Economy · National NewsMalta's Food Industry Dodges EU Sugar Tariff: 600 Jobs and Prices Stay Safe
EU's new raw sugar tariff won't affect Malta's food makers. Refined sugar imports stay duty-free. 600 jobs secure, prices stable.
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Politics · National NewsKalkara School Attack: Parent Assaults Teachers as Malta Debates Safety Measures
Kalkara Primary head and deputy injured in parent attack Monday. Police investigate as Malta debates teacher protection gaps and security staffing.
National News · PoliticsHow Malta's Courts Are Reshaping Bail Rights for Pregnant Defendants
Malta courts increasingly weigh pregnancy when granting bail in drug cases. Discover how human rights law reshapes detention for pregnant defendants.
Culture · National NewsFrom Zero Bookshops to Digital Libraries: Malta's 300-Year Literacy Transformation
Explore Malta's journey from 1715 Valletta with zero bookshops and 90% illiteracy to today's 95% literacy rate—and the Baroque legacy still visible in modern society.
Transportation · National NewsTwo Serious Traffic Incidents in Malta Leave Multiple Hospitalized on Sunday
Two separate traffic accidents in Hamrun and Siggiewi on Sunday left three people seriously or grievously injured, including an 84-year-old pedestrian and two young drivers.
Culture · National NewsHow a Royal Navy Admiral's Personal Life Shaped Malta's Colonial Past
How Admiral Beatty's romance at San Anton Palace, family life in Sliema, and naval command shaped Malta's economy and British colonial legacy.
National News · PoliticsMalta Police Seek Vincent Falzon: Three Ways to Report Information
Malta Police seek Vincent Falzon on magistrate warrant (case 25/2026). Report via Facebook, call 21224001/119 anonymously, or visit police stations.
Politics · National NewsMalta's 2026 Election: Prosperity vs Democratic Health
Labour seeks 4th term in Malta's May 30 election despite corruption trials. Economy thrives but institutions weaken. What 16 years of single-party rule means for you.
Politics · National NewsMalta's Perennial Independent Candidate Żaren Returns for 2026 Election
Nazzareno Bonnici (Żaren Tal-Ajkla), Malta's perennial independent candidate, will contest Districts 3 & 6 in May 2026 election. A profile of his recurring candidacy.