Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
National News · HealthPolice seize €1,500 in 'Spice' synthetic cannabis during Marsa patrol; two men face minimum 4-year jail terms under Malta’s new tough drug laws. Learn the health risks and resident safeguards.
Health · National NewsFour-year state deal gives Hospice Malta €2M annually, expanding free home visits to 50k hours, opening 16 beds at St Michael Hospice and funding counselling.
National NewsMalta Police say residents can stand down tips after the Grima brothers are taken off the wanted list, but the investigation and transparency debate continue.
Health · National NewsCelebrate Malta's Manché programme with free mobile eye screenings, €50,000 ophthalmology scholarships and digital archives. See clinic dates in your town.
Economy · National NewsA Valletta woman is jailed 13 months in Malta court after €1,197 cheque forgery; learn how banks tighten ID checks and why digital payments are safer. See why.
National NewsTwo foreigners jailed for 2 years over a Gżira knife-point mugging repay €510 and face a 3-year restraining order after police tracked them via Airbnb logs.
National News · TransportationA 17-year jail term for hiding 15 kg of cocaine on the Pozzallo ferry sees Malta Customs extend car checks, while AML rules make landlords and garages report cash.
National NewsMalta Police issue a magistrate warrant for Redent Azzopardi; his suspended sentence could become jail time. Report sightings via 119, 21224001 or Facebook Messenger.
National NewsChef Austin Mallia faces a possible life sentence for cannabis trafficking in Malta, found guilty of smuggling 53 kg worth €567K in a post-legalisation test.