Author: Ruth Zammit
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Man arrested over attempted robbery at Birkirkara shop
A 39-year-old man from Birkirkara has been arrested following investigations into an attempted robbery at a shop in the same locality. The attempted theft took place on 30 January at around 10.00am, when a man entered a shop in Triq il-Wied and allegedly threatened an employee with a knife. The employee managed to defend himself,…
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Woman and teenage boy grievously injured in separate traffic incidents
A woman and a 15-year-old boy were taken to Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday after being injured in two separate traffic accidents, police said. The first incident occurred at around 5.00pm in Triq l-Isperanza, Mosta. Preliminary investigations showed that a collision took place between a Niu motorcycle ridden by a 54-year-old woman from Mosta and…
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Six arrested in Marsa following financial crime investigation
Six people were arrested following months-long investigations into alleged usury and money laundering conducted by the Police Financial Crimes Investigations Department, police said. On Monday morning, police carried out an operation in Triq Stiefnu Zerafa and Triq is-Santissima Trinità in Marsa, from where the suspects are alleged to have been operating. As part of the…
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Watch: Malta celebrates Feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck
Malta is marking the Feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck today, 10th February, a national religious observance commemorating the arrival of St Paul on the islands in AD 60, according to Christian tradition. The feast recalls the biblical account in the Acts of the Apostles, which describes how St Paul was shipwrecked on Malta while travelling…
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Man slightly injured after argument in Gżira, three arrested
A 30-year-old man sustained slight injuries following an argument involving several individuals in Triq Sir Charles Cameron, Gżira, on Sunday evening, police said. The police were informed of the incident at around 9.00pm, after a request for assistance was made regarding an argument in the area. Officers immediately went to the scene, where they found…
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Man grievously injured in traffic collision in Ħal Tarxien
A 52-year-old man was grievously injured following a traffic collision on Triq Tal-Barrani in Ħal Tarxien on Thursday afternoon, police said. The police were informed of the incident at around 2.30pm. Officers immediately went to the scene, where preliminary investigations showed that a collision had occurred between a Toyota Toyoace driven by a 52-year-old man…
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Eurobarometer survey shows strong public support for a more united and secure European Union
Europeans are calling for a more united, ambitious and protective European Union, according to the Autumn 2025 Eurobarometer survey. The findings show that defence, security and the economy are citizens’ top priorities as the EU faces ongoing global instability, conflicts near its borders and growing digital risks. The survey found that 89% of respondents believe…
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EU auditors: urban mobility plans falling short in shifting commuters away from cars
Efforts to encourage commuters to move away from private cars towards more sustainable transport remain insufficient, particularly at local level, according to a special report published on Wednesday by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). The report assesses how effectively EU policies and funding support sustainable urban mobility across member states, including Malta. Most EU…
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Man seriously injured after falling through roof in Żurrieq
A 59-year-old man from Haż-Żabbar was seriously injured after falling through the roof of a residence while carrying out work. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 10:45 am on Triq il-Qrendi in Żurrieq. The man was on the roof using small machinery when the accident happened. Police, Civil Protection Department personnel, and medical teams were dispatched…
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BirdLife Malta training strengthens national efforts on nature restoration
BirdLife Malta held a four-day, in-person training on nature restoration between 19th and 22nd January, bringing together key government entities and environmental organisations to strengthen Malta’s national restoration capacity. Participants included the Environmental Resources Authority (ERA), the Energy and Water Agency, Nature Trust, Majjistral Park and Friends of the Earth. The sessions focused on international…
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Police arrest two in major online banking fraud probe linked to international network
An extensive investigation into online fraud by the Malta Police Financial Crime Investigations Department has led to the arrest of a 25-year-old woman and an 82-year-old man, following coordinated operations carried out on 2nd February 2026. The woman is suspected of being the main local figure in an online fraud scheme in which victims were…
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Malta ranks among EU leaders in business use of cloud computing
More than half of EU enterprises used paid cloud computing services in 2025, according to new EU data. Across the bloc, 52.7% of businesses paid for cloud services such as online software, data storage and computing power. This marks an increase of 7.4 percentage points compared to 2023 and a significant rise from 17.8% in…