Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Economy · National NewsMalta's economy grows 3.8% but housing costs surge 175% and infrastructure strains. What rapid GDP growth means for residents and expats living there.
Politics · National NewsMalta invests €276M in free childcare but 70% of centers violate standards. Should families get paid leave instead? Compare options, developmental impacts, and what it means for you.
National News · Politics47-year-old Qormi resident denied bail after allegedly stealing car battery in Żebbuġ and threatening police during arrest, court hears.
National News · PoliticsMedical professional in Gozo receives suspended sentence for secretly filming colleagues in workplace bathroom. Court orders treatment, €1,500 compensation to victims.
Culture · National NewsHeritage Malta takes control of Fort Bengħajsa after court evicts squatters. Restoration timeline uncertain, but Birżebbuġa residents anticipate public access within 18-24 months.
National News · Politics38-year-old sentenced to 6 years in Malta for smuggling 104 heroin capsules from Brussels in December 2022. Court orders €20,000 fine and asset forfeiture.
Culture · National NewsDiscover how Malta survived 6,700 tons of bombs in April 1942, earning the George Cross now on our flag. Explore the blitz that shaped the island's heritage.
National News · Immigration54-year-old sentenced to 8 years after swallowing cocaine capsules at Malta Airport. Details of the €57,903 drug bust and plea deal.
Politics · National NewsLabour congress signals May-June election call. Learn how six weeks of campaigning will affect government services, policies, and daily life for Malta residents.