Economy · EnvironmentMalta's Third Interconnector: Government Unveils Energy Expansion During Campaign
Malta plans third Sicily power link by 2032—200MW initially—to secure grid and stabilize bills. North Africa renewable imports also under study.
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Tracking environment for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
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Politics · EnvironmentValletta FC's Pembroke Stadium Plan Faces Pushback: Why Marsa Power Station Could Be the Better Choice
Residents oppose Valletta FC campus in Pembroke. Momentum urges €75M public land shift to Marsa power station for UEFA stadium opening 2030.
Politics · EnvironmentPembroke Residents Fight €100M Football Campus as Both Political Parties Back Project
Parliament approves €75M-€100M Pembroke land transfer to Valletta FC despite 2,000 resident signatures. Traffic, environment, and alternative site concerns.
Environment · PoliticsManoel Island's Future at Risk: Can Activists Stop Illegal Padel Courts from Getting Approved?
Illegal padel courts at Manoel Island may get retroactively approved despite outcry. 29,000 demand the site becomes a protected nature park.
National News · EnvironmentManoel Island Padel Courts Halted After 29,000-Strong Petition for Public Park
Planning 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 · EnvironmentMalta's Hidden Health Crisis: How Pollution and Rapid Growth Are Harming Residents
Discover how environmental degradation affects Malta residents' physical and mental health. Air pollution and rapid growth pose urgent public health risks now.
Environment · HealthSouthern Malta Under Toxic Smoke: Third Scrapyard Fire in Six Months Forces Residents Into Lockdown
Industrial fire at Kirkop recycling facility forces lockdown in Mqabba, Żurrieq. Keep windows sealed. Fourth scrapyard fire in 5 months raises safety concerns.
Economy · EnvironmentMalta Eyes 25% Energy Bill Cut With North Africa Solar Deal
Malta 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 · EnvironmentMdina Exhibition Uncovers Malta's Disappearing Folk Wisdom About Nature
Heritage 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.