Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Tourism · PoliticsMalta reviews tourist fines after €150 penalties deemed too low. Learn about current violations, payment rules, and why hospitality sector demands increases.
Politics · HealthMalta criminalizes surrogacy but grants 18 weeks paid leave for children born abroad. Why this contradiction affects women with medical conditions unable to carry.
Environment · PoliticsIllegal padel courts on Malta's Manoel Island face Planning Board vote July 16. Will government honour 30,000-signature national park pledge or sanction illegal development?
Politics · EconomyMalta's Constitutional Court awards €209,859 to property owners trapped in rent-controlled leases, exposing taxpayers to major costs as the system collapses.
Politics · EconomyMalta's Foreign Minister Chris Fearne warns EU must enforce sanctions on Russian shadow fleet or risk €90 billion Ukraine reconstruction loan repayment.
Politics · National NewsEx-commissioner Michael Cassar denies murder allegations in Fenech trial. Unproven hearsay claims raise questions about Malta's institutional oversight and justice system credibility.
Politics · National NewsDiscover how the PN's proposed district control reform could reshape candidate selection and local representation across Malta's 13 electoral districts.
Politics · EconomyGozo's minister demands real decision-making power in €420M Mediterranean Pact. Learn what local control means for island residents and sustainability. Brussels debate October 14 could reshape regional policy influence.
Politics · National NewsMalta's ethics probe into Judge Mintoff's allegations against PM Abela reveals limits on accountability. Learn what's being investigated and what's blocked by law.