Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · National NewsMalta's gender quota mechanism excludes female third-party candidates. ADPD leader Sandra Gauci exits politics after election defeat despite strong vote count.
Politics · National NewsMalta's general election drew 87.4% turnout, reversing 2022's record low. Cost-of-living concerns and digital campaigns drove voter engagement across all districts.
Politics · National NewsLabour projected to win Malta's May 2026 election. New €5,000 child payments, mortgage subsidies, 26-week maternity leave, and tax breaks coming your way.
Economy · National NewsMalta's court clears path for judicial auction of properties from More Supermarkets fraud case. BNF Bank lifts asset freeze on villa and apartment to recover €40M in debts.
Politics · National NewsLabour leads Malta's May 2026 election with energy subsidies. PN offers transport reform & lower bills. How the vote impacts residents' finances & commutes.
Politics · National NewsADPD demands state funding (€3 per vote) and transparency after Labour and Nationalist parties spend millions on campaigns. See proposed reforms.
Politics · National NewsGlenn Micallef's May 2025 Labour rally speech triggered Brussels ethics review. Details on Malta's EU representation and Commission integrity rules for residents.
Politics · National NewsCompare how Malta's parties pledge to implement Daphne inquiry reforms. Labour vs Opposition on journalist protection, corruption laws, and governance changes ahead of May 30 election.
Economy · National NewsDiscover how Malta's new short-term rental regulations and housing schemes aim to save Valletta's residential communities from tourism displacement and protect UNESCO status.