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Enough evidence for Fearne and Scicluna to be formally indicted in Vitals case, court rules

A court will today decide whether there is enough evidence against former Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne, current Central Bank governor Edward Scicluna and a host of others for them to stand trial...

latest comment from Ed Azzopardi, 24/07/2024 11:06:Soon, someone will use his diplomatic passport to run away from the mainland.

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Fearne will not re-contest for PL deputy leadership post

Chris Fearne said he will be stepping down from the role of Labour Party deputy leader for parliamentary affairs.In a post on Facebook, he said following the decree given by the court today,...

Rule of law report recommends government strengthens efforts to improve the efficiency of justice

A rule of law report by the European Commission has recommended that the government further strengthen efforts to improve the efficiency of justice including by providing additional resources,...

Fearne to give statement on court ruling 'later'

Labour MP Chris Fearne said Wednesday he will be giving his reaction to the court ruling which found there is prima facie evidence for him to stand trial later....

latest comment from F Galea, 24/07/2024 11:53:Ghadek qed taqra Mr. Real Deal? X'sar minna l-RIPN?

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Abela’s lack of action shows how he is involved in greatest fraud Malta has ever seen - Grech

With every passing day, Prime Minister Robert Abela continues to confirm that he was and still is involved and is complicit in the biggest fraud to ever take place in Malta, Nationalist Party Leader...

Man to be charged with allegedly trafficking workers into Malta

A man has been arrested and will be charged with allegedly trafficking foreign workers into the country after a joint investigation between the police and JobsPlus.The man – a 67-year-old...

ADPD calls on Prime Minister to take immediate action against Fearne, Scicluna

ADPD- The Green Party called on the Prime Minister to take immediate action against Chris Fearne and Edward Scicluna following a court ruling saying there was enough prima facie evidence for them to...

Watch: Edward Scicluna keeps lips sealed as he emerges from court after prima facie decree

Former Finance Minister and current Governor of the Central Bank of Malta Edward Scicluna kept his lips sealed while leaving court after a Magistrate declared that there is enough prima facie evidence...

The justice system did not succumb to Prime Minister’s pressure - PN MP

Malta’s justice system did not give in to the pressure exerted by Prime Minister Robert Abela, Nationalist Party MP Karol Aquilina said on Wednesday following the court’s decree that there...

TMID Editorial: Health sector under pressure

It has come as no surprise that the government has opened a call for expressions of interest for private clinics to assist in emergency services.The call was initially opened until 19 July, but...

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11 arrested after being found to be living in Malta illegally

Eleven persons were arrested by the police after they were found to be living in Malta illegally, the police said in a statement Wednesday.The 11 persons – no gender or ages were given...

latest comment from Stephen Forster, 24/07/2024 10:44:Back to Italy then.

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Last Sunday was Earth's hottest day in all recorded history, European climate agency says

On Sunday, the Earth sizzled to the hottest day ever measured by humans, yet another heat record shattered in the past couple of years, according to the European climate service Copernicus...

latest comment from BoJo, 24/07/2024 07:32:The hottest temperature ever recorded was 56.7°C in July 1913 in California, United States. So it is cooler nowadays!

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Four men seen skinny-dipping at Fond Ghadir

Four men were pictured naked at Fond Ghadir in Sliema this morning.The men were noticed on the beach by passers-by on their morning stroll along the Sliema promenade.It is not the first...

latest comment from alan, 24/07/2024 11:47:Throw them in jail! Worse than Muscat, Mizzi, and Schembri in Vitals.

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Court orders Identità officials to be investigated over conflicting testimony

A magistrate has ordered the police commissioner to investigate two officials from government agency Identità after they gave conflicting testimony in court.The officials appeared as...

latest comment from Angus Black, 23/07/2024 15:15:Looks like several Identita' officials are due for a nice raise and/or a golden handshake?

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Mosta Local Council 'remains committed' to improving traffic management through consultation

Conducting a consultation process to see an improvement in traffic management remains a commitment of Mosta’s Local Council, it said in a statement published on Wednesday morning.This was...

Average annual salary in 2022 was €20,989, 16.8% of Malta residents were at risk of poverty

The average annual basic salary for employees in 2022 was €20,989, the National Statistics Office (NSO) detailed in its 2024 Regional Statistics report on Tuesday.The average income for...

latest comment from dr. Joseph, 23/07/2024 17:53:An example. mr x makes 8000 euro per year, mr y makes 50000 per year. Add the 2 and then divide by 2. Thats the average. What a joke to call malta's average 20 grand. But thats how they do it.

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Organisations slam government plans to allow model airstrip in Wied Żnuber

Nine organisations have strongly condemned the Government’s attempt to change the Ħal Far Local Plan so as to allow the construction of an airstrip for model aeroplanes in Wied...

latest comment from Rachel Galea, 24/07/2024 08:39:Does this hobby have enough practioners to warrant a second airstrip....isn't the one in Ta'qali enough? Why is this government hell bent on desecrating every pristine green area we may have left?

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Law report: The battle between Malacalza and the European Central Bank

In the case T-134/21, Malacalza Investimenti Srl and Vittorio Malacalza (Applicants), shareholders of the Italian bank, Banca Carige, brought a case before the General Court of the European Union (the...

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86-year-old motorcyclist injured in hit-and-run

An 86-year-old man was injured in a hit-and-run in Mosta on Monday evening, police said, with the alleged culprit being arrested soon after.Police said that the incident happened at around 5pm...

latest comment from John, 23/07/2024 12:51:Lock him up! Should never leave an accident

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TMID Editorial: Real improvements to our quality of life are needed

Quality of life is not simply about having a strong economic growth rate. The government has for years been boasting about this. It is not simply about having a good wage, although here one must point...

AFM rescues three oil tanker crew members after medical emergency

The Armed Forces of Malta on Monday evening rescued three crew members of an oil tanker after they required medical attention.In a brief statement, the AFM said that the Malta Rescue...

21.6% increase in cruise passenger traffic in Q2 when compared to same period last year

Total cruise passenger traffic during the second quarter of 2024 amounted to 273,900, an increase of 21.6% over the same quarter of last year, the National Statistics Office (NSO) said.There...

Renowned artist Mark Mallia passes away at age 59

Well-known artist Mark Mallia has died at age 59.Born in Pieta, he was a self-taught artist known for photographs, abstract paintings and more. His work is spread from Malta, to the USA, the UK,...

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Compensation system for power cuts to be operated again this summer – Energy Ministry

The Energy Ministry has said that a compensation system for those affected by the recent spate of power cuts will be operated once again this summer.Responding to criticism from the Nationalist...

latest comment from J.Degabriele, 23/07/2024 13:48:And how much is this compensation going to be? Enough to buy a new fridge and freezer and other appliances? Don't think so!

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Waterpolo: Sirens show mettle to defeat Birżebbuġa

SIRENS BUILD FITNESS....13BIRŻEBBUĠA FREEPORT... 5(3-2), (3-2), (3-1), (4-0)Sirens Build Fitness recovered from a setback midway through the game to obtain...

Standards Commissioner clears Ministers of abusively handing positions

The Commissioner for Standards Joseph Azzopardi has cleared four Ministers of breaching the ministerial code of ethics by handing out Ministry positions to the spouses and partners of Cabinet...

latest comment from S. Camilleri, 23/07/2024 11:10:Something seems amiss? No, everything is ship shape!

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Why is Malta independent? ›

Malta's final ruler, Britain, granted Malta self-governance after Malta's brave resistance to the Axis powers and loyalty to Britain during World War II, which did allow for the movement for independence to grow more in popularity.

What is the largest newspaper in Malta? ›

Times of Malta - Malta's leading news service since 1935.

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Malta's economy is practically driven by financial services, tourism, real estate, Igaming and manufacturing, particularly of electronics. Other important activities are pharmaceuticals, information technology, and call centres.

Is Malta still under British rule? ›

Malta was a Crown Colony of the United Kingdom from 1814 until 1964, when it was granted independence and joined the British Commonwealth. Malta was recognized by the United States the same year that it gained independence and became a republic in 1964.

Why is Malta a separate country? ›

Independence from Britain was achieved in 1964, after the Maltese people were awarded the George Cross for defending the crucial military bases there during World War Two.

Why didn't Italy invade Malta? ›

The reluctance of the Italians to act directly against Malta throughout 1940 was strengthened by the Battle of Taranto, in which much of the Italian surface fleet was put out of action by Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA) torpedo bombers. The Italians adopted an indirect approach and cut off the island.

Why is Malta not part of the UK? ›

Malta became an independent Commonwealth Realm on 21 September 1964 and a republic on 13 December 1974; after the expiry of a defence agreement with the United Kingdom, the last British forces left Malta on 31 March 1979.

Why did the French leave Malta? ›

The Maltese soon rebelled against the French and drove the French garrison into Valletta and the Grand Harbour fortifications where they were besieged for more than two years. The French surrendered Malta when their food supplies were about to run out.

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