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12/08/2026

Partial solar eclipse over Malta tonight, visible between 7:41pm and 7:55pm, with maximum coverage of around 12% at 7:52pm as the Moon slides across the sun’s face.

It’s the first time this century a total solar eclipse and a Perseid peak have landed in the same week, though Malta only gets a modest bite out of the sun compared to the path of totality sweeping through the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and Spain.

Up next, in just a few hours: the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak after dark, with 2026’s new moon giving observers a rare, darker sky to catch it.

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association president Tony Zahra criticises deployment of Armed Forces of Malta personnel i...
12/08/2026

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association president Tony Zahra criticises deployment of Armed Forces of Malta personnel in Swieqi, arguing tackling antisocial behaviour should remain the responsibility of the police

An intense cross-examination dominated Wednesday’s sitting in the Yorgen Fenech trial, as defence lawyer Gianella de Mar...
12/08/2026

An intense cross-examination dominated Wednesday’s sitting in the Yorgen Fenech trial, as defence lawyer Gianella de Marco pressed Melvin Theuma over contradictions, recordings, his presidential pardon and references to Keith Schembri and Lawrence Cutajar.

At several points, Theuma raised his voice, challenged the testimony of other witnesses and admitted that in some instances he had lied or was “bluffing”, but continued to insist that, as far as he was concerned, Yorgen Fenech was the mastermind behind Daphne Caruana Galizia’s murder.

It was a day of aggressive cross-examination, tension and several heated exchanges between defence lawyer Gianella de Marco and Melvin Theuma, the prosecution’s star witness in Yorgen Fenech’s trial.

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Self-confessed murder middleman expected to face cross-examination by defence after an explosive testimony centred on se...
12/08/2026

Self-confessed murder middleman expected to face cross-examination by defence after an explosive testimony centred on secret recordings, chats and his dealings with Yorgen Fenech

Eurostat data published on Wednesday reveals that household energy consumption in Malta increased by 66% since 2015, far...
12/08/2026

Eurostat data published on Wednesday reveals that household energy consumption in Malta increased by 66% since 2015, far outpacing the second-highest increase in Estonia which registered a 36% increase in consumption

Various scam messages relating to traffic contraventions, fines and other issues are once again being circulated, the Lo...
12/08/2026

Various scam messages relating to traffic contraventions, fines and other issues are once again being circulated, the Local Enforcement System Agency (LESA) has warned.

One of the messages currently being circulated claims that an outstanding traffic contravention has been recorded against the recipient’s vehicle and urges them to review the offence and payment details through a link.

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Local Enforcement System Agency warns various scam messages relating to traffic contraventions, fines and other issues a...
12/08/2026

Local Enforcement System Agency warns various scam messages relating to traffic contraventions, fines and other issues are once again being circulated

With Malta International Airport expecting 42,000 passengers to pass through the terminal on 13 and 20 August alone, wit...
12/08/2026

With Malta International Airport expecting 42,000 passengers to pass through the terminal on 13 and 20 August alone, with both dates set to be the busiest of the year, here’s how to make your trip easier.

The airport said it is encouraging passengers to stay informed before their trip and to make use of the facilities and services available throughout their journey, given the higher-than-expected traffic volumes across the terminal.

Passengers have also been advised to check the status of their flight on the airport website before heading to the airport, as volcanic ash carried over the Maltese Islands from Mount Etna may continue to cause some disruption.

Whether travelling for a summer holiday or returning home, passengers can take a few simple steps to make their airport experience run more smoothly.

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Malta International Airport says the terminal is bracing for its busiest days of the year on 13 and 20 August, and has s...
12/08/2026

Malta International Airport says the terminal is bracing for its busiest days of the year on 13 and 20 August, and has shared a few simple tips to help travellers get through smoothly

The Planning Authority, in collaboration with Project Green, has launched the second phase of public consultation on a d...
12/08/2026

The Planning Authority, in collaboration with Project Green, has launched the second phase of public consultation on a draft framework for the redevelopment of the former oil depot site in San Luċjan, Birżebbuġa.

The latest consultation follows the successful cleaning of the site's oil tanks earlier this year. The tanks were previously used to store Heavy Fuel Oil, and their cleaning marked an important milestone in the regeneration of the area.

The second phase follows an initial consultation held earlier this year, during which the government's vision and objectives for the site's regeneration were presented.

A total of 18 submissions were received from residents and various organisations, providing feedback on the proposed redevelopment.

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