Tracking environment for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Environment · EconomyMalta's €250M annual energy subsidies mask fossil fuel dependency. EU enforcement begins over missed building renovation plans. What residents should know by 2026.
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 · National NewsFirst sperm whale stranding in 30 years signals conservation crisis. Learn why Mediterranean populations are critically endangered and what residents should know about safety risks.
Politics · EnvironmentPadel courts being built without permits on Manoel Island ahead of government takeover. Residents demand transparency on development plans for Malta's future public park.
Politics · EnvironmentMalta government finalizes deal to reclaim Manoel Island as public park by March 2026. Car-free waterfront space includes Fort Manoel cultural hub and green areas for residents.
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.