Tracking environment for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Economy · EnvironmentEU carbon pricing adds €654,000 weekly to Malta freight costs—€16.5M annually. How the emissions trading system affects your grocery bills in 2026.
Environment · PoliticsTwo FKNK hunters fined €3,000 in Sicily for illegal wild boar hunting were reinstated after just 9 months—revealing gaps in Malta's cross-border enforcement.
Environment · National NewsStorm damage exposed Valletta's vulnerability. Learn how the €55M harbor defense works will protect UNESCO-listed walls and when construction begins.
Environment · PoliticsGozo has no environmental police unit. Just 39 fines vs Malta's 1,385 in 2025. Groups demand dedicated enforcement for illegal construction and trapping.
Environment · PoliticsFloating entertainment venue Noma Island licensed for Comino's protected waters. 350-guest platform sparks environmental concerns for Malta's marine ecosystem.
Politics · EnvironmentSliema and Mellieħa mayors oppose floating 350-guest venue. Environmental risks, noise concerns, and coastal impact explained for Malta residents.
Environment · National NewsMalta opens €750,000 funding scheme for dog parks and pet-friendly spaces. Local councils can get up to €50,000 per project for animal welfare facilities.
Environment · National NewsFarm slurry forced Gozo's water treatment plant offline, halting recycled water production. Costs mount for farmers and residents during peak season.
Environment · PoliticsPlanning Authority approves 41,000 sq m development in Mosta's Tad-Dib area. What residents face: three-storey buildings, parking strain, and phased construction timeline.