Politics · The Malta Independent
Robert Abela sworn in for a new term
President Myriam Spiteri Debono administered the oath at the Palace in Valletta after Labour secured a 36–31 parliamentary majority.
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Public Affairs · Newsbook Malta
Powerful blast destroys Madonna ta’ Lourdes fireworks factory
Explosions heard across northern Malta levelled the Magħtab-area factory, but authorities said nobody was inside and no direct injuries were reported.
Business · Newsbook Malta
Unemployment reaches 3.6% after eight-month rise
NSO data showed 12,400 unemployed people in April, around 3,300 more than in August 2025, with youth unemployment reaching 9.1%.
Politics · Newsbook Malta
Gender mechanism expected to add 12 women MPs
Six Labour and six Nationalist women were effectively assured parliamentary seats, subject to the outcome of 15 pending casual elections.
World/Malta · Times of Malta
Sanders targets US profit shifting through Malta
The US senator named Malta among jurisdictions used by large companies to shift profits offshore and reduce their effective tax burden.