Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Transportation · National NewsJet2 flight LS1877 from Bristol makes emergency landing at Malta airport after pilot falls ill. Co-pilot takes control, lands safely. All passengers unharmed.
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.
Politics · National NewsMalta's Family Court gets binding custody timelines and enforcement teeth. Plus: PN proposes 1 year paid parental leave. What changes mean for families.
Culture · National NewsMaltese Erasmus+ students share insights on Spanish language teaching, digital literacy methods, and project-based learning after Alicante exchange. Apply by Jan 30, 2026.
Politics · National NewsMalta's 2026 brings pay transparency rules, board diversity mandates, and expanded violence support. Learn how EU reforms affect women working in Malta.