Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · EnvironmentPlanning Authority approves Balzan's controversial 5-storey complex with 102 apartments. Residents contest parking, flooding, and heritage concerns. Appeal window opens now.
Economy · PoliticsMalta's fiscal watchdog warns spending is unsustainable. Energy subsidies, pensions, allowances face tighter limits ahead. What it means for your wallet.
Politics · EconomyMomentum wants Malta residents to choose where 0.8% of income tax goes. Election proposal includes charity tax choice, volunteer credits, and utility relief.
Environment · PoliticsXemxija faces infrastructure collapse as 1,000 new homes approved. Roads caving in, geological risks rising. File objections by April 21 via Planning Authority portal.
National News · PoliticsMalta police recorded 52 rape cases in 2025—one per week. Minister Camilleri disclosed the statistics while noting systemic underreporting concerns amid rising sexual violence trends.
Politics · National NewsMalta's RISe Foundation achieves 95% employment success and dramatically cuts reoffending rates. Discover how education and community support transform ex-offenders' lives—and save taxpayers money.
Economy · PoliticsMalta depositors locked out for 8 years: Billionaire sues Pilatus Bank administrators PwC to unlock €33,000. What it means for your banking rights.
Politics · EconomyMalta's 2025 tax law allows wealthy defendants to settle fraud and money laundering charges through payment instead of trial. Prosecutors lose authority over financial crime investigations, raising concerns about equal treatment under law.
Health · PoliticsShould Malta legalize assisted dying? Experts warn palliative care must come first. Learn why healthcare infrastructure matters more than legislation.