Government cuts utility charges for fishermen by up to 57%
The government will also begin discussions on converting an abandoned building at Xatt is-Sajjieda into a dedicated facility for fishermen
Get ready for a hot and humid first weekend of August
Skies will remain clear, winds will generally be light, UV levels will remain very high, and the MET Office urges people to take the necessary precautions against the heat
Soldier granted bail after pleading not guilty to domestic violence charges

Prosecution and parte civile do not object to bail for man charged with domestic violence charges, despite risk assessment indicating a severe level of danger

Prosecution and parte civile do not object to bail for man...

Loggerhead turtle spotted on Balluta Bay as climate pressures drive species to Malta's busy beaches

A loggerhead turle was spotted on Balluta Bay amidst climate-related pressures which lead the species to lay their eggs on high traffic beaches

A loggerhead turle was spotted on Balluta Bay amidst...

Wildfires generate fire thunderstorm as blazes ravage France and Spain

The wildfires have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate their homes

The wildfires have forced over 300,000 people to evacuate...

Man denied bail after pleading not guilty to grievously injuring woman

Man, 46, arraigned on charges of causing grievous injuries to a woman in Rabat, with the court denying his request for bail and issuing a protection order

Man, 46, arraigned on charges of causing grievous injuries...

French police discover five dead babies in cardboard boxes

The bodies of five babies were found in cardboard boxes at the home of a couple...

The bodies of five babies were found in cardboard boxes at...

Man jailed four years for €18,000 jewellery and watch theft

Accused pleads guilty to stealing around €18,000 worth of watches and...

Accused pleads guilty to stealing around €18,000 worth...

At least 50 injured as 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Japan

Officials urged people to stay away from the coastline and remain alert to the risk of landslides and strong aftershocks

Officials urged people to stay away from the coastline and...

Labour councillor granted bail after admitting to threatening police and LESA officers

Daniel Ablett pleaded guilty to a number of charges, including threatening police and LESA officers, but contested the most serious charge of using violence...

Daniel Ablett pleaded guilty to a number of charges,...

Government to revise farmer classification rules, Ta' Qali Farmers' Market works to start in September

Government will amend farmer classification rules to base support on declared income rather than farm size, while works on the long-promised Ta' Qali...

Government will amend farmer classification rules to base...

‘I fear only God’: Johann Cremona breaks down during dramatic courtroom confrontation with Keith Schembri

Day 24 of Yorgen Fenech's murder trial ended with an extraordinary courtroom confrontation as Johann Cremona repeatedly refused to answer key questions,...

Day 24 of Yorgen Fenech's murder trial ended with an...

Central Bank flags agencies over increased government running costs

Growth in government’s discretionary spending is harder to explain and is...

Growth in government’s discretionary spending is...

Parliament rises for summer recess

Bills concerning specialised administrative tribunals, the Permanent Commission Against Corruption and administrative justice receive parliamentary approval

Bills concerning specialised administrative tribunals, the...

Power cuts a 'wake-up call', Malta Chamber tells PM as it urges shift to quality-led growth

Chamber President William Spiteri Bailey tells Prime Minister Robert Abela and his Cabinet traffic congestion and economic issue rather than merely an...

Chamber President William Spiteri Bailey tells Prime...

Just 16 fines in three years for illegal disposal of animal waste: PQ

Just 16 fines were issued for the illegal disposal of animal waste across 11...

Just 16 fines were issued for the illegal disposal of...

Applications for social housing increased steadily since 2023, data tabled in parliament shows

Data tabled by minister Owen Bonnici shows there were 1,794 pending applications for social housing at the end of June 2026

Data tabled by minister Owen Bonnici shows there were 1,794...

Two charged over Paceville altercation which left police officer injured

One accused remains in custody while another gets probation after early-morning fight in Paceville results in injuries to a police officer

One accused remains in custody while another gets probation...

Thunderstorms but no heavy rain expected till Thursday

High-level thunderstorms, where precipitation falls from elevated cloud layers...

High-level thunderstorms, where precipitation falls from...

Mother unknowingly drew children into alleged €500,000 housing scam, court hears

Victim and her children tell court how they paid scammer nearly €30,000, thinking payments were being made to the Housing Authority

Victim and her children tell court how they paid scammer...