Tracking environment for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
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.
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.
Environment · HealthMystery fuel smell plaguing Paola, Żabbar, Vittoriosa for 10+ days in May 2026. What residents report, ERA investigation status, and protective steps to take now.
Politics · EnvironmentMalta's May 30 election offers no hunting policy choice—both Labour and PN promise protection despite EU pressure. What this means for residents.
Environment · PoliticsTen environmental NGOs challenge Malta's planning reforms that could weaken ODZ protections. Bills before Parliament may allow building in protected rural areas.
Politics · EnvironmentMarsaxlokk residents oppose Labour's plan to convert green space into a fish hatchery. See how Momentum's reforms could protect public land in Malta.
Tourism · EnvironmentMalta's tourism sector funds 6 electric police cars for tourist zones. First time hotel eco-taxes directly support law enforcement and cut emissions.