Tracking national news for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · National NewsNationalist Party approves 34 candidates for May 2026 Malta election, doubling Labour's slate. New faces in healthcare, law, and iGaming sectors.
Economy · National NewsMiddle East tensions are pushing up Malta's energy costs, grocery prices, and fuel bills. Learn what €100M in subsidies means for your household budget.
National News · HealthMalta court sentences Marsascala arson offender to 30 months with mandatory psychiatric care and restraining order—reflecting new judicial approach to mental health.
Culture · National NewsJoin Malta's national flag record attempt on April 19. Residents, schools & clubs display flags simultaneously. Participate via Facebook photo submission.
National News · ImmigrationMalta's 2026 registry reforms restrict baby names to Latin alphabet, ease paternity registration, and shield death records. What expats and residents should know now.
Tech · National NewsMalta-born NASA scientist Duncan Mifsud proves life's building blocks form without water in space—a discovery expanding where life could exist in the universe.
Transportation · National News27-year-old hospitalized after motorcycle crash on Vjal l-Avjazzjoni in Gudja. What Malta's riders should know about this high-risk route and safety measures.
National News · PoliticsMalta police recorded 52 rape cases in 2025—one per week. Minister Camilleri disclosed the statistics while noting systemic underreporting concerns amid rising sexual violence trends.
Economy · National NewsMalta-listed Corinthia's €74M buyout gives full control of Palm City Residences in Tripoli. IHI shareholders gain exposure to €25M+ annual profits. Deal closes June 2026.