Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · National NewsLife prisoner found with internet-connected laptop at Corradino prison. Lawyers' confidential meetings allegedly recorded. Major security breaches raise justice concerns.
Culture · PoliticsPlanning Authority approved 17.5m residential buildings beside Grade 1 protected Siġġiewi church ruins. Heritage experts warn of permanent damage to site.
Economy · PoliticsEU ratifies US tariff deal ahead of Trump deadline. Malta importers face mixed impact: relief on cars, but steel tariffs remain at 50%. What changes for your business.
Politics · EconomyMalta pushes for Gulf peace deal and EU crackdown on risky Russian tankers in Mediterranean. What diplomatic moves mean for island's shipping-dependent economy.
Environment · PoliticsMalta faces construction surge with 40% more permits approved. New waste recycling rules and building pauses take effect by 2028. How reforms aim to restore quality of life.
Politics · National News26 women MPs elected in Malta—a record—but still 5 seats short of the 40% constitutional target. What's blocking parity and what comes next.
Environment · PoliticsMalta's planning crisis exposed: 161 illegal structures unpunished, €16.5M in fines uncollected. How lax enforcement affects your daily life.
Culture · PoliticsMalta Biennale 2026 faces artist revolt over unpaid invoices and broken contracts. MEIA demands Heritage Malta accountability. What this means for Malta's arts scene.
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.