Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
National News · PoliticsA 30-hour police delay in missing person appeal highlights search procedure gaps in Malta. Learn how to activate volunteer rescue teams immediately.
Politics · National NewsHow the Fenech murder trial exposed Malta's corruption networks, police leaks, and institutional failures. Critical insights for Malta residents.
Health · National NewsMalta's disability services surge with €40.3M budget. New independence programs, European cards, and respite centers launching in 2025 for 37,000 residents.
Health · National NewsMalta's government plans a regional health center in the north, offering 50+ medical services and relieving pressure on overcrowded Mater Dei Hospital. Here's what residents need to know.
Politics · National NewsPolice let Keith Schembri choose which devices to seize during search. His iPhone vanished 90 minutes before arrest and was never recovered—exposing gaps in Caruana Galizia probe.
Environment · National NewsERA decides Friday on tree removal for Comino's Six Senses resort. The controversial permit could reshape Malta's protected island—or face immediate legal challenge.
Culture · National NewsCourt halts Birżebbuġa fireworks after €100k damage to farmhouse. New enforcement sets precedent for Malta feasts. Indoor ban coming October plus mandatory training.
Culture · National NewsSix critics trained through Arts Council Malta's mentorship program now review dance, theatre, and performance, filling a gap in cultural coverage.
Health · National NewsFour hepatitis A cases linked to Qormi food outlet in June. Free preventive vaccine available for unvaccinated residents within 2 weeks of exposure through mid-August.