Politics · National NewsDoctor Turned Politician Franco Mercieca Enters Election Race Amid Ethics Questions
Eye surgeon Franco Mercieca announces 2026 comeback bid for Malta's 12th District, 12 years after resigning over conflict-of-interest rules.
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Politics · CultureMalta's Bilingual Balance Under Pressure as English Gains Ground
English dominates Malta classrooms as 2026 migrant language tests loom. With frameworks still unimplemented, families and workers face linguistic uncertainty.
Politics · National NewsMalta's May 30 Election: How Labour's Wellbeing Plan Could Reshape Your Daily Life
Malta votes May 30, 2026 on economic stability vs. change. Labour unveils 25 quality-of-life targets affecting work, housing, and retirement. What's at stake.
Politics · National NewsWhy Malta's May 30 Election May Be Labour's Last Comfortable Victory
Labour faces May 30 snap election with commanding lead. Energy subsidies, opposition struggles, and third-party opportunities reshape Malta politics.
Politics · National NewsMalta's May 30 Election: How Tightening Polls Could Reshape Governance and Environmental Policy
Malta's May 30 election sees the Labour-Nationalist race tighten to single digits. Governance reform, environmental protection, and transparency emerge as decisive issues as polls show closest contest in over a decade.
National News · PoliticsMalta Court Denies Bail in Baby Threat Case Despite Victim's Retraction
A Qawra man faces detention without bail after threatening his partner and baby. Learn why Malta courts rejected the victim's request to drop charges.
Politics · National NewsMalta's Social Work Stipend Increase Sparks Debate Over Job Freedom
Malta doubles social work student stipends but restricts jobs to government roles. MASW proposes alternative that includes NGO positions. What students need to know.
Politics · HealthMalta's Abortion Ban Deepens: Lockboxes, Legal Risks, and How Women Are Fighting Back
Women on Waves places abortion pill lockboxes across Malta. Understand the legal risks, hospital reporting rules, and what this means for residents' reproductive rights.
Politics · EconomyMalta's Budget Reality Check: Energy Bills Frozen, But Infrastructure Dreams Delayed Until 2041
Malta keeps energy prices frozen through 2026 but delays metro until 2041. EU funding cuts and fiscal strain reshape infrastructure plans and resident expectations.