Tracking immigration for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Economy · ImmigrationMaltese relocating to Sicily find housing costs 70% lower, more space, and better quality of life. Real costs, ferry logistics, and what to know before moving.
Immigration · National NewsMalta moves foreign prisoners to new Ħal Far facility in 2026 to ease Corradino overcrowding. What this means for expats, visa holders, and criminal justice in Malta.
Immigration · National News872 migrants dead in Central Mediterranean since January 2026—the deadliest start in years. How Malta's rescue operations respond and what this crisis means locally.
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 · EconomyHuman trafficking surges 47% with AI and crypto enabling scam centers. Malta's financial hub status exposes residents to new risks as enforcement gaps widen.
Immigration · PoliticsEU's new Migration Pact reshapes asylum in Malta with mandatory solidarity, biometric screening, and faster procedures. How ETIAS, EES affect residents.
Immigration · PoliticsLibya's power-sharing talks could reshape Malta's migration reality. New deal details, timeline to 2027 elections, and direct impacts on crossings and energy costs.
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.