Tracking immigration for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Immigration · PoliticsMalta identified 22 trafficking victims in 2025—matching a 7-year high—yet achieved just 4 convictions and zero victim compensation ever. Why the system fails residents.
Immigration · EconomyMalta's population forecast shows 800K residents possible by 2040. Learn how this affects housing costs, traffic congestion, and healthcare capacity for residents.
Politics · ImmigrationUS-led negotiations between Libyan factions in Malta aim to end civil war. Discover how reunification could reshape migration, energy, and security across the Mediterranean and Europe.
Politics · ImmigrationMalta rape reports tripled 2015-2025. Why survivors are coming forward, support services available (Appoġġ 179), and barriers foreign residents face.
Immigration · National News171 stateless people in Malta face legal limbo, struggling to access schools and healthcare. What this citizenship gap means for families living here.
ImmigrationHow 285 Maltese migrants faced disease and abandonment in Britain's failed 1826 Cephalonia colony—lessons from Malta's forgotten emigration history.
Immigration · Politics42 migrants intercepted by Libyan vessels in Malta's rescue zone and returned to Libya. Learn how Malta allegedly enables forced returns despite international maritime law obligations.
Immigration · PoliticsEU's 2026 Migration Pact focuses on borders, but experts warn conflict, climate, and aid cuts drive arrivals. What Malta residents need to know about the impact.
Politics · ImmigrationLearn how European Arrest Warrants work in Malta, what residents should know about EU extradition laws, legal protections, and your rights in 2026.