National News · EconomyMalta's Power Grid Collapses in Record Heatwave: What Residents Face Now
Record 43.3°C heat crippled Malta's power grid in July 2026. Thousands lost electricity for days. Learn what's changing and when the crisis may return.
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Economy · National NewsMalta's Growth Boom Masks a Cost-of-Living Crisis for Working Families
Malta's 3.7% GDP growth hides a grim reality: rent consumes 40-60% of income, and 16.9% live in poverty. Here's what it means for residents.
Immigration · National News11 Bodies Found Off Libya as Mediterranean Deaths Surge: What It Means for Malta
872 migrants dead in Central Mediterranean since January 2026—the deadliest start in years. How Malta's rescue operations respond and what this crisis means locally.
Culture · National NewsRaymond Pitré's Private Works Unveiled: Malta's Master Painter's Hidden Studio Art Reaches Rome
Malta's Raymond Pitré's previously unseen private paintings explore mortality and faith at Rome's Museo Andersen. Exhibition runs through Sept 22, 2026.
Politics · National NewsBirkirkara Police Station Conversion Proposed: Residents Seek Clarity on Public Safety
Application filed to convert Birkirkara police station to guest house. Residents seek clarity on relocation plans as constitutional case delays official response.
Culture · National NewsHeritage Advocates Stop Victoria Lines Concrete Project After Permit Violation
Heritage authorities suspend Victoria Lines restoration after concrete violates approved permit. Concrete removal now pending regulatory review in Għargħur.
Tourism · National NewsMalta Cracks Down on Antisocial Tourist Behaviour in Swieqi: New Fines, Deportation Powers, and Short-Let Shutdowns
Swieqi residents see doubled police patrols and €100 fines for rowdy tourists. Military joins enforcement in residential zones. 8 apartments shut down.
National News · TransportationPedestrian Targeted in Deliberate Car Attack: Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge in Cospicua
Man charged with attempted murder after deliberately striking pedestrian with car in Cospicua. CCTV evidence, serious injuries, and multiple driving offenses revealed in Malta court.
Culture · National NewsGozo's 550-Year Horse Racing Tradition Under Fire After Animal Welfare Investigations
Investigations into August horse collapse and alleged electric shock use threaten Gozo's Santa Marija street races. What's at stake for the tradition and residents.