Politics · National NewsDoctor Turned Politician Franco Mercieca Enters Election Race Amid Ethics Questions
Eye surgeon Franco Mercieca announces 2026 comeback bid for Malta's 12th District, 12 years after resigning over conflict-of-interest rules.
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Politics · National NewsMalta's May 30 Election: How Labour's Wellbeing Plan Could Reshape Your Daily Life
Malta 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 NewsWhy Malta's May 30 Election May Be Labour's Last Comfortable Victory
Labour 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: How Tightening Polls Could Reshape Governance and Environmental Policy
Malta'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 NewsŻafżifa: Malta's Hard Look at Economic Displacement and Buġibba's Transformation
Maltese film Żafżifa opens May 13 at Embassy, Eden & Citadel cinemas, exploring Buġibba's transformation and lives displaced by economic change.
National News · PoliticsMalta Court Denies Bail in Baby Threat Case Despite Victim's Retraction
A 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's Social Work Stipend Increase Sparks Debate Over Job Freedom
Malta doubles social work student stipends but restricts jobs to government roles. MASW proposes alternative that includes NGO positions. What students need to know.
Health · National NewsPrisoner Fertility Case Exposes Malta's Regulatory Gaps in IVF Oversight
Malta's Tanti case reveals IVF regulatory failures: unauthorized prison sperm procedure exposes gaps in Embryo Protection Authority oversight. What to verify before fertility treatment.
Health · National NewsMalta Announces Free Weight-Loss Drug Program for 2,000 Diabetic Patients
Malta's new €5M weight-loss drug program offers free GLP-1 medications to diabetic patients with severe obesity. No out-of-pocket costs, includes dietary support and endocrinology oversight for eligible residents.