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Police said that the accident happened at around 7:00am in a field near Buskett
25/01/2025

Police said that the accident happened at around 7:00am in a field near Buskett

'If I were you, I would be more concerned about the irresponsible declarations being made by your lawyer Jason Azzopardi...
25/01/2025

'If I were you, I would be more concerned about the irresponsible declarations being made by your lawyer Jason Azzopardi, and the leaked evidence, related to investigations into your mother's assassination,' Pullicino Orlando said as he addressed Matthew Caruana Galizia

'If I were you, I would be more concerned about the irresponsible declarations being made by your lawyer Jason Azzopardi, and the leaked evidence, related to investigations into your mother's assassination,' Pullicino Orlando said as he addressed Matthew Caruana Galizia

The hostages, who are all female soldiers, were all captured during the 7 October attacks. Their release is part of the ...
25/01/2025

The hostages, who are all female soldiers, were all captured during the 7 October attacks. Their release is part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas

The scheme’s first project concerns roadworks on Triq Żabbar, a road linking Żejtun and Ħaż-Żabbar
25/01/2025

The scheme’s first project concerns roadworks on Triq Żabbar, a road linking Żejtun and Ħaż-Żabbar

“If the government intends to restrict or abolish this right”, the NGOs argued that it has an obligation to provide citi...
25/01/2025

“If the government intends to restrict or abolish this right”, the NGOs argued that it has an obligation to provide citizens with an opportunity to voice their opinions

A Naxxar quarry could be turned into a major mixed-use development featuring industrial, commercial, and residential spa...
25/01/2025

A Naxxar quarry could be turned into a major mixed-use development featuring industrial, commercial, and residential spaces.

The site owned by Carmel Vella Limited currently hosts concrete and asphalt batching plants and a concrete brick plant.

A recently submitted planning application proposed demolishing all existing structures on the site and excavating it to level the ground.

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A hotel consortium fronted by Michael Stivala is insisting it needs no permission from the Lands Authority to place sunb...
25/01/2025

A hotel consortium fronted by Michael Stivala is insisting it needs no permission from the Lands Authority to place sunbeds on the roof of its lido in Gzira.

The lido was built on public land transferred to a group of seafront hotels in Gzira on a 65-year lease. The public deed forbids the er****on of any structure at roof level. In a legal letter, the consortium is arguing that the deed only bans the er****on of permanent rooftop structures and not temporary sunbeds.

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A Naxxar quarry could be turned into a major mixed-use development featuring industrial, commercial, and residential spa...
25/01/2025

A Naxxar quarry could be turned into a major mixed-use development featuring industrial, commercial, and residential spaces

Hotel consortium fronted by Michael Stivala presents legal opinion stating that the deed for the lease of public land tr...
25/01/2025

Hotel consortium fronted by Michael Stivala presents legal opinion stating that the deed for the lease of public land transferred to it for 65 years only bans the er****on of permanent rooftop structures and not temporary sunbeds

Hotel consortium fronted by Michael Stivala presents legal opinion stating that the deed for the lease of public land transferred to it for 65 years only bans the er****on of permanent rooftop structures and not temporary sunbeds 

Prime Minister Robert Abela and Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela tour Da Vinci Hospital
24/01/2025

Prime Minister Robert Abela and Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela tour Da Vinci Hospital

A call to include persons with interest in the action was turned down because the action was a judicial review
24/01/2025

A call to include persons with interest in the action was turned down because the action was a judicial review

Hotelier Alfred Refalo wants to relocate a vernacular building from a rural hamlet along a main road, where he is buildi...
24/01/2025

Hotelier Alfred Refalo wants to relocate a vernacular building from a rural hamlet along a main road, where he is building a hotel, to a pristine site overlooking terraced fields

Hotelier Alfred Refalo wants to relocate a vernacular building from a rural hamlet along a main road, where he is building a hotel, to a pristine site overlooking terraced fields 

Charles Mercieca, who is representing Yorgen Fenech in court proceedings, tells journalists bail process ‘will take some...
24/01/2025

Charles Mercieca, who is representing Yorgen Fenech in court proceedings, tells journalists bail process ‘will take some time’

The Planning Authority has approved the demolition of the ex-Sa Maison residential home and a neighbouring old warehouse...
24/01/2025

The Planning Authority has approved the demolition of the ex-Sa Maison residential home and a neighbouring old warehouse to make way for an eight-storey development comprising 48 apartments.

The application had been suspended in August 2024 after the Planning Commission expressed concerns about the impact of the proposed massing and volumes on the surrounding scheduled properties and the urban conservation area.

The development was approved following the introduction of side setbacks at the seventh and penthouse levels.

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24/01/2025

‘If I were Yorgen Fenech I would focus on fighting the case and spend time with my family’ – Yorgen Fenech’s lawyer speaks to the media outside the Corradino Correctional Facility

Every month in 2024 recorded below-average rainfall, resulting in a total precipitation of 260mm less than the climatic ...
24/01/2025

Every month in 2024 recorded below-average rainfall, resulting in a total precipitation of 260mm less than the climatic norm

Planning Authority approves demolition of the ex-Sa Maison residential home and a neighbouring old warehouse to make way...
24/01/2025

Planning Authority approves demolition of the ex-Sa Maison residential home and a neighbouring old warehouse to make way for an eight-storey development comprising 48 apartments

Labour MEP Thomas Bajada has been appointed Rapporteur for the European Parliament’s Water Resilience Strategy Initiativ...
24/01/2025

Labour MEP Thomas Bajada has been appointed Rapporteur for the European Parliament’s Water Resilience Strategy Initiative, marking a pivotal step forward in addressing the pressing challenges related to water resources throughout the European Union.

“I am honoured to take on this immense responsibility at a time when the world is facing climate change and mounting pressures on our precious water resources, threatening humanity’s lifeline,” Bajada said.

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‘If I were Yorgen Fenech I would focus on fighting the case and spend time with my family’ – Yorgen Fenech’s lawyer speaks to the media outside the Corradino Correctional Facility

Funk diplomacy: When Malta grooved to Gaddafi’s beat
Funk diplomacy: When Malta grooved to Gaddafi’s beat

Did you know that some of Malta's biggest music stars recorded pro-Gaddafi albums in the 70s and 80s? MaltaToday sat down with Mary Rose Mallia and Renato to hear more about the recordings of these albums and their impact on the Maltese music scene.

MT Interviews | Karol Aquilina
MT Interviews | Karol Aquilina

Opposition justice spokesperson Karol Aquilina says government's proposed reforms to magisterial inquiries aim to restrict citizens' rights. He tells Karl Azzopardi the ush for reform follows a series of high-profile inquiries involving Labour politicians. Aquilina insists a Nationalist government will reverse the reforms and strengthen the law.

Cassola’s Momentum Party launches, open to future coalitions
Cassola’s Momentum Party launches, open to future coalitions

Arnold Cassola’s Momentum Party launches. Executive members say party is open to future coalitions, but will see how the situation pans out

Prime Minsiter Robert Abela on magisterial inquiries reform
Prime Minsiter Robert Abela on magisterial inquiries reform

Prime Minister Robert Abela insists the magisterial inquiries reform is essential to prevent “abuse of justice,” while he lashed out against “forces of darkness”, “fake news blogs”, and “hypocrites”

Health minister insists MAM was consulted on emergency outsourcing
Health minister insists MAM was consulted on emergency outsourcing

ealth minister Jo Etienne Abela has labelled claims that the Medical Association of Malta (MAM) was not consulted about the outsourcing of certain emergency services as “a lie.” Abela was fielding journalists’ questions following news of MAM directives mandating that all patients, regardless of case severity, be admitted to Mater Dei Hospital. On Sunday, all three private healthcare providers involved in the public-private partnership, as well as Abela himself, voiced their concern over the directives, with Abela calling the move a “heartless action.” On Monday, MaltaToday asked the health minister to explain how the planned outsourcing would be carried out. He explained that only emergency cases with a low level of severity would be referred to the private hospitals at the government’s expense, adding that some €14 million were allotted to the service. Read more on MaltaToday: https://bit.ly/3Pvk9NJ

Robert Abela refuses to apologise for Labour government’s failings after 17 Black inquiry implicates former officials in criminal activity Read the full report on MaltaToday: https://bit.ly/4j5CZIM

MT Interviews | Janice Chetcuti
MT Interviews | Janice Chetcuti

Opposition spokesperson for animal rights Janice Chetcuti sits down with Karl Azzopardi to discuss new legislation on bully breed ownership, the prolonged closure of the animal hospital and assisted dying

MUT holds protest outside Ministry of Education over delayed agreement Read more on MaltaToday: https://bit.ly/3vDeM8f

MT Interviews | Rebecca Buttigieg
MT Interviews | Rebecca Buttigieg

Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttigieg is one of the younger Cabinet members and responsible for reforms. She sits down with Kurt Sansone to discuss abortion, cannabis use, euthanasia and the mechanism that ensures more women make it to parliament at election time.

Lawyer Jason Azzopardi gives a short comment to the media after he is charged with illegally shooting a video inside the law courts showing Prime Minister Robert Abela and the Justice Minister while talking Read the full liveblog of proceedings on MaltaToday: https://bit.ly/3VqARkM

'The world upside down' are Jason Azzopardi's comments to the media before he is charged with illegally filming inside courthouse. Follow live on MaltaToday - https://bit.ly/3VqARkM

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Malta's source for breaking news, political and current affairs, investigation and intelligent debate. MaltaToday was first published on Friday, 19 November 1999. It was edited by Saviour Balzan and founded to provide a new, liberal alternative to the English-language press in circulation, by promoting an agenda in favour of EU accession and critical voices excluded from the establishment.

MaltaToday was published every week on Friday, positioning itself as a weekend newspaper for two years before it decided to enter the market of English-language Sunday newspapers, until then dominated by the Sunday Times and the Malta Independent on Sunday.

In late 2003, Saviour Balzan purchased MaltaToday from Network Publications, and with the addition of Roger de Giorgio as co-shareholder and director, formerly the CEO of the Nationalist party’s TV station Net TV, became Mediatoday. MaltaToday’s reputation for uncovering political abuse and financial excess, as in the case of the Price Club scandal, was tested by numerous libel suits. Coping under pain of the financial stress of the libel laws, still squarely set against the freedom of the press, became a state of reality for MaltaToday.

On 17 May 2005, it was hit by the unexpected death of senior journalist Julian Manduca, one of Malta’s foremost environmental activists. A focal point of the newspaper, Manduca is remembered with fondness by the staff at Mediatoday, both for his humane interest in many social issues and his journalistic integrity.