Tracking environment for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Environment · PoliticsMalta's barn owl breeding program succeeds technically, but released birds face continued hunting threats. EU pressure mounts as enforcement gaps widen amid Brussels tensions.
Politics · EnvironmentPlanning Authority approves Balzan's controversial 5-storey complex with 102 apartments. Residents contest parking, flooding, and heritage concerns. Appeal window opens now.
Environment · EconomyMalta funds four energy projects offering 25-30% savings for factories and 20-30% cuts on household bills. Learn about grants up to €500k for residents and businesses.
Environment · PoliticsMalta Planning Authority votes 9-2 to approve Portelli-linked 102-apartment Balzan complex despite 240 objections. Traffic, infrastructure concerns mount.
Environment · National NewsCentral Bank reveals aviation accounting masks Malta's true climate crisis: rising transport emissions threaten 2030 EU targets. What residents need to know.
Environment · National NewsĦondoq kiosk faces enforcement notice for unpermitted expansions. Daily fines of €10-€180 risk €50,000 penalty. 30-day appeal window open for operators.
Environment · PoliticsXemxija faces infrastructure collapse as 1,000 new homes approved. Roads caving in, geological risks rising. File objections by April 21 via Planning Authority portal.
Health · EnvironmentSaharan dust blankets Malta April 13-14, 2026 with PM10 levels 12x WHO limits. Essential health precautions for vulnerable residents and when conditions clear.
Economy · Environment · National NewsPests slash Mġarr's strawberry harvest by one-third, driving prices up across Malta. What caused the crisis and how it affects local supply at Festa Frawli.