Tourism · National NewsSwieqi's Vandalism Problem: When Police Fines Can't Fix Short-Lets
Swieqi residents face €150-€500 car repair bills from tourist vandalism. Police patrol nightly and issue fines, but short-let apartments remain unregulated.
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Environment · National NewsMaltese Scientist Discovers Human Waste at Ocean's Deepest Frontier: What It Means for Our Seas
Maltese scientist Aaron Micallef found a discarded coat 3,000m deep in the Atlantic. Learn what deep-sea pollution means for Malta's ocean future.
National News · PoliticsKeith Schembri Search: How Malta Police Let Suspect Choose Which Devices to Seize
Keith Schembri chose which devices Malta Police seized during Caruana Galizia murder investigation search. Officers testified such procedures are 'never' used.
National News · PoliticsSwitzerland Bans Indoor Sparklers: What Malta Residents Should Know
Switzerland banned indoor sparklers effective April 1, 2026, following a deadly nightclub fire. Fines €120-€350. What this means for Maltese travelers and venues.
Environment · National NewsJet Skis Threatening Malta's Dolphins as Environmental Groups Demand Urgent Protection Laws
Malta's environmental groups call for enforceable dolphin protection laws. Jet ski harassment threatens the resident bottlenose population. Learn what residents need to know.
National News · PoliticsSt Julian's Shooting: 74-Year-Old Charged After Property Dispute Turns Violent
74-year-old charged after St Julian's standoff leaves officer critically injured but stable. Five-year boundary dispute led to arson, shooting. What it means for Malta.
Environment · National NewsMalta's Power Grid Failures: What the Church's Warning Means for Your Home
Malta's Church labels grid failures a human dignity crisis. Track infrastructure fixes, Italy interconnector timeline, and claim compensation for 6+ hour outages.
National News · TourismTwo St Paul's Bay Teens Remanded in Custody for Hotel Thefts and Drug Trafficking
Two St Paul's Bay teens remanded for coordinated hotel thefts across Malta and drug trafficking charges. Case tests island's juvenile justice approach.
National News · PoliticsMalta's Courts Crack Down on Witness Tampering in Brutal Assault Trial
High-profile Lilu King trial exposes witness protection gaps in Malta's courts as judiciary tackles intimidation and obstruction of justice charges.