All the latest news from The Malta Post — politics, economy, culture and more.
Culture · National NewsMalta's Aidan performs 10th in Eurovision final Saturday with Maltese ballad 'Bella.' First Maltese-language entry in 26 years. Odds predict top-10 finish.
Health · National NewsMalta addresses elderly care home demand driven by isolation, not health. €9K carer subsidy & new loneliness law aim to support aging at home.
Transportation · TechMalta's AI traffic system launches 2026: real-time alerts, smart signals, bus priority via TM Alert app. Navigate congestion better with live route updates.
Economy · National NewsMalta approved 3,010 new dwellings in Q1 2026, yet affordability worsens. Median prices hit €317,000 as young families face deepening housing crisis.
Environment · PoliticsMalta's Planning Authority blocks countryside elderly home, enforces stricter ODZ land protections. Urban alternatives now required for new care facilities in 2025.
Culture · National NewsDiscover how 18th-century Italian composers transformed Malta's village festa culture. A 2026 Vittoriosa event reveals centuries of Italo-Maltese artistic fusion still alive today.
Culture · National NewsArchbishop Charles Scicluna recovering after surgery. Learn how temporary leadership changes affect Malta's Catholic institutions, schools, and community services.
Environment · PoliticsSliema lido plan faces backlash over privatized seabed, coral damage. Environmental groups and mayors oppose. Objections open May 20 for residents.
Transportation · EnvironmentMalta invests €14M in 40 electric buses starting May 18. Shorter waits, extended routes, cleaner air. Gozo fully electric by July 2026.