Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · National NewsADPD and Momentum forge electoral pact to challenge Malta's two-party system. Strategic preference transfers could reshape 2026 elections—here's what voters need to know.
Politics · Digital LifestylePN and Labour battle for voters under 40 with competing podcasts. Learn how Malta's parties are reshaping political engagement in 2026.
Politics · National NewsNationalist Party approves 34 candidates for May 2026 Malta election, doubling Labour's slate. New faces in healthcare, law, and iGaming sectors.
Economy · PoliticsSeparated adults over 55 in Malta can now access €6,000 annual rent support, home co-ownership up to €350,000, and 500 new affordable properties. Full eligibility guide.
Politics · EnvironmentPlanning Authority approves Balzan's controversial 5-storey complex with 102 apartments. Residents contest parking, flooding, and heritage concerns. Appeal window opens now.
Environment · PoliticsMalta Planning Authority votes 9-2 to approve Portelli-linked 102-apartment Balzan complex despite 240 objections. Traffic, infrastructure concerns mount.
National News · PoliticsJosef Seychell sentenced to 3 years for Kirkop shop theft. Magistrate orders drug treatment alongside prison time as Malta courts tackle addiction-driven crime.
Transportation · PoliticsPlanning Authority approves Msida pedestrian bridge without consulting local councils who opposed it. Accessibility concerns and car-first design criticized by NGOs.
Economy · PoliticsMalta's fiscal watchdog warns spending is unsustainable. Energy subsidies, pensions, allowances face tighter limits ahead. What it means for your wallet.