14 October 2025, the European Commission (the "Commission") published its 5th Annual Report on the screening of foreign direct investment into the Union (the "Report"). The Report provides a comprehensive summary and insight on the latest matters ...

A man has been found guilty of vilifying and insulting three police officers while they were lawfully performing their duties, wilfully causing causing damage to third party property, which amount exceeded €2,500, and disobeying lawful orders of...

Bayern Munich and Liverpool won the blockbuster matchups in the Champions League on Tuesday. Micky van de Ven might have already scored the competition's goal of the season.With a 2-1 win at defending champion Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern made it 16 s...

A Żabbar couple has been handed suspended prison sentences after being found guilty of defrauding an 85-year-old woman out of tens of thousands of euro through a bogus investment scheme.Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech ruled that Marquita Farr...

A biker was injured on Monday afternoon following a collision with a car in Marsaskala, the police said.The accident took place in Sant'Antnin Road at 6.45pm.It involved a Kymco Agility bike and a Hyundai Accent driven by a 74-year-old woman of Zabba...

Momentum has renewed its calls for transparency following reports that a water bowser was deployed at Ta' Qali National Park during the night to water gravel.The party described the incident as "deeply troubling", calling it symptomatic of the wider ...

A year after Government promised to implement the European Directive on equal pay for work of equal value, workers have been left empty-handed, the Nationalist Party said Tuesday.Thousands of workers employed through employment agencies contracted by...

After five years of coordinated action across the Mediterranean, the LIFE PanPuffinus! project celebrated its conclusion in Malta with a closing conference attended by partner representatives, government officials and stakeholders.Led by BirdLife Mal...

The Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) has called for effective implementation of policy measures and stronger consultation when new initiatives are announced, insisting that meaningful reform must go beyond proposals and translate into practical, ...

Project Green said Tuesday that works on the Ta' Giorni Urban Greening Project have been suspended following a Court-issued prohibitory injunction against both Project Green and the Lands Authority.The injunction was filed by Madliena Developments Lt...

Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.Cheney died Monday night due to complications of pneumo...

Firefighters late Monday finally managed to extract a worker from beneath rubble inside a medieval tower that partially collapsed during renovation work in the heart of Italy's capital, but the joy of that rescue proved short-lived.The man ...

The issue of irregular migration is complex.While irregular migrants who are legally entitled to receive asylum must be given that protection, irregular migrants who are not entitled to asylum or subsidiary protection are sent back, and this ideally ...

Prime Minister Robert Abela has said that an international arbitration tribunal which rejected Steward Healthcare’s claim that the government unlawfully terminated the hospitals concession agreement has exposed the ‘farce’ claims ma...

An international arbitration tribunal has rejected Steward Healthcare's claim that the government had unlawfully terminated the hospitals concession agreement, the government said in a statement on Monday.But it also said that the arbitration decisio...

Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg lambasted the government for the outcome of an international arbitration tribunal case between Steward Healthcare and Malta, saying that only did Malta come away with nothing, but it has been asked to pay Steward an...

The PN slammed the government for failing to get back funds from Steward Health Care in the international tribunal case, saying that it failed to defend the interests of the Maltese people.In a statement, the PN said that it welcomed the decision of ...

The government's responsibility is to find a balance between the rights of workers and the productivity of employers, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Dialogue Andy Ellul said in response to a question from The Malta Independent regarding the gover...

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said that the decision by the International Arbitration Tribunal should shame "those who caused so much harm to our country."The concession agreement over the hospitals deal had been annulled by the Maltese courts ...

PN MP Adrian Delia has said that the government failed to recover any of the funds the Maltese public paid to Steward Health Care.The concession agreement over the hospitals deal had been annulled by the Maltese courts in February 2023 in a judgement...

The weekend matches brought to an end the first phase of the Opening Round of the YoHealth Malta Premier.  And now we are presented with the teams that are going to form the Top and Bottom Six. It was an exciting ending with the decisive matches...

The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH) is abdicating from its duty to protect Maltese heritage, a statement by Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar read.In a press conference NGOs organized, Xagħra resident Carmen Bayada related how wor...

Removing tax on the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) would be an administrative nightmare, and last year's tax cut method was the best way forward, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana told The Malta Independent.The Nationalist Party and others have b...

The Gustizzja Ghal Artna Campaign denied that NGOs are close to an agreement with the government on its planned planning reform.The campaigners were referring to a report published by the Times of Malta this Sunday, with title 'Revisions to planning ...

On the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (2 November), the chairs of the European Parliament's Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) Mounir Satouri (Greens/EFA, FR) and the Special Committee on t...

Roderick Cassar, the estranged husband of femicide victim Bernice Cassar, is reportedly considering admitting guilt to the murder that shocked Malta in 2022.Cassar stands accused of fatally shooting his 40-year-old wife in Kordin on 22 November 2022....

British police said Sunday that one of two men arrested in connection with a mass stabbing attack that spread fear and panic on a London-bound train a day earlier has been released without charge, and that one person, a "heroic" member of t...

The Momentum political party on Monday accused the authorities of refusing to release information about the gravel spread in the picnic area of Ta' Qali National Park.Momentum said it had submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request on September ...

The Institute of Maltese Journalists submitted its opinions on the proposed government media reforms last Friday, following a series of discussions among members of the IGM council and people within the profession.Some of Malta's leading news platfor...

The government is ensuring that the economy remains healthy, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana told The Malta Independent on Sunday.Malta's debt will stand at €11.6 billion by the end of this year, but in 2028, it is projected to increase to €...

The issue of the finch-trapping derogation 'for research purposes' has reared its head again recently.BirdLife published a letter by the European commission, which read that in a meeting between EU Commissioner Jessika Roswall and the Maltese Mi...

7.8% of people aged 18 or over who declared to be at work (employed or self-employed) in the Malta were at risk of poverty in 2024, figures published by Eurostat reveal."Risk of poverty does not only affect people living in households with ...

Malta's detention centres are unsuitable and damaging for unaccompanied minors, Neil Falzon of Aditus Foundation said, warning that children are being treated as migrants first and as children second."Children require protection, care and direction. ...

Ralph Cassar has been suspended from both ADPD and MCAST following allegations about a relationship he had with a student.Cassar, who is a local councillor in Attard and a lecturer at MCAST, confirmed that he was suspended a week ago, the Times repor...

The recently-appointed CEO of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) Brendan Zerafa has told The Malta Independent that in his view, social development is not under-represented within Malta's main advisory council. He also did ...

British police dismissed speculation on Sunday that a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train the previous evening was terrorism-related but said two people who were wounded remain in life-threatening condition.Police also said that two men, bor...

The Nationalist Party did not provide feedback on the Malta Vision 2050 document, Prime Minister Robert Abela said during a political activity on Sunday.Abela described the Malta Vision 2050 document as the roadmap to take the country towards new pro...

Nationalist Party Leader Alex Borg has promised that all PN accounts will be made public within his first 100 days in office and called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to publish his own leadership campaign expenditure.Speaking during a public intervi...

Albert Ganado, one of Malta's most prominent map collectors, has passed away at the age of 101.  In a post on social media, The National Archives of Malta said: "We recall with gratitude the memory of Dr Albert Ganado. We are grateful for h...

Prime Minister Robert Abela labelled it the best budget in Malta's history. The fanfare that preceded its presentation raised expectations sky-high, with the government promising a financial plan that would safeguard the country's economic success wh...

Erling Haaland's latest double covered over a bad mistake from Gianluigi Donnarumma in Manchester City's 3-1 win over Bournemouth that lifted the team into second place in the Premier League on Sunday.Haaland moved onto 13 goals for the campaign - mo...

 Rafael Leão hasn't displayed this kind of form with regularity since he was Serie A 's MVP four seasons ago and led AC Milan to the league title.Mike Maignan also emphasized his importance to the Rossoneri on Sunday.A burs...

The Nationalist Party and the Labour Party on Sunday traded statements criticising each other about a scheduled meeting with regard to the government's Vision 2050.The PN said it is shameful that Prime Minister Robert Abela today tried to exploit a m...

The European Commission has said that Malta's recently launched finch-trapping derogation is not in line with a ruling by the European Court of Justice, which last year declared that finch-trapping for "research" is illegal, BirdLife said Saturday.In...

The strong footballing performances by the tiny Faroe Islands as of late compared to the less strong performances by the Malta football national team has prompted something of a reckoning in the Maltese football community.The reckoning is in trying t...

Public property under the responsibility of the Lands Authority has been leased for a period of 15 years to the non-governmental organisation Breeds of Origin Conservancy, which will serve as a central hub for research, regeneration, and conservation...

A 23-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a traffic accident in Gozo.On Saturday morning, at around 3.45 am, the Police were informed that there had been a traffic accident in Triq l-Imġarr, Għajnsielem, Gozo.Police officers immediat...

In the world of investment, the conversation often revolves around the stock market's dynamic growth and volatility. Yet, for many investors in Malta, the bond is the steady foundation of their financial plan. It is often considered a dependable inst...

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, the disgraced younger brother of King Charles III, is going into internal exile that will see him further hidden from view from a clearly angry British public.His ejection from the 30-room Royal Lodge on the...

Momentum said Saturday it has received an official reply to its Freedom of Information request from Transport Malta regarding permits issued to political parties for street banners. Transport Malta stated that no political party has requested any per...

The Marsaskala Residents' Network (MRN) has expressed firm opposition to Infrastructure Malta's proposed fast ferry terminal in Marsaskala Bay, calling it a project marked by fragmentation, secrecy, and disregard for environmental and community impac...

A 19-year-old man from Mellieħa has admitted to reckless driving following a police chase through residential areas on Halloween night.Iverson Bartolo on Saturday was charged with driving dangerously, without a licence, and without insurance. He...

Commuters travelling from Gozo to Malta are experiencing delays after cargo fell off a truck near the Mġarr port ticket booths.The incident occurred shortly after noon on Saturday, when the truck reportedly rolled downhill and struck a wall, cau...

The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) has expressed serious concern regarding recent "social media posts published by a public figure who holds an official role within the national broadcaster".The Commission cannot ignore such...

The Nationalist Party said Saturday it believes that business owners must be incentivised, not attacked.In a statement, the PN condemned the "irresponsible remarks" made by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, who implied that a large portion of Maltese b...

An 80-year-old cruise passenger has been found dead on a Great Barrier Reef island, a day after she was accidentally abandoned there by the ship's crew.The passenger's daughter Katherine Rees on Thursday accused the cruise company Coral Exp...

Valletta Empire Pharmacy, 77, Triq it-Teatru l-Antik; Ħamrun St. Gaetan Pharmacy, Triq il-Kappillan Mifsud; Qormi Brown's Pinto Pharmacy, 43, Triq San Bastjan; Birkirkara Remedies Pharmacy, Triq Tumas Fenech; Gżira D'Argen's Pharmacy, 330, ...

The wins just keep on coming for Arsenal - and Liverpool's losing streak is finally over.Mikel Arteta's team extended its lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points on Saturday with a 2-0 victory against Burnley. Liverpool won by...

It took all of 85 seconds for Juventus to score its first goal under Luciano Spalletti.Filip Kostic celebrated his 33rd birthday by finishing off a swift team effort that included a backheel pass from Lois Openda in the second minute o...

The Nationalist Party on Saturday exposed what it described as a difference of opinion between two government members with regard to traffic issues.A few days ago, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana - who disagrees with the Prime Minister on the mass tra...

He has lost his title as prince, lost his rent-free mansion on the sprawling grounds next to Windsor Castle and lost whatever remained of his reputation in the public eye.What is next for the commoner once known as Prince Andrew probab...

It is deplorable and absolutely unacceptable that Minister Chris Bonett continues to completely ignore the problems faced by the people of Msida, the Natiomnalist Party said Saturday.After persisting with his plan to build a flyover in the heart of M...

The government is estimating that it will collect €480 million more in taxes during 2026 when compared to this year, financial estimates published by the Finance Ministry show.Finance Minister Clyde Caruana presented the Budget for 2026 in Parli...

ADPD-The Green Party Deputy Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo and Deputy Secretary General Mario Mallia criticised the 2026 Budget, arguing that it prioritises short-term electoral gain over the country's long-term wellbeing. They said that treating the b...

During a visit to a dog park, the Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government, Alison Zerafa Civelli, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Animal Rights, Alicia Bugeja Said, reviewed the work carried out by local councils ...

Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects Silvio Schembri attended the official opening of Gentoo Media, which operates in the field of digital affiliation and marketing strategies for the digital sector.The company has chosen Malta...

Leader of the PN Alex Borg said he spent a total of €41,033.89 on his campaign for the PN Leadership post.In a statement, the PN said that Borg has published an account of the expenses from his campaign held over the past summer as part of the p...

Almost €70.5 million was processed by the Agricultural and Rural Payments Agency during 2025, the Ministries for Agriculture and European Funds stated. They said that these payments were under various schemes from EU and national funds, and came...

Works have begun on a new park, Mithna Park, between Mqabba and Qrendi, the Ministries for Environment and European Funds stated.The ministries said that the family park is being established on a stretch of land larger than that of a football ground,...

Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Ian Borg said recently that the government intends to shift Malta's tourism sector toward quality tourists by strategically using existing funds, rather than increasing the overall marketing budget.Earlier t...

The first collective agreement has been signed for the Legal Aid Agency, the Ministry for Justice stated, describing this as an important step which testifies to the government's commitment towards a public service that protects the dignity of worker...

A national conference was organised on how European Union cohesion policy investments have helped and continue to help in the economic and social development of Malta and Gozo, the Ministry for European Funds stated.The ministry said that the confere...

A conference organised by the Arts Council Malta as part of the Ministry for Culture and together with the Ministry for Education brought together stakeholders, educators, and cultural practitioners from Malta and other European countries, with one o...

A bridge constructed as part of the Msida Creek Project, and which connects the Ta’ Xbiex seafront to the other side of the marina, is set to open to the public on Sunday, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bonett said on Friday.Bonett...

Mass public transport was not mentioned in Budget 2026 because it is still at the planning stage, Transport Minister Chris Bonett said on Friday while responding to questions from the media. He remarked that people will eventually hear “much mo...

At the end of September 2025, Central Government debt stood at €11,110.2 million, an increase of €1,097.5 million when compared to 2024, the NSO said Friday.The increase reported under Malta Government Stocks (€902.1 million) was the m...

The Malta Women's Lobby (MWL) said Friday it is dismayed to note that Ricky Caruana, who "appears to have no credentials or training in media or journalism", has been gifted a public service media platform while he persists in "sharing false, mediaev...

The rise in salaries for ministers is tied to collective agreements for the public sector, Finance Minister Clyde Caruana told The Malta Independent in an interview. The Budget for 2026 was unveiled earlier this week on Monday.It includes an inc...

King Charles III on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said....

Investment in the fields of electric vehicles, insurance, road safety, and the shortage of trained workers were among the main topics discussed during a meeting between Leader of the PN Alex Borg and the Insurance Association Malta.During the meeting...

 British politicians, the public and the family of Virginia Roberts Giuffre praised King Charles III's decision to strip his brother Andrew of his princely title and spacious home, a banishment that has left the disgraced roy...

A man has died after falling from an apartment block in San Gwann, the police said Friday.The accident took place at 11.45pm in Sant'Antnin Street.The victim is a 28-year-old Indian man.Magistrate Philip Galea Farrugia is leading an inquiry.

Maltese ultra-endurance athlete Fabio Spiteri is set to take on his third Deca Ultra Triathlon, one of the most demanding endurance challenges in the world.Spiteri's undertaking forms part of Project 100, his ongoing initiative to raise €100,000...

One of the measures announced by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana during his Budget speech last Monday was the increase of Malta's eco-contribution for tourists from €0.50 to €1.50 per tourist per night.It is essentially the only 'tax' of sor...

Two men, aged 38 and 51, have been arrested following investigations into a burglary and an attempted burglary at private residences belonging to elderly people in Mġarr and Għaxaq, the police said Friday.The first incident took place on Oc...

The PNationalist Party said Friday it is deeply concerned about the lack of investment being made to address dementia.Today, in our country, more than 7,500 people suffer from dementia. By 2050, this figure is expected to rise to around 17,000, the P...