Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday even as he has questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted ...

Troops from several European countries continued to arrive in Greenland on Thursday in a show of support for Denmark as talks among representatives of Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. highlighted "fundamental disagreement" over the future of...

In a world she described as increasingly unmoored from law, stability, and trust, President Myriam Spiteri Debono used her address to Malta's diplomatic corps on Thursday to issue a calm but pointed appeal for diplomacy, multilateralism, and restrain...

Malta's national debt continues to grow month after month, reaching new record levels, the Nationalist Party said Thursday.. The latest government finance figures published this week by the National Statistics Office (NSO) for the third quarter of 2...

Prime Minister Robert Abela used his New Year address to Malta's diplomatic corps to position the country as a small state determined to defend international law, multilateralism, and dialogue in an increasingly unstable world.Speaking at the annual ...

Families of victims of serious crimes are now being informed and provided with all the necessary assistance by a dedicated team established within the Malta Police Force, the Police Support Response Team, working together with the Victim Support Agen...

The Maltese National Youth Council has expressed disappointment with the newly introduced government scheme offering individuals aged 18 to 30 up to €25,000 over five years in exchange for surrendering their driving license for the same period, ...

A major upgrade to the Msida distribution centre is currently underway at a cost of €9 million, aimed at significantly strengthening Malta's electricity distribution network, the government said Thursdsay.The project was discussed during an on-s...

The Survival of Abuse with Resilience (SOAD) Service of the St Jeanne Antide Foundation has said that giving airtime or legitimacy to people convicted of sexual offences against children represents revictimisation.Recently, TVM  presenter Ricky ...

During the implementation of the 2014-2022 Rural Development Programme (RDP), Malta worked proactively to ensure that no European funds were lost and that all eligible farmers benefited from the available support, the government said."Where necessary...

Heritage Malta has launched its Calendar of Events for 2026, a year-long programme of over 200 events that presents heritage as a living, shared experience.Rooted in the agency's new campaign 'Ħaj/ Heritage Alive', the calendar moves beyond view...

A woman was seriously injured in a traffic accident that occurred at 1pm on Triq Sant'Andrija, Swieqi.Police went on site and preliminary investigations found that a 70-year-old woman from Pembroke who was driving a Toyota Starlet crashed into a wall...

The PN wants to ensure that Malta always remains a constructive voice in Europe and in the world through a foreign policy that is first and foremost based on dialogue, Leader of the Opposition and of the PN Alex Borg said.Borg welcomed members of the...

The government has extended the 'Irrinova Darek' home renovation scheme to 16 localities in southern Malta, offering grants of up to €16,000 for energy-saving upgrades.Justice Minister Jonathan Attard, together with Building and Construction Aut...

A Malta-flagged oil tanker was damaged by drones in the Black Sea this week, and Russia has blamed Ukraine for the attack, international media report.The tanker, called Matilda, is owned by a Greek company and was chartered by a Kazakh oil firm. It w...

Momentum on Thursday welcomed and fully endorsed the position paper published by the Office of the Parliamentary Ombudsman entitled 'Ensuring Safe and Unobstructed Mobility on Public Pavements and in Public Places'.The report clearly confirms what re...

In December 2025, the number of final deeds of sale and promise of sale agreements relating to residential property amounted to 1,173 and 1,361, respectively, the NSO said Thursday.Final deeds of saleIn December 2025, the number of final deeds of sal...

A man was seriously injured on Wednesday evening when he fell down the stairs in a private residence, the police said.The man, aged 77, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.The accident took place in Lampuka Street, Paola, at 10pm.

A top Danish official said Wednesday that a "fundamental disagreement" over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after holding highly anticipated White House talks with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco...

Prime Minister Robert Abela said during the first Parliamentary session of 2026 on Wednesday evening that if the EU had chosen to finance Ukraine with frozen Russian assets, as initially expected, then the European Union "would have entered a war - a...

The government has announced the addition of two new ships to the Gozo Channel fleet as part of a €130 million investment that will expand the service to five vessels, including a dedicated cargo ship.During a press conference at the Ministry fo...

The proposals regarding safety put forward a few days ago by Momentum deserve serious attention. They are politically coherent and they respond to a risk we have allowed to become dangerously normalised. Nightlife, restaurants, and entertainment venu...

The Parliament of Malta's Foreign and European Affairs Committee met with Israeli Ambassador Ruth Cohen-Dar on Wednesday evening in a meeting to bolster Malta-Israel relations and discuss each other's national positions on the continued conflict betw...

In 2025, Over €100,000 was spent on travels abroad by the Malta Film Commissioner and his delegations.Information tabled in Parliament by culture Minister Owen Bonnici, in response to a Parliamentary Question posed by PN MP Ivan Bartolo, shows t...

On Sunday, 18 January, Christians all over the world will celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which concludes on Sunday, 25 January 2026, the Archdiocese of Malta said Thursday. In Malta, a Diocesan Ecumenical Service will be held on Fr...

'Better late than never,' the Nationalist Party said in reaction to a government announcement that two new ships will be added to the Gozo Channel fleet as part of a €130 million investment that will expand the service.Just a few days after a pr...

Iranian officials signaled Wednesday that fast trials and executions lay ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests, while the Islamic Republic promised retaliation if the U.S. or Israel intervenes in the domestic unrest.The threats...

The husband of Mildred Azzopardi recalls none of the moments that followed the fatal car crash that led to his wife's death, a court heard on Tuesday.This emerged as the compilation of evidence continued against Benjamin Chetcuti, a 23-year-old soldi...

At the end of September, General Government debt stood at €11,214.9 million, equivalent to 46.5 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the NSO said Wednesday.This represented an increase of €1,049.7 million over the corresponding qu...

The Nationalist Party in Wednesday reiterated its stand that Fort Tigné must be accessible to everyone, as it forms part of our national heritage and should therefore be enjoyed by the Maltese people.In a statement, the PN said it noted the of...

A frustrating evening for Napoli saw it held to a 0-0 draw at home by lowly Parma as the defending champion lost more ground in the title race Wednesday.The result saw third-placed Napoli slip six points behind Serie A leader Inter Milan, which groun...

Youssef El-Nesyri scored the winning penalty and Yassine "Bono" Bounou saved two as Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final with a 4-2 win on penalties over Nigeria on Wednesday.Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali saved one but was bettere...

The operation to control and extinguish the scrapyard fire in Garibaldi Street in Marsa last November cost an estimated €166,000, Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri told Parliament.The figure was provided in reply to a parliamentary question ...

The death has been announced of Dr Paul Chetcuti Caruana, who passed away at the age of 77.Chetcuti Caruana was widely known for having survived one of the most notorious incidents during the doctors' strike of 1977, when he received a letter bomb th...

A total of 10,061,969 passenger movements were registered at the Malta International Airport (MIA) in 2025, the company said.MIA said that marks a 12.3% increase over the previous year."Additionally, while seat capacity increased by just over 13% yea...

Spanish prosecutors are studying allegations that Grammy-winning singer Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees at his residences in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.The Spanish prosecutors' office told The Associated P...

The Planning Authority has issued a circular "clarifying" that, for existing built structures only, it will consider a departure of up to 2cm less than any required measurement as being a minor variance, and such variance will normally be approved in...

A new disability benefit targeting individuals previously excluded from assistance has begun rolling out, with over 300 beneficiaries set to receive payments and arrears dating back to early January, the government has said.In a statement, the govern...

Health and Active Ageing Minister Jo Etienne Abela announced the opening of a haematology clinic at Gozo General Hospital, a government statement said.The clinic began operating on 9 January 2026, marking an important step in the provision of special...

68 members of the Civil Protection Department were recognised for 25 or 30 years of service to the Maltese and Gozitan people during a ceremony in which they were awarded medals for long and efficient service. A Civil Protection Department parad...

Sexual harassment can never be justified, and the Nationalist Party on Wednesday unreservedly condemned any attempt, by whomever it may be made, to minimise such cases. The trauma experienced by a victim of sexual harassment does not end with a court...

Police action against illegal street racing and dangerous driving continued on Tuesday night, with officers intercepting multiple vehicles across Attard, Mosta, Ta' Qali and Rabat in a series of operations that led to several drivers being charged an...

A pre-market consultation has been published by the Climate Action Authority to assess interest from the private sector in participating in the implementation of a new electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The objective of this project being...

The Assoċjazzjoni Wirt il-Kalkara has made an urgent appeal for decisive action to be taken to safeguard Fort Salvatore in Kalkara, describing it as an irreplaceable piece of Malta's heritage now facing accelerating deterioration."While we ackno...

Malta on Wednesday ended its first round commitments in the European waterpolo championships with a third defeat, this time against mighty Hungary.After losing to Montenegro 12-21 and France 13-22, Malta succumbed to a heavier 6-21 score against the ...

With Malta tripling its renewable energy share and registering one of the most notable year-on-year increases among EU Member States in 2024, this journey is a showcase of how, through vision, collaboration, and determination, even the smallest natio...

The Labour Party's Candidate Commission is opening applications for prospective candidates interested in contesting the next general election on behalf of the Labour Party.Notary Charles Mangion, who is the Chairman of the Candidates Commission, said...

ADPD-The Green Party said Wednesday it welcomed the public discussion around the future of the White Rocks site and its potential transformation into a public park. At nearly the same size as the Buskett woodland, this area represents a once-in-a-gen...

Din l-Art Ħelwa - National Trust for Malta has formally written to the Chief Executive Officer of MIDI plc with a direct offer to match the terms of the promise of sale agreement for the temporary emphyteusis of Fort Tigné, the NGO said T...

The Ġustizzja għal Artna campaign noted Tuesday "with grave concern" the declaration made by the Prime Minister in a recent interview, indicating that the government intends to press ahead with its so-called planning reform. PM Robert Abela...

Abigail Borg, the wife of Sandro Grech, who is battling a rare and aggressive form of leukaemia, has accused an air ambulance company of blackmail after her husband's long-awaited journey to China for treatment was abruptly delayed.In a Facebook post...

The European Democratic Party has written to the highest European Authorities, to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to FIFA head Infantino and UEFA head Ceferin as well as to the Heads of the major European National Football Federations, demanding c...

Safety on Malta's roads is not only about reckless drivers, speeding, or poor enforcement. It is also about something far more basic: whether the infrastructure itself can be trusted not to fail. Last week's closure of a key tunnel leading to the Thr...

The trial of Stephen Caruana for the murder of his wife's lover has kicked off on Tuesday, 17 years after the alleged murder.The murder dates back to December 2008, as the victim, 28-year-old Neville Baldacchino, was shot dead in the Caruana househol...

Malta Dairy Products Ltd (MDP), the producer of Benna milk, has announced an increase in the prices of several of its products, saying the move is necessary to safeguard the long-term sustainability and reliability of Malta's fresh milk supply.The la...

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has become aware that scammers are circulating emails purporting to originate from the Authority."Although the following email address support@mfsa-compliance.com purport to originate from ...

192 more babies were born than people died in Malta and Gozo during 2025. According to newly published figures from Identita Agency, with 4,368 births and 4,176 deaths registered over the year.The statistics show a continued gender imbalance at birth...

 Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on nationwide protests that activists say killed at least 646 people, giving a glimpse of life after being...

The government is preparing new legal recommendations to curb the abusive use of deepfake technology, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced during a meeting with participants in the National Youth Parliament.Speaking as the National Youth Council pre...

PN Leader Alex Borg expressed his hope that this will be a year in which, through everyone's contribution, trust is rebuilt between institutions and citizens, between those in leadership and social partners, between politics, politicians and the publ...

Manchester United has turned to former player Michael Carrick to salvage its imploding season.Carrick was hired Tuesday as head coach until the end of the season after Ruben Amorim was fired last week.The former England midfielder won ...

The National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) on Tuesday expressed its deep concern regarding a recent online podcast during which a person convicted of sexually harassing a minor, who was also his employee, was given space to freely "...

Opposition Leader Alex Borg told The Malta Independent on Sunday last week that he has not yet been contacted about the need to fill two major posts that will require a two-thirds majority vote in Parliament in the coming weeks and months.Chief Justi...

The Lisa Maria Foundation said it finds it "very disturbing" that at a time where so much has been seen and said about child abuse, "a convicted child sex offender is given a platform and opportunity, outside of the formal justice system, to give a o...

A teenage girl, two women and a man were killed overnight in Gaza after walls collapsed onto their tents during rainfall and strong winds that lashed the coastal territory, hospital authorities said Tuesday.Dangerous living conditions have plagued th...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ian Borg has defended the Maltese government's cautious approach in response to statements by US President Donald Trump about taking control of Greenland, arguing that the issue primarily concerns NATO count...

EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola has banned all diplomatic staff of the Islamic Republic of Iran from all European Parliament premises.In a statement on social media, Metsola said that "it cannot be business as usual.""As the brave people of I...

Proceedings began on Monday with a jury being told to determine whether 41-year-old Noel Azzopardi was legally responsible for his actions at the time of the fatal shooting that took place in Rabat on New Year's Day 2024.The case centres on the killi...

PN Leader Alex Borg has called for a specific tourism marketing for Valletta to attract quality touristsIn an interview with The Malta Independent, Borg was asked about complaints that Malta is attracting too many tourists and that the country should...

A total of 880 babies have been born since the IVF law was introduced, with another 163 on the way, Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela said.This is a success story involving the government and the private sector, he said in an interview with this media...

The police caught street racers and drivers driving at excessive speed on Sunday night.The Police said they carried out several inspections in the Ta' Qali area following reports of dangerous driving and illegal racing on Sunday night.While police of...

Real Madrid pulled the trigger and replaced Xabi Alonso with B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa on Monday.Madrid said Alonso left by mutual agreement but it followed a tumultuous stint that lasted less than eight months and came a day after Madrid ...

Justice Minister Jonathan Attard said that government is committed to delivering a more effective and efficient justice system, as he presented warrants to six newly qualified lawyers on Monday.Addressing the ceremony, Attard said that the justice se...

Ħamrun Spartans emerged as Opening Round winners of the YoHealth Malta Premier League, finishing top of the table after a strong first phase of the season. Their decisive 1-0 win over Sliema Wanderers in the final round secured first place, edgi...

At around 12.30pm on Monday, the Police were informed that assistance was needed at a garage in Triq Ħal Qormi, Santa Venera.The Police went to the scene and from preliminary investigations it resulted that a 25-year-old Indian man, residing in ...

Dominik Szoboszlai was hero and villain for Liverpool as the home side broke down a spirited Barnsley 4-1 on Monday to set up a FA Cup fourth round tie against Premier League rival Brighton.The Hungarian midfielder gave Liverpool the lead after eight...

Juventus notched its highest score of the season in a 5-0 demolition of Cremonese that lifted it into third place in Serie A on Monday.Juventus' fifth win in six league games took the Turin giants to equal on points with Napoli and Roma but above bot...

Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg and Labour Party Deputy Leader Alex Agius Saliba on Monday outlined what they described as six years of economic resilience, social reform and international credibility under Prime Minister Robert Abela.Addressing journ...

Shoppers around Malta have encountered empty or poorly stocked supermarket shelves following several days of severe weather that disrupted cargo deliveries to the island.Photos shared online by Għaqda Bdiewa Attivi, the farmers' association, sho...

Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research, and Innovation, Keith Azzopardi Tanti, has launched Esplora Interactive Science Centre's Programme for 2026.This comprehensive programme not only celebrates ten years since the centre's inception but prese...

PN MEP Peter Agius has published correspondence with the European Commission that reveals that the Maltese government shifted €3.8 million in European Union funds away from farmers and towards measures relating to forest area development and imp...

Prime Minister Robert Abela yesterday confirmed that the Maltese public will have to pay even more out of their own pockets for grass to grow again in the picnic area at Ta' Qali, after this public space enjoyed by families was covered with gravel - ...

Malta suffered a second straight defeat at the European Championship 2026 in Belgrade after going down 22-13 to France, who dominated all four sessions of the encounter.It was a similar scoreline to that of the first match, when Malta lost 21-12 to M...

A man was injured after he fell one storey in Qormi Road, Santa Venera.The man, of Indian nationality, fell from a height of "around one storey" at 12:30pm on Monday afternoon.Police and ambulances arrived on-site soon afterwards.More details to foll...

A 54-year-old woman who lives in Balzan was taken to Mater Dei Hospital at around 8.15am on Monday, after she was involved in an accident in Triq in-Naxxar, Birkirkara.The police said that initial investigations found that the woman was struck by a T...

A new planning application for the site of the Festaval hotel in Mellieha has been filed.The site is located very close to the Red Tower and is on land located outside the development zone. The Festaval hotel date back to 1980 and was designed by arc...

Maltese mountaineer Rita Saliba has described her return from her latest successful summit on Mount Aconcagua, Argentina, as "bittersweet," saying that the expedition gave her far more than just a climb, but also lifelong friendships and renewed purp...

Tables and chairs taking up public spaces has been an issue for several years, but the issue only became greater when restaurants were given a supposedly temporary concession during the Covid-19 pandemic to take up more outdoor spaces to make up for ...

A man who was living in Malta irregularly was forcibly returned to his country of origin after failing to qualify for international protection, the police said on Tuesday.In a statement, the Immigration Police said the man of Asian origin had arrived...

Prime Minister Robert Abela admitted on Sunday that a controversial planning bill that the government proposed last summer had gone beyond what it should have been, saying that there were certain parts of it which should be removed.Abela was speaking...

This weekend heralds the sixth anniversary of when Robert Abela was elected as Labour Party leader and, by extension, Malta's Prime Minister, as he succeeded the then-scandal-ridden Joseph Muscat who resigned under the cloud of mass protests.Abela's ...

Archbishop Charles Scicluna urged engaged couples to ground their relationships in fidelity, patience and daily prayer, as he addressed those preparing to marry during a Mass held on the eve of the Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord.On Saturday, 10...

A woman drowned in St George’s Bay in St Julian’s on Sunday afternoon, while another is receiving treatment in hospital, police said in a statement.Police said that officers were alerted to two women finding themselves in difficulty in th...

Momentum on Sunday expressed disappointment following comments made today by Prime Minister Robert Abela confirming the failure of the Ta' Qali gravel project. After months of assurances that the project would succeed, the Prime Minister has now admi...

PN local councillors forming part of the Port Region have condemned what they described as "government censorship" after Opposition spokesperson for local governance Bernice Bonello was removed from the programme of the Port Region's Cultural Year op...

Prime Minister Robert Abela has not yet spoken to Opposition Leader Alex Borg over who the next Chief Justice and Auditor General should be, the PN Leader told The Malta Independent on Sunday.Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti will turn 68 in Febr...

Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela has warned that disinformation surrounding vaccines is costing lives, with Malta recording lower influenza vaccination uptake as public fear over vaccination programmes grows.In an interview with The Malta Independent...

 Nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy reached the two-week mark Sunday, as the death toll in violence surrounding the demonstrations reached at least 116 people killed, activists said.With the internet down in Iran and phone lin...

Opposition Leader Alex Borg said that the Nationalist Party must prepare not to merely reduce the electoral gap, but to win the next general election, presenting itself in 2026 as a credible ‘government in waiting,’ and not just an &lsquo...

A 2-2 draw between Serie A leader Inter Milan and defending champion Napoli highlighted the Italian league's parity on Sunday.A victory by Inter could have sent the Nerazzurri five points clear.Instead, Inter moved only three points ahead o...