National News · PoliticsState Attorney Files Appeal Following Yorgen Fenech Acquittal
The State challenges the 8-1 acquittal in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial, citing grave irregularities and seeking a retrial.
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Politics · EconomyMalta's Fishers Win Fairer Competition as EU Cracks Down on Foreign Fleets
New EU law brings drone surveillance and digitized tracking to fisheries, protecting local fishers from foreign vessels exploiting looser regulations.
Politics · National NewsMalta's Election Exposed to Fake News Networks as State Defense Lags
TikTok dismantled a pro-Labour fake news network during Malta's election. The incident highlights a gap in national cybersecurity defenses. Read more.
PoliticsScotland, Northern Ireland and Wales Kick Off UK Breakup Push: Why Should Europe Support It?
Rotterdam Publishing argues that support for Palestinian self-determination should extend to peaceful UK constitutional change and decolonisation.
Environment · PoliticsSwieqi Mayor Warns Unchecked Short-Lets Are Overwhelming Malta With Waste
Swieqi Mayor blames government for garbage chaos. Short-let boom adds 1,000 beds without infrastructure. Residents face overflowing bins and deteriorating living conditions.
Politics · National NewsOpposition Bill Targets Mafia Membership and Unexplained Wealth in Malta
Opposition proposes criminalizing mafia membership and unexplained wealth orders, plus constitutional protection for journalism. Key reforms unveiled after nine years since Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder.
Politics · National NewsMastermind Acquitted in Daphne Murder Case as EU Scrutiny on Malta Intensifies
EU Parliament launches fact-finding mission after Yorgen Fenech acquitted in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case. Justice remains elusive after nine years.
National News · PoliticsMalta's Legal Gray Zone: Juror Polling Operates Without Law or Limits
Malta’s courts allow pre-trial juror surveys with no legal framework—residents face privacy risks and unregulated influence in jury selection.
National News · PoliticsMalta’s Criminal Cases Take 11 Years to Conclude as Trust in Courts Plummets
EU report reveals Malta’s criminal cases take 11 years on average to conclude, with public trust in courts dropping to 47%—the worst in the EU.