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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Muscats (inset) are calling it a day after 11 years of operating Cent'Anni. Photos: Facebook

Cent'Anni's owners announce retirement

Owners of Għargħur restaurant and wine bar decide to take a step back

January 7, 2025| Emma Borg
The man was arrested in Gozo after police placed him on the wanted list. File Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Man admits to stealing €11,000 in cash from his brother's restaurant

28-year-old charged with vagrancy stole thousands over the course of two months

January 7, 2025| Claudia Calleja
Johann Buttigieg is set to return as PA CEO. File photo

Johann Buttigieg to return as Planning Authority CEO

Buttigieg's previous tenure was beset with controversy

January 7, 2025| Neville Borg
Tributes poured in mourning the death of Alejandro Brincat. Photos: Facebook

'A true gentleman': Tributes paid to crash victim Alejandro Brincat

Mtarfa man was talented footballer and father of two

January 7, 2025| Times of Malta
Ambulances at Mater De Hospital's emergency department.

Two hurt, one critically, after being hit by pickup in Fgura

Women rushed to hospital following 8pm Triq Hompesch incident

January 7, 2025| Times of Malta
Anton Refalo, inset, was Gozo’s parliamentary secretary between 1996 to 1998 and Gozo minister from 2013 to 2017. Photos: Matthew Mirabelli/Chris Sant Fournier

Anton Refalo pushes for Gozo special status

The island could follow the model of islands like the Azores and Madeira

January 7, 2025| Daniel Ellul
File Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Today's front pages - January 7, 2025

The top stories in Malta's newspapers

January 7, 2025| Times of Malta
It is Attorney General Victoria Buttigieg's prerogative whether or not to publish the 17 Black inquiry report.

AG's office says it is 'taking every step necessary' over 17 Black inquiry

Attorney General's office confirms it is preparing to proceed with prosecution

January 7, 2025| Times of Malta
The scene of the crash on Monday evening. Photo: Net News. Inset: Alejandro Brincat

Man, 25, dies after car jumps crash barriers and crashes into tree in Attard

First road fatality of the year is footballer Alejandro Brincat

January 7, 2025| Times of Malta
Malta has no rivers or lakes, just a few water streams. Photo: Facebook/Energy and Water Agency

Artificial intelligence to help predict and manage Malta's water supplies

Model used by EWA and WSC forecasts future water demands

January 7, 2025| Mark Laurence Zammit
A man admitted to harassing his former partner of nine years.

Man admits to harassing his ex, placed under probation order

The woman told police he would threaten her when drunk

January 6, 2025| Giulia Magri
The British era barracks at Fort Chambray.

Chambray decision reconsideration urged as NGO recalls Tigné Point 'failure'

The PA has given the green light for historic barracks to be dismantled and moved

January 6, 2025| Times of Malta