This small, balloon-like organ in the lower urinary tract quietly stores and releases urine, helping the body eliminate waste and maintain fluid balance. But just like your heart or lungs, your bladder needs care. Neglect it and you risk discomfort, urinary tract infections and, in some cases, serious conditions such as incontinence (involuntary leakage
The following are the top stores in Malta's newspapers on Tuesday. Times of Malta reports how a tourist said she was strip-searched and held in a cell overnight after being accused of scratching a car belonging to an off-duty police officer. The newspaper also reports how a jobless man was accused of drug possession. The Malta Independent says the
Charging pillars once used by the now-defunct car-sharing company GoTo remain abandoned across Malta, three years after the government began discussions on repurposing them for private electric vehicles. Some pillars still have designated parking bays marked as reserved for GoTo vehicles. Despite still being in place, none of the charging pillars visited
Almost 30 years ago, John Kleinig, who specialises in police and criminal justice ethics, wrote that the police “protect us from the barbarian within”. What surfaced recently in court is, therefore, very disturbing to society, when you realise that the ‘barbarian’ can also be within the police force itself. The magistrates’ court ordered the detention
Elizabeth Lochhead of Attard writes: Coincidentally, I was re-reading the story of the Siege of Malta, 1565, on October 16. It was the version from the 2009 publication by the Salesians, inspired by the d’Aleccio paintings found in the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta. It is the most exciting story, with victory over unbelievable odds. The knights
OBITUARIES BUHAGIAR. On October 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARY, née Callus, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her devoted husband Andrew (ex-Director of Education), her daughter Caroline and her husband William and her much beloved grandchildren Luke, Alice and Andrew Mitchell. The funeral leaves Casa Antonia Chapel
The contribution ‘ Toxic Island – This Is Not Conjecture ’ (October 20) raises serious and unfounded concerns about Malta’s waste-to-energy and thermal treatment projects. Although it is understood that such projects may raise emotions and fears, it is important that public debate is informed by facts, verified data, and transparent information. Alarming
The Labour Party policy for state party funding is clearly defined. In a recent judgment, the Constitutional Court declared that the Labour Party was a primary accomplice in abuse of power with the government it was elected to run. And in a very unprecedented manner, the court held it to account for breaching the human rights of citizens for its direct
St Vincent de Paul has seen a remarkable transformation in recent years. What was once regarded as a traditional elderly care home has evolved into a vibrant, multi-disciplinary health and wellness campus. This change goes far beyond infrastructure. It represents a fundamental shift in how we view older persons and the role they play in our society
A tourist said she was strip-searched and held in a cell overnight after being accused of scratching a car belonging to an off-duty police officer. Bilyana Puliyska said she was pressured to pay over €400 in damages and sign a waiver accepting responsibility without criminal liability in exchange for charges being dropped. The Bulgarian-Greek national
The man landed in the dock Monday afternoon after he allegedly came across his ex-wife in Mosta and passed twice near his former in-laws home in Mġarr within an hour on the same day. A month ago, the man pleaded not guilty to separate domestic violence charges, with the duty magistrate then granting the man bail and issuing a protection order in favour
Around €1.5 million has been paid in salaries to Air Malta staff since April last year, according to Deputy Speaker David Agius. Agius shared his estimate on social media on Monday evening, following a parliamentary reply he received from Finance Minister Clyde Caruana. He had asked Caruana to detail how many workers remain on Air Malta’s books and
President Myriam Spiteri Debono called on the government to wrap up the proposed media reform, telling a journalists' award ceremony she hopes she is still alive when the legal amendments are implemented. Addressing the 33rd edition of the Institute of Maltese Journalists (IĠM), Spiteri Debono referred to the government's public consultation on the
The government has scheduled a parliamentary debate for Wednesday to address the Opposition's "attacks on Malta's reputation", prompting PN leader Alex Borg to claim it was deliberately timed to stop him from attending an EU summit in Brussels. Motion 431, titled 'Motion to condemn the behaviour of the Opposition', was tabled by government whip Naomi
The government has scheduled a parliamentary debate for Wednesday to address the Opposition's "attacks on Malta's reputation", prompting PN leader Alex Borg to claim it was deliberately timed to stop him from attending an EU summit in Brussels. Motion 431, titled 'Motion to condemn the behaviour of the Opposition', was tabled by government whip Naomi
An S&D MEP on Monday honoured journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in a speech at the European Parliament. Speaking at the opening of the European Parliament's plenary session in Strasbourg, Italian Sandro Ruotolo referred to Italian journalist Sigfrido Ranucci , who had his car blown up by the mafia on 16 October. The Socialists and Democrats (S&D) MEP
The Health Ministry launched its annual seasonal vaccination campaign, providing free vaccinations against the most recent variants of influenza and the COVID-19 virus. Launched on Monday, the campaign will once again offer three essential vaccines free of charge to all eligible individuals. The COVID-19 vaccine, which has been updated to include the
The Constitutional Court has ruled that a contractor's rights were not violated when the Criminal Court allowed the release of a Santa Venera construction site where a fatal house collapse occurred. It relates to the death of Miriam Pace, a mother-of-two, who was killed on March 2, 2000 when her house collapsed into a site under excavation next door
A 73-year-old man was seriously injured after he fell into a field in Gozo on Monday. According to investigations, police said the man, a Kerċem resident, slipped while he was walking in a field in Triq l Għadira in Kerċem. The man fell from a height of around a storey, ending up in another field. A medical team, as well as members from the Civil Protection
A 73-year-old man from Kerċem is in serious condition after slipping and falling in a field earlier today, around 9.00am, on Triq l-Għadira. The man reportedly slipped while walking and fell from a height of roughly nine feet into another field. Emergency services, including a medical team and the Civil Protection Department, rushed to the scene and