Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
National News · Politics215 Maltese nationals stranded in UAE and Qatar seek help as airspace closes. Oil price risks threaten Malta's energy subsidies. How the government is responding.
Transportation · National NewsMsida flyover in Malta opens seafront access Tuesday. Direct route eliminates detours but disruptions continue through 2027. Essential updates for Malta commuters.
National News · Economy2026 forklift death in Naxxar warehouse highlights Malta's rising workplace fatalities. Essential guide to operator certifications, safety rules, and worker protections.
Culture · National NewsFinal auction of historian Albert Ganado's rare maps, documents & artifacts. Valletta viewing March 7-8, bidding March 9-10. Last chance to acquire Melitensia.
Culture · National NewsEuropa Nostra lists Gozo's Fort Chambray barracks among Europe's most endangered sites. Heritage groups challenge demolition permit through tribunal appeal process.
Politics · National NewsNationalist Party whip Robert Cutajar won't contest 2026 election after 13 years. PN narrows polling gap as leadership renewal begins in Malta politics.
Culture · National NewsArchival discovery reveals six Maltese photographers at the 1886 Colonial Exhibition, including a chemistry professor whose photographic work was completely forgotten until now.
Health · National NewsSVP Malta launches hemodialysis unit January 2026, ending hospital commutes for elderly kidney patients. €380k facility serves 70 sessions weekly for seniors.
Economy · National NewsNew Property Price Registry gives Malta residents free access to verified transaction data. No more inflated listings—see actual sale prices before buying. Updated January 2026.