Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Economy · National NewsMalita housing projects restart after funding secured, but Luqa completion pushed to 2028. NAO investigates cost overruns and unpaid contractor claims exceeding €624k.
National NewsClayton Fenech, 36, missing from Birkirkara since April. Police seek public tips. Call 119 or 21 224001 anonymously. Black t-shirt, shorts.
Culture · National NewsThe 1924 collapse of Rabat's St Paul's Basilica dome destroyed the interior but killed no one. Architect Galea rebuilt it in 2 years—a Maltese heritage miracle.
Health · National NewsFrench trainee Samiel Daroussi found dead in Malta after disappearing in January. His case raises urgent questions about international student safety protocols.
National News · PoliticsMarthese Camilleri breaks 60-year silence, claiming her parents were wrongly convicted of murdering 8-year-old Twannie Aquilina in Malta's most controversial 1960 case.
National News · PoliticsMalta's apartment blocks lack legal fire safety rules. Learn what protects you and what landlords must do under current law.
Politics · National NewsMalta's former PM Eddie Fenech Adami returns home after hospitalization. Explore how the EU architect's 30-year legacy still shapes Malta's economy and politics today.
National News · Digital LifestyleTimes of Malta print edition pauses Good Friday. Digital news continues online. The island follows the same practice as the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Economy · National NewsIC2 submarine cable nearing completion will double Malta's electricity imports and cut energy costs. Second interconnector strengthens grid stability by 2027.