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Girl, 11, critically injured after being hit by car

A girl aged 11 was critically injured on Monday morning after she was hit by a car in Mgarr, the police said.The accident took place in Fisher Street at 7am.The girl was hit by a Peugeot...

Romanian prince detained in Malta following arrest over corruption

European royalty made a surprise appearance in court on Monday, with a Romanian prince being remanded in custody on Monday, after being arrested at the request of Romanian authorities, through what...

Mosta square project was 'a great waste of money' – Edwin Vassallo

Independent MEP candidate and former Mosta mayor Edwin Vassallo described the Mosta square infrastructural project to partially pedestrianise one of the busiest areas in the heart of the island, as a...

Swieqi residents, council up in arms as apartments planned to rise amidst two-storey houses

Residents in a street in Swieqi and the local council of the same locality are up in arms over plans for an apartment block to be built in an area largely characterised by two-storey terraced...

April economic update – annual growth in business activity broadly unchanged

The Central Bank of Malta's Business Conditions Index indicates that in March, annual growth in business activity was broadly unchanged from February, and remained below its long-term...

Robert Aquilina appointed honorary president of Repubblika

Robert Aquilina has been appointed honorary president of the NGO Repubblika.Aquilina had been the NGO’s president for three and a half years until his resignation in early...

Construction sector shocks

On Friday, the country was treated to another shock by the construction sector. The roof of a building next door to a construction site collapsed, with two workers who were on the roof falling...

MDA says SmartCity modification plans have ‘detrimental effects’

The Malta Developers Association said Monday that plans for development of residential and commercial buildings at SmartCity will have “detrimental effects”.The MDA was referring to...

The good and bad of 20 years of EU membership: Gonzi, Sant reflect

Twenty years ago, on 1 May 2004, Malta joined the European Union as a member state, effectively ending more than two decades of confrontation which saw the Nationalist Party pushing for accession...

latest comment from Joseph Licari, 28/04/2024 18:21:Gonzi and Sant omitted to mention that one of the (indirect but real) advantages of EU membership has been the weakening of the Catholic Church's power and influence. Freedom of movement of goods, services, capital and people inevitably led to the freer movement of ideas, too. This led to strengthening the people's emancipation from the Church's grip. The most dramatic result was the Church's defeat in the 2011 referendum on the introduction of divorce legislation.

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‘Radical’ MEP candidate tells PN to go ‘back to basics’ as it has become more centre-left

Self-described “radical” and independent MEP candidate Edwin Vassallo said that if the Nationalist Party wants to regain its relevance, it has to “go back to basics” as...

latest comment from Frans Camilleri, 28/04/2024 11:35:I thought dinosaurs had become extinct. Possibly that's why he's getting more attention from the media than anybody else

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Driver injured in head-on collision in Mgarr

A driver was injured on Sunday evening in a two-car head-on collision in Mgarr, the police said.The accident took place in Sir Temi Zammit Road at 10.10pm.The police said that the driver...

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‘Local councils were not stripped of their responsibilities’ – PS Keith Azzopardi Tanti

Contrary to public perception and the way some mayors are speaking out, “local councils were not stripped of their responsibilities,” according to the Parliamentary Secretary for Youth,...

latest comment from John Tonna, 28/04/2024 19:15:What about the enormous national debt that has exploded during the last 11 years?

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Past 20 years have shown that decision to join EU brought substantial benefits – Lawrence Gonzi

The past 20 years have shown that the people’s decision for Malta to join the European Union in 2004 brought substantial benefits, former Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has said.On...

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Repubblika condemns PM’s ‘fascist comments’, PN leader says Abela should withdraw them

NGO Repubblika on Sunday condemned what it described as fascist comments made by the Prime Minister on the judiciary.This morning, Abela said that justice should not be political terrorism, in...

Valletta FC condemned to first ever relegation after heavy loss

Valletta FC, one of Malta’s most historic football clubs, has been relegated from the country’s top league for the first time ever after suffering a heavy defeat on Sunday...

latest comment from mohhmiftuh, 28/04/2024 17:26:Ir-relegazzjoni tat-tim Belti hi melh fuq il-ferita ghall-beltin li f'dawn l-ahhar snin raw il-belt taghhom taqa' fi stat kaotiku li ghamilha kwazi impossibbli li tibqa' tghix fiha.

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Hundreds of families attend the opening of ECOHIVE Academy in Marsascala

The opening of the ECOHIVE Academy in Marsascala last Sunday was attended by hundreds of people, the Environment Ministry said.The aim of this centre is to grow awareness about the circular...

There is no doubt that the EU is getting transformed into a defence union – Alfred Sant

PL MEP Alfred Sant believes that the EU is getting transformed into a defence union.On Wednesday, Malta will mark 20 years of European Union membership, having officially joined on 1 May 2004....

TMIS Editorial: Voter abstention and the power of incumbency

It was not really a surprise that, two years ago, Malta registered the lowest turnout for a general election since Independence.In March 2022, only 85% of the registered voters gave their...

latest comment from joe tedesco, 28/04/2024 21:03:THE WHOLE MALTESE POLITICAL SYSTEM IS CORRUPT. VOTING WOULD ONLY HELP IT TO FLOURISH.

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Arsenal and Man City both win to keep it tight at the top in the race for the Premier League title

Arsenal survived alate scare at Tottenhamto stay narrowly ahead in the race for the Premier League title on Sunday.A 3-2 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ensured Mikel...

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Bernard Grech hits out at Labour Party over alleged vote stealing

PN Leader Bernard Grech struck out at what he described as the 'theft' of votes by the Labour Party, during a speech he delivered on Sunday.During a political event, Grech said that the...

ADPD candidates present nominations for elections

ADPD - The Green Party candidates presented their nominations for the elections of the 8thof June at the office of the Electoral Commission in Naxxar.Addressing the press, ADPD Chairperson...

AFM rescues two people who were in difficulty at sea

On Sunday morning, the Armed Forces of Malta received a 112 call, as 2 persons found themselves in difficultyat sea atWied iż-Żurrieqand needed assistance.The Malta...

Premier League: Hamrun demolish Floriana to be crowned champions

Hamrun Spartans demolished Floriana 5-0 to be crowned Premier League champions....

‘Gozo will be model for sustainable development for our country’ - Abela

Gozo will be the model of sustainable development in the country, Prime Minister Robert Abela said during a speech closing the Labour Party's General Conference on Sunday.The Conference was...

latest comment from Anonimu Malti, 29/04/2024 06:12:Inzel sax Xlendi Bobby u tkun taf kif irrovinajtuh kemm ilkom hemm fuq. Taqtalek il Bluff u l gideb ta tghid haga u taghmel ohra ma jibqalek xejn !

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Cassola claims discrimination by Broadcasting Authority

Independent MEP candidate Arnold Cassola has said that he was informed by Dr Emmy Bezzina that the "Broadcasting Authority's Election Candidates' Directives are impeding SMASH" from bringing...

latest comment from David, 29/04/2024 06:31:Il-pl ghan-nizla. Il-pajji*z nies bhal Dr. Arnold Cassola ghandu bzonn. Imissu jinhatar ministru tal-ambjent iwiegeb biss lil president.

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Government ‘purchased’ 298 beds in private homes for elderly people in 2023

The government last year “purchased” 298 beds in the private sector to address a growing waiting list of elderly people who seek to enter homes specifically catering to their needs, the...

latest comment from Victor Bonello, 28/04/2024 20:01:How is the price calculated?

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Three arrested in drug investigation

Three people were arrested as after being found to be in possession of different drugs, the police said."Following information regarding the alleged suspects, on Friday, the police stopped a...

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