Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Health · National NewsMalta's disability services surge with €40.3M budget. New independence programs, European cards, and respite centers launching in 2025 for 37,000 residents.
Culture · National NewsCourt halts Birżebbuġa fireworks after €100k damage to farmhouse. New enforcement sets precedent for Malta feasts. Indoor ban coming October plus mandatory training.
Culture · National NewsSix critics trained through Arts Council Malta's mentorship program now review dance, theatre, and performance, filling a gap in cultural coverage.
Health · National NewsFour hepatitis A cases linked to Qormi food outlet in June. Free preventive vaccine available for unvaccinated residents within 2 weeks of exposure through mid-August.
Economy · National NewsGovernment officer jailed 39 months for forging contractor cheques, stealing €18K on Qrendi project. Essential lessons for Malta homeowners commissioning builds.
National News · PoliticsA Żejtun man called his ex 128 times in 6 days—and got bail. What Malta's harassment laws mean for victims, electronic monitoring, and protection gaps.
Culture · National NewsPresident's Kitchen Garden in Attard remains closed indefinitely. Learn why heritage restoration in Malta takes years and impacts local communities.
Politics · National NewsMalta parliament debates equality bill amid healthcare conscience and faith school concerns. What expatriates and residents need to know about rights protections.
Culture · National NewsAfter June's factory blast shattered windows across Malta, new fireworks academy and October 2026 indoor ban aim to make tradition safer for residents.