Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · CultureDiscover how Malta's 1802 Declaration of Rights shaped the nation's fight for sovereignty and continues to influence modern politics. Learn its lasting impact.
Environment · PoliticsPA approves 27 apartments on Kalkara's 7,000-year-old cart ruts site after controversial rezoning. How Malta's planning system handles protected heritage sites.
National News · PoliticsMalta's population density surges to 1,817 per km². Housing costs up 175%, traffic costs €770M yearly. Here's what residents need to know.
National News · PoliticsMalta introduces electronic tagging and faster hearings after femicide victim Bernice Cassar's death exposed systemic judicial delays. Key reforms explained.
Economy · PoliticsMalta gains priority access to EU funding for housing, energy & blue economy under new 2026 island strategies. What residents should know about these changes.
Tourism · PoliticsMosta residents secure planning win as Commission orders guesthouse redesign, scrapping rooftop bar amid noise concerns in Urban Conservation Area.
Environment · PoliticsMalta's PA enforcement fails as illegal Armier villa completes despite orders. 161 developments hit €50K fine cap. What the 2026 regularization means for you.
Environment · PoliticsCabinet shields Wied iż-Żrinġ farmland near Bulebel from industrial expansion. New agricultural regulations now require registration by March 2026 for all farmers.
Transportation · PoliticsEx-EU ambassador proposes cutting Malta's population by 183,000 and vehicles by 150,000 to solve traffic crisis. Controversial plan vs proven alternatives.