Politics · National NewsMalta's Judicial Trust Plummets 22% as EU Flags Stalled Reforms
Discover why public confidence in Malta's judiciary dropped 22% to 47%, creating longer case delays. EU urges urgent reform on corruption prosecutions.
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Politics · National NewsNew Chamber of Advocates Leadership Targets Legal Profession Modernization
Malta's Chamber of Advocates elects Dr. Louis DeGabriele as president. His 2026-2029 agenda targets legal fee updates, AI rules, and modern regulations.
Tourism · PoliticsMalta to Increase Tourist Fines: What Residents Should Know About New Penalties
Malta reviews tourist fines after €150 penalties deemed too low. Learn about current violations, payment rules, and why hospitality sector demands increases.
Culture · PoliticsQormi's 18th-Century Shrines Face Uncertain Future as Developer Removes Historic Niches
Developer temporarily removes two 18th-century Qormi shrines for new apartments. Planning Authority approved with restoration conditions—what this means for heritage.
Politics · TourismSwieqi Residents Demand More Resources as Police Struggle Against Tourist Disorder
Swieqi residents face tourist noise, vandalism, and sleep disruption. Police patrols increased but gaps remain—30 CCTV cameras still uninstalled, budgets inadequate.
Politics · EconomyMalta Troops March in Paris as €1.5B France Partnership Deepens
Malta-France trade hits €1.5B in 2025. French police officer patrols Malta streets, new Lycée Français opens, and joint security on migration.
Politics · HealthMalta's Surrogacy Contradiction: Women Face Criminal Ban at Home Yet Get Paid Leave Abroad
Malta criminalizes surrogacy but grants 18 weeks paid leave for children born abroad. Why this contradiction affects women with medical conditions unable to carry.
Environment · PoliticsMalta's Broken Promise: Illegal Padel Courts Threaten Manoel Island National Park
Illegal 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 · EconomyConstitutional Court Backs Property Owners: Malta's Rent Control System Under Strain
Malta's Constitutional Court awards €209,859 to property owners trapped in rent-controlled leases, exposing taxpayers to major costs as the system collapses.