Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Economy · National NewsA Valletta woman is jailed 13 months in Malta court after €1,197 cheque forgery; learn how banks tighten ID checks and why digital payments are safer. See why.
National NewsChef Austin Mallia faces a possible life sentence for cannabis trafficking in Malta, found guilty of smuggling 53 kg worth €567K in a post-legalisation test.
Tech · National NewsMalta's €54M plan equips schools with 20,000 laptops, updates coding and cyber-safety curricula, and opens free AI courses with certificates for Malta residents.
Economy · National NewsIMF okays two-year budget reviews, but Malta wrestles with soaring rents, a 14.5 price-to-income gap and shrinking housing stock—what’s next for residents?
National NewsMalta court sent a 25-year-old Fgura man to Mount Carmel’s forensic ward after assaulting his mother—a move poised to reshape domestic-violence detention rules.
Transportation · National NewsMalta’s Tigné Tunnel remains closed after Sunday’s crash. Traffic is diverted via surface roads, adding 10–15-minute delays. Check bus routes, alternatives.
Health · National NewsDiscover how Malta’s nursing overhaul brings annual pay rises, mental-health support and extra staff—aiming to cut A&E waiting times by 15% by 2028. Read more.
National News · Politics169 MVPA parents urge Education Ministry to release architect’s safety audit after ceiling debris fell, setting a new transparency standard for Malta schools.
National NewsValletta’s Criminal Court remands a repeat domestic violence suspect under Malta’s stricter bail laws, signalling a victim-first stance—find out what this means.