Tracking environment for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Environment · PoliticsSewage-contaminated beaches, power cuts, and traffic gridlock plague Malta every summer. Learn why residents need quick fixes now, not decade-long projects.
Environment · National NewsIn unprecedented 24-hour action, Planning Authority removed unauthorized jet ski structure from Buġibba beach. Rare enforcement success contrasts with Malta's coastal encroachment crisis.
Environment · PoliticsMalta's PA enforcement fails as illegal Armier villa completes despite orders. 161 developments hit €50K fine cap. What the 2026 regularization means for you.
Environment · PoliticsCabinet shields Wied iż-Żrinġ farmland near Bulebel from industrial expansion. New agricultural regulations now require registration by March 2026 for all farmers.
Environment · Health15 of 87 Malta swimming zones flagged unsafe in May 2026 due to sewage pollution. Health risks from E. coli bacteria. Check weekly safety updates before swimming.
National News · EnvironmentNaxxar fireworks factory explosion damages 50+ properties. What Malta residents need to know about compensation claims, safety investigations, and festa future.
Economy · EnvironmentTemu joins Malta's EPR scheme. E-waste and packaging costs shift from taxpayers to online sellers. What expats and residents need to know about 2026 regulations.
Environment · PoliticsTa' Lourdes factory blast kills 4 cows, injures farmers. Malta's MEPs defend fireworks as cultural heritage despite safety concerns. What residents need to know.
Environment · National NewsSalini factory explosion injured racehorses and exposed gaps in Malta's animal safety regulations. What residents need to know.