After June's factory blast shattered windows across Malta, new fireworks academy and October 2026 indoor ban aim to make tradition safer for residents.

Swieqi residents face €150-€500 car repair bills from tourist vandalism. Police patrol nightly and issue fines, but short-let apartments remain unregulated.

Fenech murder trial enters second month in August 2026. Explosive testimony implicates former PM chief of staff. Nine jurors to decide Malta's most consequential case.

University of Malta commits to fair appraisal procedures after Ombudsman ruling. Staff now have legal protection against unfair performance evaluations and systemic review failures.

Malta's court ruled parents cannot share child welfare case details on social media. Find out what residents can and cannot legally post about custody disputes in Malta.

Maltese scientist Aaron Micallef found a discarded coat 3,000m deep in the Atlantic. Learn what deep-sea pollution means for Malta's ocean future.

Keith Schembri chose which devices Malta Police seized during Caruana Galizia murder investigation search. Officers testified such procedures are 'never' used.

Switzerland banned indoor sparklers effective April 1, 2026, following a deadly nightclub fire. Fines €120-€350. What this means for Maltese travelers and venues.

Malta's environmental groups call for enforceable dolphin protection laws. Jet ski harassment threatens the resident bottlenose population. Learn what residents need to know.

74-year-old charged after St Julian's standoff leaves officer critically injured but stable. Five-year boundary dispute led to arson, shooting. What it means for Malta.