Malta wants ‘greater value’ from tourists it already attracts, Abela says
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Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America'
The immediate change comes amid an ongoing trade war between US and Canada
Integration or inclusion? A conversation Malta increasingly needs to have
Nwami International Malta event to discuss what kind of multicultural society Malta chooses to become
Almost 50 people slept at a YMCA shelter every day
Annual report shows residents stayed in shelters longer as they faced challenges to move on
Death toll after Nepal-Tibet floods nears 400, rescuers search for 1,400 missing
Experts warn of risk of further floods as US Geological Survey says disaster caused by glacial collapse
UEFA considering legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino
European football governing body gathering evidence for a criminal complaint
Gozo Channel ferry tender deadline extended amid bidders' queries
At least two operators have expressed interest in the tender
Trump says Russia is 'not going to attack' NATO territory
US president pushes back media reports after rare visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe
Poor air quality prompts advice to limit outdoor activity
Health authorities say 'no need' to remain indoors amid Saharan dust cloud
Elderly care home left without power for hours, PN says
Opposition renews call for Energy Minister Miriam Dalli to shoulder responsibility for recent power cuts
'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star Tim Curry dead at 80
Curry had struggled with his health for more than a decade after a debilitating stroke
A journey of faith to Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu
Family presents newborn at Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu in heartwarming ceremony
Cake mix warning over undeclared hazelnut proteins
People with a hazelnut allergy or intolerance warned not to consume product
Meta to settle lawsuits about harming children for $16.7 billion
The proposed settlement would resolve claims by 29 states that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to hook young users
PN launches consultation on stalled Equality Bill
Party seeks public feedback after government’s human rights reform failed to secure a two-thirds majority in parliament
Gaza documentary to premiere at Venice film festival
‘NAZA’ is the only documentary among the 21 films competing for the Golden Lion Award at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, which kicks off next week
MEP launches free drinking water initiative in Żurrieq
Thomas Bajada says access to water should be a right, not a privilege
At least 95 dead, hundreds missing after devastating Nepal floods
Hundreds of foreign tourists among those unaccounted for as flash floods sweep through Himalayan communities near the Tibetan border
Iran says US sanctions will achieve nothing as Netanyahu dismisses diplomacy
Iran's leaders have remained defiant, saying they have a two-year plan to counter US pressure
Malta joins international condemnation of Israeli West Bank settlement plan
Malta adds its name to statement six days after UK, France, Germany and other countries demanded Israel halt E1 project
Police heap praise on chaplain on his retirement after 34 years of service
Fr Raymond Bonnici started serving the police as chaplain of the Special Assignment Group
Carrying a legacy: €28,000 offer wins right to carry Mġarr statue
The tradition dates back to 1923
Separated first-time buyers will not lose out on grant when buying again - PM
Abela confirms continued grant for separated first-time buyers purchasing another property
Malta pushing for strong EU condemnation of Israeli settlement expansion
Fearne says Malta is against illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank
Mater Dei Hospital suffering bed shortage even in the summer - PN
The problem is most acute for mental health patients and those who need to be put in isolation
Sharp metal points spotted beneath Buġibba slipway
Diver Raniero Borg says elderly swimmers narrowly avoided injury after spotting rusted metal shards in a shallow, popular bathing spot
Zelensky rejects wartime elections, says would 'split' Ukraine
'If we want to destroy the country, then we can move in the direction of elections during these times of war'
Francine Meilak – the first ever international Maltese ballerina
French and Swiss literature mentions Francesca/Francine as a professional dancer at the Paris and Nice operas, and the Monte-Carlo Opera House in Monaco
MTA sponsorship for Italian club bought by Joseph Portelli raises eyebrows
Is this a state-funded subsidy for a well-connected developer’s overseas venture? - Momentum
‘I will recover, don’t worry’: Ġorġ Mallia’s message with final cartoons
The beloved artist and author died aged 68
Appreciation: Ġorġ Mallia
I knew the man behind the lines, the satire, the gentle humour that softened hard truths
Editorial: The people versus Meta
The Meta trial should force us to confront our addiction to the digital world
Announcements – August 23, 2026
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My English Premier League predictions... part one
...from 11th-placed safety to the doom and gloom of rock bottom. As always, don’t hold it against me when none of it comes true
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Letters to the editor – August 23, 2026
Today’s letters by Times of Malta readers
Government leasing: the bigger public estate issue
The real issue is not whether government should lease property, but whether it is managing its estate strategically, writes Duncan Mifsud
Housing: the foundation of a just society
Every person deserves the security of a home, and government has a responsibility to make that possible, writes Owen Bonnici
A tragic death, reported with very little kindness
No victim should be reduced to the actions of someone else at their own death announcement, writes Anna Marie Galea
Malta FA first endorses Infantino, then doesn’t
With amazing courage, the MFA has taken the tough and radical decision not to take a decision at all, writes Kevin Cassar
Two years on, MICAS looks beyond visitor numbers
MICAS visitor numbers are better than you think – but that’s not what the museum is focused on right now
Film celebrating Gozo’s food traditions wins international award
Of Soil and Sea’, written by Clare Agius, celebrates island’s producers and traditions
Diver in serious condition after getting into difficulty off Comino
Italian man brought ashore unconscious at Mġarr harbour
Moira Delia raises alarm over lack of isolation beds at Mater Dei
Animal rights activist says mother with Influenza A was placed in normal ward with three elderly patients
Two Italian teenagers admit vandalising four cars in Swieqi
Students apologise to residents and offer to immediately pay for the damage
New €5 fee for inactive Tallinja cards makes no sense, PN says
Opposition calls on government to step in and force Malta Public Transport to revise its plan
Authorities pass the buck over dangerous Valletta road railing
Philanthropist and deputy mayor demand action on low guard-rail along the city's ring road
Veins and arteries: what’s the difference?
The first in a series of articles exploring vascular conditions and how these affect our lives
‘American Doctor’ shows brutality of conflict in Gaza
The documentary features three doctors who witnessed the horrors first-hand
TikTok to pay $400 million settlement in children's privacy case
Regulators around the world ramping up enforcement against social media companies