With an expected election around the corner and a Malta Today survey showing the two major parties neck and neck, Alex Borg has one looming issue: the independent voter. In the same survey, the PN registered 46.1%, while ADPD scored 4.1% and Momentum 1.2%. What is clear is that these votes are not being taken away from the PL, which continues to enjoy
Director of Malta's Child Protection Services Antonella Mizzi said that despite national efforts in prevention, CPS will unfortunately always be a reactive service, as it receives reports of allegations of abuse that has already occurred. Speaking to The Malta Independent , Mizzi was asked if she believed Malta is investing enough in prevention, including
Some 48% of tourism operators in Gozo reported an improvement in business in summer 2025 when compared to 2024, while 18 per cent saw a decline, a survey commissioned by the Gozo Tourism Association said. During the past weeks, the Gozo Tourism Association carried out an online survey among its members to assess the performance of their establishments
Slovenians on Sunday rejected in a referendum a law that allowed terminally ill patients to end their lives, according to preliminary results released by the election authorities. The near-complete count showed that around 53% voted against the law while around 46% supported it. The no-votes also represented more than 20% of 1.7 million eligible voters
Italy remains the king of the Davis Cup - and didn't even need Jannik Sinner this time. Matteo Berrettini and Flavio Cobolli were the stars for the Italians without the absent Sinner, both winning their singles matches to earn an unassailable 2-0 lead over Spain in the final on Sunday. It's a fourth Davis Cup title for Italy, and a third in a row.
Christian Pulisic scored in his first start for more than a month and Mike Maignan saved a penalty as AC Milan beat Inter Milan 1-0 in a thrilling derby on Sunday. Milan's win prevented its city rival from going joint top of Serie A. That left Roma as sole leader after Gian Piero Gasperini's side won 3-1 at Cremonese earlier in the day. Roma has 27
Hunting groups have offered their support to the government after the European Commission opened infringement proceedings against Malta concerning the research derogation related to the seven species of wild finches. The FKNK said that now in its fourth consecutive year, the Finches Research Programme (FRP) is endorsed and supported by the Federation
Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria's Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing. The schoolchildren, aged between 10 and 18, escaped individually between Friday and Saturday,
The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks in the Amazonian city of Belem where protests, street marches and even a fire caused unexpected moments of drama. But beneath enormous tents erected over a former airport at the edge of the rainforest, nations also adopted some decisions on how to battle climate change. Here are the main
The Archdiocese of Malta has opened a new chapter in its pastoral vision with the 2025 Diocesan Assembly, which focused on the forthcoming Pastoral Plan themed 'The Church in Malta Today: Communion, Participation, Mission'. The plan, expected to be launched next year, is being coordinated by the Episcopal Vicarage for Pastoral Coordination and marks
