Author: Ruth Zammit
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Body found at sea off Fawwara Cliffs in advanced state of decomposition
The body of a person in an advanced state of decomposition was found at sea off the Fawwara Cliffs on Friday at around 1.00pm. Police said they were informed about the discovery and a patrol boat from the Armed Forces of Malta was immediately dispatched to the indicated location. After the body was recovered from…
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UPDATED: Motorcyclist certified with serious injuries after four-vehicle collision in Santa Luċija tunnel
Updated: The 34-year-old motorcyclist from Gudja has been certified as suffering from serious injuries following a traffic collision in the northbound carriageway of the Santa Luċija Tunnel, Marsa, at around 7.30am on Friday. He was taken by ambulance to Mater Dei Hospital after the crash, which involved the Honda motorcycle he was riding and four…
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Malta GDP grows 6.4% in Q4 2025, reaching €6.3 Billion – NSO
Provisional estimates published by the National Statistics Office show that Malta’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached €6.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of €442.2 million or 7.6% compared to the same quarter of 2024. GDP equally rose by domestic demand and export demand with both at 3.2%. Compared to the fourth…
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NSO: Labour supply up 4.0% to 301,289 as full-time and part-time employment increase
Administrative data published by the National Statistics Office (NSO) and sourced from Jobsplus show that the labour supply — excluding part-timers — rose by 4.0% over the past year, reaching 301,289 persons. The increase was mainly driven by a rise of 11,557 in registered full-time employment, while registered unemployment declined marginally by 23 persons. In…
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Two men arrested in San Pawl il-Baħar during coordinated police anti-drug operations
Two men have been arrested following coordinated anti-drug operations carried out by the Malta Police Force in San Pawl il-Baħar after several days of surveillance and investigations. In a statement, the Malta Police Force said the operations were conducted simultaneously in the area known as Ta’ Fra Ben and at a residence in Triq ix-Xlokk.…
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Services turnover rises 2.0% in Q4 2025, driven by motor trade and ICT growth
The total services turnover index increased by 2.0% between the third and fourth quarters of 2025, after adjusting for seasonal effects and the working-day pattern, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). The figures pointed to sustained momentum in the services sector at the end of the year. The strongest quarterly expansion…
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Fatal workplace accidents in 2025 more than double from 4 to 9: non-fatal workplace accidents decrease
According to the latest data issued by the NSO, Malta recorded a year-on-year decrease of 3.4% in total non-fatal workplace incidents from 2024 to 2025. In 2024 a total of 2,188 non-fatal workplace accident claims were recorded (1,085 in the first half and 1,103 in the second half). In comparison, figures for 2025 show 2,114…
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70 arrested in Malta during police operations targeting irregular work and residence
Seventy individuals have been arrested in recent days during police operations across Malta targeting irregular residence and employment. According to the Malta Police Force, those detained were found to be residing in the country without the necessary permits and allegedly working without the required licences, in breach of the Immigration Act. The inspections were carried…
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UPDATED: Police confirm report of “Jaguar” sighting in Bormla – search conducted but no animal found
Updated: 17:00 Police have confirmed that a report was filed regarding the alleged sighting of a large black feline, described as a jaguar or black panther, in the Cottonera area. Social media posts in recent hours claimed the animal was seen near the American University of Malta, with one person alleging they encountered it on…
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Body recovered at sea near Fomm ir-Riħ as police launch investigation
Police have opened an investigation following the discovery of a body at sea in the area of Fomm ir-Riħ. The body was spotted on Wednesday at around 3:30pm, prompting an immediate response by authorities. Officers from the Malta Police Force went to the scene shortly after the report was received. With the assistance of a…
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Two men arrested after synthetic cannabis seizure during routine police patrol in Marsa
Two Somali men were arrested on Monday at around 11:00am after police discovered suspected synthetic cannabis in their possession during a routine patrol in Triq Il-Marsa, Il-Marsa. According to the Malta Police Force, officers on routine rounds noticed a group of individuals whose behaviour raised suspicion. The police stopped the persons and carried out searches.…
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in traffic collision in Għasri
A 36-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured following a traffic collision early this morning on Triq l-Għarb, in L-Għasri. Police were informed of the incident at around 6:45am and officers were dispatched to the scene immediately. According to preliminary investigations by the Malta Police Force, the crash involved a Nissan Qashqai driven by a 38-year-old man…
