Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
National News · PoliticsMalta courts jail Valletta man for 2 years after attempted theft and bail breaches. Case shows stricter enforcement of bail conditions and mandatory drug rehab.
Politics · EconomyEP President Roberta Metsola meets German Chancellor, calling for faster EU Single Market reforms and reduced business red tape ahead of Council meeting.
Culture · PoliticsMalta Biennale 2026 plagued by unpaid artist fees, budget cuts, and governance failures. Accountability gap widens as state-funded event dismisses reform demands.
Environment · PoliticsArctic 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 proposes stricter MP ethics standards, asset disclosures, and conflict rules. Learn how new transparency laws affect governance and accountability.
Politics · National NewsMan expelled from Imperium Europa for misconduct now leads the party despite weapons convictions and bail breaches. Malta's political oversight gap exposed.
Economy · PoliticsMalta raises pension tax threshold to €37,000, but modest-income retirees gain nothing. Here's who actually benefits from this policy shift.
National News · PoliticsMalta's Ombudsman ruled after-school centres must release children during emergencies with valid ID. New guidance for 3,200 families using Klabb 3-16 centres.
National News · PoliticsStudent expulsions in Malta jumped 7-fold since 2021. Learn what triggers removal, alternatives available, and how to protect your child's schooling.