Tracking environment for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Tourism · EnvironmentMTA staff wrongly blocked public beach access at Comino's Blue Lagoon. Essential guide for Malta residents: your legal rights, booking rules, and what to expect.
Environment · EconomyMalta's 2026 solar grants cover 75% of battery costs, 65% of PV systems. €0.105/kWh feed-in rate guaranteed 20 years. Apply by Nov or until €15.3M depletes.
Environment · PoliticsMalta ranks worst in EU climate data due to aircraft registered here but flying globally. Why the 169% emissions spike doesn't reflect local reality.
Environment · PoliticsMalta faces construction surge with 40% more permits approved. New waste recycling rules and building pauses take effect by 2028. How reforms aim to restore quality of life.
Environment · PoliticsMalta's planning crisis exposed: 161 illegal structures unpunished, €16.5M in fines uncollected. How lax enforcement affects your daily life.
Environment · PoliticsSewage-contaminated beaches, power cuts, and traffic gridlock plague Malta every summer. Learn why residents need quick fixes now, not decade-long projects.
Environment · Health17% of Malta's beaches rated poor in May 2026 tests. Learn which bays are unsafe, what's causing sewage contamination, and how to check current water quality.
Environment · PoliticsPA approves 27 apartments on Kalkara's 7,000-year-old cart ruts site after controversial rezoning. How Malta's planning system handles protected heritage sites.
Health · EnvironmentTa' Xbiex swimming ban lifted without explanation. Explore Malta's water quality challenges, sewage contamination risks, and how to check beach safety before swimming.