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The Planning Authority turned down an application to sanction two retractable awnings, removable transparent panels, and planter boxes. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Marsascala kiosk owner defiant about illegal tables and chairs

Thieves entered the master bedroom and stole the jewelry. File photo: Times of Malta

‘I felt like I was being watched’ - Family was in kitchen as house was burgled

Michael Clarkson had travelled to Malta with his wife Barbara to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Photo: Facebook/Beverly Ross

‘We're amazed at the kindness of the people’ – family of missing man

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An e-kick scooter. Photo: Shutterstock

E-kick scooter thief pleads guilty

Man admits to stealing scooter, apologises and returns it to owner

January 8, 2025| Jessica Arena
Revellers in Paceville. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Two charged with series of ‘blackout’ robberies in Paceville

Victims recounted hours of memory loss and waking up in remote locations

January 8, 2025| Jessica Arena
Abela was speaking at an event in which he announced a major labour migration reform. Photo: Jonathan Borg

'It's not true that young people are leaving Malta' - Robert Abela

'However Malta will still need foreign workers due to our ageing population'

January 8, 2025| Mark Laurence Zammit |168
Genuine companies are victims to fraudulent clones. File photo: Times of Malta

Maltese registered companies victims of ‘clones’

MFSA issues warnings against fraudulent companies deceiving the public

January 8, 2025| Times of Malta |0
The man was accused of running an unlicensed casino at a bar Mosta 20 years ago. Photo: Shutterstock.com

Man has third case of illegal gambling thrown out over technicality

Prosecution wrote the wrong date on charge sheet

January 8, 2025| Marc Galdes
Flowers and a photograph mark the spot where Alejandro Brincat died in a road crash on Monday. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Driver killed in Attard road crash had hit teen cyclist in December

Alejandro Brincat's car was impounded by the police after the December accident

January 8, 2025| Times of Malta |0
Deal saw private operators Vitals Global Healthcare and later Steward Healthcare take on the running of three state hospitals including St Luke's. File photo: Times of Malta

Court agrees to hear separate proceedings against Taomac Ltd in Vitals case

Prosecution will be joining charges brought against the company with another case

January 8, 2025| Jessica Arena
Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Youth unemployment increases in November 2024

Overall unemployment rate remains stable

January 8, 2025| Times of Malta |6
The government launched the Malta Labour Migration Policy on Wednesday. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Unveiled: Malta's plan to regulate foreign workers and curb abuse

PN says the government is finally aligning with its policy

January 8, 2025| Mark Laurence Zammit |69
Nicholas Bartolo, 53, won the MasterChef Malta competition on Sunday. Photo: Albert Camilleri

Watch: MasterChef winner cooked dishes from recipe book left by his late wife

Nicholas Bartolo speaks about the love of his life, her illness and winning the cooking competition

January 8, 2025| Mark Laurence Zammit |5
Jason Azzopardi and Ryan Spagnol.

Jason Azzopardi retracts claims about Ryan Spagnol with an apology

Cabinet secretary had sued lawyer after he implicated him in ID cards racket

January 8, 2025| Times of Malta
The civil courts threw out a libel case filed against Times of Malta 25 years ago. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Times of Malta wins libel case filed by brother of murdered man 25 years ago

Court rules that a report stating that the murdered man was a homosexual did not dishonour him

January 8, 2025| Claudia Calleja |7
Attorney General. Photo: File photo.

PN slams 'incompetent' AG for refusing to publish 17 Black inquiry

Opposition demands publication of magisterial inquiry in full

January 8, 2025| Marc Galdes |7
Johann Buttigieg's re-appointment as CEO of the Planning Authority has drawn widespread criticism. File photo: Times of Malta

ADPD calls for an investigation into Johann Buttigieg re-appointment

Complaint filed with Standards Commissioner, highlights conflict of interest

January 8, 2025| Times of Malta |12
Milan rang in the new year with the country’s toughest smoking ban – should Malta introduce something similar? Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Should Malta copy Milan's ban on public smoking?

Times of Malta headed to Valletta to see what smokers and non-smokers think.

January 8, 2025| Giulia Magri |93
File photo: Times of Malta

Today's front pages – January 8, 2025

The top stories in Malta's newspapers

January 8, 2025| Times of Malta |0
The policy is set to ‘substantially change’ the application system for third-country nationals. File photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Employers with high TCN turnover will be blocked from hiring foreign workers

New labour migration policy to be announced on Wednesday

January 8, 2025| Mark Laurence Zammit |39
In a silent reading party, participants head to a café with the book they are reading or one they want to start. They then proceed to read in silence for two hours. Photos: Silent Reading Party Malta

The people paying to read a book in blissful silence

In a world full of distractions, Malta’s bibliophiles are having silent reading parties

January 8, 2025| Matthew Bonanno |16
The PN pointed to its auditor when asked why it had not filed its financial statements. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

PN blames its auditor for failure to publish its accounts

Opposition party has not filed its accounts since Bernard Grech took over as leader

January 8, 2025| Daniel Ellul |93
Achuil Abdalla is studying to become a nurse as a first step to becoming a doctor.

Watch: ‘No one from my family is going to die’

Achuil came to Malta seeking asylum. Now he is a nursing student with big dreams

January 8, 2025| Marc Galdes
Ghajn Tuffieħa Tower is still surrounded by scaffolding after being damaged by a storm in 2023.

Dismantle and move Għajn Tuffieħa tower, heritage NGO urges

The historic tower is in danger of collapse because of ground movement

January 7, 2025| Times of Malta |11
Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri (second from left) outlines the labour migration policy to the MCESD.

Labour migration policy explained to the social partners

The policy will change the way third-country nationals are engaged - minister

January 7, 2025| Times of Malta |14
One of the workmen sitting on a wall wearing no safety helmet or vest during construction work in Sliema. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Watch: Workers flout safety rules, 10 storeys up

Developer vows 'immediate action'

January 7, 2025| Giulia Magri |19
Johann Buttiġieġ (inset) is returning to head the authority tasked with overseeing one of the country's most controversial sectors. File photos: Matthew Mirabelli (main).

'Back from the skip of history': Shock as Johann Buttigieg returns to the PA

Environmental activists alarmed; PN says PM has 'no one left to turn to'

January 7, 2025| James Cummings |45
Prime Minister Robert Abela and his wife Lydia Abela meeting French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. Photo: Robert Abela Facebook.

Abela’s Paris Olympic delegation spent almost €11,000 for two-night hotel stay

Robert and Lydia Abela stayed at five-star Le Dokhan’s Hotel

January 7, 2025| Marc Galdes |56
Greater efforts are needed to bring down emissions in the transport sector.

Malta updates National Energy and Climate Plan, with promise to cut emissions

Commitment comes despite data showing a rise in Malta's emissions

January 7, 2025| Times of Malta |11
Bernard Grech is pushing for the 17 Black inquiry to be made public. Photo: PN

Bernard Grech accuses attorney general of being PM's puppet

Opposition leader renews calls for publication of 17 Black magisterial inquiry

January 7, 2025| Emma Borg |31
Demonstrators hold up a banner reading 'Fort Chambray belongs to the people' at the historic barracks which are set for removal. Photo: Moviment Graffitti

NGOs reach funding goal for Fort Chambray appeal

Activist groups want to overturn "outrageous" permit that allows demolition of barracks

January 7, 2025| Times of Malta |3
The PN has said that the newly leased RHIBs could have been rented for less. File Photo

Government spent almost €100k renting boats that were cheaper to buy: PN

Opposition says mismanagement has left Transport Malta's maritime division floundering

January 7, 2025| Times of Malta |5
File Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Suspended sentence for teen who drove car into Paceville crowd

Leon Cremona Adly admitted to the incident which happened after an argument

January 7, 2025| Claudia Calleja