Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Immigration · National NewsColombian storekeeper receives 12-month jail sentence and €6,100 fine after pleading guilty to assaulting four police officers in Qormi while intoxicated.
Sports · National NewsGozo football match-fixing attempt revealed. Two players banned, facing criminal trial. Goalkeeper's integrity prevented corruption. MFA tightens discipline standards.
Immigration · National NewsEritrean asylum seeker requests 5-year sentence over homelessness, exposing Malta's systemic gaps in housing, work authorization, and social protection for vulnerable residents.
National News · PoliticsCospicua man accused of stabbing step-daughters granted bail after third attempt in separate domestic violence case. Understanding Malta's dual prosecution system.
Environment · National NewsPowerful storm system brings Force 7 winds and rain to Malta during Holy Week. Ferry services to Gozo may suspend. Prepare now.
Environment · National NewsSt Paul's Bay has a new public nature area. A former illegal dumping site restored with walkways, native plants, and wildlife protection.
National News · Digital LifestyleMalta moves to summer time March 30. Clocks forward 2:00 to 3:00 AM. Expect one less sleep hour, but gain evening daylight and longer sunsets.
Politics · National NewsHelena Dalli exposes how Malta's Church and judiciary use silence to protect institutions over abuse victims. Why safeguarding bodies fail and what reforms could break the code.
Transportation · National NewsMsida Creek flyover flooding and pedestrian dangers expose Infrastructure Malta's reactive approach. Learn what residents face through 2027.