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Almost a quarter of Maltese women experience violence by age 15
Twenty-three per cent of Maltese women experience physical, sexual or violent abuse by the time they are 15 years old, a study found. The finding of studies on domestic violence, presented by family...
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'We deserve institutions that do everything to establish the truth' - civil...
The Maltese people deserve institutions that truly operate in the interest of the common good and do everything necessary to establish the truth, the Civil Society Network said today. In a statement,...
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‘Disillusioned’ PN MPs considering their futures
A group of “disillusioned” Nationalist Party MPs are seriously considering calling it a day from politics by not contesting the next general election, The Sunday Times of Malta has learnt. Sources...
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€360 million power plant loan guarantee extended before election
The government secretly extended a €360 million State loan guarantee for the new power station on the eve of the general election, The Sunday Times of Malta has learnt. No public announcement about...
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Retired teachers offered to return to fill vacancies
Retired teachers in possession of a warrant have been offered jobs in State schools as the government deals with a shortage, Times of Malta has learnt. The call, appearing on the Education Ministry’s...
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Knife attack victim dies in hospital
A man died after he was knifed during an argument in Birkirkara last night. The attack took place in Triq il-Bwieraq at 2.30am close to a garage used for Muslim prayers. The victim, who has not yet...
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PN calls for independent inquiry on new Panama Papers documents
The Nationalist Party this evening called for an independent investigation to seal and investigate in detail new documents set to be arriving in Malta in relation to Mossack Fonseca and Panama Papers....
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Stop any 'commercial development' on Manoel Island
Despite significant improvements to the Manoel Island masterplan, there should not be any commercial development in this valuable and important place, Moviment Graffitti said. "Manoel Island should...
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EP mission to Malta treated as Panama Papers follow-up
The European Parliament fact-finding mission on the rule of law in Malta is being treated as a continuation of the investigation carried out last February on Malta’s connections to the Panama Papers,...
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Considerable amount of jewellery stolen from Sliema shop
A considerable amount of jewellery was stolen from Sterling Jewellers of The Strand, Sliema, last night. The shop was found broken into this morning. The police said that the value of the items stolen...
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Protest outside Castille to 'remind' Keith Schembri to meet MEPs
A small group of people calling themselves Il-Kenniesa gathered in front of Castille on Sunday, to remind the Prime Minister’s chief of staff Keith Schembri that “we are on his case”. Mr Schembri,...
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PN needs to find a way to come together - Adrian Delia
The Nationalist party needed to find a way to come together as it could only succeed in its quest for good governance if it united under one voice, party leader Adrian Delia said on Sunday. Addressing...
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Footage lands St Paul’s Bay councillor in hot water
Updated at 7pm: adds Mr Vella's reaction Video footage showing St Paul’s Bay local councillor Joseph Vella in a compromising situation at his former place of work has been confirmed as “original” by...
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Man seriously injured in Paceville fight
A man was seriously injured last night when an argument got out of hand in Paceville. The police said they were informed of the case shortly after midnight. Officers went to St George's Street where...
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Value of truth crucial for functioning of society - Archbishop
Society cannot give in to a culture where truth is no longer regarded as a value, be it in personal relationships or in governance, Archbishop Charles Scicluna warned. The Archbishop made the comments...
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OPM refuses to publish former l-Orizzont editor’s contract
The Office of the Prime Minister has turned down a request to publish the contract given to Josef Caruana – a former editor of the GWU’s daily l-Orizzont who is now an aide to Prime Minister Joseph...
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The week at a glance
Fun Run Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Opposition leader Adrian Dellia share a light moment in St George’s Square, Valletta, after completing the President’s Fun Run. What made the headlines Malta...
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No need for new outpatients’ block at Mater Dei, doctors say
A new outpatients’ department at Mater Dei hospital is “unnecessary and sends mixed messages”, the Medical Association of Malta has said, insisting that funds should be used to recruit consultants....
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Keith Schembri should be instructed to collaborate with visiting MEPs -...
Prime Minister Joseph Muscat should instruct his chief of staff Keith Schembri to accept any invitation he may receive from a group of visiting MEPs and give exhaustive replies to their demands for...
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High-risk patients not being monitored due to nurses shortage
A magisterial inquiry was ordered earlier this year by the hospital authorities following an incident leading to the death of a patient. However, the holding of the inquiry and its results were not...
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