Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Culture · National NewsPhotos show youth at risk on Valletta bastion edge. Site lacks barriers despite deaths since 2006. Essential safety facts for residents and visitors.
National News · PoliticsMarsaxlokk fisherman Piero Di Bartolo sentenced to 5.5 years for cocaine and cannabis possession, three years after murder acquittal in 2023.
National NewsDiscover how 2,000 Maltese civilians forcibly interned in Italian WWII camps shaped the Geneva Convention—a rarely told story from Malta's past now emerging from archives.
National News · PoliticsMalta court acquits archpriest in landmark ruling protecting church bells from criminal harassment claims. Essential guidance for property buyers near churches.
Politics · National NewsHeavy excavation continues despite BCA halt notice in Sliema. Residents demand enforcement action as seawater floods construction pit. Updates on building violations.
Health · National NewsMalta's psychiatric ward reopens at Mater Dei in coming weeks. Learn how hospital transfers affect wait times, insurance coverage, and new suicide prevention efforts.
Health · National NewsMalta bans beach smoking from Jan 2026 with €150 instant fines at Golden Bay and Ramla l-Ħamra. Over 413 indoor violations in 2025. Free cessation support available.
Environment · National NewsFirst sperm whale stranding in 30 years signals conservation crisis. Learn why Mediterranean populations are critically endangered and what residents should know about safety risks.
Transportation · National NewsNorthbound Sta Venera tunnel closed after car-motorcycle crash. Use Marsa Junction or Hamrun routes. No reopening timeline yet—check alternatives before traveling.