The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Thursday for its eighth day.Wednesday saw the end of four days of testimony from lead investigator Keith ArnaudThe defence began q...

Momentum has called upon the government to introduce the long-awaited planning reform in order to keep its promises with Żurrieq residents and protect the Nigret area from “inappropriate and unsustainable development.”The third party...

More than 29,000 people have registered and started the government’s AI għal Kulħadd programme within the first seven weeks of its launch, according to Economy, Technology and Strategic Projects Minister Silvio Schembri.Replying to a ...

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf.The strikes came ho...

In his fourth and final day of court testimony, lead investigator into the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder Keith Arnaud told jurors that Yorgen Fenech seemed to know that the journalist’s laptop had ended up in Germany.Defence lawyer Giannella De...

The Minister for Home Affairs and Security, Glenn Bedingfield, announced on Wednesday afternoon that he has signed the legal notice to grant law enforcement officers the power to enforce on-the-spot fines for non-residents in Malta who break the law....

As summer has now really ramped up, localities which are situated in known touristic hotspots are facing the usual litany of well-known problems associated to low quality tourism.Localities such as Sliema, St Julian’s, and Swieqi are once again...

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Wednesday for its seventh day, with lead investigator Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud set to face a third day of cross-examina...

A Eurostat study has found that 21.9% of all overnight stays in tourist accommodations in Malta in 2025 occurred during the two busiest months of the year, July and August. This was the lowest share recorded from all EU countries, which implies that ...

The Nationalist Party has accused the Labour Party of “once again” being “complicit in stealing the leadership of the Ħal Għargħur Local Council” after independent councillor Francesca Attard was made Għarg...

The Planning Authority said it took immediate enforcement action after being informed about the pouring of cement on coastal rocks in Marsalforn, with works already underway to restore the site to its original condition.In a statement published on Fa...

The Labour Party has accused the Nationalist Party of trying to mislead the public over the oil procurement scandal that took place under a Nationalist government.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Labour said the PN was attempting to downplay the c...

Every summer, Malta proudly markets itself as an island paradise. Crystal-clear waters, hidden coves and picturesque bays feature in tourism campaigns, postcards and social media feeds.They are the images that define us internationally and, for many ...

A new scheme aimed at helping enterprises identify practical ways to reduce their energy and water consumption, lower operating costs and improve competitiveness, has been launched.The Energy Performance Assessment for Enterprises Scheme was launched...

The former St Elmo Examinations Centre is to be transformed into a national centre for the performing arts and will be managed by the National Performing Arts Agency.The building was officially allocated to NAPA through an agreement signed by Ramon D...

Labour MEP Alex Agius Saliba has warned that the European Commission’s proposed Digital Networks act could weaken consumer safeguards and lead to less choice, poorer services and higher prices for mobile and internet users.Agius Saliba, who is ...

The Opposition has called on the government to prioritise long-term planning and regular maintenance of social housing, arguing that residents deserve consistent upkeep rather than what it described as "publicity opportunities."In a statement, Shadow...

The Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services said in a statement that it registered its busiest year on record in 2025, with complaints, enquiries and decisions all reaching new highs, according to its Annual Report published on Wednesday.Arbiter...

A cargo plane with five crew members aboard went missing off the Pakistani port of Karachi late Tuesday after rapidly descending and losing contact with air traffic controllers on a flight from United Arab Emirates, officials said.Pakistan's airport ...

The Opposition has called on government to provide "clear and transparent answers" over concrete works carried out in Marsalforn, after the material began being removed following public criticism.In a statement, the Nationalist Party said many member...

St George's Bay will host Beach Fest 2026 on Sunday 12 July, the Ministry for Local Government and Public Works and the Ministry for Tourism said in statement.The event will take place between 6pm and 11pm and is being organised jointly by the Touris...

The Victoria 2031 Foundation marked an important milestone this July by hosting its first international collaboration in Gozo, bringing together cultural professionals, artists, festival makers, policy makers, community workers and European par...

Dozens of European lawmakers are gathering support to launch an investigation in the European Parliament of FIFA boss Gianni Infantino over his involvement in the decision to permit U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play despite an earlier red card.Bal...

Jurors in the trial by jury of businessman Yorgen Fenech on Tuesday heard lead investigator Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud confirm that police never recovered former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri's mobile phone or laptop, as his cross-examin...

 Prince Harry's final lawsuit aimed at taming the British tabloids ended in defeat Tuesday as a judge said he failed to prove his privacy invasion claims against the publisher of the Daily Mail.Justice Matthew Nicklin rejected the broad inferenc...

 The Lisa Maria Foundation has criticised a court ruling in which a man convicted over possessing child sexual abuse material was spared the minimum punishment set by law, warning that such leniency risks weakening the deterrent against child ab...

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association has called for firm action after residents in St Julian's reportedly faced intimidation, shouting and aggressive behaviour by a group of individuals.In a statement, the MHRA said those responsible must be ...

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced Tuesday that he will quit his seat in Parliament and seek reelection in an effort to clear his name over financial allegations linked to millions of dollars' worth of donations.The unexpected resignation is an ...

 President Donald Trump surprised NATO leaders he is meeting with in Turkey by launching a series of strikes on Iran late Tuesday and revoking a license that allowed Tehran to sell its oil on the world market, a major twist for a summit that had...

Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) aired 532 "sound on tape" (SOT) clips featuring members of the government and 66 featuring members of the Opposition during a 12-month period between June 2025 and May 2026, parliamentary figures showed.The figures ...

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and the Ministry of Health said in a statement that Malta has recorded its best-ever results in assisted reproductive services, with the highest national pregnancy rate and highest number of babies born through...

In a match with few fireworks, the Swiss were patient against the Colombians and their enthusiastic fans.After a scoreless draw, Ruben Vargas converted the decisive penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals, beating Colombia 4-3...

 It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten.Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a...

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Tuesday before Judge Edwina Grima, with the defence set to continue its cross-examination of Assistant Police Commissioner Keith A...

An ambulance run by Malta-based NGO MOAS was attacked in Ukraine on Tuesday by a Russian FPV drone, leaving the crew and patient narrowly escaping serious injury.The ambulance was carrying out a medical evacuation of a critically injured Ukrainian so...

A court has fully acquitted five brothers of complicity in corruption, after it found they were not accomplices in the oil bribery scheme concocted by their own brother, George Farrugia.Instead, the court ruled that the five brothers were victims of ...

A pensioner has gone on trial accused of attempting to murder his wife by repeatedly striking her with a hammer while she slept at their Mellieħa home following an argument over money.On Tuesday, 68-year-old Emanuel Borg is facing charges of att...

A 42-year-old Qormi woman accused of posing as a Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officer to con a 94-year-old woman out of more than €160,000 in cash and jewellery has been denied bail.Miriam Caruana, who is unemployed, pleaded not guilt...

Football leaders questioned the World Cup' s integrity on a chaotic and unprecedented day in the event's modern history Monday.The furor centered on a phone call that President Donald Trump made last week to FIFA head Gianni Infantino to make the cas...

Jurors in the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech today heard the prosecution continue building its case through the testimony of lead investigator Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud, who presented further evidence recovered from Fenech's mobile phon...

The European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) has formally raised concerns with the European Commission over what it describes as a threat to trade union rights in Malta following the criminal investigation of a General Workers' Union (GWU) official....

Attendance is one of the most basic expectations in any profession. It is therefore not unreasonable for citizens to expect the same standard from the people they elect to represent them in Parliament.The attendance records for the last legislature m...

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Supply Anton Refalo has participated in a joint meeting of the MED9 Agriculture Ministers held in Zadar, Croatia, where representatives from nine Mediterranean European Union countries gathered to discuss ...

The Nationalist Party has accused Transport Minister Chris Bonett of failing to show accountability, citing the number of unanswered Parliamentary Questions linked to his ministry and raising concerns over publicly funded works carried out on private...

The trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech over the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia resumes on Monday before Judge Edwina Grima, with the prosecution continuing its presentation of evidence with the testimony of Assistant Pol...

Tourism Minister Jo Etienne Abela has said the government's 4,000-person daily visitor cap on Comino could be revised in the future if circumstances require, while insisting the current strategy for the island will remain in place.Replying to a parli...

The Malta Ranger Unit said that it needs public support after its main investor has moved away from Malta.The MRU issued a statement to its online followers on Tuesday morning, in which it said that "Unfortunately, the biggest investor of the MRU mov...

St John Ambulance and Rescue will train 140 volunteers in water rescue, acquire a new specialised rescue vehicle and run an educational campaign for more than 400 students through a project supported by a €20,000 grant, a statement said.The proj...

At the heart of every strong community are people who care about one another.This belief sits at the core of the BOV Foundation's Social Inclusion Pillar. While financial support remains important, our approach goes much deeper than sponsorship. It i...

The number of people aged over 75 who are still working in Malta has risen by nearly 58% over the past five years, according to figures tabled in Parliament.In reply to a parliamentary question by Nationalist MP Jerome Caruana Cilia, Minsiter for Inf...

Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg told Parliament on Monday that 998 babies have so far been born via IVF procedures, since these practices were introduced in the country in 2013.Following a series of parliamentary questions (PQs) po...

Enforcement remains Malta's greatest weakness despite years of economic growth, newly appointed PN MP and Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Conrad Borg Manché said, arguing that stronger policing, more visible law enforcement and a more effecti...

The United States' hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans' defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal bert...

Arts Council Malta recently held the Co-Production Roadmap Masterclass for Maltese producers and filmmakers, supporting local screen professionals with the practical knowledge needed to develop international co-productions, strengthen financing strat...

Mikel Merino was still on the bench in the final minutes of regulation, with Spain coach Luis de la Fuente worried about hanging on to his substitutes as long as possible because of looming extra time.The Arsenal forward made all that fretting moot.M...

European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef has criticized the decision to allow American footballer Folarin Balogun to compete in a World Cup match despite receiving a red card, maintaining that political figures should not interfere in sporting ...

The Coalition for Gozo has strongly objected to plans for an industrial -scale photovoltaic solar farm on Ta' Kuljat Hill in Żebbuġ, warning that the development would damage protected countryside and set a dangerous precedent for Gozo's ru...

A Maltese court has ruled that the fundamental rights of American national Andrea Prudente were not violated when doctors refused to terminate her pregnancy in 2022.Prudente was holidaying in Malta when she started having a miscarriage but doctors at...

Maltese football and futsal clubs competing in European competitions will once again receive financial support from VisitMalta, following an agreement with the Maltese Football Association.Minsiter for Tourism Jo Etienne Abela announced that each eli...

A promised crackdown on the short-let fuelled disorder and overtourism plaguing Swieqi has failed to appear more than a month after it was due to come into force, with the locality's mayor warning that the situation is spiralling out of control and r...

The Minister for Housing and Lands, Owen Bonnici said Monday that beautification works for 11 social housing blocks in Ta' Xbiex, costing €762,021, which began last February, are expected to be completed by the end of this year.Bonnici said that...

Two German passengers were taken to hospital early on Monday morning after the cab they were travelling in crashed in Fgura.Police said the accident happened at around 4.15am on Triq Ħaż-Żabbar, when a 58-year-old cab driver from Birki...

 Momentum has called on the Planning Authority to refuse plans for an industrial-scale solar farm on Ta' Kuljat Hill in Żebbuġ, Gozo, warning that the project would damage protected countryside and set a dangerous precedent for similar...

In the first quarter of 2026, the General Government recorded a deficit of €339.0 million, the NSO said Monday, with the debt reaching €11,457.6 million, equivalent to 45.9 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).Between January and March ...

Malta has spent years talking about quality tourism. Every tourism strategy, conference and policy document has echoed the same ambition: attract visitors who stay longer, spend more and contribute more to the economy.Yet the latest Deloitte Malta su...

The Home Affairs Ministry said on Monday that it will be strengthening the investments in the social reintegration of inmates who are serving the last part of their prison sentences, a statement said.The government will continue bolstering its work t...

The Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability has urged the new Government to move quickly from political promises to concrete action, saying persons with disabilities in Malta continue to be left out of decisions that directly affect...

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday.Balogun, the American leader with three g...

Every legislature develops its own political storylines. Governments are judged on whether they deliver, while Oppositions are judged on whether they hold governments effectively to account and present themselves as a credible alternative.Although th...

Peter Gatt, president of the Chamber of Geologists, has renewed calls for the establishment of a national geological service in the wake of the fatal rockfall near Comino during the last weekend, warning that Malta remains the only country in Europe ...

Labour MP Mariah Meli has rejected the idea that Labour is losing popularity despite its reduced electoral margin in the latest general election. She instead highlighted that Labour won a fourth consecutive general election, describing it as an unpre...

Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg has said the PN faces the challenge of rebuilding trust among voters following its latest general election defeat, arguing that the party's renewal will take time as it seeks to convince both former supporters and t...

Conrad Borg Manché said he has "absolutely no regrets" about leaving the Labour Party to contest the general election with the Nationalist Party, saying that the support he received from voters after "years of mistreatment" convinced him he ha...

Momentum may have failed to win a parliamentary seat in its first electoral outing, but secretary general Mark Camilleri Gambin insists the party has already achieved something significant.In an interview with The Malta Independent on Sunday, Camille...

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.In the same stadium ...

 Erling Haaland scored, and Andreas Schjelderup jumped on his teammate's back. Haaland scored again, and Schjelderup leapt up again.Heading in the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute and scoring again before the end of regulation time, Haaland put ...

Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg finally unveiled his shadow Cabinet. The announcement brought to an end days of speculation about who would be entrusted with which responsibilities. It also marked the beginning of what will be one of the Oppositio...

The Labour Party has announced in a statement that investment in sport will continue to be a central pillar of national policy, with a new pilot programme of free swimming lessons for children designed to improve wellbeing, discipline and healthy lif...

Moviment Graffitti has called on the Planning Authority and the government to immediately reject a proposed boutique hotel development within Qormi's Urban Conservation Area, warning that the project would destroy a historic garden, threaten the area...

Local councillors from the Nationalist Party in Marsascala are calling on government to take urgent action after it emerged that a parking area recently developed in the Fajtata area near St Thomas Bay may, in fact, be privately owned.In a statement,...

Charles Leclerc took his first Formula 1 win in nearly two years as a chaotic British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car on Sunday and standings leader Kimi Antonelli missed the points again with a damaged car.Leclerc surged past Antonelli at the...

Speaker of the House of Representatives Carmelo Abela has called for responsible governance of artificial intelligence, greater youth and women's participation in decision-making, and renewed international cooperation to promote peace and stability a...

The Environmental Health Directorate said Sunday that the Qui-Si-Sana bathing site, identified as Bathing Site Reference Number B14, has been temporarily closed for bathing following a drainage overflow into the sea.In a Facebook statement, the direc...

A French police officer will patrol Malta's streets alongside members of the Malta Police Force in July as part of an exchange programme aimed at strengthening cooperation between European law enforcement agencies, the police said in a statement.The ...

President Donald Trump commemorated the 250th anniversary of America's independence on Saturday after storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, with severe weather disrupting celebrations in several East Coast cities."There'...

The evidence in the trial by jury of businessman Yorgen Fenech again centred on the testimony of lead investigator Keith Arnaud, who told jurors that middleman Melvin Theuma identified Fenech as the sole mastermind behind the assassination of journal...

Police assistant commissioner Keith Arnaud is to continue testifying Saturday in the trial by jury of Yorgen Fenech.Fenech, 44, has pleaded not guilty to two principal charges: complicity in the wilful homicide of Daphne Caruana Galizia and criminal ...

Pope Leo XIV, who has sparred with the Trump administration over its immigration crackdown, spent the Fourth of July on Saturday in the epicenter of Europe's migration debate to honor the tens of thousands of people who have died trying to reach Euro...

The ancient stone walls of the underground shelter in Nadur, which were meant to be a sanctuary, a silent witness to history that deserved preservation and respect, have been vandalised.For Luke Said, a candidate for the Nationalist Party, this site ...

Over 5,400 residents have signed a petition requesting that ADPD The Green Party leader is granted a parliamentary seat, the party said Saturday.Following the last general election, a group of concerned citizens started a petition to demand that Sand...

Valletta Collis Williams Pharmacy, 15, Triq ir-Repubblika; Ħamrun The Cross Pharmacy, 859, Triq il-Kbira San Ġużepp; Żebbuġ De Rohan Pharmacy, Triq Sant' Antnin; Birkirkara The Local Dispensary, Triq Kan. K. Pirotta; Ta' Xbie...

The traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV and caused a schism defended their actions Friday, insisting they were merely saving souls and were victim of an unjust sanction by the Holy See.The head of the Society of St. Pius X wrote to Leo a...

Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled - and scored, of course - when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.Afte...

Morocco is heading back to the World Cup quarterfinals and coach Mohamed Ouahbi believes his team has established itself among soccer's elite.Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the Round of 16 Saturday to make th...

Kimi Antonelli returned to winning ways on Saturday by denying Lewis Hamilton a crowd-pleasing home victory in the sprint race ahead of the British Grand Prix.Hamilton started on pole and held off Antonelli until lap eight of 17, when the Italian swe...

Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride - and hints of political polarization - were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the c...

Assistant Police Commissioner Keith Arnaud, the officer who led the investigation into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia, on Friday spent an entire day guiding jurors through the police investigation that began within minutes of the 16 Octo...

The jury trial of Yorgen Fenech entered its third day on Friday after prosecutors spent much of Thursday laying out what they described as the chronology of the plot that led to the assassination.The first witness is leading investigator Keith Arnaud...

The seizure of 166 kilogrammes of cocaine, more than 2,000 ecstasy tablets and 19 kilogrammes of khat in just the first six months of this year is undoubtedly significant. Every kilogramme intercepted represents drugs that will not reach consumers, l...

The Labour Party said Friday it has appointed Ivan Falzon as Chief Executive Officer.This appointment will start with immediate effect.Falzon will be replacing Leonid McKay who was appointed CEO at Transport Malta.Falzon has served as CEO of Infrastr...