Tracking environment for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Environment · CultureLearn how Malta became one of the world's most terraced landscapes. Free lecture & book launch at National Library, April 29, 6:30 PM—no booking needed.
National News · EnvironmentPlanning Authority halts illegal padel courts on Manoel Island after 29,000-strong petition. The fight for Malta's last green space as a public park, not private sports venue.
Health · EnvironmentDiscover how environmental degradation affects Malta residents' physical and mental health. Air pollution and rapid growth pose urgent public health risks now.
Environment · HealthIndustrial fire at Kirkop recycling facility forces lockdown in Mqabba, Żurrieq. Keep windows sealed. Fourth scrapyard fire in 5 months raises safety concerns.
Economy · EnvironmentMalta explores North Africa solar link to cut energy bills by 25% and shield residents from fossil fuel price swings with 25-year fixed rates. July deadline extended.
Culture · EnvironmentHeritage Malta's new exhibition reveals disappearing traditional knowledge: medicinal plants, forgotten animal lore, and survival wisdom that shaped island life for millennia. Mdina exhibition runs April 17-June 30. Fully accessible.
Environment · National NewsMalta exports 116 tonnes of batteries for recycling—6 million cells supporting Hospice Malta. Must hit 45% collection in 2026. Find free drop-off near you.
Environment · PoliticsNew Malta Planning Authority rules stop temporary sports structures becoming permanent in rural areas. Public consultation open until May 12, 2026.
Culture · EnvironmentMaltese photographer John Fenech exhibits Malta's dramatic urban evolution in Tashkent. His lens captures the island's identity struggle between tradition and modernity.