Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Culture · National NewsHeritage Malta takes control of Fort Bengħajsa after court evicts squatters. Restoration timeline uncertain, but Birżebbuġa residents anticipate public access within 18-24 months.
Politics · National NewsLabour congress signals May-June election call. Learn how six weeks of campaigning will affect government services, policies, and daily life for Malta residents.
National News · Politics28-year-old arrested with 500g cannabis in Paola. Learn Malta's legal possession limits, trafficking penalties, and what residents need to know.
National News · HealthMalta police arrest 25-year-old near St. Luke's Hospital with cocaine, heroin, cannabis. Part of record €87M drug seizures in 2025. Latest enforcement news.
Transportation · National NewsGozo's major road upgrade spans 19km across Nadur and Qala this spring. Expect closures, detours, and improved infrastructure by summer. Traffic updates here.
National News · PoliticsLearn how Malta's courts enforce bail conditions and what happens after repeated violations. Legal insight for residents and foreign nationals.
Environment · National NewsMalta's largest public park at White Rocks: free access, coastal views, walking trails. Opening timeline unclear—what Pembroke residents need to know now.
Health · National NewsMOAS, founded in Malta, evacuated 84,700 wounded soldiers from Ukraine's frontlines with zero deaths using mobile ICU ambulances in combat zones.
Immigration · National NewsMalta police detained 103 migrants in 8 days across Gżira, Marsa, and Gozo. What expats and employers must know about ID checks and hiring rules.