Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
National News · PoliticsMalta residents face five power cuts in seven days across nine areas. Enemalta blames aging infrastructure as 40°C heat spoils food. Compensation available.
Economy · National NewsMalta's economy grows 3.7% with tax breaks for pensioners and families, but STEM education failures threaten skilled workforce needed for AI-driven future.
Politics · National NewsEx-commissioner Michael Cassar denies murder allegations in Fenech trial. Unproven hearsay claims raise questions about Malta's institutional oversight and justice system credibility.
Politics · National NewsDiscover how the PN's proposed district control reform could reshape candidate selection and local representation across Malta's 13 electoral districts.
Tech · National NewsUniversity of Malta's WAVE uses AI-powered VR to train lifeguards for Malta's beaches. Early trials in 2026 aim to improve drowning emergency response locally.
National NewsDiscover how Malta dodged a catastrophic WWII invasion. Learn why 99,000 Axis troops were cancelled, and what it meant for the Mediterranean.
Culture · National NewsDin l-Art Ħelwa's 60th anniversary gala on July 24 at Hastings Gardens raises funds for Malta's crumbling towers and fortresses. €65 tickets support urgent restoration work.
Transportation · National NewsMalta Air Boeing 737 window detached at 15,000 feet over Greece. Passenger pulled back inside by wife and travelers. Engine debris suspected. Full investigation underway.
Politics · National NewsMalta's ethics probe into Judge Mintoff's allegations against PM Abela reveals limits on accountability. Learn what's being investigated and what's blocked by law.