The Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, Alexander Demarco, said that the government's energy subsidies should not last forever and exit strategies for Malta are needed to phase itself out from them.Interviewed by The Malta Independent, Demarco sai...

The system whereby a two-third majority in Parliament is needed to appoint a Chief Justice has put Malta in a "strait jacket", former Labour Prime Minister Alfred Sant writes today."As was to be expected," Sant writes in his bi-weekly blog on The Mal...

As immigration enforcement faces increasing public scrutiny, Assistant Commissioner Neville Xuereb said that Malta's immigration police are carrying out checks they are legally required to perform, arguing that criticism of the inspections and street...

Three men were arrested by the police on Sunday evening following a fight in Gzira.The police said its assistance was requested in Charles Cameron Street at 9am.Officers who went on site found a man who had been injured in the fight. The man, aged 30...

A report by the International Monetary Fund last week has both resulted in praise for Malta's economic situation, but also underlined the need to change strategy moving forward."On February 4, 2026, the Executive Board of the International Monetary F...

A number of people in Santa Venera have been evacuated as a precaution after reports received by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA).In a statement on social media on Sunday afternoon, the BCA said: "The Building and Construction Authority ...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer 's chief of staff resigned Sunday over the furor surrounding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as the U.K. ambassador to the U.S. despite his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.Morgan McSweeney said ...

84-year-old Maltese woman Rita Rowley was murdered in her home in Shropshire, England, the Daily Mail reports, adding that an 80-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder.The Daily Mail reports that the 80-year-old man was arrested on...

Prime Minister Robert Abela said that he chose "the road of responsibility" when he tabled the motion to appoint Judge Consuelo Scerri Herrera as Chief Justice.On Wednesday, Parliament voted on the motion, but it did not reach the required 2/3rds maj...

Opposition leader Alex Borg expressed his disappointment on Sunday that the appointment of a new Chief Justice, in recent days, has turned into a political game thanks to the actions of the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela."It is a pity that in ...

In the past 20 years, Malta has developed a niche yet economically significant aquaculture industry built primarily around three species, and is now positioning itself for long-term, research-led expansion through VisionARM 2050, Frank Fabri, chief E...

Maltese endurance runner Zach Vella is set to undertake a 2,600+ kilometre run from London to Malta, crossing France, Switzerland and Italy in support of YMCA Malta's efforts to strengthen and expand its Drop-In Centre and shelter services.The challe...

Prime Minister Robert Abela's latest reversal on compensation for businesses operating from illegal structures following Storm Harry signals a leader once again retreating from a poorly thought-out position after intense public backlash. While the Pr...

The new Governor of the Central Bank of Malta, Alexander Demarco, told The Malta Independent on Sunday that "in the last five years, we've seen from our indicator that there was some element of undervaluation in properties, but we're seeing the exten...

Malta's immigration police carry out more than 1,000 arrests every year, oversee detention for returns that can legally last up to 18 months, and operate under constant scrutiny from courts and EU institutions, a concentration of power that Assistant...

The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters, as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure forced nuclear power plants to cut output on Saturd...

Erling Haaland kept Manchester City's Premier League title hopes alive with a dramatic late penalty at Liverpool.The Norwegian struck in second-half stoppage time in an explosive game at Anfield on Sunday to seal a 2-1 win and cut the gap o...

Inter Milan routed 10-man Sassuolo 5-0 on Sunday to extend its Serie A lead to eight points over AC Milan, which didn't play this weekend because of the Milan Cortina Olympics.Yann Bisseck and Marcus Thuram scored in the first half for Inter. La...

A man was grievously injured in Gozo at 9.30am, the police said.The police said that its assistance was needed in Xewkija, and preliminary investigations found that the 45-year-old man from Mosta was riding a motorcycle and fell from a two-storey hei...

Malta's maritime industry rarely makes front-page news. It tends to operate quietly in the background. Sometimes, taken for granted. Yet in recent years, and especially in 2024 and 2025, the sector has been writing a success story that deserves wider...

HSBC Bank Malta has launched its 2026 Start of Year Campaign, a coordinated series of customer focused initiatives aimed at delivering enhanced value to customers. Running until 30 April 2026, the campaign spans Wealth, Personal lending and Insurance...

The crash. The gasps. The helicopter.Lindsey Vonn's frightening fall in the women's downhill at the Milan Cortina Olympics couldn't help but overshadow U.S. teammate Breezy Johnson's feat - winning her country's first gold medal a...

Malta's labour-intensive economic growth model is approaching its limits, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is calling for a strategic shift toward productivity-driven expansion.In its latest country report, the IMF praised Ma...

Steve Chetcuti has entered Maltese sporting history after becoming the first Maltese man to complete a solo, unsupported crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. He arrived in English Harbour, Antigua, shortly after 1.15am Malta time on Saturday, following 54...

A group of University of Malta academics and senior clinical staff at Mater Dei Hospital have expressed support for the Government's proposed changes to Malta's organ donation law, provided that ethical safeguards remain fully applicable.In a positio...

Oliwia Wojnowska, the 13-year-old Polish girl who died after being swept into the sea at Ċirkewwa, has been laid to rest.According to Polish news outlet Super Express, large crowds gathered to pay their final respects at her funeral.Oliwia lost ...

Activists, artists and cultural workers renewed their call on Saturday for Malta to withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, arguing that culture cannot remain neutral in the face of war and alleged genocide.Gathering outside the national broa...

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Prime Minister Robert Abela has highlighted growing private sector engagement in Malta's environmental transition, during an event marking the official launch of Changan vehicles on the local market. He said that the introduction of this new automoti...

Health authorities have issued warnings about 11 infant formulas, with parents warned to check batches they have for potential contamination.The recalls and warnings impact various batches of formula manufactured by Cow & Gate, Aptamil and Bebela...

Momentum said Saturday it is still not satisfied with the government's change in direction regarding storm damage compensation, that businesses with illegal structures damaged during Storm Harry will be eligible for compensation, after regularising t...

A biker was injured on Friday evening in an accident involving two cars, the police said.The biker aged 51 of Siggiewi, was riding a Honda NSS which was involved in a collision with a Toyota Passo driven by a 27-year-old woman of Zejtun, and a Honda ...

It's four Premier League wins in a row for Manchester United under Michael Carrick and a season that was unraveling just weeks ago now looks full of promise.United won 2-0 against Tottenham on Saturday to extend Carrick's 100% sta...

Rasmus Højlund scored a last-gasp penalty as 10-man Napoli won 3-2 at Genoa in Serie A on Saturday, keeping pressure on the top two clubs from Milan.Højlund was fortunate Genoa goalkeeper Justin Bijlow was unable to keep out his low sho...

The 2026 Winter Games are off to a promising start for host nation Italy with gold, silver and bronze on the first day of medal events.But it was Switzerland's Franjo Von Allmen who captured the first gold medal of the Milan Corti...

Minister for Environment and Energy Dr Miriam Dalli said that the effects of extreme climate conditions for an island state such as Malta are a national issue and directly affect food supply, tourism, and the quality of life of our communities.During...

ADPD-The Green Party Chairperson Sandra Gauci today criticised the government's continued failure to uphold good governance, following plans to use public funds to assist owners of illegal structures damaged by Storm Harry. Speaking outside the Offic...

Both Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg spoke of a positive meeting this evening as the two met at Castille to discuss the appointment of a Chief Justice.Borg arrived at Castille on Friday evening for an hour-long meeting wit...

Featuring tributes to da Vinci and Dante, Puccini and Pausini, Armani and Fellini, pasta and vino, and other iconic tastes of Italian culture - plus Mariah Carey hitting all the high notes in "Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu" aka "Volare" - an unpreceden...

A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed 189 decomposing bodies in a building over four years and gave grieving families fake ashes was sentenced to 40 years in state prison Friday.During the sentencing hearing, family members told Judge E...

A recent Eurobarometer survey found that Maltese citizens are significantly more concerned that the European Union average about fake AI-generated content, disinformation and online risks.The dangers of misinformation and disinformation (the latter o...

Momentum on Friday expressed  disappointment in the manner in which the Labour government has "effectively handed over part of Bormla's coastline and sea space to the American University of Malta, betraying the people who live at the heart of th...

A 42-year-old man from Iklin, Adrian Muscat, was arraigned on Thursday charged with money laundering and the theft of three high-value vehicles in separate incidents reported in St Julian's.The accused pleaded not guilty to all charges brought agains...

The Government that introduced a legal notice on Equal Pay for Equal Work just a year ago is now itself discriminating against its own workers, the Nationalist Party said Friday."Around 20,000 government employees will not benefit from an allowance t...

The type of gravel that was illegally laid - through a direct order, without a public call for tenders and without the necessary permits - at the picnic area in Ta' Qali is typically used in road construction. Far from improving the area, it is choki...

Results from laboratory tests on cannabis samples randomly collected from associations regulated and licensed by the Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC), as well as from samples of illegally trafficked cannabis, show traces of pestic...

An elderly man suffered grievous injuries in a traffic accident.A 74-year-old man who resides in Mosta was taken to Mater Dei Hospital at around 10am after being involved in an accident on Triq Walter L. Salomone, Mosta.Initial investigations found t...

Extensive restoration works have been completed at the Santa Liena Bastion and ditch within the Santa Margherita Fortifications, safeguarding a key part of Malta's historic heritage.The project, carried out by the Restoration and Preservation Departm...

Around 56,000 elderly beneficiaries are receiving more than €31 million this week following improvements to two social benefits introduced in Budget 2026.The annual grant for persons aged 75 and over has increased by €75, reaching €425...

A new €400,000 programme providing free occupational health and safety training for small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed workers has been launched as a Budget 2026 measure. The initiative will be implemented by the Occupational H...

A national conference focusing on "Active Ageing in Action - From Policy to Practice Through Intersectoral Collaboration" examined Malta's long-term vision for active ageing as part of the Malta 2050 framework.Health and Active Ageing Minister Jo Eti...

Malta's national 24/7 helpline, Supportline 179, is marking 30 years since its establishment.Operated by Appoġġ within the Foundation for Social Welfare Services, the service provides confidential emotional support, information and referral...

The Leader of the Opposition has once again showed how populist he is and that "for partisan and immature purposes" he was ready to involve the Head of State in the political arena, the Labour Party said Friday."Because he is weak, he was not willing...

Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg have agreed to meet to continue discussing the appointment of a new Chief Justice.The Prime Minister said on Thursday evening that he was going to ask the Opposition Leader for a meeting to ...

Minister for Health Jo Etienne Abela presided over the signing of an agreement between the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing and the four Royal Colleges of Surgeons of the United Kingdom, which will lead to the establishment of a new centre-of-ex...

Maltese mountain climber Rita Saliba has announced plans to attempt Mount Denali in Alaska, a climb which she said would see her become the first Maltese woman to summit one of the world's most demanding and unforgiving peaks.Saliba told The Malta In...

Businesses which have had illegal structures damaged by Storm Harry will not be eligible for full government compensation unless those illegalities are regularised with the Planning Authority, Prime Minister Robert Abela told journalists on Thursday....

The Maltese government has announced the first two schemes for the volunteering sector in 2026. €300,000 has been allocated towards the NGO Co-Financing Fund this year; €40,000 has been assigned for the Training Initiatives Scheme.The Malta...

Members of the Civil Protection Department on Thursday rescued a woman who was lost while trekking at l-Ahrax tal-Mellieha.The department said in a Facebook post that it received a report of a female individual who became lost while trekking in the L...

The Government this past week launched the first phase of its Family Court reform following a public consultation process held in late 2024, setting out a comprehensive package of legal, procedural and structural changes aimed at improving outcomes f...

The Grand Harbour Revival Plan was officially launched on Thursday, marking the beginning of a national regeneration project aimed at restoring life, economic activity and public access across Malta’s most historically important harbour.The pla...

The PN said that it took note of the consultation about the Grand Harbour Revival Plan, but said that it is yet "another recycled promise by the Labour Government"."The same plan was announced ahead of the 2013, 2017 and 2022 elections. It is now bei...

Europeans are among the world's most diligent savers, yet many remain hesitant when it comes to investing. According to EU Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union Maria Luís Albuquerque, this caution is not ab...

The Business Development scheme operated by Malta Enterprise will be amended to include the refurbishment and restoration of businesses that suffered damages caused by the heavy storm that hit our country on 20 January, the agency said Friday.Th...

An inspection by Momentum of the gravel placed on the picnic area in Ta' Qali shows that the soil has been rendered unsuitable for natural vegetation.The area has been the subject of great controversy since September, when two contrasting photos were...

A man was injured when the car he was driving was involved in a collision with another vehicle in Tarxien, on Thursday afternoon, the police said Friday.The accident involved a Toyota Toyoace driven by a 52-year-old man of Fgura and a Ford Focus driv...

Former Prime Minister and Labour leader Alfred Sant has joined a growing list of critics to the Prime Minister's idea to grant compensation to firms which suffered damage during Storm Harry even if they were breaking planning laws.In his bi-weekly bl...

A new ten-bed Medical High Dependency Unit (HDU) has opened at Mater Dei Hospital, expanding the hospital’s capacity to care for patients with severe illnesses who require close monitoring and enhanced medical support.The unit, announced by Min...

Famed Italian artist, Maurizio Cattelan will be headlining the Malta Biennale 2026, which will open to the public on 14 March, following a three-day preview from 11-13 March and an official opening on 10 March.Known for his satirical and provocative ...

Firefighters from Fire Stations 1 and 4 responded to reports of a vehicle fire in Żabbar involving an internal combustion engine vehicle on Thursday, the Civil Protection Department said on social media."On arrival at the scene, firefighters fou...

Calypso Radio 101.8 announced that pop icon Kim Wilde is joining the station for an exclusive new residency. Starting this weekend, the "Kids in America" superstar will take over the airwaves every Saturday evening with the Kim Wilde 80s Show, bringi...

The Malta Employers' Association has warned against blanket or economy-wide working hour reduction measures.The association said that it is in favour of flexible working arrangements and has an open mind about the concept of a four-day week, when thi...

The Malta Business Bureau wants the European Commission to revise the Combined Transport Directive to reflect island states' realities.In an interview with this media house, Mario Xuereb, MBB CEO, said that the directive gives incentives for usi...

Renowned author, artist and philanthropist Philip Farrugia Randon has died at the age of 76.A lawyer by profession, Farrugia Randon was widely respected for a multifaceted career that spanned literature, art, broadcasting and public service. He gradu...

Veteran Maltese singer Helen Micallef has passed away at the age of 75, marking the end of a distinguished career that left a significant imprint on Malta's music scene.Born in Birkirkara on 8 May 1950, Micallef was the fourth of eight siblings, amon...

Leader of the Opposition Alex Borg on Thursday asked President of Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono to act as a guarantor of the process for the appointment of the new Chief Justice and to preside over every meeting between himself and the Prime Minister r...

The Minister for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector, Jonathan Attard, announced the implementation of a Budget 2026 measure with the launch of a new training programme in occupational health and safety.With an investment of €400,000 s...

A 52-year-old man from Fgura was taken to Mater Dei Hospital following a car crash that occurred on Triq Tal-Barrani, Santa Luċija, at 2:30pm on Thursday.His medical condition is still pending, police said.The man taken to hospital was driving a...

Between 18 and 30 April, the 25th anniversary edition of the Malta International Fireworks Festival will bring together around 40 fireworks teams to once again light up the skies over the Grand Harbour and Nadur in Gozo, celebrating one of Malta's mo...

The Water Services Corporation said that due to infrastructural works, the water supply to Msida, Birkirkara, Gżira and San Ġwann will be interrupted on Saturday, 7 February between 10am and 8pm."Whilst apologising for any inconvenience cau...

Civil Protection Department officers on Wednesday rescued a dog which fell into an 11-metre well, the department said on its Facebook page.CPD rescuers from Fire Station 2 responded to an animal rescue incident in Swatar, Birkirkara, after a Border C...

Non-governmental organizations that directly assist the disciplined dorces in the interest of safer citizens and in providing help at moments of need have been awarded funds by the Civil Protection Department within the Ministry for Home Affairs, Sec...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologized Thursday to victims of Jeffrey Epstein for appointing Peter Mandelson as the U.K.'s ambassador to Washington despite his ties to the disgraced financier.The prime minister said Mandelson had "portrayed E...

 It's Manchester City vs. Arsenal in the English League Cup final.The current top two in the Premier League will go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium next month after City beat Newcastle 3-1 on Wednesday to complete a 5-1 win o...

 Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup semifinals after beating Torino 2-1 on Wednesday with French players Ange-Yoan Bonny and Andy Diouf both scoring.A close-range header from Bonny put Inter in the 35th minute and Diouf doubled the Nerazzurri's...

The PN parliamentary group has blocked Judge Consuelo Scerri Herrera from being appointed as Malta’s next Chief Justice. The motion to appoint her as the head of Malta’s judiciary, presented by the Prime Minister, failed to reach the requ...

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Anġlu Farrugia, was presented with a commemorative publication issued by the Office of the Ombudsman to mark thirty years since the establishment of the institution.The publication brings together the...

Adoption in Malta is often criticised as slow, complicated and discouraging. For prospective parents, the long assessments, training sessions and legal hurdles can feel excessive, even heartless. Yet this frustration, understandable as it is, risks o...

The Nationalist Party has identified Judge Edwina Grima as its preferred candidate for the post of Chief Justice, while reiterating its firm opposition to the government's nominee, Judge Consuelo Scerri Herrera, MaltaToday reports.Separately, sources...

A 25-year-old woman from St Paul's Bay was remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to defrauding around 200 people by posing as a bank.Tammy Caruana, who told the court she is unemployed, was charged following an extensive online fraud investig...

A community-based oncology outreach service has been launched, the Minister for Health and Active Ageing, Jo Etienne Abela, announced.The announcement was made on World Cancer Day, which has the theme "United by Unique. Putting people at the centre o...

Various organisations on Wednesday condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the destructive bill drafted by government under the pretence of "protecting" Dwejra.This law does not protect Dwejra. It vandalises it, the NGOs said in a statement.It is...

Minister for Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness Miriam Dalli, and Minister for Gozo and Planning Clint Camilleri, together with the management of Enemalta and the Water Services Corporation (WSC), met with members of the Gozo Regional Committ...

Maltese citizens are significantly more concerned than the European Union average about fake AI-generated content, disinformation and online risks, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey on citizens' perceptions of the future and expectations o...

A man was injured earlier today when a ceiling on which he was working collapsed during demolition works in Triq il-Qrendi, Żurrieq.The police said the 59-year-old man from Zabbar was using machinery when the structure collapsed at around 10.45a...

Call it divine intervention, or maybe just a hasty fix-it job to put an end to days of speculation and scandal. But the end result is that the Angel Meloni is no more.A painting of a cherub with a face bearing a remarkable resemblance to It...

Death threats, bullying, hateful messages, sexting and requests for intimate photos are just a few of the risks young schoolchildren encounter online, according to a national survey among schoolchildren aged seven to 16.The study, part of the Promoti...

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry said Wednesday it has always advocated that laws and regulations must be respected and adhered to, and, has repeatedly called out for stricter monitoring and enforcement to ensure that violators ...

The Prime Minister's confirmation that illegal structures damaged by Storm Harry will be subsidised through public funds is deeply irresponsible and fundamentally unjust, ADPD-The Green Party said Wednesday.This decision further confirms Prime Minist...

Civil society organisation Repubblika on Tuesday strongly criticised Prime Minister Robert Abela following his declaration that businesses operating with illegal structures will still be eligible for public compensation for storm-related damages.Repu...