Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
National News · PoliticsTeen denied bail after allegedly assaulting 60-year-old neighbour in Mellieħa. Years of tension over family's garage-based business erupted into violence.
Digital Lifestyle · National NewsMalta's Ministry funds free postgraduate coding certification for primary teachers. 10 schools pilot computational thinking from kindergarten. Learn how to participate.
Politics · National News16 MPs—one in five—won't contest Malta's May 2025 election. Why this exodus of experienced legislators matters for governance, accountability, and your next government.
National News · HealthExplosion blows out Birkirkara balcony, exposing Malta's fire safety gaps. Learn LPG cylinder storage rules, regulatory delays, and home protection steps.
National News · PoliticsA Malta court sentenced a first-time CSAM offender to probation with mandatory therapy instead of prison. Learn about the strict conditions and rehabilitation focus.
Transportation · National NewsProsecutor closes case in deadly Valletta crash. Learn Malta's alcohol limits, enforcement gaps, and what drink-driving charges mean for residents.
Politics · National NewsPN proposes 26-week paid maternity leave, 4-week paternity leave, and 15 days sick child leave for all workers in Malta including self-employed families.
Transportation · National NewsGozo Channel ferry switched to South Quay Sunday due to weather, causing 15-30 min delays for Malta-Gozo travelers. What residents need to know about the terminal change.
Politics · National NewsMomentum proposes decentralizing Malta's public sector hiring to end political patronage. New rules would boost NAO audit powers and require asset checks.