Tracking environment for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · EnvironmentLabour-led Marsaxlokk council rejects own party's manifesto pledge to build ARM fish hatchery on land reserved for public garden and jogging track.
EnvironmentLoggerhead turtle Red-X rescued from entangled fishing tackle at Little Armier. Learn how Malta's residents can protect endangered sea turtles and reduce fishing debris in Malta's waters.
Environment · PoliticsŻurrieq residents fight five development applications on 11,500m² agricultural land. PM pledges support, but activists demand enforceable legal protection.
Environment · PoliticsMalta's Planning Authority blocks countryside elderly home, enforces stricter ODZ land protections. Urban alternatives now required for new care facilities in 2025.
Environment · PoliticsSliema lido plan faces backlash over privatized seabed, coral damage. Environmental groups and mayors oppose. Objections open May 20 for residents.
Transportation · EnvironmentMalta invests €14M in 40 electric buses starting May 18. Shorter waits, extended routes, cleaner air. Gozo fully electric by July 2026.
National News · EnvironmentMalta's animal cruelty laws carry serious penalties including imprisonment and lifetime ownership bans. Learn how to report abuse effectively, what consequences abusers face, and your rights as a resident.
Environment · CultureJane Birchall's first Gozo solo exhibition uses ceramics and coastal debris to explore the island's environmental pressures. At ArtHall Victoria through May 31.
Economy · EnvironmentMalta's third undersea power cable to Italy will double import capacity to 400MW, cut household electricity costs, and support carbon-neutral goals by 2026.