[WATCH] In last New Year speech, Muscat claims he ‘paid highest price’ in leaving as he did

Extravagantly positive in end-of-year speech, outgoing prime minister Joseph Muscat says 'Malta has to be proud of its achievements'

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[WATCH] Opposition leader appeals for unity following a year where ‘normality was broken’

PN leader Adrian Delia insisted the nation looks forward to how it can unite itself and bring the much needed change it deserves  

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[WATCH] Fearne swears Nationalists will never govern for as long as he lives

Chris Fearne was criticised for making a caricature out of the Nationalist Party at a time when the country needed healing

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'The spectre of evicting children once again raises its head' – Faculty for Social Wellbeing Dean

Andrew Azzopardi says that Malta needs to revisit its laws and stay in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Malta has ratified

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One TV chairman Jason Micallef opposes scrapping political party media

Jason Micallef says ONE TV has a defined political agenda but the station could not be branded a propaganda channel

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Carriage driver hospitalised after horse runs wild in Qormi

The horse ran off and crashed into various cars on the busy arterial road in Qormi

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[WATCH] The world gears up for 2020

Some parts of the world are already ushering in 2020 as Malta gears up for its own celebrations

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Bright and sunny beginning expected in the New Year

The temperature is expected to drop to a low of 7°C between New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

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Government forced to amend 'discriminatory law' on police safety by European Commission

The legislation was changed so that the Malta Police Force could depend on the services of the Occupational Health and Safety Authority

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[WATCH] Looking back at 2019 | Does Labour face a slow decline?

The European Parliament election victory in May gave the Labour Party another historic win and caused mayhem in the Nationalist Party. Here's how the MaltaToday surveys showed a changed landscape.

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Delimara power-station is the solution not the problem, Muscat insists

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says that if it weren't for the Delimara power-station, Malta would have to experience a three-week blackout or a return to the old Marsa power-station on full blast

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‘Don’t just chop heads’, GWU president calls for bipartisan roadmap to restore normality

GWU president Victor Carachi says both PN and PL must forge ahead together in constitutional reforms that also curtail executive powers of prime minister

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Looking back at 2019 | ‘Women aloud’ on reproductive rights

Malta's pro choice voice has come to the fore to break a taboo in Maltese life and introducing the important issue of reproductive rights into the national debate; it is early days but an important moment for the women's movement

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Expect power outages to continue as old diesel plants at Delimara are overworked

In a detailed explanation Enemalta says it is relying on aged gasoil plants at Delimara to meet electricity demand after losing interconnector's flexibility • Undersea cable 'severely damaged'

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Power outages ‘unacceptable’, Enemalta responsible for financial losses - MHRA

Enemalta failing to provide uninterrupted power supply and must shoulder responsibility for financial losses incurred by hotels and restaurants, MHRA says

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What to expect on New Year’s Eve in Valletta

Valletta all set to host annual New Year's Eve celebrations in St George's Square

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Lights out: understanding the power outages dogging this festive season

EXPLAINER | With four electricity outages in December, one of them a major nationwide blackout, we try to understand why this is happening in 2019

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Man fined for failing to declare cash on arrival in Malta

Visitor to Malta fined over €5,200 after failing to declare €11,100 on arrival at Malta airport

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Fake passport and residence card lands man in prison

Man imprisoned for six months for carrying a fake Italian passport and residence card

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Jail for man who tried to burglarise elderly woman’s home

Thief who attempted to steal from woman's home is handed four-year prison sentence

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Another day, another power cut: Electricity out in several localities

Power outages reported in several localities • Electricity returns after a few minutes in some parts

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OPM aide Neville Gafà, once sacked by Fearne, wants ‘continuity candidate’ to become PM

OPM's unofficial Libya envoy Neville Gafà says any leadership contender has to deliver on the Labour manifesto approved in 2017

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Man seriously injured after losing control of his vehicle

The accident happened in Imgarr Road, Qala

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Looking back at 2019 | Catching the mastermind and shaking the foundations of Castille

Ever since three men were charged with the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia the question that kept cropping up was who ordered the assassination; the answer came last November

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Looking back at 2018 | Joseph Muscat’s exit: from glory of victory to disgrace

Joseph Muscat carried an explosive secret all through 2019, even while entertaining the prospect of top EU office and keeping the Caruana Galizia assassination mastermind's buddy – his chief of staff – in office till the very end

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Yet another blackout leaves Sliema without power for over two hours

Lights out in various parts of Malta was restored after 10 minutes, but Sliema was left in the dark for over two hours.

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Customs seize 1.7 tonnes of shisha tobacco from San Gwann barber shop

In three separate cases, customs officials seize 1.7 tonnes of shisha tobacco, 7,600 contraband cigarettes and cigarette vending machine

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Elderly cyclist grievously injured in Żabbar accident

Cyclist left grievously hurt after being hit by car

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‘I always returned expensive gifts or left them to the State’, Muscat insists

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says he always acted correctly whenever he received expensive gifts, by either returning them or depositing them with the State

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Two women injured in St Paul’s Bay crash, one in critical condition

Elderly woman critically injured in car crash, another seriously hurt

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Elderly man killed in Gudja traffic accident

Man fatally injured after being hit by a car close to the airport

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Special ‘looking back’ edition of MaltaToday: Muscat’s fall from grace

Enjoy the feel and look of our Sunday print newspaper • out at all leading newsagents

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A missing mobile phone? This is officially the ‘dog ate my homework’ entry in the whole saga

The Skinny | No 15. Keith Schembri's Missing Mobile Phone

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Winter chill expected at the end of the year

The temperature at the end of 2019 will be the lowest of the year and below the average temperature for this time of year

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Six persons land in prison for using counterfeit passports

Two individuals from Chad received a reduced sentence of three months' imprisonment since they were under the age of 18

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Man arrested in St Julian's for assaulting multiple police officers

The man resisted arrest, kicked a police officer, spat at another and tore the uniform of another constable

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Alternattiva Demokratika, Democratic Party to join forces in next general election

Green Party Alternattiva Demokratika and Partit Demokratiku will be joining forces as one party before the next general election

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Man arrested for assaulting police officer during roadblock

The man refused to submit himself to a breathalyser test after he was stopped at a roadblock in Zabbar

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Eight prison inmates spent Christmas with their families

The Correctional Services Agency chose eight low-risk inmates and sent them home for Christmas as part of an experiment testing electronic tags 

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Repubblika’s next move: presenting ‘vision for a new Malta’ on eve of Muscat’s resignation

The NGO that grouped PN 'exiles' and led largest-ever national protest against corruption could be setting the stage for increased political participation

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Labour marks 42 years since unsolved murder of Karin Grech

Parcel-bomb that killed 15-year-old daughter of doctor who did not obey directives in 1977 doctors strike remains unsolved to this day

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Fearne pledges increased €2.5 million spend in increasing children’s allowance benefits

Labour leadership hopeful pitches income boost for low-income families

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Muscat gets badge of dishonour with ‘crime and corruption’ man of the year award

Joseph Muscat voted 'man of the year in organized crime and corruption' award by the OCCRP, a non-profit media organisation

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Court merciful with migrant woman who used fake passport

The court seemed to have been won over due to the extenuating circumstances of the vulnerable individuals who were under the protection of the accused

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Sacla sauces recalled over possible presence of peanuts

The Environmental Health Directorate is advising people who are allergic to peanuts not to consume the product

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Man who bought illegal passport for €700 gets six months in prison

He had bought a fake passport and a one-way ticket to Venice, Italy, for €700 and was on his way to board the flight on Friday when he was intercepted by police and arrested

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Joseph Muscat fits in three-day Dubai break with family amid political crisis

Outgoing Prime Minister Joseph Muscat takes three-day family holiday amid political turmoil

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Two migrants remanded in custody for arson at Safi barracks

The riot had taken place on 12 December between 11am and 2pm

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Arnold Cassola asks corruption commission to investigate Yorgen Fenech’s gifts to PM

Independent candidate Arnold Cassola asks the corruption commission to probe revelations that Caruana Galizia assassination mastermind Yorgen Fenech gifted Joseph Muscat a €20,000 Bvlgari watch and a €5,800 premier Bordeaux red wine

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Passenger seriously injured in Aldo Moro car crash

Drivers involved in the crash remained uninjured

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[LIVE] Caruana Galizia public inquiry is hearing murdered journalist's sons

Two days after Christmas follow us live for the third session in the public inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination

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Yorgen Fenech was guest at Girgenti party in 2019, gifted Muscat three bottles of Petrus

OPM confirms presence of Yorgen Fenech at Girgenti party in 2019

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Schembri, investigated for homicide and tampering with evidence, allowed to leave country

Former chief of staff now investigated for homicide and tampering with evidence has been granted leave for a three-day family holiday

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Turkish parliament to vote on sending troops to Libya

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country is responding to a request from help from the internationally-recognised Libyan government in Tripoli

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Suicidal tendencies spike when the holiday season is over, psychiatrist says

Crisis Resolution Malta kicks off its Christmas suicide awareness campaign

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Slow start to L-Istrina as political turmoil overshadows generosity

The annual charity telethon L-Istrina kicks off to a slow start as hosts ask people not to allow political turmoil to stifle generosity

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Muscat claims he followed rules on gifts, but does not say more on Fenech timepiece he accepted

Prime Minister claims revelations on the Bvlgari watch gifted to him in 2014 by Yorgen Fenech are being leaked to press by 'by someone who is directing the accused'

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PL leadership candidate says he will not accept gifts when in office

Robert Abela says gifts exceeding a certain value should not be accepted by anyone in office • Chris Fearne calls on Standards Commissioner to clarify 'uncertainties' over PM's gift 

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Repubblika file police report accusing Prime Minister of accepting bribes after luxury watch gift

The NGO Repubblika are asking the police to investigate Joseph Muscat over a Bvlgari watch gifted to him by disgraced businessman Yorgen Fenech

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L-Istrina 12-hour charity telethon kicks off

President George Vella urges people to donate so the Community Chest Fund Foundation can continue to help those who are in need

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Boy, 7, dies after being hit by bulldozer in Ta’ Kandja

Fatal accident in Mqabba after bulldozer backs up and strikes child

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No Lidl for Zebbug: developer requests renewal of old permit

Supermarket application withdrawn as developers apply to renew 2014 permit before expiry

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Boy, 7, dies after being hit by car in Ta’ Kandja

Details still coming in of tragic Boxing Day accident

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Drink-driving awareness is good news for taxis in busy festive week

Taxi service companies said that users have increased since drink driving campaigns became more frequent

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Social studies exam shows greater awareness of gay families

Social studies exam shows greater awareness of gay families, but students still associate solidarity with l-Istrina TV charity or think China is a poor country

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Muscat in Bethlehem for visit to Church of Nativity on Christmas Eve

Outgoing prime minister was in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve with foreign minister Carmelo Abela

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Maltese Christians rejoice with others around the world to celebrate Christmas

Pope Francis, Maltese archbishop Charles Scicluna and President George Vella all spoke about the light of Christianity in trying times

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Christmas characterised by postcard weather and slight winds

The weather outside is delightful as Malta enjoys winter sunshine on Christmas day

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AD's Carmel Cacopardo asks Standards Commissioner to investigate Muscat's €20,000 Bvlgari gift

The Standards Commissioner had told AD that new proposals on code of ethics for ministers and members of parliament will be subjected to a public consultation in January 

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Police find 89 traffic violations during Christmas eve inspections

Three individuals were found in possession of illegal drugs 

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Focus on what unites, not divides us, President urges

President appeals in first Christmas message for everyone to do what they can to help bring country back on its feet

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€20,000 Bvlgari watch Yorgen Fenech gave to Joseph Muscat for Christmas - report

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has been alleged to have accepted a white-gold Bvlgari watch in 2014 from Yorgen Fenech as a Christmas gift

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Light shining in the darkness is powerful Christmas theme, Archbishop says

In Christmas message, Archbishop Charles Scicluna says the Lord came to provide truth and justice, but also to teach us about mercy, unity and peace

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[WATCH] NGO publishes harrowing reports of brutal violence on migrants in Libya

Sea-Eye publishes testimonies of two Libyan detention camp survivors recounting scenes of horrific violence

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Motorcyclist grievously injured in Mġarr accident

Man badly hurt after his motorcycle collided with a car

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MUMN temporarily lifts Karin Grech Hospital industrial action

Nurses' union directive, instructing members not to help move patients from their beds to armchairs, has been temporarily lifted

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Christmas Day will be windy, but no rain expected

Weather tomorrow will start out as party cloudy, with the skies gradually clearing

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Police arrest suspected thief who tried to flee Malta

Man suspected of involvement in St Julian's theft arrested at Malta airport

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MaltaToday Survey | Who’s more trusted than Adrian Delia?

MaltaToday's regular trust barometers have consistently shown that Delia is hampered by a large cohort of PN voters who do not trust him

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Intelligence firm denies authoring ‘Russian hit-job’ theory on Caruana Galizia

Intelligence firm Sandstone denies 'false' allegations of Russian hit-job on Caruana Galizia, saying it never prepared report claiming Russian-Azeri sponsored assassination of journalist

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United Nations expert says President should appoint Security Service head, not PM

UN Special Rapporteur on privacy Joseph Cannataci says President should have power to dismiss PM 'if seriously prejudicial to the national interest or to the international reputation of Malta'

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MaltaToday Survey | Labour sheds support as PN edges up

The impact of the political crisis is only now being felt as the Labour Party loses two points in just a fortnight

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Enemalta warns of unplanned power cuts after interconnector is damaged at sea

The undersea cable between Ragusa in Sicily and Malta was damaged by a ship anchor, according to sources in Italy • Enemalta says interconnector was functioning at full power

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Man caught trafficking cocaine gets four years in prison and a €10,000 fine

The man was charged with importing drugs, conspiring to deal drugs and with supplying said drugs in Malta

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Power-cut was another blow to Christmas shopping, Valletta shop owners say

Shop owners in Valletta complained that Monday's power-cut, lasting over three hours was another blow to last-minute Christmas shopping

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Buses to operate on reduced schedule over Christmas week

Find out how changes in the public bus schedule will affect your travel plans

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Malta battered by gale force winds from the northwest

Strong winds sweep over the islands as the Central Mediterranean receives lashing from the northwest

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Caruana Galizia murder: Keith Schembri's Castille office only searched 10 days after his arrest

Yorgen Fenech will spend Christmas and New Year in prison after court turns down bail request • Court hears how Keith Schembri's office in Castille was not sealed by police when he was arrested

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[LIVE] Caruana Galizia murder: Compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech continues

Follow us live here for the continuation of the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech over his involvement in the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia

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Nationwide power-cut hits Malta just two days before Christmas

Power outage across most parts of Malta and Gozo

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Waves wash ashore packages containing cannabis at Ghajnsielem

The packages were found by two people who were walking along the coast

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Policeman attacked at St Julian’s bar

The police were called onsite after the drunk man refused to leave the establishment when asked by the owner

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[WATCH] The consequences of what is happening are yet to be truly felt, Delia warns

The Opposition leader was addressing party faithful at a political event in Isla

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Leadership race will not divide the Labour Party as it did to the PN, Joseph Muscat says

Labour Party leader Joseph Muscat said that both Robert Abela and Chris Fearne have the qualities needed of becoming the country's next Prime Minister

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€24,000 Mayo clinic bill Fenech paid for Keith Schembri

Tumas magnate Yorgen Fenech paid two bills for Schembri's health costs: one costing €10,000, the other €14,000

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Alfred Sant says EP resolution on Malta is 'irrelevant and subjective conjecture'

Alfred Sant says that the European Parliament has relied on a report by a committee one of whose main members is a leading opponent of the Maltese government

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Italian wanted for extradition over money laundering back in court

The charge of association with the mafia has been dropped by the prosecution against 43-year-old Antonio Ricci

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Anti-bullying NGO’s warning against ‘alarming’ language of hate on social media

Cyberbullying has reached new heights, anti-bullying NGO bBrave says of last week's political turmoil

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Two men injured in Paceville fight

The 19-year-old men claim that a man from Eritrea attacked them with a broken bottle

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Times retracts Camilleri defence after new information emerged on shoplifting incident

Times of Malta retracted its initial defence of its most senior journalist, claiming new information had emerged on the shoplifting incident first reported by MaltaToday

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Steward Health Care submits development application for St Luke’s Hospital

The US healthcare company submitted an outlined development application for St Luke's hospital after nine months of stakeholder meetings

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Malta needs rebuilding not just change, Adrian Delia says

Prime Minister hopefuls Chris Fearne and Robert Abela won't effect the necessary change, Adrian Delia says

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[WATCH] Robert Abela promises no rocking of the boat but gradual and effective changes

He will be devoting particular attention to the home affairs ministry to ensure justice is done in its entirety but Labour leadership hopeful Robert Abela promises not to shock the system

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[WATCH] I might consult with Muscat, but decisions will be my own - Robert Abela

Robert Abela insists that, if elected leader, he would listen to everyone's views, including Joseph Muscat's, but that, in the end, he would take decisions himself

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Yorgen Fenech files constitutional application over 'amateurish' police investigation

Yorgen Fenech files constitutional application where he labels Keith Arnaud's investigation of Keith Schembri in connection with Caruana Galizia murder as 'careless, approximative if not amateurish'

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President: No power to remove prime minister who enjoys parliamentary confidence

President of the Republic insists he has acted in line with the powers granted to him by the Constitution

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Government bonds can fund solution for empty housing – Robert Abela

Dilapidated properties can be regenerated using bond issue funding, and sold at market prices to solve housing issue while avoiding building on unspoiled land

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Keith Schembri resigns from the Labour Party

The Prime Minister's former chief of staff tenders his resignation from the Labour Party after calls for his dismissal • Promises loyalty and says he will always be there when the party needs him

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Deborah Schembri jumps to Keith Schembri's defence with legalistic spiel

The former Labour Party MP takes umbrage at calls for Keith Schembri's dismissal from the party without due process

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Times sacks Ivan Camilleri after alleged tip-off to Yorgen Fenech mentioned in court

Times journalist Ivan Camilleri sacked, declines to comment and says he will fight 'unfair dismissal'

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[WATCH] Political turmoil leaving its toll on commerce, business leaders say

'Country needs honest politicians who are ready to take the necessary measures to normalise the situation

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Yorgen Fenech listed in Italian charge sheet on illegal betting

Suspected mastermind in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder was alleged by a Catania court in 2014 with profiting from illegal bets

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Ombudsman tells MFSA to step up efforts in updating Nemea depositors

The Ombudsman has urged the Malta Financial Services Authority to regularly update depositors and those having an interest in Nemea Bank's ongoing situation

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Chris Cardona says Keith Schembri must be fired from the Labour Party

Labour Party deputy leader Chris Cardona says 'the damage has been done but the party must send a clear signal – if not it will be an accomplice', as he calls for Keith Schembri's dismissal

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[WATCH] Egrant report exposes a lie but still leaves Maltese suffering breach of national trust

MaltaToday executive editor Matthew Vella and Labour government consultant Robert Musumeci tackled the aftermath of the Egrant inquiry publication on Xtra

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Delia renews call for President and government MPs to remove Prime Minister after shocking court testimony

Opposition leader says President is empowered by Constitution to trigger process for Joseph Muscat's removal after police inspector tells court Keith Schembri is being investigated for homicide

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[WATCH] ‘No time for stubbornness,’ Chris Fearne says on why he embraces Opposition proposal for police chief chosen by two-thirds majority

Leadership hopeful Chris Fearne says it will be his job to win back the trust of people who supported the Labour Party and who feel betrayed by what emerged in recent weeks

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People need to control words they use on social media – Archbishop

Archbishop Charles Scicluna said he was hurt by the harsh words people were using towards one another on social media

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Late night meeting with Schembri was to discuss his resignation – Muscat

Joseph Muscat insists his late-night meeting at his Burmarrad home with Keith Schembri was to discuss the latter's impending resignation

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'I hope new Prime Minister works for benefit of the majority,' President says at New Year's greetings

President George Vella tells Joseph Muscat and his MPs during New Year's greetings that parliamentarians must be accountable for their actions

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Keith Schembri’s lost phone claim prompts Labour CEO's ridicule

Keith Schembri told police that he lost his phone but few appear to believe him, including the Labour Party's CEO

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Man charged with armed robbery of Ta’ Xbiex café

The man was arraigned in connection with December hold up of the CKC Café

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Abela: Labour to remain pro-business ‘as long as it benefits those in need’

Labour leadership hopeful Robert Abela says he wants to 'control' foreign worker influx to raise salaries

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Keith Schembri being investigated for homicide, tampering with evidence, court hears

The court hears how the Prime Minister's former chief of staff Keith Schembri told police that he had lost his mobile phone when they arrested him

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[LIVE] Yorgen Fenech had discussed escape plan to Tunis with his brother and uncle, court hears

Follow us live here for the continuation of the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech • Court hears how Keith Schembri told police that he lost his mobile phone

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Malta urgently needs lobbying regulations, AD insists

Alternattiva Demokratika calls on Standards Commissioner to promptly set the ball rolling to regulate lobbying and ensure it is done transparently

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[WATCH] Maria Efimova to submit alleged declaration of trust belonging to Michelle Muscat if granted whistleblower status

The former Pilatus Bank intern said that she still had the original documents in her possession, despite the Egrant inquiry establishing that the documents were not authentic

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British actress Holly Valance and property tycoon husband used Nexia for Pilatus account

British actress Holly Valance and property tycoon husband Nick Candy used Nexia for Pilatus account

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[LIVE] Yorgen Fenech back in court today as compilation of evidence continues

Follow us live here for the continuation of the compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech, accused of masterminding the car bomb plot which claimed the life of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017

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Robert Abela wants to be Malta’s next prime minister – but he shuns the press

Labour MP's ground game is with party members not in the press, and party station One TV is only scheduling an in-house debate between Fearne and Abela

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Egrant inquiry raised red flag on money laundering by Azeri rulers inside Pilatus

Azerbaijani ruling family used Pilatus for suspicious million-dollar transactions, forensic accountants in Egrant inquiry found 

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Dalli on Egrant claim: ‘Jonathan Ferris should be investigated for perjury’

Former EU commissioner takes aim at MaltaToday for reporting Ferris's claims in Egrant inquiry

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A death warrant written in black

Shocking court testimony shows how a leading businessman hatched a plan to eliminate Daphne Caruana Galizia. KURT SANSONE revisits the timeline of events and how the murder plot may have been linked to 17 Black

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[WATCH] Robert Abela launches leadership campaign

The Labour MP presented a set of proposals he would be carrying out if he were to be the country's next Prime Minister

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US President Donald Trump faces impeachment vote

Representatives of the house from the Democratic and Republican party have begun a day of speeches and votes, likely ending with the third presidential impeachment in US history

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[WATCH] Adrian Delia calls for Attorney General’s immediate resignation

The PN leader said that more than 90,000 people have accessed the Egrant report since it was published on Tuesday

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Ferris claim of Aliyeva loan to Muscat’s friend in New York contradicted by Egrant inquiry

Former FIAU official Jonathan Ferris claimed John Dalli had told him Egrant was a Labour-owned company that stood for 'Election Grant'

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Muscat has dragged Malta's reputation 'through the mud', AD says

Alternattiva Demokratika says Malta's reputation has been damaged as a result of a 'rotten system' propped up by 'successive PLPN governments'

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German authorities refused to pass on Daphne Caruana Galizia’s laptops

Egrant inquiry report sheds light on exchange between Maltese magistrates and German prosecutors over Daphne Caruana Galizia's laptops

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Man gets four years for cocaine trafficking

A Dutchman has been jailed for four years after he admitted to charges of cocaine trafficking 

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Responsibility must still be shouldered by those who used Egrant for political reasons, PM says

Joseph Muscat says the report shows how details were fabricated in an attempted 'frame-up' against him and his family

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Joseph Muscat gets massive thumbs down in European Parliament

With 581 votes in favour, 26 against and 83 abstentions, the European Parliament has criticised Joseph Muscat's failure to step down in the wake of developments in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder investigation

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Pro Gambler arrested for carrying too much cash

A 58-year-old professional gambler from Turkey has been released on bail after he was arrested at the airport with a suitcase full of money

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Investigations recommended by Egrant inquiry are ongoing, police say

Police say they are actively investigating all Egrant inquiry report's recommendations

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Man arrested in connection with two thefts in Ta' Xbiex

A man has been arrested in connection with two thefts that took place in Ta' Xbiex on Tuesday

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Azerbaijan ruler Ilham Aliyev’s daughters transferred €14 million to Dubai co from Pilatus accounts

Magisterial inquiry report into Egrant allegations: payments made between September 2015 and March 2016, but no evidence found linking transfers to Egrant or the Muscats  

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Keith Schembri denies ever passing on information to Yorgen Fenech on Caruana Galizia murder investigation

Keith Schembri, the former chief of staff in the Office of the Prime Minister, has testified in the constitutional case that businessman Yorgen Fenech filed to get lead investigator Keith Arnaud off the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case

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[LIVE] Keith Schembri to testify in Yorgen Fenech's constitutional case

Keith Schembri, the former chief of staff in the Office of the Prime Minister, will testify in the constitutional case that businessman Yorgen Fenech has filed to get lead investigator Keith Arnaud off the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case

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[ANALYSIS] Raising the bar: the next PL leader’s challenge

Labour members will be choosing their next party leader in an election overshadowed by the Caruana Galizia assassination, which exposed the blurred lines between government, big business and organised crime. Will party members choose the leader with the greatest commitment against corruption, or will they go for the one with the charisma?

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Man seriously injured in Bormla crash

A man was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Tuesday

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That reference to a ‘gang’ that tarnished Malta was pretty badass

The Skinny | No 14. President George Vella's Republic Day Speech

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Egrant magisterial inquiry: the 1,500-page document in full

Read the 1,500-page magisterial inquiry findings into the alleged ownership of the secret offshore company Egrant here

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PN leader Adrian Delia publishes Egrant magisterial report in full

Delia publishes Egrant magisterial inquiry report in full but stops short of naming and shaming people mentioned in it • Report says police should investigate Karl Cini for lying under oath

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Serbian children can appeal refused residency permit, won't have to leave immediately

Identity Malta clarifies facts on reports that 22 children had their residence permit application rejected

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Offshore entity for China-Malta investment, involving 'Sai', brought to light by Egrant inquiry

Konrad Mizzi says proposed investment was never pursued and was declined

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[WATCH] Certain aspects of Egrant report required further investigation, AG says

Attorney General Peter Grech says that Egrant inquiry led the police to investigate other matters that were not the direct purvew of the magisterial inquiry

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[WATCH] PN leader Adrian Delia publishes Egrant magisterial report in full

Delia publishes Egrant magisterial inquiry report in full but stops short of naming and shaming people mentioned in inquiry report

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MEPs debate rule of law in Malta, Tajani calls for vote of ‘no confidence’ in Muscat

European Parliament debating resolution on rule of law in Malta following recent fact-finding mission 

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[WATCH] Keith Schembri still under investigation but not arrest, inspector tells court

Keith Schembri escorted to court by the police to give testimony, only for the case to be adjourned till tomorrow

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Magistrate Nadine Lia abstains from inquiry into Melvin Theuma phantom job

Magistrate Nadine Lia has abstained from hearing the inquiry into a phantom job given to Melvin Theuma

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Dubai bank closed down 17 Black account, handed Fenech €1.5 million in two cheques

Reuters says that prior to the murder accusation, Noor Bank handed Yorgen Fenech two cheques totaling €1.5 milion when in April 2019 it closed the accounts established in the name 17 Black

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[WATCH] First glimpse of Keith Schembri since resignation, speaks to press before going to court

Former chief of staff Keith Schembri tells press he recieved no court summons to testify in constitutional case filed by alleged mastermind Yorgen Fenech

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[LIVE] Keith Schembri escorted to law courts to testify in Yorgen Fenech constitutional case

Fenech had filed the case to have Police Inspector Keith Arnaud removed from the Caruana Galizia murder investigation

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Chris Fearne committed to scrap current scheme to sell Maltese passports

Labour leadership contender says new scheme should replace IIP in full agreement with European Commission

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[LIVE] Keith Schembri to testify in Yorgen Fenech Constitutional case

Fenech had filed the case to have Police Inspector Keith Arnaud removed from the Caruana Galizia murder investigation

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[LIVE] Rule of law in Malta under the spotlight in European Parliament

European Parliament debating resolution on rule of law in Malta following recent fact-finding mission 

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[ANALYSIS] Trust me, I’m your next PM: how Fearne and Abela compare

LONG READ | Labour Party members will choose their next leader in January. But the winner will also be Malta's next prime minister. KURT SANSONE takes a look at the aspirants and the context in which they will do battle

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Vigil remembers Daphne Caruana Galizia amid political turmoil

Monthly vigil remembering Daphne Caruana Galizia takes place in Valletta as court case against murder mastermind continues

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[WATCH] Adrian Delia intends publishing Egrant report after seeking advice

The Opposition leader intends publishing the full Egrant report after seeking legal advice on its contents • Adrian Delia calls for Attorney General's resignation

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Chris Fearne to scrap chief of staff role in prime minister's office: 'OPM cannot have two power centres'

Labour leadership hopeful Chris Fearne takes dig at powerful role Keith Schembri was allowed to have in government

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Serbia asks Malta to postpone eviction of 22 Serbian children

The Serbian Foreign Ministry has asked Malta to postpone the eviction of 22 Serbian children whose parents do not earn enough until talks are held next month

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Brussels tells Owen Bonnici to provide timetable for Malta reforms on rule of law

EU justice commissioner writes to justice minister Owen Bonnici to accelerate process of rule of law reforms identified by Venice Commission

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Mensija development unanimously rejected

Planning Authority refuses controversial Mensija development application days after Environment and Resources Authority issued conservation order

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Construction worker seriously injured after collapse of building material

A 34-year-old construction worker was seriously injured when building material collapsed on him in Gzira

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Criminal Court confirms bail for Cisse murder suspects

A judge in the Criminal Court has dismissed the Attorney General's application to have the bail granted to Lorin Scicluna and Francesco Fenech revoked

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Son accused of stealing father's van, cash

A man from Zejtun has been granted bail after being charged with stealing keys, cash and a van from his father

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BOV IT upgrade will affect some services

Bank of Valletta IT system upgrade will mean some banking services will be unavailable between 27 December at 12pm and 2 January at 8:30am

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One News sued over Republic Day Special Olympics insult story

Manuel Delia has filed libel proceedings against One News Chairman Jason Micallef, Broadcasting Executive Group Head Ruth Vella and Head of News and Current Affairs Owen Galea over a story which insinuated that he had insulted Special Olympics athletes during protests on Republic Day

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Joseph Muscat requests publication of full Egrant report but this won’t happen anytime soon

The Prime Minister asks the Law Commissioner to propose ways how Egrant report can be published in its entirety without prejudicing ongoing investigations

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Man seriously injured in fall in Gozo

An elderly man has suffered severe injuries in a fall on Sunday afternoon in Gozo

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Labour’s open war on Facebook: Schembri’s henchman Gafà takes aim at Evarist Bartolo

Castille's unofficial Libya envoy Neville Gafà has leapt to the defence of the embattled former chief of staff Keith Schembri

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[WATCH] Adrian Delia goes to pick up full Egrant report but AG insists he has two days to obey court order

After the country's highest court rules that the Opposition leader must be given the Egrant report, Adrian Delia walks over to Attorney General's office demanding his full copy now

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Adrian Delia goes to pick up full Egrant report but AG insists he has two years to obey court order

After the country's highest court rules that the Opposition leader must be given the Egrant report, Adrian Delia walks over to Attorney General's office demanding his full copy but is rebuffed

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[BREAKING] Court orders Egrant report to be released to Adrian Delia, but not published

The Court of Appeal has ruled that the full Egrant report is to be released to Adrian Delia, but not published

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Man found dead in Mellieha

A man was found dead in Mellieha on Sunday evening

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Attorney General blasts ‘hostility’ from Opposition leader who calls him criminal accomplice

Attorney General Peter Grech takes umbrage at hostility of Adrian Delia's language over courts' refusal to publish Egrant magisterial inquiry report

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Coping with anxiety | Malcolm Tortell

Recent statistics indicate an alarming increase in self-harm and suicide attempts showing up at Mater Dei's emergency department. Psychotherapist MALCOLM TORTELL argues that coping with anxiety has become a leading challenge for today's society

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PN boycotts Hadd Ghalik broadcast over 'extraordinary political circumstances'

Nationalist Party MPs say that in the extraordinary circumstances the country finds itself in, airing the feel-good show would be unacceptable

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Muscat gave blessing to 'diabolical pact' in meeting with Abela, Fearne and Borg

The diabolical pact: Muscat would have left last Thursday, Chris Fearne would have taken his place and Ian Borg and Robert Abela would have been deputy leaders

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Masked thief conducts hold-up in Gozo establishment

Nobody was injured during the hold-up where a knife-wielding man robbed a Gozo establishment in Zebbug

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Muscat: 'I'll remain in this movement but don't expect me on the frontline'

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat says he will leave behind a strong economy for the next Prime Minister 

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Neither Robert Abela nor Chris Fearne are credible on good governance, Adrian Delia says

Opposition Leader Adrian Delia says that after removing people who damaged the country in recent years, the next step would be a complete reform of the Nationalist Party 

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Hal Far migrant village and Hagar Qim shelter damaged in storm

Former Nationalist Party MEP candidate Peter Agius and Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Aaron Farrugia argue over European funds used to compensate farmers

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Six-year-old girl seriously injured in traffic incident in Gozo

The girl was hit by a car in Independence Square in Rabat

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Coleiro Preca endorses Fearne as ‘prime minister Malta needs to heal’

'Fearne is the choice for the moment', says former President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca

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MEPs pile pressure on Brussels to bring Malta into line on rule of law

Draft resolution demands that European Commission "start a dialogue" with the Maltese government in the context of the Rule of Law Framework "without further undue delay"

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Court rules convictions for aggravated cannabis possession ‘unsafe and unsatisfactory’

Drugs were found inside a white Peugeot 205 with four occupants when it was stopped as it tried to drive away from the police - but only the passengers were charged

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UNHCR welcome's Malta's accession to convention on stateless persons

"This is a commendable step in protecting stateless persons and eradicating statelessness worldwide," said Pascale Moreau, UNHCR Director of the Bureau for Europe.

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Academic spells out painful truths to PN at extraordinary general council

'The Nationalist Party must not only reform the institutions of the State but also the institutions of the PN itself'

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Motorists advised to drive cautiously as gale force winds knock down trees

Wind reaches force 8, knocking down trees and forcing cancellation of Sicily ferry trips

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[WATCH] Delia: PN is proposing ‘new blueprint for politics’

Adrian Delia says Nationalist Party is proposing a new way of doing politics

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[WATCH] Everyone linked to Caruana Galizia murder should be investigated - Chris Fearne

Chris Fearne says that all those mentioned in relation to the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia should be investigated, no matter who they are

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[WATCH] Fearne pledges immediate action on good governance, rule of law issues if elected

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne says he will call conference on rule of law within first 100 days of being elected Labour Party leader 'to solve situation we have today'

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‘Crime, not business, led the country to its present predicament’

Chamber of Commerce decries abuse of power to conspire in criminal activity "and do so under the guise of being pro-business"

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Two men attempt self-harm while in police custody

Two men, from Egypt and Palestine, tried to harm themselves whilst detained at the police lockup in Floriana

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Missing teenager reunited with family

14 year-old Luana Borg, who was reported missing, has been found alive and well.

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Vatican chases millions in bid to stop Malta fund from ‘abusive’ sale

Millions in euros in Vatican bank cash are at stake in a Maltese court case, as lawyers for the Holy See are now asking the courts to prevent an investment firm from selling its assets to a Hungarian company

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Weak controls on Valletta 2018 spending, says National Audit Office

The National Audit Office said V18's weak internal controls had revealed 'a lack of accountability' with public procurement regulations not having been followed throughout the year of Valletta's crowning as the capital of culture

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Happy Christmas, Joseph! Labour raises thousands in donations in farewell telethon

One TV telethon raised over €200,000 by 6pm as Joseph Muscat shook hands with Labour delegates presenting donations to party

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‘I don’t want to disrupt ongoing inquiries’, cautious EU president on Muscat and Malta

European Council President Charles Michel said that he has not talked to Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, so as to not disrupt the on-going inquiries into the case

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PN proposes good governance measures as it boycotts Republic Day celebrations

The new Prime Minister in January and the new cabinet are made up of people who defended the indefensible for years, Adrian Delia says

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Police unions stand by Lawrence Cutajar, but commissioner’s days are numbered

Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar's days are numbered whoever is elected as Malta's next prime minister but police unions are rallying behind the man

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US presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg’s dad honoured posthumously

Prof Joseph Buttigieg, father of Pete Buttigieg, has been honoured in Malta during Republic Day honours

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Teenage girl reported missing, police appeal for information

Luana Borg has been missing since 8 December

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[IN PICTURES] Protests overshadow Republic Day parade

Protestors took to Republic Street reiterating their calls for justice, and the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat

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Republic Day 2019 | Honours and Awards

16 members honorees for 2019 Republic Day honours and awards

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President’s Republic Day speech in full: ‘All those involved, high and low, have to pay their dues’

George Vella on the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination probe: This is not an easy hour. However, we have to live through it. Our duty is to ensure that this anguish leads to the discovery and outing of the whole truth

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Malta is bigger than the gang that brought shame on us – President’s Republic Day speech

George Vella, a former minister under Muscat, unequivocal in his judgement of the Caruana Galizia affair that has embroiled Castille

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[LIVE] Protesters mark Republic Day with calls for Muscat’s resignation

Protesters have gathered in Valletta to call for Joseph Muscat's immediate resignation amid the Republic Day celebrations

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11 arrested in Safi Barracks riot

Safi Barracks riot at 12:30am results in arrest of 11 persons

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UK general election: Tories secure majority as Corbyn says he won’t lead Labour into next election

The Conservative party has won the 2019 election after formally ensuring an overall Commons majority by winning its 326th seat

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‘I will keep an eye on Malta’, Rutte holds meeting with Muscat as Malta PM avoids press

In Brussels: Muscat does not do media, Dutch PM holds long one-on-one meeting with outgoing Maltese prime minister Joseph Muscat at his last European Council meeting

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Labour leadership hopefuls Robert Abela and Chris Fearne promise better governance

Labour leadership election nominees Robert Abela and Chris Fearne interviewed by Saviour Balzan on TVM's Xtra

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Keith Schembri was Yorgen Fenech’s informant on progress of Caruana Galizia murder investigation, court hears

Less than a month after Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered and before the arrests, Yorgen Fenech knew the police had traced the 'killer SMS' that detonated the bomb • The informant knew long before the police that Fenech was the mastermind

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Muscat in Brussels, MEPs tell EU president ‘to take a stance’ over delayed resignation

MEPs from the LIBE committee have asked EU president Charles Michel and heads of government to take a stance on Malta situation

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No mandatory prison sentence for personal cannabis cultivation under new rules

Justice minister Owen Bonnici presents amendments to drug dependency laws

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[LIVE] Caruana Galizia assassination | Compilation of evidence continues today

Follow our live blog of the compilation of evidence agains the men accused of assassinating Daphne Caruana Galizia

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Mater Day (the hospital), Pilatu (pilot), and other howlers plaguing Maltese exam

Large quantity of orthographic mistakes leaves examiners exasperated: despite many years of studying, Maltese students still continue to get their spelling wrong

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‘OMG JM got owned! Yas queen, Metzzzi!’

The Skinny | No 12. Roberta Metsola Refuses To Shake Hands With Joseph Muscat

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[ANALYSIS] Why opposition to Muscat is greater among graduates

A post-crisis survey carried out by MaltaToday has exposed the sharp divide between the tertiary educated and the rest of the population

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[WATCH] No place for Konrad Mizzi in an Abela administration, Labour MP says

Like Fearne, Abela will not retain Lawrence Cutajar as police commissioner, nor will he appoint Konrad Mizzi to the Cabinet

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[WATCH] Chris Fearne on Dissett: ‘I’d be a serious and disciplined prime minister’

The deputy prime minister on TVM's Dissett: 'I will clean up and strengthen our institutions'

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Man grievously injured in Pembroke tunnel incident

The incident occurred in a Pembroke tunnel where construction works are currently underway

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Updated | [WATCH] Chris Fearne and Robert Abela to contest Labour leadership

Party members will choose who will be the next prime minister between Chris Fearne and Robert Abela after nominations for leadership post close

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[WATCH] Chris Fearne first to submit nomination for Labour leadership race

Nominations for the Labour leadership close tonight at 8pm

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Nine kg found in Bormla drug bust

Three men were arrested after a police raid in Bormla nets 9kg of cannabis

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Activists want EU president to rebuff Joseph Muscat

Repubblika ask European Council President Charles Michel to tell Joseph Muscat he would not be welcome at upcoming EU meeting

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Sign up to MaltaToday’s WhatsApp group for the latest news, exclusives and analysis

Receive the very latest news, developments and exclusive analysis on Malta's political crisis from the MaltaToday team direct to your phone via WhatsApp

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Jean Claude Micallef elected to Parliament in casual election

TV presenter Jean Claude Micallef will take the parliamentary seat vacated by Helena Dalli on the third district

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Chris Fearne and Robert Abela in leadership talks

The two contenders for the post of Labour Party leader are holding a meeting at Chris Fearne's Health Ministry in Valletta

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Head of school attacked by parent in argument over outing

Teachers' union condemns attack on headmistress by parent who reacted violently to disagreement relating to a school outing, reiterates urgent need for proper security

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[WATCH] Justice Minister disagrees with Prime Minister hopeful: everyone has a right to protest

Leadership candidate Robert Abela said on a television programme that the protests calling for Joseph Muscat's resignation are mere provocation

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[LIVE] Caruana Galizia murder case: compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech starts

Businessman Yorgen Fenech stands accused of masterminding the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia

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Konrad Mizzi fails to give copy of VGH evaluation report to court

Former tourism minister Konrad Mizzi does not present evaluation report on Vitals deal, despite a court decree ordering him to do so

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Protest in Valletta on Republic Day

Armed Forces of Malta and a marching band are set to meet with protestors outside the law courts on Republic Day

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Corruption a problem for 60% of Maltese companies

Maltese businesses second most likely in Europe to see corruption as a problem in their country

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How Planning Authority ‘helped’ middleman Melvin Theuma become an animal keeper

Middleman in the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination Melvin Theuma was given a permit from the Planning Authority's planning commission to build an agricultural store instead of the smaller rural structures on the site

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Lawyer Pawlu Lia renounces brief for Keith Schembri

Long-standing lawyer rencounces brief for former chief of staff Keith Schembri

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Air Malta withdraws injunction against pilots' union in goodwill gesture

Air Malta is seeking peace with its pilots and has withdrawn a warrant of prohibitory injunction against ALPA, the pilots' union, after industrial action threatened to cripple the airline

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Brothelgate: Caruana Galizia inquiry to preserve Chris Cardona’s mobile location data

Public inquiry board upholds request to preserve TAP3 files containing data on Chris Cardona's location when Daphne Caruana Galizia alleged he was at a German brothel

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Soldiers accused of Lassana Cisse murder released on bail

Lorin Scicluna and Francesco Fenech stand accused of having shot Cisse dead in cold blood, in a drive-by shooting last April

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[WATCH] Four years' jail for man in shocking arson attack

Zabbar man caught in harrowing arson attack on viral vid given four years' jail

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Foreign workers: scapegoats for environmental degradation in Malta

Shifting responsibility for the dire situation in the construction sector onto foreign workers could be an easy trick for developers. After all, the foreign workers are the ones carrying out the works and can thus easily be accused of not abiding by the rules

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[LIVE] Caruana Galizia public inquiry continues in court today

Public inquiry into whether Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination could have been prevented continues this afternoon • Follow our live blog of proceedings here

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No bail for man accused of terrorising his mother

On Sunday, the accused's mother had called the police to say that the man had caused damage at her house by opening a water tap and flooding it

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Judge orders Konrad Mizzi to exhibit Vitals evaluation report

Court orders former minister Konrad Mizzi to exhibit an evaluation report he had cited in relation to Vitals Global Healthcare takeover agreement

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[WATCH] Justice Minister refutes claims that Joseph Muscat’s protracted resignation could taint murder investigation

Owen Bonnici says the Prime Minister's decision to resign in January was to ensure a smooth transition in the shortest time possible

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[LIVE] Yorgen Fenech’s legal bid to remove chief investigator from Caruana Galizia case continues today

Court continues hearing constitutional case filed by Yorgen Fenech to remove inspector Keith Arnaud from Daphne Caruana Galizia murder investigation • Follow our live blog of proceedings below

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[ANALYSIS] House of Muscat: After Joseph, will Labour lose its gel?

Muscat's presidential hold over a formidable coalition of contradictory interests went beyond the boundaries of Labour's electoral might, further centralised power in the hands of an unelected cabal whose fingerprints are now all over Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination. Will the fall of Muscat's house of cards spell the end of the movement?

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Labour should appoint ‘good governance’ minister, Evarist Bartolo says

'Time to get out of our coma', says veteran minister

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MaltaToday Survey | Chris Fearne hits highest ever trust rating for any leader

Chris Fearne enjoys a trust rating never seen before by any other leader, hitting the 60.6% mark in the MaltaToday trust barometer

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[WATCH] Three held for questioning over shocking Zabbar arson attack

Warning | The video contains graphic language and scenes that could be disturbing

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L-Istrina will go ahead, President George Vella says

Sick people do not choose when they need help, President George Vella says, insisting that L-Istrina serves as an occasion for unity despite the political turmoil

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Malta’s civic freedoms rating downgraded in global index

CIVICUS Monitor downgrades Malta from 'open' to 'narrowed' in civic and political freedoms global index as a result of worsening attitude towards journalists and activists

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Four candidates vie for parliamentary seat vacated by Helena Dalli

The casual election to choose Helena Dalli's replacement on the Third District will be held on Wednesday

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Residents should have been informed about water tunnel boring, Ombudsman says

Environment commissioner finds no rule breaches in boring of water tunnel between Pembroke and Ta' Qali, but says residents should have been informed of night works

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Court orders 'il-Pips' case over phone taps to continue

The man is contesting the validity of the phone taps, arguing that legal safeguards imposed by the EU were "completely ignored"

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Gaming industry looks forward to the 'swift' implementation of the Moneyval report

Reiterating its commitment to Malta the iGaming European Network said it looked forward to the swift implementation of the Moneyval report as concerns grow within the industry

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More than just ‘misjudgement’ | Sven Giegold

After this week's EP Rule of Law committee's fact-finding mission, MEP SVEN GIEGOLD argues that Malta is now a 'test-case' for the new European Commission's resolve to tackle corruption and financial crime

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Longest flyover in the Marsa Junction Project to be completed by end of the week

A third flyover in the Marsa Junction Project could be ready by the end of the week if the weather permits, more than a month before the scheduled deadline for completion

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Former Labour MEP Marlene Mizzi says Joseph Muscat must step down now

Marlene Mizzi says the country must come first and the deputy prime minister must take over 'now'

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Twins in the dock over thefts

The two were charged with stealing handbags from three women, two of whom are over 80 years old

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Man admits to attempted theft from car

The man has been placed on probation after admitting he tried to steal items from a car in Qormi

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[WATCH] Graffitti stage sit-in at Prime Minister’s office, press locked out of Castille

Graffitti activists stormed the Office of the Prime Minister and occupied the entrance hallway for almost six hours as they demanded the Prime Minister's immediate resignation

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Keith Schembri withdraws Caruana Galizia libel cases

Former OPM Chief of Staff Keith Schembri has withdrawn two pending libel cases against slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia     

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[WATCH] Ian Borg hints at Labour leadership contest rethink

Transport Minister Ian Borg suggests there may be more than two contestants for the Labour Party leadership

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[WATCH] Graffitti stage sit-in at Prime Minister’s office

Activists block entrance to Castille doorway in sit-in to demand prime minister's resignation

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MaltaToday Survey | Labour unscathed by crisis that has rocked Castille

Labour enjoys the support of 43.1%, a dip of one point over the November survey.  But the Nationalist Party has failed to capitalise on the widespread anger and turmoil

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[PICTURES] Protesters in Valletta march from Parliament to Castille

Protesters gather in Valletta in midst of political crisis

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[WATCH] Thousands march on Castille demanding justice in Caruana Galizia assassination

Massive protest in Valletta demands justice amid political upheaval and shocking revelations regarding Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder

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Anyone tainted by involvement in Caruana Galizia murder should step aside immediately, former president urges

Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca is urging anyone connected to the revelations which have emerged regarding the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder to step down immediately

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[PICTURES] Joseph Muscat's farewell tour

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat visits Naxxar, Żebbuġ and Paola ahead of his expected resignation in January following intense weeks of protests

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[LIVE] ‘I shouldered responsibility, maybe more than what I had to,’ Muscat bids farewell to Labour voters

Follow us live here: Muscat 'farewell tour'… outgoing PM meets Labour voters in Naxxar, Zebbug and Paola

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Restless MPs confront Delia over ‘PN’s absence’ from national protest

MPs Claudio Grech, Beppe Fenech Adami and Mario de Marco tell Delia that PN is "nowhere to be seen" and "rendering itself unelectable"

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MaltaToday Survey | People agree: Muscat must go

Reeling under immense internal pressure and mounting protests, Joseph Muscat announced last Sunday he would be stepping down in January. How did people judge his decision?

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[WATCH] PN presents 15 proposals aimed at promoting good governance

Opposition leader Adrian Delia said that the PN must step up, and start working towards lifting the country from the political crisis it finds itself in

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MaltaToday Survey out tomorrow: what do the people say about Muscat

What do the people think about Joseph Muscat's 'terms' for his resignation?

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Keith Schembri arrested by police in connection with Theuma no-show job

Former chief of staff implicated in assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia being interrogated over no-show government job granted to middleman Melvin Theuma

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Man injured at Qrendi construction site

The incident happened in Nikolo Communet Road

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Xewkija accident

The accident happened in Imgarr Road, Xewkija

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[WATCH] Police spotted at Portomaso harbour as searches continue

Video shows police carrying out searches in the vicinity of Portomaso harbour

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Amid his troubles back home, Muscat travels to Rome to meet Pope

Private audience with the Roman pontiff went ahead despite calls for the pope to cancel it amid a political crisis triggered by the murder of the journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

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Socialists, leftists and progressives express outrage at current political crisis

Signatories sent a letter demanding action from the cabinet, stating that the Labour Party must 'clean up the mess'

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Maltese expats in London call for justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia

Maltese expatriate community in London gathers in Parliament Square in solidarity with demonstrators in Malta

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Labour MP Robert Abela announces Labour leadership bid

'Together we will continue to kindle the flame that makes us proud of our country and the Labour Party,' Abela said in a Facebook post

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TIMELINE | How did we get here? From the middleman’s arrest to Keith Schembri

In less than ten days, the recommendation of a pardon to the suspected middleman leads investigations to the highest halls of power

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Twitter ban on political ads unlikely to disturb Malta

In the Maltese political scene, it's Facebook that is used as an effective tool for political campaigning. In just three months leading up to the last MEP elections in May, Maltese politicians spent over €80,000 on Facebook ads

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OPM employee Sandro Craus and Tony Muscat still being held for police questioning

OPM official and political appointee called in for questioning on Friday, following middleman Melvin Theuma's court testimony earlier this week

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Transport Malta launches responsible driving campaign ahead of festive season

The campaign looks to educate drivers on not driving after consuming alcohol during holiday events  

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48-yer-old hospitalised after Paceville bar fight

Police investigations are on-going.

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Stabbing leaves 24-year-old seriously injured

The incident occurred in Mungbell Street, Zebbug Gozo

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Political instability is ‘killing businesses’, GRTU survey finds

The political crisis of the past two weeks has caused business sales to plummet across Malta, according to a GRTU survey • 65% report lower sales

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President shuns calls for intervention: ‘Constitution does not allow me’

President George Vella says the Constitution does not give him the power to take any measures to solve the current political crisis

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Muscat withdraws from Rome conference

Embattled Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has pulled out of a high-level Rome conference on Mediterranean affairs which he was scheduled to speak at

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Labour MPs close ranks as Chris Fearne announces leadership bid

Majority of Labour MPs take to Facebook to endorse leadership bid by deputy PM Chris Fearne

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OPM official Sandro Craus called in for police questioning

Middleman Melvin Theuma told the court that following Keith Schembri's instructions, the head of customer care in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sandro Craus had secured him a job with a government company

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Chris Fearne announces bid to become Malta's next prime minister

Chris Fearne is the first to announce that he will be contesting for the post of leader of the Labour Party  •  Ian Borg endorses Fearne's bid

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Man gets six months jail for failing to sign bail book

Keith Gravina had been originally charged with stealing from his mother's house and escaping police custody

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Robert Abela blasts 'diabolical' Labour leadership pact

Labour leadership deal crumbles after Robert Abela objects to Ian Borg becoming deputy prime minister over his links to Keith Schembri, sources tell MaltaToday

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Victoria Buttigieg to be appointed as the first State Advocate

The Attorney General's powers have been shorn after legislation introduced following a Venice Commission recommendation • Peter Grech will remain chief prosecutor

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[WATCH] Political commentators agree on the need for radical reforms

Acclaimed author Immanuel Mifsud says the state, government and the Labour party have been taken over

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Daphne Caruana Galizia got to know of 17 Black in April 2016 as FIAU probed Nexia over Panama Papers

Public inquiry hears how the slain journalist was asking about the secretive company 17 Black a full nine months before she first mentioned it

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Caruana Galizia public inquiry: son says police slept on key information

The first session of the public inquiry into journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder took place today

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Adrian Delia discusses current ‘crisis’ with social partners at MCESD

Adrian Delia says that the current situation in Malta isn't normal and Malta can't carry on as if it's business as usual

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Police say investigations in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case are continuing

Police have continued carrying out searches and interrogating people in connection with the Caruana Galizia murder case • Europol are involved

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[WATCH] Immanuel Mifsud’s solemn call to Maltese citizens to build their republic anew

The Republic Day honoree and acclaimed author speaks out

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Developers association urges members to avoid overexposure at a time of political turmoil

The Malta Developers Association says the new prime minister must ensure that those around him are in it to help the country move forward and not for personal gain

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Luxembourg intelligence firm claimed Azerbaijan behind Caruana Galizia assassination

Private intelligence firm hired by British PR firm Chelgate, whose client included the Maltese government, had prepared report on possible motives for Caruana Galizia assassination.

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[LIVE] First sitting of public inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia murder in progress

The first session of the public inquiry into journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder is underway

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Ian Borg considering running in Labour Party leadership race

A close aid confirmed with MaltaToday that Ian Borg was seriously considering  running in the Labour Party leadership race 

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Police go after ex government agency head where Melvin Theuma was employed

The police have called in for questioning the former head of the housing maintenance company where Melvin Theuma was given a phantom job by Keith Schembri but there appears to be little interest in going after the ex chief of staff

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[WATCH] 'Tragedy' could have been avoided if Muscat had fired Schembri and Mizzi – Silvio Schembri

Mario de Marco has called for the Prime Minister's immediate resignation, and said protests will continue to take place until justice is served

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Robert Abela: ‘I will serve in a role people believe is best for me’

Robert Abela has given the strongest signal yet that he intends contesting for the leadership of the Labour Party although not being straightforward about it

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Neville Gafà in contact with Keith Schembri, as car leaves Mellieha home

OPM envoy Neville Gafà's car speeds out of the villa complex where Schembri lives, in Mellieha's Santa Marija estate

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Employers' association concerned about Melvin Theuma 'phantom job'

The MEA says the Prime Minister should do the right thing for himself and the country and resign immediately

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Man trapped under excavator at Maghtab

Civil protection has been called on-site

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Trump impeachment to go ahead, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says

US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the chamber will file impeachment charges against President Donald Trump

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29-year-old arrested over a kilo of cannabis

The man picked up the delivery in Mosta and was arrested on the spot

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Roberta Metsola will head new European Parliament anti-corruption body

PN MEP Roberta Metsola says she will use the platform to show that former 'disgraced' chief of staff Keith Schembri and Prime Minister Joseph Muscat do not define the Maltese population

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Labour MPs in push to have Chris Fearne as only contender for party leadership

Internal negotiations are underway in the Labour Party to whittle down the leadership contest to a one-horse race in the hope of having Joseph Muscat exit as early as next week

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[WATCH] Minister who had resigned will not comment on whether Muscat should leave now

Family minister Michael Falzon says the institutions should be allowed to do their job and action will be taken after murder investigation concludes

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Italian premier Conte cancels Muscat lunch in Rome, where PM also will meet Pope

Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte has been reported to have cancelled lunch with the Maltese prime minister

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No bail for man accused of robbing Farsons outlet

A man has been remanded in custody after allegedly repeatedly stealing items from a beverage shop in Birkirkara

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David Casa calls for president to fast-forward PM’s resignation

'Do not let history look back at your tenure and judge the situation as one where you failed to take action,' Casa tells President George Vella

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Miriam Dalli says she will not contest leadership post

Labour MEP Miriam Dalli was touted as a leadership candidate

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Joseph Muscat says Keith Schembri’s name never cropped up in security briefings

The Prime Minister has denied prior knowledge of the plot to assassinate Daphne Caruana Galizia and insists it is up to the police to determine whether his ex-chief of staff knew anything

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[LIVE] Yorgen Fenech in court contesting lead investigator in Caruana Galizia murder case

Yorgen Fenech has filed a constitutional case to have lead investigator, Inspector Keith Arnaud removed from the Caruana Galizia murder case

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‘Who will shake hands with Muscat?’ PM silent on whether he will go to Brussels

German MEP Sven Giegold on meeting PM: "a once self-confident man now on the defensive"

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[ANALYSIS] Joseph Muscat: The Grinch who stole Christmas

Muscat delayed his imminent resignation by 42 days and opted for the shortest time-frame for his succession, for contenders to campaign over the holiday season in a highly polarised political landscape. Has the Grinch stolen Christmas? JAMES DEBONO asks

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Labour minister Evarist Bartolo: I regret not having taken a stronger stand on Panamagate

Veteran minister who called out Panama scandal in 2016 says he should have taken a stronger stand on the matter back in the day

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Records show Melvin Theuma got government job the day Muscat called an election

Melvin Theuma told the courts on Wednesday that he was given a government job and received four cheques from the Office of the Prime Minister even though he never reported to work 

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Adrian Delia appeals to Labour MPs: 'do the right thing and throw out Muscat'

Opposition Leader Adrian Delia says the Office of the Prime Minister is not just involved in murder but also the obstruction of justice

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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Birzebbuga traffic incident

The 24-year-old Qrendi resident was hospitalised with serious injuries

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[WATCH] Murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia was an attack on free speech, EU Commission President says

President of EU Commission says commission is following the situation in Malta very closely 

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Academics write to data protection commissioner over Josef Caruana leaking their personal data

Josef Caruana published personal information of 70 academics who signed a petition to have Joseph Muscat removed from office

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Cyrus Engerer says Joseph Muscat should have resigned immediately

The Prime Minister's special envoy to the European Union says he had always been clear that Prime Minister Joseph Muscat should resign publicly and internally

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Kenneth Camilleri suspended from job with Transport Malta

Kenneth Camilleri was mentioned in court by murder middleman Melvin Theuma, saying that he had promised bail and €1 million each to the three men accused of executing the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

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Police surveillance during protests may be unlawful, IT Law association says

The Malta IT Law Association says that according to law, police may only tag and profile individuals subject to appropriate safeguards for rights and freedoms of individuals' data

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Civil society groups to hold another national protest on Sunday

NGOs Repubblika, Occupy Justice and Manuel Delia are organising another national protest on Sunday in Valletta as they reiterate their call for Joseph Muscat to step down immediately

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Melvin Theuma was not employed with public service, government says

Principal Permanent Secretary's office says Melvin Theuma's name was not on the list people who had been public service employees

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MEP delegation seriously concerned with Joseph Muscat’s decision to stay in office

Dutch MEP Sophie in 'T Veld said that Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's decision to stay on was 'very concerning' 

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Caruana Galizia murder: ‘Kenneth from Castille’ formed part of Prime Minister's security detail

Shocking testimony by middleman Melvin Theuma in Caruana Galizia murder • A 'Kenneth from Castille' passed on a message promising bail and €3 million for three men accused of murdering the journalist

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UN experts make fresh call for independent investigation into Caruana Galizia murder

Public inquiry or prosecution must be allowed to proceed without being tainted by suspicion on conflict of interest, UN experts say

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300 University of Malta academics demand Muscat resign immediately

304 signatures in academics petition calling for Prime Minister Joesph Muscat to resign immediately 

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Two injured in traffic accident

Two persons were injured in a traffic accident on Wednesday morning in Rabat

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Parliament folds up for the Christmas holidays

Parliament is in recess until the 20 January, by which time Malta will have a new prime minister

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[PICTURES] Protesters turn guns on police: ‘Arrest Keith Schembri’

Hundreds of people gathered outside the police depot calling for the arrest and investigation of the prime minister's ex-chief of staff

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[LIVE] Caruana Galizia murder middleman to testify against three men accused of assassination

Melvin Theuma is expected to testify in the compilation of evidence against George Degiorgio, Alfred Degiorgio and Vince Muscat • Magistrate Nadine Lia recuses herself from Yorgen Fenech compilation of evidence

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Architects say barriers outside parliament only widen the gap between politicians and people

The Chamber of Architects says it is 'disturbed' by the 'grossly impeded use of the public spaces and the whole disproportionate' occupation of Freedom Square 

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Despite his troubles, Muscat hits Naxxar, Zebbug and Paola in ‘farewell tour’

Still keen on the rock star treatment, outgoing PM's first leg of his Labour club tour starts Sunday

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[LIVE] Compilation of evidence against Yorgen Fenech, alleged mastermind in Caruana Galizia assassination, starts

Follow us live for the start of the compilation of evidence against 17 Black Yorgen Fenech

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This week of rolling news has been hysterically entertaining. More, please!

The Skinny | No 12. The Media in Times of Crisis

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We need these five things in place for a firewall between big business and politics

The arrest of Yorgen Fenech and the resignation of Keith Schembri have played out to an implosion in Maltese politics reminiscent of Italy's Tangentopoli scandal. What kind of firewall can protect us from the risks of collusion between big business, politics and organised crime?

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Muscat continued to exchange texts with Yorgen Fenech, ‘in consultation with Security Service’

Prime Minister exchanged text messages with Yorgen Fenech, but says this was in consultation with Malta Security Service

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[WATCH] President discourages spontaneous reaction and calls for unity

President George Vella says that citizens should allow the institutions to do their job before the damage to Malta becomes irreparable

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Connections to Marsa-Hamrun bypass to receive €2.25 million upgrade

The project will see improved connections to nearby localities including Birkirkara, Santa Venera, Hal Qormi, Hamrun and Marsa

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Describing protests as political party tools can stir up further unrest, NGO warns

Aditus Foundation: "Statements describing civil society organisations as political party tools, are unfounded and made with an intent to stir up hatred and further unrest"

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Elderly woman seriously injured on board bus

An elderly woman suffered serious injuries after losing balance while on a bus in Rabat 

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Yorgen Fenech: Schembri made ‘considerable efforts’ to stop him passing information to police

Yorgen Fenech has filed a court write claiming Keith Schembri had made 'considerable efforts' to stop him from passing on incriminating information to the police

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Ministers cannot use public resources to maintain Facebook pages, standards czar says

'Using public resources to maintain a minister's personal Facebook page is an abuse' says public standards commissioner

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LIVE • MEPs in Malta say still early to talk about punitive Article 7 measures [video]

Constantly Updated: European Parliament delegation in Malta meets PM, police, Attorney General

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Bishops urge people ‘not to fall into trap of hatred, lies and violence’

Bishops make national appeal for unity as protests in Malta intensify  

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Family of slain journalist seeks Nadine Lia’s abstention from Yorgen Fenech case

Caruana Galizia family says Magistrate Nadine Lia should abstain from the case 'for obvious reasons'

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Police were sloppy with Keith Schembri: Cabinet ministers’ rage over chief of staff’s implication

INSIDE the Cabinet: as ministers demanded that chief of staff be interrogated, Keith Schembri was leaked details of conversation

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Updated | Malta’s basis of trust with the EU has been damaged – MEPs

European Parliament delegation in Malta meets PM

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[PICTURES] Valletta under siege

As protests calling on the Prime Minister to resign intensify, police have been putting up barriers to keep the crowds at a distance from Parliament and Auberge de Castille

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Police minister on Valletta protests: ‘PN wants to take us back to 1980s violence’

Home affairs minister Michael Farrugia launches scathing attack on Opposition despite harrowing revelations on Caruana Galizia investigation

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MEPs meet Joseph Muscat and Chris Fearne in rule of law mission

European Parliament delegation to visit Malta 3-4 December on a fact-finding mission

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