Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Environment · PoliticsHundreds object to 11-bungalow wellness resort on protected Bidnija farmland. Learn how this application threatens Malta's countryside safeguards and what residents fear.
Politics · HealthHow Malta's Il-Milja shelter relies on private donations for air conditioning and infrastructure when state funding falls short of survivor needs.
National News · PoliticsRape reports tripled in Malta—60 cases in 2025—yet only 12% lead to conviction. Know your rights, support services (SART, 179 helpline), and what to expect from delays
Economy · PoliticsMalta's 46% debt-to-GDP ratio is half the EU's 82-90% average, protecting residents from austerity spending cuts. Can 3.7% growth continue? What it means for you.
Environment · PoliticsMalta Planning Commission approves Popeye Village's illegal coastal structures after 33 years, overruling ERA objections. €35k-70k fines imposed.
National News · PoliticsHow the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination trial tests Malta's judiciary. Political links, witness credibility, and systemic corruption exposed.
Health · PoliticsMalta reimburses only 16% of cancer drugs—EU's lowest. Despite free treatment promises, patients still rely on charity. What changed in 2026 for residents.
Politics · National NewsHandwritten confession by taxi driver Melvin Theuma implicated Keith Schembri in Daphne Caruana Galizia's 2017 murder. Follow the ongoing trial and charges.
Politics · ImmigrationUS-led negotiations between Libyan factions in Malta aim to end civil war. Discover how reunification could reshape migration, energy, and security across the Mediterranean and Europe.