Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
National News · PoliticsCourt of Appeal upholds 8-year prison sentence for man convicted of sexually abusing 10-year-old at Mosta shop. Final ruling addresses retail safeguarding gaps in Malta.
Politics · National NewsMalta's proposed ethics reforms would hide MPs' spouses' assets, track no gifts to officials, and let ex-ministers take any private job. Why this matters for Malta's governance.
Politics · National NewsADPD Green Party launches 'Ilkoll' (All of Us) as election slogan without explanatory subheading—a departure from Labour and PN approach. What it means for voters.
Politics · National NewsMalta votes May 30, 2026 on economic stability vs. change. Labour unveils 25 quality-of-life targets affecting work, housing, and retirement. What's at stake.
Politics · National NewsLabour faces May 30 snap election with commanding lead. Energy subsidies, opposition struggles, and third-party opportunities reshape Malta politics.
Politics · National NewsMalta's May 30 election sees the Labour-Nationalist race tighten to single digits. Governance reform, environmental protection, and transparency emerge as decisive issues as polls show closest contest in over a decade.
Culture · National NewsMaltese film Żafżifa opens May 13 at Embassy, Eden & Citadel cinemas, exploring Buġibba's transformation and lives displaced by economic change.
National News · PoliticsA Qawra man faces detention without bail after threatening his partner and baby. Learn why Malta courts rejected the victim's request to drop charges.
Politics · National NewsMalta doubles social work student stipends but restricts jobs to government roles. MASW proposes alternative that includes NGO positions. What students need to know.