Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Economy · National NewsGovernment officer jailed 39 months for forging contractor cheques, stealing €18K on Qrendi project. Essential lessons for Malta homeowners commissioning builds.
Culture · National NewsAfter June's factory blast shattered windows across Malta, new fireworks academy and October 2026 indoor ban aim to make tradition safer for residents.
Tourism · National NewsSwieqi residents face €150-€500 car repair bills from tourist vandalism. Police patrol nightly and issue fines, but short-let apartments remain unregulated.
National News · PoliticsFenech murder trial enters second month in August 2026. Explosive testimony implicates former PM chief of staff. Nine jurors to decide Malta's most consequential case.
Politics · National NewsUniversity of Malta commits to fair appraisal procedures after Ombudsman ruling. Staff now have legal protection against unfair performance evaluations and systemic review failures.
Politics · National NewsMalta's court ruled parents cannot share child welfare case details on social media. Find out what residents can and cannot legally post about custody disputes in Malta.
Environment · National NewsMaltese scientist Aaron Micallef found a discarded coat 3,000m deep in the Atlantic. Learn what deep-sea pollution means for Malta's ocean future.
National News · PoliticsKeith Schembri chose which devices Malta Police seized during Caruana Galizia murder investigation search. Officers testified such procedures are 'never' used.
National News · PoliticsSwitzerland banned indoor sparklers effective April 1, 2026, following a deadly nightclub fire. Fines €120-€350. What this means for Maltese travelers and venues.