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...

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 ...

 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...

Gozo Channel announced Sunday that ferries are taking a longer route behind Comino due to bad weather,.Strong winds and rough seas are hitting the Maltese Islands this weekend.The company had suspended the service on Saturday night but resumed its op...

The six years of Robert Abela as Prime Minister have been defined by genuine achievements, undeniable crises, and a growing sense that some of the deeper structural problems Malta faces have persisted, and in certain cases have worsened. On this anni...

Thousands of people marched in Minneapolis on Saturday to protest the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal immigration officer there and the shooting of two people in Portland, Oregon. Minnesota leaders urged demonstrators to re...

"The Prime Minister's proposal to grant constitutional safeguards to all traditional pastimes, is a nonsensical political gimmick." - BirdLife President Darryl Grima, 19 October"We always try to adapt to what each family needs rather than just follow...

Just hours before 41-year-old Maltese father of two Sandro Grech was due to be transferred by air ambulance to Beijing for a last-chance cancer treatment, his family was confronted with a devastating new demand: an additional €80,000 on top of a...

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake in the Ionian Sea, just off the southern tip of Italy, shook large parts of Malta early on Saturday morning, waking many residents across the islands.The tremor was first recorded at 5.53am by Italy's National Institute of ...

Two men were injured, one of them grievously, after two cars collided in Mosta on Friday evening, the police said.The accident took place in San Pawl tal-Qliegħa Street at 6.15pm.It involved a Volvo XC driven by a 57-year-old man from Mtarfa and...

Malta 12 Montenegro 21(5-6), (0-5), (4-5), (3-5)Malta's sixth consecutive participation at the European Championship got off to a difficult start with a 21-12 defeat against Montenegro, one of the strongest nations in the competition. While few expec...

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Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday.Salah nabbed his fourth goal of the tournament - Egypt's third of the game - in the 52nd minute...

The FA Cup delivered another fairytale result on Saturday when sixth-tier Macclesfield - managed by Wayne Rooney's brother - knocked out titleholder Crystal Palace in one of the competition's greatest upsets.The teams were separated by 117 ...

A successful crowdfunding effort has enabled Pembroke and Swieqi residents, two organisations, and two local councils to appeal the outrageous Planning Authority (PA) decision to greenlight a 13-storey extension to the "monstrous DB develop...

A number of senior citizens attended a public consultation on the national parks that are planned for our country, with special focus on White Rocks.This meeting, led by Minister for the Environment Miriam Dalli and the Project Green team, is one of ...

A study issued this week by the tenant's association Solidarjetà has found a complete lack of affordability in the private rental market sector, with those on minimum wage having no hope whatsoever of finding an affordable place to rent, and t...

Rental rates are rising continuously, placing a heavy burden on many households, ADPD The Green Party said Saturday. A study published this week by Solidarjetà, the renters' association, confirms that increasing numbers of people have no alter...

The Office of the Parliamentary Ombudsman on Friday published a position paper urging immediate action to address the growing obstruction of public pavements and spaces, particularly by outdoor catering establishments.The paper, ‘Ensu...

In his most substantial critique of U.S., Russian and other military incursions in sovereign countries, Pope Leo XIV on Friday denounced how nations were using force to assert their dominion worldwide, "completely undermining" peace and the post...

U.S. forces boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea on Friday, the U.S. military said, as the Trump administration targets sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela as part of a broader effort to take control of the South A...

The beginning of a new year has brought the introduction of new fees and taxes, this time across the financial services sector, once again exposing the Labour Government's claims of "no new taxes" as empty rhetoric, the Nationalist Party said Friday....

Momentum on Friday expressed serious concern at the latest planning application proposing a development of up to twelve storeys on the Calypso Hotel site in Marsalforn. This project, which includes over 140 apartments, a four-star hotel and extensive...

Protests in Iran raged Friday night in the Islamic Republic, online videos purported to show, despite a threat from the country's theocracy to crack down on demonstrators after shutting down the internet and cutting telephone lines off to the world.A...

Switzerland held a national day of mourning on Friday for the 40 people who died in an Alpine bar fire during a New Year's Eve celebration, as prosecutors requested one of the managers to be placed in pre-trial detention.Valais region'...

A collaborative research scheme between the government and the fishing community has been extended for another year, as the Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Animal Rights, Alicia Bugeja Said, and the Chief Executive of Aquatic R...

Raymond Caruana Garden in Gudja has reopened to the public following the completion of an extensive regeneration and beautification project carried out by the Department of Public Works.The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works, Chr...

Malta took part in high-level European discussions on agriculture and fisheries this week, as the European Commission presented a series of proposals aimed at strengthening the sector across the European Union.The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries ...

Saint James Hospital is investing €36 million to offer patients the most advanced medical treatment for complex conditions and introduce the latest technology for today's demanding and best-standard healthcare realities.Jean Claude Muscat, CEO o...

Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research, and Innovation, Keith Azzopardi Tanti, announced the launch of a new doctoral research project on visual impairment, funded by the Foundation for Information Technology Accessibility (FITA). This research ...

'Bormla and its Tourism Potential' is a new Malta Tourism Observatory publication that showcases Bormla's historical and cultural splendour, while highlighting this city's immense potential for sustainable, value-added tourism experiences. Penne...

ADPD-The Green Party welcomed the announcement of investment to strengthen Malta's electricity distribution network.This is a long-overdue development after years of neglect that contributed to frequent power cuts and undermined energy reliability fo...

Triq Għajn Dwieli was reopened to traffic on Friday afternoon, Minister responsible for cleaning Glenn Bedingfield said in a brief post on Facebook.In a post on Friday afternoon, Bedingfield said that work was ongoing to reopen the tunnel, and h...

This year’s Festa Ċitru will take place on Sunday, 18 January, once again offering families the opportunity to purchase citrus fruit harvested from the historic gardens of San Anton Palace, the Office of the President announced on Friday.D...

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola joined international leaders in Martigny for a moving memorial service honouring the victims of the Crans-Montana fire in Switzerland.The tragedy, which turned a New Year's Eve celebration into a "moment ...

The big guns entered the FA Cup on Friday and one of them was shot down immediately.Championship club Wrexham knocked out Premier League side Nottingham Forest 4-3 on penalties after a thrilling match ended 3-3 after 90 minutes and extra time.Wrexham...

Brahim Díaz scored again and host Morocco joined Senegal in the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Cameroon on Friday.Díaz extended his Moroccan record by scoring in a fifth straight game at the tournament when ...

A 24-year-old man has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting to a series of domestic violence offences against his mother and brother.The charges stem from incidents in November and December 2025 and include making threats, causing c...

Pope Leo XIV is planning to travel to Spain this year, with stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands to fulfil Pope Francis' wish of visiting a key migration entry point to Europe, a Spanish cardinal said Friday.Cardinal José Cob...

Hili Finance Company plc's €60,000,000 bond issue, which opened on January 7, has been fully subscribed, the company said Friday.Geoffrey Camilleri, Chairman of Hili Finance Company plc, said: "The strong demand for this bond issue is a clear vo...

On Monday, 12 January 2026, Infrastructure Malta will initate works to "breathe new life" into Saqqajja, Rabat, as part of the national VjalKulhadd initiative.Through a renewed design, we are giving back to the community a more welcoming and safer pl...

A man convicted of helping carry out an aggravated burglary in Qormi has avoided an immediate prison term after the Court of Criminal Appeal ruled that his criminal conduct was primarily driven by drug dependency.The Court, presided over by Judge Edw...

Russia said Friday it has used the new Oreshnik ballistic missile along with other weapons in a massive strike on Ukraine.Ukrainian officials said four people were killed and at least 22 wounded in the capital overnight. Russia didn't say where Oresh...

As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets Thursday over the fatal shooting of a woman the day before by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wound...

It is well-known that Malta historically has had a highly-polarised political culture. Political party supporters are passionate, and both major parties have their core of die-hard supporters who would back them no-matter what.In the past, the number...

The Commissioner for Standards in Public Life has described the Cabinet's decision regarding ministerial declarations of assets as "a setback for transparency in public life."The Commissioner for Standards in Public Life wrote to the Prime Minister r...

Federal immigration agents shot and wounded two people in a vehicle outside a hospital in Portland on Thursday, a day after an officer fatally shot a woman in Minnesota, authorities said.The shooting drew hundreds of protesters to the U.S. ...

U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one, for an alliance focused on external threats that could now face an armed confro...

A man has died after he fell four storeys into a shaft in a residential building, police said on Thursday.Police said that the victim was a 64-year-old man from Mosta. The tragedy happened at around 3pm in a private residence in Triq il-Ħarifa i...

Palestine solidarity organisations have teamed up with an organisation representing people working in the arts and entertainment sector to launch the campaign "Malta: No Music for Genocide", calling on the Maltese Government and Public Broadcasting S...

The first meeting of a public consultation exercise on a proposed reform of social media regulation was held Thursday, following the government's announcement of a process aimed at better protecting children and vulnerable persons from online harm.Th...

A 13-year-old student was slightly injured after being allegedly attacked by a fellow student with a sharp object at a school in Gozo, the police have confirmed.Both students were 13-years-old, and this newsroom was told that the injury is very minor...

Ħamrun Spartans president Joseph Portelli has seen a €1.3 million bid to acquire Italian Serie D side Siena Calcio turned down by the club's owners, Italian media report.According to a report published by Gazzetta di Siena, the offer was ma...

Robert Abela's Government has been dealt yet another reprimand for its lack of transparency and good governance. This follows Abela's decision to abolish the long-standing practice whereby ministers publish declarations of their assets and income, as...

Enemalta has launched a new corporate identity while outlining a nine-year national plan aimed at strengthening and modernising Malta and Gozo's electricity distribution system, following the power outages experienced during the summer of 2023.The re...

Triq Għajn Dwieli in Cospicua has been closed to traffic due to safety risks, the Police Force said in a notice on social media.“Għajn Dwieli road in Cospicua, has been completely closed off to the public due to safety risks. Drivers ...

Couples, families and individuals who wish to rent a property in Malta are finding it increasingly difficult to do so, the PN said in a statement."According to a study published by the tenants' association Solidarjetà, carried out by economist...

Arsenal missed a chance to pull eight points clear in the Premier League after being stifled in a 0-0 home draw with Liverpool on Thursday.Disappointing for so much of its title defense so far this season, Liverpool put in a polished display in drivi...

Milan missed the chance to close in on Serie A leader Inter Milan as it was held to a 1-1 draw at home with relegation-threatened Genoa on Thursday.And it could have been worse for the Rossoneri as Genoa missed a penalty with virtually the last kick ...

A study has found that there is a lack of affordability in the private rental market sector that leaves tenants in a state of substantial financial strain, Solidarjetà has said.Solidarjetà has published a study titled "An Analysis of Af...

A PN MP has spoken out against a planning application for a guest house that would be built in the Urban Conservation Area of St Julian's.The application in question is for a property on Triq Sant' Elija, and proposes the change of use from a dwellin...

Former PL MEP Cyrus Engerer has taken to social media to express his concerns about the international state of affairs, and stated that European countries, inside and outside the EU, need a European Defence Union.He said that in the final part of his...

 More than 1,000 stranded passengers spent the night at Amsterdam's international airport as snow and ice that is pummeling parts of Europe grounded hundreds of flights and choked highways and railroads Wednesday.In Paris, a skier slid along the...

"Traffic Minister" Chris Bonett wants to reduce 200 licences per year for five years, when as many new licences increase in our country in just one single week, the Nationalist Party said Thursday.According to a reply given by the Transport Minister,...

A man accused of killing cats in Sliema should receive appropriate psychological treatment when the court considers any eventual penalty, his lawyers told the court on Thursday.Proceedings against Okurama Satoshi resumed after a Court of Appeal overt...

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self...

The coming days are expected to be characterised by strong northwesterly winds, which may at times reach gale force, particularly over the weekend, the Meteorological Office at the Malta International Airport said on Wednesday.Westerly to northwester...

 Guides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily's Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks.Authorities in the city ...

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Justin Haber, confirming his conviction for sexually harassing a teenage employee and ruling that the original punishment was fully justified given the seriousness of the offence.Haber, 44, a former Malt...

Minister Clint Camilleri is correct in one important respect: Gozo is no longer a seasonal destination. Over the past years it has evolved into an all-year-round hub for Maltese visitors, tourists, workers and property owners. This shift should have ...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he plans to meet with Danish officials next week after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over Greenland, the strategic Arctic island that is a self-governing territory of...

Maria Micallef has been appointed Chairperson of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD).Micallef brings extensive experience from the private sector and previously served as Chairperson of Air Malta between 2014 and 2017, a gov...

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a wide-ranging national inquiry into antisemitism, weeks after two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people.The investigation will be a royal c...

The third hub dedicated to victims of domestic violence and gender-based violence is set to open its doors this month in Mtarfa, as works on the facility are in their final stages, the police said Thursday.The hub will operate on a 24-hour basis thro...

A man was taken to hospital after he was allegedly injured with a sharp, pointed weapon during an argument.Two other people who were involved in the argument suffered slight injuries.The incident occurred at around 3.30am in an apartment block on Tri...

The Libyan Embassy in Malta on Wednesday highlighted its growing concern on the "increasing frequency" of perpetrators of serious violations or criminal activities being incorrectly identified as Libyan nationals by the media in Malta.In a statement,...

A trailer has skidded on the Regional Road, southbound lane, hitting a pole which collapsaed onto the northbound carriageway, effectively blocking other vehicles from proceeding in both directions.The accident happened just after 2.15pm.The trailer s...

The government has launched a public consultation on the introduction of a legal framework on personal assistance for persons with disabilities. The public consultation will remain open till 20 February 2026.Among several things, this reform proposes...

Manchester City's Premier League title hopes took another blow after a 1-1 draw with Brighton on Wednesday.Not even Erling Haaland's 150th goal for the club was enough to stop City from dropping points at home for the second time in as many...

Title-chasing Napoli was surprisingly held to a 2-2 draw at home by relegation-threatened Hellas Verona on Wednesday as league leader Inter Milan increased its advantage at the top of Serie A.And it could have been worse for the defending champion.An...

U.S. forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks, a U.S. official said.The official spoke to The Associated Press on Wednesday on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive milit...

Socialist International openly sang Robert Abela's praise as it marked six years of his leadership, highlighting what it described as a record defined by social justice, economic progress, and democratic values.In a letter to Prime Minister Abela, Sp...

Denmark and Greenland are seeking a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration doubled down on its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island, a Danish territory.Tensions escalated after the Whit...

At no point were elective cardiac catheterisation procedures cancelled to facilitate doctors taking leave, the Medical Association of Malta (MAM) said in a statement.Its statement comes in reaction to a statement that had been issued by the Malta Uni...

A day after closing out the 2025 Holy Year, Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday opened a new phase of his pontificate by gathering the world's cardinals to Rome and indicating some reform-minded priorities going forward.For starters, Leo signalled an emph...

A proposed 40-storey tower in Paceville will cast shadows on Swieqi residential areas between March and September, a new study has found.The proposal is on Triq Elia Zammit, Paceville, and will make use of FAR policy for tall buildings.The impact ass...

1,370 more promise of sale agreements were signed in 2025 than in 2024, information published by the Malta Developers Association (MDA) shows.The MDA noted a "strong and encouraging" performance in Promise of Sale activity, saying that it confirms th...

The Driving Licence Surrender Scheme has formally been launched on Transport Malta's website this morning.Through this scheme, any youths not older than 30 years old on the date of application may surrender their driving licence for a period of five ...

The shipping industry has witnessed tremendous growth in the international, global carriage of goods by container vessels. Container ships have been ever increasing in size, and capacity. There are container ships, measuring up to 400 metres in lengt...

A British dive master died after making a rapid ascent while exploring a shipwreck off Malta last year, an inquest in the UK heard Monday.Darrel Nicholas Pascoe, 66, from Cornwall, was diving at the popular P29 wreck on October 12 when the incident o...

The capture of Venezuela's leader by US forces has reignited a familiar and uncomfortable debate. Even if Washington believes its actions were justified, the operation raises serious doubts about respect for international law and the protections affo...

Passenger traffic between Malta and Gozo reached a record high during the Christmas and New Year period, with a total of 301,041 people crossing the channel using Gozo Channel ferries and the fast ferry service, the government said Tuesday.Minister f...

Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on U.S. President Donald Trump's comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland.The leaders issued a statement reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island "belongs to its people."The leaders ...

After a dead whale was found on the bow of a container ship docked in New Jersey, authorities were working Tuesday to remove the carcass and determine the endangered animal's cause of death.The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a New Jersey-b...

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed out the Vatican's 2025 Holy Year by denouncing today's consumerist and anti-foreigner sentiment, capping a Jubilee that saw some 33 million pilgrims flock to Rome and a historic transition from one Americ...

 Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are divorced and legally single, ending the 19-year marriage of one of entertainment's most prominent power couplesA Nashville, Tennessee, judge issued an order at a hearing Tuesday dissolving the ma...

Jonathan David repaid coach Luciano Spalletti's faith in him with a goal and an assist to help Juventus to a 3-0 win at Sassuolo in Serie A on Tuesday.That saw fourth-place Juventus remain level on points with Roma after the capital side won 2-0 at r...

Nottingham Forest piled the pressure on former manager Nuno Espirito Santo with a 2-1 win at West Ham on Tuesday.Morgan Gibbs-White won and then converted a penalty in the 89th minute to seal a crucial victory in a clash between two teams f...

An 84-year-old man from Mosta was left with grievous injuries after being struck by a car in Triq l-Imġarr, Għajnsielem, on Tuesday afternoon.The man was taken to Gozo General Hospital at around 2.30pm after he was involved in an accident i...