Plastic confetti and helium balloons released into the air to be banned in 2026
People are still allowed to use confetti and gas-filled balloons if the confetti is biodegradable, and if the balloons are weighted enough so they cannot travel far from the event...
Man with long-standing cocaine addiction handed suspended sentence for threatening his mother
Man receives suspended sentence and a €500 fine after admitting to years of psychological intimidation and threats against his mother, driven by severe cocaine dependency
Man handed suspended sentence for possessing child sex abuse material

Man charged with possession of indecent material portraying an underage girl...

Man charged with possession of indecent material portraying...

EU seals toughest-ever anti-corruption rules in landmark directive

EPP MEP David Casa helped broker the EU’s most ambitious anti-corruption...

EPP MEP David Casa helped broker the EU’s most...

Dementia cases in Malta projected to almost triple by 2060, updated study finds

Malta is expected to have 21,523 dementia cases by 2060 if current trends persist

Malta is expected to have 21,523 dementia cases by 2060 if...

Alex Borg launches PN crowdfunding drive, with first funds to support party’s first podcast

PN leader Alex Borg launches TAMA, a new crowdfunding platform inviting public contributions to party projects, starting with the PN’s first-ever podcast

PN leader Alex Borg launches TAMA, a new crowdfunding...

Student charged over Pembroke stabbing had 'Molotov cocktails' in school bag

Student denies stabbing peer at Pembroke's St Clare's College • Police found explosive substance in accused's bag 

Student denies stabbing peer at Pembroke's St...

WATCH | Galdes downplays concerns surrounding his growing list of properties

On the duplex penthouse he bought in Victoria for €140,000 from Joseph Portelli, Housing Minister Roderick Galdes insisted that the property only has four...

On the duplex penthouse he bought in Victoria for...

Austria requests extradition of Macedonian national who resided in Malta for eight years

Macedonian national residing in Buġibba, appears in court after a European Arrest Warrant was issued in his name, requesting his return to Austria for...

Macedonian national residing in Buġibba, appears in court...

Man admits to harassing former partner and behaving aggressively with baby

Man granted bail under strict conditions, placed under supervision, and made subject to a protection order

Man granted bail under strict conditions, placed under...

Court dismisses legal challenge against refusal of Aviation Security Pass for employee convicted of cocaine possession

Civil Court rules claim filed outside statutory time limit • Case against Ministry and Aviation Security Committee thrown out

Civil Court rules claim filed outside statutory time limit...

Two-storey truck fall victim named as Manuel Ciantar

Manuel Ciantar, 50, dies after falling two storeys when vehicle he was driving...

Manuel Ciantar, 50, dies after falling two storeys when...

Man handed probation after harassment driven by frustration over building crisis

The court found that his actions, which included sending threatening messages to controersial architect and planner Elizabeth Ellul over a three-month period,...

The court found that his actions, which included sending...

Man sentenced to 14 months' imprisonment for stealing electric scooter in Qormi

Man with history of drug addiction gets 14-month prison term and treatment order after admitting to stealing an electric scooter in Qormi  

Man with history of drug addiction gets 14-month prison...

Man told two-year-old son his mother was a ‘whore’ and they should beat her, court hears

Man remanded in custody after being charged with harassment, violent threats and assault of former partner • Accused allegedly told two-year-old son his...

Man remanded in custody after being charged with...

15 rescue dogs set to travel from Malta to Ireland as part of a 3,500km relocation

Our Rescues Foundation will take an overland route to ensure the dogs travel safety to the sanctuary

Our Rescues Foundation will take an overland route to...

Driver cleared of causing grievous injuries in Salini crash after police omit proper legal caution

Victim suffered third-grade liver lacerations and spent two days in ITU

Victim suffered third-grade liver lacerations and spent two...

Man acuitted of causing slight injuries to woman due to negligent driving

Man cleared of charges over a 2024 traffic collusion after prosecutors failed to present evidence proving he was responsible for the crash

Man cleared of charges over a 2024 traffic collusion after...

Woman not guilty of damaging two vehicles due to negligent driving

Prosecutors failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that she was the one behind...

Prosecutors failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that...

New ‘L-Istrina’ ride category launched by eCabs ahead of national charity telethon

New eCabs ride category is priced at the rate of an eCabs Go, however, with a €0.50 supplement per trip donated to L-Istrina

New eCabs ride category is priced at the rate of an eCabs...