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26 June 2026, Friday

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Gozo Channel issues tender to lease vessel instead of the MV Nikolaos

Gozo Channel Operations Ltd has issued a competitive call for tenders for the charter of a fourth vessel to operate on the Malta-Gozo ferry route. Sources told The Malta Independent that the...

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166kg of cocaine, 2,088 ecstasy tablets and 19kg of khat seized in first six months of the year

During the first six months of this year, the Malta Police Force seized 166 kilograms of cocaine, 2,088 ecstasy (XTC) tablets—already surpassing the total amount confiscated throughout...

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Public Health Authorities investigating food poisoning outbreak

The Public Health Authorities are investigating a foodborne illness outbreak after a group of employees fell ill following a lunch served at their workplace. The outbreak was identified on...

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Man charged with sexual assault of five-year old girl in homeless shelter

A 51-year-old man from Msida appeared in court charged with the corruption and sexual assault of a five-year-old girl. Ruben Schembri, an gaming employee, was arraigned on Friday after...

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Food couriers to get fixed salaries and stronger rights under new collective agreements

Food couriers employed by operators within the Malta Delivery Fleet Operators Association will be given stronger employment rights, fixed monthly salaries and improved working conditions under new...

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Updated (2): No one hurt as scaffolding collapses while being dismantled

No one was injured on Friday morning when part of a scaffolding collapsed while it was being dismantled, the police said. The accident happened in Reggie Miller Street at around 8am. The...

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Gozitans deserve modern and permanent connectivity, not more temporary fixes - PN

Gozitans have long been waiting for a permanent, modern and reliable solution to their connectivity with Malta, and they cannot continue being offered temporary fixes and patchwork measures instead of...

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PN Leader Alex Borg announces his Shadow Cabinet

Leader of the Opposition and of the Partit Nazzjonalista Alex Borg is announcing the official appointment of his Shadow Cabinet. This Shadow Cabinet is made up of 28 Shadow Ministers and eight...

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KM Malta Airlines yet to file a single set of accounts since its inception

Malta's national airline, KM Malta Airlines, is yet to file a single set of accounts since its inception in 2023, and has dodged questions over when exactly these accounts will be filed. KM Malta...

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latest comment from onDmove, 26/06/2026 10:54: It's amazing how accomodating the CEO and Registrar at the Malta Business Registry is. I'm sure she'll get her performance bonus in full for closing an eye, or two.

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Realities islands are facing should be reflected more consistently in European policies – Abela

In Cyprus, Prime Minister Robert Abela addressed the opening of a High-Level Conference which tackled the topic on how to strengthen islands and coastal communities particularly ones in the European...

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Arraignment halted after accused found to have tuberculosis

An arraignment was temporarily suspended on Friday after it emerged that a man due to face charges in connection with a home robbery was undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. The 63-year-old...

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Updated: Neighbours dig through Venezuela rubble to search for survivors as death toll climbs to 589

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones on Thursday after back-to-back earthquakes that officials say killed more than 230...

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People continue to pay more in interest as government debt keeps rising, PN says

The latest government finances figures published today by the government's statistics office confirm that, in May of this year, the country's debt continued to rise and now stands at €11,840...

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72-year-old woman in serious condition after falling down shaft in Kerċem

A 72-year-old woman is in serious condition after falling down a shaft at her residence in Triq Ta' Berrini, Kerċem. The accident was reported to the police yesterday at approximately...

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Agius Saliba says he will advocate for protecting consumers and small businesses

Earlier today, the European Parliament’s Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) discussed the draft legislation prepared by Labour Party deputy leader and MEP Alex Agius...

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Government debt at €11.8bn at end May – NSO

At the end of May 2026, Central Government debt stood at €11,840.9 million, an increase of €956.6 million when compared to 2025, the NSO said Friday. The increase reported under Malta...

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New digital financial institution VCFC officially launches in Malta

A new financial institution has officially launched in Malta, with Valletta Credit Finance Corporation (VCFC) unveiling its operations during an event at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in...

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Ray Abela elected to parliament in second casual election

Ray Abela was elected to parliament on Friday after securing a seat in a casual election, marking his return to the House of Representatives for a second time. Abela will fill the Third District...

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Bishops appoint Commission for Promoting Integral Human Development

The Maltese Episcopal Conference has established the Interdiocesan Commission for Promoting Integral Human Development, a statement said Friday. This will be led by Mr Mark Cachia as Executive...

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latest comment from Cilia Debono Emanuel, 26/06/2026 10:24: The Church is keeping abreast with developments in the social , economic field . It is also providing strong support for maintaining the dignity of human nature and respect for human values including the God given natural right to life from conception to natural death, the protection of refugees and the observance of the , the rights of of migrants and their effective integration into the community, effective cooperation with people of diverse culture, racial origin or belief ,and protection of the environment . By setting up the Commission the Church is carrying out its Divine Mission in this age in which we live .. . .

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Turkey beat US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to World Cup knockout stage

Australia clinch knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance

Brian Brobbey and the Dutch roll in the rain to a 3-1 win over Tunisia to top World Cup Group F

Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup

Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round for 1st time as Pépé scores twice in 2-0 win over Curaçao

Ecuador advance to World Cup knockout rounds, beat Germany 2-1 on Plata's 77th-minute goal

Mexico beat Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time

South Africa reach World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

Vinícius Júnior scores 2 goals as Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to win World Cup group

Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine help Morocco rally to beat Haiti 4-2 at the World Cup

TMID Editorial: A short-term guarantee

One of the first major announcements of the new legislature was the securing of a deal with global energy giant BP for the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to continue to power the...

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Court reinstates Valletta Luxury Projects as winner of Evans Building concession

Valletta Luxury Projects (VLP) has won back the multi-million-euro concession to redevelop Valletta's historic Evans Building. The decision comes after the Court of Appeal overturned two Public...

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Firefighters contain grass fire near Addolorata Cemetery

A grass fire that broke out adjacent to the Addolorata Cemetery in Paola has been brought under control, with firefighters carrying out cooling operations to extinguish remaining hotspots, the Civil...

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Turkey beat US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to World Cup knockout stage

Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match, and Turkey beat the United States 3-2 Thursday night for its only win of the World Cup. Auston Trusty scored in the third minute and Sebastian...

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Brian Brobbey and the Dutch roll in the rain to a 3-1 win over Tunisia to top World Cup Group F

The lightning that streaked over Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night only briefly slowed the Oranje Fanwalk, as Dutch supporters marched en masse to watch the Netherlands play Tunisia in the World...

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Yorgen Fenech files constitutional case over alleged prison eavesdropping

Yorgen Fenech has filed a constitutional case against the State, alleging that his fundamental right to a fair trial was breached through the use of eavesdropping measures, including the alleged...

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Man gets bail after threatening to put partner in wheel chair, telling her he hopes she gets cancer

A 35-year-old man from Żabbar has been granted bail after admitting to threatening his partner during a domestic dispute in which he allegedly warned she would "end up in a wheelchair" and said...

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Grand Master’s Palace tapestries return after major restoration in Belgium

The historic tapestries of the Grand Master's Palace have returned to their home following an extensive two-year conservation project in Belgium. The restored tapestries were officially unveiled...

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Australia clinch knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance

Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to...

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Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup

Daizen Maeda gave Japan the lead and Anthony Elanga took it away six minutes later, helping Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday night that sent both teams to the knockout round of the World...

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Business

PwC Malta renews Gold Sponsorship Agreement with The Malta Chamber

Farsons reports strategic progress in a transformational year at 79th AGM

Deloitte’s 2026 Global Tax Survey reveals transformation opportunity

Farsons reports strategic progress in a transformational year at 79th AGM

Smart Cloud marks five years of digital transformation with client celebration at MICAS

Malta Film Commission launches €2m upskilling fund and first-ever crew standards framework

BOV announces changes to the senior management

Xjenza Malta and the EIT launch new growth programme for ambitious Maltese startups

We survived election madness; World Cup now pacifies our minds

The economic implications of the Middle East conflict for Malta

Gozo Channel issues tender to lease vessel instead of the MV Nikolaos

166kg of cocaine, 2,088 ecstasy tablets and 19kg of khat seized in first six months of the year

Public Health Authorities investigating food poisoning outbreak

Man charged with sexual assault of five-year old girl in homeless shelter

Food couriers to get fixed salaries and stronger rights under new collective agreements

Updated (2): No one hurt as scaffolding collapses while being dismantled

Gozitans deserve modern and permanent connectivity, not more temporary fixes - PN

PN Leader Alex Borg announces his Shadow Cabinet

KM Malta Airlines yet to file a single set of accounts since its inception

Realities islands are facing should be reflected more consistently in European policies – Abela

Arraignment halted after accused found to have tuberculosis

Updated: Neighbours dig through Venezuela rubble to search for survivors as death toll climbs to 589

People continue to pay more in interest as government debt keeps rising, PN says

72-year-old woman in serious condition after falling down shaft in Kerċem

Agius Saliba says he will advocate for protecting consumers and small businesses

Government debt at €11.8bn at end May – NSO

New digital financial institution VCFC officially launches in Malta

Ray Abela elected to parliament in second casual election

Bishops appoint Commission for Promoting Integral Human Development

Ivory Coast into World Cup knockout round for 1st time as Pépé scores twice in 2-0 win over Curaçao

Ecuador advance to World Cup knockout rounds, beat Germany 2-1 on Plata's 77th-minute goal

Updated: 2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000

NGOs urge EU Commission to keep spotlight on Malta's rule of law shortcomings

Pace family usury case sitting derailed after accused and guards get trapped in lift

Court of Appeal throws out €10,000 tuna farm fine over flawed evidence

Man charged with repeatedly raping wife granted bail under strict conditions

Man accused of threatening family during alcohol-fuelled domestic incident denied bail

Man jailed for eight years over violent armed robbery that left victim permanently injured

TMID Editorial: A short-term guarantee

Court reinstates Valletta Luxury Projects as winner of Evans Building concession

Firefighters contain grass fire near Addolorata Cemetery

Turkey beat US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to World Cup knockout stage

Brian Brobbey and the Dutch roll in the rain to a 3-1 win over Tunisia to top World Cup Group F

Yorgen Fenech files constitutional case over alleged prison eavesdropping

Man gets bail after threatening to put partner in wheel chair, telling her he hopes she gets cancer

Grand Master’s Palace tapestries return after major restoration in Belgium

Australia clinch knockout round spot with 0-0 draw; Paraguay also likely to advance

Japan and Sweden play to 1-1 draw as both advance to knockout round at the World Cup

Alex Borg officially files declaration of interest to retain post of PN Leader

Dan Snow highlights Maltese Islands’ history and cultural heritage to global audiences

Man injured as two cars collide in Zebbug

BOV Foundation proudly supported the restoration of one of Malta’s few 15th-century retables

‘We haven’t even started yet,’ Borg tells activists at general council

Prime Minister holds meeting with European Commissioner