Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
National News · PoliticsMalta appeal court replaces 5-year prison term with probation for sex offender with severe intellectual disabilities. Ruling prioritizes treatment over jail.
Politics · National NewsKey testimony about Speaker-elect Carmelo Abela's alleged links to 2010 HSBC heist postponed to October. Court to rule on media access and evidence.
Politics · National NewsHigh-profile Corradino inmate accessed internet via hidden laptop. Civil groups demand criminal probe into broken security seals and prison oversight failures.
Digital Lifestyle · PoliticsAustralia and Indonesia ban social media for under-16s. UK and Malta may follow. What this means for your family's digital life and privacy concerns.
National News · PoliticsLaptop with broken seals found in convicted murderer Adrian Agius's Corradino prison cell. Investigation underway into security breach and external contact.
National News · Politics49-year-old granted bail after 120g heroin seized in Luqa. Police found €19,000 cash at Għaxaq and Tarxien homes. Details on charges and court conditions.
Economy · PoliticsShipping costs on Malta's vital Genoa route surge 40% due to EU carbon rules and oil prices. How this hits your grocery bills, rent, and medicine costs.
Culture · PoliticsMalta Biennale faces new scrutiny over unpaid artist fees since late 2025, poor contracts, and operational failures. Heritage Malta governance review demanded.
Politics · National NewsMalta lawyers to strike June 22 over prison surveillance of lawyer-client talks. Most court hearings postponed. Find out if your case is affected.