An interdisciplinary group of academics from the University of Malta and senior clinical staff at Mater Dei Hospital is recommending the inclusion of a durable power of attorney for healthcare in Malta's proposed Advanced Medical Directives Act, warn...

Prime Minister Robert Abela has insisted that the Labour Party's upcoming congress does not automatically signal that a general election is imminent, even as political speculation continues to build.Speaking to journalists on Thursday evening, shortl...

Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for the upcoming "fireball" return and reflected on their historic journey around the moon, describing it as surreal and profound.As the next-to-last...

 In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon "as soon as possible" aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants a...

The National Tennis Centre in Pembroke, which cost €2.8 million, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Robert Abela, who described this project as another major sports investment.The project was carried out under the leadership of SportMalta, which ...

The latest in environmental concerns and controversies is surrounding a makeshift 'island' - which is actually a towable barge - that has been turned into an entertainment venue.Noma Island markets itself as an "island uncharted on any map, drifting ...

When Pope Leo XIV pronounced himself a "son of St. Augustine" the night of his election, some Algerians took that to mean his ancestors hailed from the North African country where the 5th century saint lived and died.Leo's line, of course, ...

 The late Queen Elizabeth II believed the monarch had to be seen to be believed. And she made sure that was true even when Britain's famously changeable weather intervened, pioneering the use of a clear plastic raincoat so that a stodg...

Criminal proceedings against two accountants and a number of associated companies have been formally brought to an end after an agreement was reached with the tax authorities.Nigel and Mikaela Scerri, the individuals behind the firm Ennesse, had been...

Party members and the general public are invited to help the Labour Party shape its electoral manifesto and its vision to have a "greater Malta" (as per the Congress' theme: Malta Aqwa), during the Labour Party's six-day-long congress, commencing thi...

A pilot project introducing automated Maltese subtitles for news broadcasts has been launched, as part of a wider initiative aimed at strengthening the language's presence in the digital and artificial intelligence sphere.The project forms part of Sa...

Government spending on pensions and social benefits reached a record €1.62 billion in 2025, according to figures published by the National Statistics Office (NSO), marking the highest level ever and accounting for 21% of the government's total r...

DISCLAIMER: This article contains graphic details that some readers might find disturbing.Court proceedings have begun against Joseph Zahra, who stands accused with 13 offences, including rape and non-consensual sexual acts involving a woman residing...

Local councils were briefed on a €750,000 government scheme to fund the development of dog parks and cat cafés, with up to €50,000 available per project, a government statement said.A meeting was held with local councils to provide f...

The Marsaskala Residents Network (MRN) on Thursday expressed serious concern over the decision by the Environment and Resources Authority not to object to works linked to the proposed fast ferry service in Marsaskala Bay, including dredging operation...

Ollie Watkins scored twice and Aston Villa beat Bologna 3-1 to move a step closer to the Europa League semifinals with its eighth straight victory in the competition on Thursday.Ezri Konsa scored the opening goal of the quarterfinal first leg just be...

The second edition of Festa Ħaddiem - Minn Id il-Public Works, will take place on 2 and 3 May at Ta' Qali, building on last year's event with expanded activities, new experiences and a wider celebration of Maltese craftsmanship.Following the suc...

A new MRI machine has been inaugurated at St Vincent de Paul with an expenditure of around €1.8 million, the Health Ministry and the European Funds Ministry said in a statement.The MRI 1.5T represents a significant upgrade in healthcare services...

Mellieħa Mayor Gabriel Micallef has expressed significant concern over the relocation of the Noma Island floating platform to Little Armier, warning that the project threatens to damage the environmental and social fabric of the area.Micallef co...

A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday under the weight of Israel's bombardment of Beirut, Tehran's continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and uncertainty over whether talks expected on Saturday can find co...

Nearly 1,000 new patients turned to Hospice Malta last year as the NGO is now preparing for its annual fundraising telethon to sustain and expand its services.Hospice Malta, the palliative care organisation, will host its annual 12-hour live fundrais...

A federal judge on Wednesday handed down a sentence of 15 years in prison to a woman who pleaded guilty to selling actor Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him in 2023."You're going to have to show some epic resilience," Judge Sherilyn ...

Court expert Jeremy Harbinson dissolved his firm after completing work related to the Vitals magisterial inquiry, a court heard on Thursday.  The court continued hearing evidence in proceedings concerning freezing and seizure order related to th...

The Labour Party has convened a week-long national congress beginning on Sunday, in what is being seen as the clearest sign yet that Prime Minister Robert Abela is preparing to call a general election.The congress, running under the slogan Malta Aqwa...

Two men are facing legal action following separate police operations targeting drug-related crimes in Paola and Pieta yesterday morning.A 28-year-old resident of Paola was taken into police custody yesterday morning after being found in possession of...

More than 180 young people from Malta and Gozo have taken part in overseas voluntary work over the past nine years through the Youth Volunteer Overseas scheme, which is run by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS).In the International Yea...

Malta cannot afford to treat the decline of agriculture as just another economic trend. It is a national warning sign.The stark observation made to this media house by Malta Food Agency's CEO Brian Vella - that it is "impossible" for someone to enter...

BirdLife Malta on Wednesday raised serious concerns over a surge in illegal hunting incidents in recent days, as spring migration begins to intensify and enforcement shortcomings become increasingly evident, with a clear lack of political will to tac...

President Donald Trump said he would suspend his threatened attack against Iran less than two hours before the deadline the president set for Tehran Tuesday, which followed weeks of deadline delays and escalating threats, including Trump's earlier po...

A 43-year-old woman was charged in court on Wednesday with committing a series of sexual offences against a 13-year-old boy entrusted to her care.Priscilla Adriana Nappa from Qormi pleaded not guilty to the charges and was remanded in custody after t...

Ukrainian forces are operating in western Libya under a covert deal endorsed by the West, and they used the Northern African country's territory to strike a Russian tanker in the Mediterranean last month, two Libyan officials said Tuesday.T...

Din l-Art Ħelwa and Din l-Art Ħelwa Għawdex have clarified that the recent collapse at Qolla l-Bajda Battery in Marsalforn involved an illegally constructed concrete roof, not part of the original Knights-era fortification, as they out...

The Sliema Local Council has announced that enforcement action is under way against illegal ticket booths operating along The Strand and other parts of the promenade, with operators given until Thursday 16 April to remove the structures.In a Facebook...

Arts Council Malta officially launched its Strategy for 2030, during an event attended by cultural stakeholders, artists, and representatives from the creative sector, the Culture Ministry said in a statement.The new strategy sets the direction for t...

The government has pledged €38 million to restore Dar Saura and transform it into the Ta' Saura National Empowerment Hub, a major social enterprise aimed at helping children and young people reach their full potential.Speaking during a press con...

Ousmane Dembélé had an off night but Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added another solo goal to his collection as Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday.The Georgia st...

 Atletico Madrid scored twice after Barcelona was reduced to 10 men to earn a valuable 2-0 road win and take the advantage in their Champions League quarterfinal on Wednesday.A superb free kick by Julián Álvarez and a second goal b...

The government increasing its expenditure towards rehabilitation services for people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, the Ministry for Social Policy said in a statement.These services remain free of charge in Malta, placing the country in ...

The National Skills Strategy has been officially launched for public consultation, the Education Ministry said Wednesday.The strategy is the result of a two-year process led by the National Skills Council, with contributions from stakeholders, instit...

Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th hour deal that allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to pull back from his threats to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilization.But it wa...

President Donald Trump over the course of a day went from threatening Iran with "annihilation" to proclaiming that the battered Islamic Republic's leadership had presented a "workable" plan that led him to agree to a 14-day ceasef...

A Maltese-founded organisation working on the frontlines of the war in Ukraine has helped treat 84,700 soldiers, without a single recorded death among those it assisted.The Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS) was recently praised by Ukrainska Pravda,...

The collapse of part of Triq is-Simar in Xemxija should have shaken the country. It should have dominated the national conversation. It should have triggered outrage, urgency and accountability. Instead, it risks becoming just another entry in Malta'...

Thirty two individuals were arrested by the police in Gzira in an operation related to begging in the streets.Police and officials from the Detention Services Agency conducted a targeted operation in the Gzira area early yesterday morning following s...

Minister Anton Refalo said he did not know who notorious Sicilian Mafia boss Totò Riina was when confronted by an Italian journalist over allegations that a Gozo property he leases had once been used by the fugitive mobster, as civil society g...

The Nationalist Party has urged Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo and Prime Minister Robert Abela to address mounting questions following contradictory claims made by Refalo about a Qala property allegedly linked to mafia boss Totò Riina.In a ...

Mircea Lucescu, the Romanian football great who was a serial trophy winner as a player and a coach, has died. He was 80.Lucescu's death was confirmed by Bucharest University Emergency Hospital on Tuesday. He had been hospitalized after reportedly suf...

In P.L. u ............ Limited (C .......) v. Ir-Reġistratur tal-Kumpaniji, decided by the Court of Appeal (His Hon. Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, Mr. Justice Christian Falzon Scerri, Madam Justice Josette Demicoli) on 25 November 2025, the Court...

 Airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran on Tuesday, and Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants, as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Tehr...

An investigation into allegations of nepotism in the recruitment of clerical staff at Gozo General Hospital has found no breach of ethics by Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela, and the case has been officially closed.The complaint, filed with the Commi...

The Planning Authority and Bank of Valletta have signed a new agreement allowing the bank to rely directly on compliance certificates issued by the authority, in a move aimed at simplifying property due diligence and reducing administrative burdens, ...

A man who jumped onto his ex's balcony after climbing to the roof of the building in Siġġiewi and threatened her in front of their one-year-old has been handed a two-year probation and a fine.The court heard how, on 6 April at around 3:30am...

Statistics issued today by the National Statistics Office (NSO) confirm that property prices in Malta continue to increase month after month, the Nationmalist Party said Tuesday.In the last three months of 2025, the Residential Property Price Index (...

Harry Kane delivered for Bayern Munich on his return from injury, scoring a goal and helping set up another in his team's 2-1 win at Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday.Kylian Mbappé scored Madrid's go...

A second straight Champions League semifinal is in sight for Arsenal.Kai Havertz scored in stoppage time on Tuesday to seal a 1-0 win over Sporting Lisbon at Estadio Jose Alvalade to put Mikel Arteta's team in control of the quarterfinal ti...

Two of Malta's smaller political parties are holding discussions over a potential electoral coalition, but no agreement has yet been reached, according to their leaders.This comes after news reports saying that Momentum and ADPD are expected to join ...

Several organisations on Tuesday expressed their grave concerns at the Government's announcement that a sports complex will be built in Pembroke.The sports complex will host at least two football clubs and include at least one stadium with a capacity...

Din l-Art Ħelwa Għawdex said Tuesday it fully supported the Għajnsielem Local Council in calling for the immediate removal of Noma Island from off Comino.The NGO passed on a photograph (above), taken last night (with a 30 second exposu...

The 7th edition of the Mqabba 5K Run in aid of ALS Malta+ once again confirms its commitment to a more inclusive community. This year it will feature a record number of athletes and will take place on 1 MayThe 7th edition of the Mqabba 5K Run in aid ...

Michael Bublé will be performing at Malta's national park, Ta' Qali, on July 8, organisers announced. The Canadian icon, who has dominated charts with hits like Haven't Met You Yet, Feeling Good, and Home, is bringing his celebrated live show ...

 After traveling deeper into space than any other humans, the Artemis II astronauts pointed their moonship toward home Monday night, wrapping up a lunar cruise that revealed views of the far side never beheld by eye...

Graziella Castillo, director of Agenzija Appoġġ, has died at the age of 47, prompting an outpouring of tributes from colleagues and figures in Malta's social welfare sector, who remembered her as a compassionate leader and a deeply humane p...

The Older Persons Standards Authority (OPSA) has launched a new oral health training programme for carers in residential homes across Malta and Gozo, the Parliamentary Secretariat for Active Ageing said.The programme is described as the first of its ...

For once, there can be little argument: eco-contribution funds have been put to genuinely good use.The €1.2 million investment in a new six-person hyperbaric unit at Gozo General Hospital is exactly the kind of project tourists should feel satis...

Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed Sunday when high winds toppled a tree in northern Germany during an Easter egg hunt, police said.Around 50 people from a nearby residential facility for new mothers, pregnant women and children...

U.S. President Donald Trump expanded his threat against Iran to include all power plants and bridges Monday as his ultimatum to make a deal ticked closer, after Tehran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a perma...

BirdLife Malta has strongly condemned the presence of the "Noma Island" floating entertainment platform that has been positioned by the island of Comino. The environmental NGO said on Monday that "the presence of such a platform in close proximity to...

An 18-year-old unemployed man was placed under a three-year probation and treatment order after admitting in court that he harassed his elderly grandparents for money to fund his gambling addiction.The case emerged on Monday before duty magistrate Na...

Israel attacked a key petrochemical plant at Iran's massive South Pars natural gas field and killed a top Revolutionary Guard commander, putting into question the negotiations aimed at getting the U.S. and Tehran to reach a ceasefire.Israel's Defense...

A homeless woman accused of insulting police officers and breaching court orders broke down in court on Monday as she described life on the streets, alleged mistreatment by local council workers, and her distress at being separated from her dog.Ramon...

The Għajnsielem Local Council has formally objected to plans for Noma Island to operate in waters near Comino and along the local coastline, arguing that the proposal is incompatible with the area's protected environmental status.In a statement ...

The government has unveiled an enhanced version of the Get Qualified scheme, extending its duration until 2030 and aligning it with the long-term goals of Malta Vision 2050.The updated initiative, published by the Economy Ministry on Monday, aims to ...

Substitute Matteo Politano scored late to give Napoli a 1-0 win over fellow title chaser AC Milan and close the gap on Serie A leader Inter Milan on Monday.With Napoli starting the night in third place, one point behind AC Milan and 10 behind Inter, ...

Hundreds of children and their families gathered at Villa Francia in Lija for the annual ‘Enchanted Easter’ initiative, a festive event combining creativity, entertainment, and philanthropy in aid of Puttinu Cares. The event, held the day...

Two government-owned sites in the Bulebel Industrial Estate in Żejtun have been granted to the Inspire Foundation under a 50-year temporary emphyteutical concession, in a move aimed at securing the organisation's long-term operations.In a statem...

A 20-year-old man was hit by a car on Monday afternoon, police said in a statement.Police said that the accident happened in Triq Għajn Dwieli in Paola at around 12pm on Monday.The 20-year-old, who lives in Cospicua, was hit by a Toyota Vitz bei...

Works have begun on a €1 million environmental regeneration project at Ġnien ta' Kalċi in Marsaxlokk, which will see a 6,500-square-metre site transformed into a green space aimed at boosting biodiversity and improving air quality, a g...

Affordability, simpler EU rules and stronger access to EU funding are among the key priorities shaping European policy, Head of the European Commission Representation in Malta Dr Maria Elena Despott said, as she outlined how the European Commission i...

The government has adopted a proposal by the Nationalist Party for the country to introduce underground waste bins, the party said in a statement on Monday, noting that this is “further proof that the PN is putting forward well-studied, researc...

An 87-year-old man from Lija was seriously injured on Sunday afternoon after the car he was driving crashed into a tree in Attard.Police said the accident happened at around 5pm in Triq in-Nutar Zarb, Attard.Preliminary investigations showed that the...

MIDI plc shareholders will be asked to approve the company's agreement with government for the partial rescission of its long-standing emphyteutical concession over Manoel Island and Fort Tigné at an extraordinary general meeting to be held la...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday made expletive-filled threats against Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline, after American forces rescued a wounded aviator&nbs...

The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, plucking the pilot from behind enemy lines before setting off a complicated extraction of the second service member who hid deep in t...

Five personnel from the Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) are currently deployed in Lebanon as part of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), where they are serving under IRISHPOLBATT.Despite ongoing tensions and the demanding operational en...

A tribunal ruling against the Ħamrun Local Council should serve as a wake-up call not only for one locality, but for every local council across Malta and Gozo. A woman suffered a fractured wrist after falling into a deep hole hidden by darkness,...

Malta's macroeconomic stability and evolving business landscape are giving the country more leverage to attract high-quality investment, with Malta Enterprise CEO George Gregory telling The Malta Independent on Sunday that this is a re-positioning wh...

President of the Chamber of Geologists Peter Gatt has blamed regulatory failures over the collapse of part of Triq is-Simar in Xemxija, warning that inadequate construction oversight is putting lives at risk.In a strongly worded statement issued on F...

Archbishop Charles Scicluna delivered a homily centred on faith in the Resurrection and a renewed call for peace in a troubled world, during the Easter Sunday Mass held at St. John's Co-Cathedral.Addressing the congregation, Archbishop Scicluna spoke...

A body found at sea in St George's Bay, St Julian's on 18 January has been identified as that of 30-year-old French man Samiel Daroussi, who had earlier been reported missing to the police.In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police said that the bod...

Hospice Malta focuses on quality of life, not just end-of-life care, with an emphasis on living well despite illness, chairperson Bernadette Bonnici Kind said.Hospice Malta prioritises helping patients remain at home for as long as possible, Bonnici ...

Collector Paul Vella has spoken candidly about what he describes as a persistent lack of local appreciation for cultural passion projects like his, despite dedicating more than six decades to building and preserving Malta's only camera museum.Inside ...

Nearly a decade after opening its doors, Malta's national interactive science centre is positioning itself for a new phase of growth and innovation, with senior director Mary-Ann Cauchi outlining an ambitious vision.In an interview with The Malta Ind...

The organisers of the Excellence in Construction Awards (XCA) have announced the launch of XCA Dialogues, a new symposium forming part of a biennial programme for Malta's construction sector.Under this structure, XCA Dialogues will take place in May ...

A Frontex-operated unmanned aerial vehicle was forced to ditch at sea on Sunday morning after experiencing technical difficulties, the Armed Forces of Malta said.In a statement on Facebook, the AFM said that the Heron 1 UAV encountered a fault earlie...

The Edinburgh University Renaissance Singers will be giving a concert this Thursday at St Lawrence Collegiate Church in Birgu at 7:30pm. Entrance is free.Established almost 60 years ago, Edinburgh University Renaissance Singers (EURS) grew from an in...

 "If it matters for Maltese people, it matters for Europe," has become a guiding principle in how the European Commission is shaping policy, Head of the European Commission Representation in Malta Dr Maria Elena Despott said, describing the phra...

 Leeds threw away a two-goal lead in second-half injury time and had a double scare in extra time before going on to beat West Ham in a penalty shootout on Sunday and reach the FA Cup semifinals for the first time since 1987.Mateus Fernandes and...

Lautaro Martinez is back from injury, and Inter Milan is back looking like the Serie A leader again.Lautaro scored twice in his first action since February and Inter routed visiting Roma 5-2 on Sunday to end a four-match winless streak acro...

There are moments when public authorities and national institutions reveal, in one single decision, just how badly they have lost their moral compass. The agreement between the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC) and the Malta Footba...

A young Maltese-Australian comedian is performing across London and is gearing up for performances at top-rated venues.Nineteen-year-old Alex Hudson started doing stand-up comedy in open mics around two years ago in his home city of Perth, Australia....