politics

OSCE Permanent Representative Natasha Meli Daudey said talks with Russia on detained workers remained "difficult". Photo: Jason Borg.

Malta’s OSCE ambassador: ‘We will play a bigger role in international relations’

'We were asked to just keep the organisation alive,' recalls Natasha Meli Daudey

December 14, 2024| James Cummings |11
Kennedy reportedly wants his daughter-in-law in the role to prove his belief that the CIA was involved in his unlce's, JFK, murder. Photo: AFP

RFK Jr. brings JFK conspiracies to heart of Trump team

He has been pushing for his daughter-in-law to be the deputy director of the CIA

December 13, 2024| AFP |16
Switzerland also wants to go further than banning the most well-known Nazi symbols, extending it to more cryptic signs of recognition used by supporters of Nazi ideology. Photo: Shutterstock

Switzerland eyes Nazi symbols ban due to surge in anti-Semitism

The proposal would introduce an immediate ban coupled with a fine of 200 Swiss francs

December 13, 2024| AFP |5
French President Emmanuel Macron leaves after the weekly cabinet meeting at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris. Photo: AFP

Suspense mounts as Macron expected to name new French PM

He promised to name a replacement within 48 hours after meeting party leaders on Tuesday

December 12, 2024| AFP |0
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol delivering an address at the Presidential Office in Seoul. South Korean. Photo: AFP

South Korea's Yoon vows to fight 'until the very last minute' 

He faces an impeachment vote on Saturday

December 12, 2024| AFP |0
Joe Giglio is a PN MP. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli

PN dismisses Joe Giglio resignation rumours as 'fake news'

Giglio joined parliament in 2022

December 11, 2024| Neville Borg |50
The lawyer who ran the prime minister's private legal office has been handed 11 government roles.

Investigation requested into government's granting of 11 jobs to Abela lawyer

Ryan Pace worked in Robert Abela's legal office

December 11, 2024| Times of Malta |149
Justice minister Joe Fenech recommended the controversial pardon. File photo.

‘A merchant of death’: the Queiroz affair revisited

A recently resurfaced letter brought a decades-old controversy back into the limelight

December 10, 2024| Neville Borg |35
Gozo minister Clint Camilleri greeting supporters with MEPs Alex Agius Saliba and Thomas Bajada. Photo: Facebook/Clint Camilleri

Clint Camilleri holds Gozo rally amid calls for his resignation

Several organisations are demanding he step down after the Amanda Muscat scandal

December 10, 2024| Times of Malta |76
Toni Bezzina said any private work he carried out during office hours is taken from his leave entitlement. File Photo

'Claims that I do not go to work are unfounded': Toni Bezzina dismisses PM claim

PN MP says Robert Abela’s claim is a ‘cheap, desperate’ tactic to divert attention from Bartolo-Camilleri scandal

December 9, 2024| Times of Malta |98
Maurice Tanti Burlo, pictured here in his garden, revolutionised political cartoons in Malta. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

Maurice Tanti Burlò: The pen that poked Malta’s conscience

The renowned cartoonist died 10 years ago today

December 8, 2024| Fiona Galea Debono |4
George Vella and Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici in Tripoli. Photo: Labour Party

When Karmenu Mifsud Bonnici wanted George Vella to be leader

Former prime minister was reserved and stubborn but fought for what he truly believed in

December 8, 2024| Claudia Calleja |36
Malta’s reputation has been tarnished by Labour governments. File photo: Times of Malta

What a flop Labour has been

We have had more than enough of scandals, bad news, corruption and false leadership

December 6, 2024| Noel Muscat|64
Rather than talk, people are expecting politicians to walk. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

Editorial: Winning back public trust

When a good chunk of the electorate is telling politicians in a survey they are not trusted, the message is loud and clear: they are expected to do a better job

December 6, 2024| Times of Malta |7
Michael Piccinino addressing the press conference with Claudette Buttigieg.

Broadcasting Authority decisions show how PBS has become Super One 2 - PN

'Robert Abela seems to believe he can use the public broadcaster as though it were his personal platform'

December 5, 2024| Times of Malta |0
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier gestures after the result of the no-confidence vote on his administration at the National Assembly in Paris on December 4. Photo: AFP

French government falls in historic no-confidence vote

Michel Barnier's rapid ejection from office comes after snap parliamentary elections in summer

December 4, 2024| AFP |5
Edward Zammit Lewis will continue to serve in parliament after his nomination to serve as judge of the General Court of the EU was rejected.

Zammit Lewis blames PN as his nomination as European judge is rejected

Former minister says he was relentlessly undermined from within and outside Malta

December 4, 2024| Times of Malta |245
French President Emmanuel Macron speaking at the Saudi-French Business Forum in the Saudi capital on Tuesday. Photo: JEANNE ACCORSINI / POOL / AFP.

No-confidence vote draws France into new political crisis

Left teams up with far-right in no-confidence vote

December 3, 2024| AFP |6
Luigi Faneyte (inset) is accusing Mario Galea (right), Javier Silvania (left) and two others of corruption.

Ex-MGA head accused of fraud in Caribbean island of Curaçao

Mario Galea was a consultant to the Curaҫao government, but a new report accuses him of being part of a ‘web of fabrications’

December 2, 2024| Neville Borg |29
Bernard Grech speaking on Sunday.

Slush fund was another reason why government defended hospitals deal - Grech

Abela promised continuity and kept his word where abuses were concerned, opposition leader says

December 1, 2024| Times of Malta |14
The 31-year-old Liam Sciberras has served on the Santa Luċija council for nine years and is currently the PN’s minority leader.

Santa Luċija councillor vying to be next PN general secretary

“The role of general secretary is an important one, not only for the party but also for the country'

December 1, 2024| Daniel Ellul |6
ADPD's Ralph Cassar and Brian Decelis on Saturday. Photo: ADPD

ADPD wants police to investigate Bartolo, Muscat and Camilleri over job scandal

Green Party says scandal 'must be treated as a crime'

November 30, 2024| Times of Malta |13
The new book delves into Ġorġ Borg Olivier's life, beliefs and work.

New publication about Ġorġ Borg Olivier to be launched

Narrative told through the eyes of those who knew him best

November 30, 2024| Press Release |1
A new European survey sheds light on what the Maltese think of their institutions. File photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Most people don’t trust political parties or the government: Eurobarometer

But trust seems to be rising after a downturn in recent years

November 30, 2024| Neville Borg |24
Ian Borg, Owen Bonnici and Miriam Dalli have been assigned Clayton Bartolo's former responsibilities.

Clayton Bartolo's former responsibilities shared out among three ministers

While Ian Borg gets tourism, the film sector goes to Owen Bonnici and public cleansing to Miriam Dalli

November 27, 2024| Times of Malta |19
The prime minister replies to questions on Tuesday evening.

Abela insists he sacked Bartolo as soon as he got to know of new claims

'Now he has the freedom to defend himself'

November 26, 2024| Daniel Ellul |71
Clayton Bartolo and Amanda Muscat are subjects of an FIAU investigation.

Clayton Bartolo's wife suspected of receiving €50,000 kickback for MTA deal

Payments from private firm to Amanda Muscat flagged to police by FIAU

November 26, 2024| Jacob Borg |208
Clayton Bartolo has resigned as tourism minister after weeks of pressure.

Clayton Bartolo out as Labour MP, Ian Borg to become Tourism Minister

Robert Abela says decision taken following 'circumstances' Times of Malta has asked about

November 26, 2024| Bertrand Borg, Daniel Ellul |140
Opposition leader Bernard Grech is insisting Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri also step down

Clint Camilleri must go as well, Grech says as Clayton Bartolo steps down

Grech described the PM's move as another U-turn after 'weeks of defending fraud'

November 26, 2024| Times of Malta, Daniel Ellul |35
Clayton Bartolo meets constituents. Photo: Facebook

Clayton Bartolo resigns as Tourism Minister as second scandal emerges

Minister steps down after meeting with Prime Minister Robert Abela

November 26, 2024| Bertrand Borg |119