Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
National News · TransportationMalta's most notorious repeat traffic offender gets sentence slashed under old laws, just weeks after parliament enacts tougher reforms for drunk driving deaths.
Culture · National NewsMalta's annual Scout and Guide parade brought 5,000 young people and volunteers to Valletta's streets, showcasing the island's active youth movement.
Economy · National NewsMalta Development Bank secured EU access, unlocking €44M for SMEs, green energy, and affordable housing—how residents and businesses benefit.
National News · EnvironmentPlanning Authority halts illegal padel courts on Manoel Island after 29,000-strong petition. The fight for Malta's last green space as a public park, not private sports venue.
Culture · National NewsĦal Safi Parish Church undergoes dome restoration starting this month. Details on repair work, temporary access changes, and Malta's heritage preservation push.
Immigration · National NewsDiscover Dar Trionfi in Victoria: free legal clinics for migrants, hot meals, and support services in Gozo. Open Mon/Wed/Fri. Learn access details here.
National News · PoliticsMalta Police seeks Mahmoud Waqqa. Report anonymously via Facebook, phone (21 224001), or local stations. Reference 22/2026. Community tips resolve cases quickly.
Politics · National NewsMalta's magistrate warns domestic violence complaints are being withdrawn mid-trial. Courts debate cost penalties. What residents should know about family law.
Health · National NewsMalta's new 16-bed St Michael Hospice In-Patient Unit now operational with €10.5M government funding for free palliative care, garden-access rooms, and specialized end-of-life services.