Economy · PoliticsMalta MEP Criticizes Government Silence as EU Carbon Tax Costs Mount
EU carbon tax costs Malta €654K weekly in shipping fees, adding €255 per container. MEP Peter Agius says Malta's silence in EU revolt is indefensible.
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Economy · PoliticsMiddle East Conflict Sends Oil Prices Soaring: What Malta Residents Will Pay
Trump threatens Iran's gas field as oil hits $114. Learn how surging energy costs will impact Malta's fuel prices, electricity bills, and cost of living.
Politics · National NewsMalta's Abortion Penalties Soften, but the Ban Stays—What Women Need to Know
Malta's Nationalist Party proposes ending jail terms for women having abortions while keeping the procedure illegal. Learn how this affects residents.
National News · PoliticsMalta Sex Offender Case Highlights Treatment Over Jail: Inside the Loneliness Prevention Debate
Malta man gets 5-year treatment order for 2020 indecent exposure to minors. Case highlights rehabilitation approach as sexual offenses rose 20% in 2025.
Politics · EconomyMalta's Metsola Addresses EU Competitiveness Challenges in Berlin Ahead of Council Meeting
EP President Roberta Metsola meets German Chancellor, calling for faster EU Single Market reforms and reduced business red tape ahead of Council meeting.
Culture · PoliticsArtists Report Unpaid Fees as Malta Biennale Faces Governance Crisis
Malta Biennale 2026 plagued by unpaid artist fees, budget cuts, and governance failures. Accountability gap widens as state-funded event dismisses reform demands.
Environment · PoliticsMalta's Water Security at Risk: How a Drifting Tanker Exposed Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
Arctic Metagaz tanker threatens Malta's water security. Discover how a single spill could cripple desalination plants supplying 57% of drinking water within days.
Politics · National NewsMalta's Parliament Tightens Ethics Rules: What Voters Need to Know About New Transparency Requirements
Malta's Parliament proposes stricter MP ethics standards, asset disclosures, and conflict rules. Learn how new transparency laws affect governance and accountability.
Politics · National NewsMalta's Fringe Politics Problem: Why a Convicted Criminal Leads Far-Right Party
Man expelled from Imperium Europa for misconduct now leads the party despite weapons convictions and bail breaches. Malta's political oversight gap exposed.