Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
National News · PoliticsA 30-hour police delay in missing person appeal highlights search procedure gaps in Malta. Learn how to activate volunteer rescue teams immediately.
Culture · PoliticsMalta seeks UNESCO committee seat as Valletta faces December 2026 delisting over overdevelopment concerns. How heritage protection affects residents.
Immigration · PoliticsMalta identified 22 trafficking victims in 2025—matching a 7-year high—yet achieved just 4 convictions and zero victim compensation ever. Why the system fails residents.
Politics · National NewsPolice let Keith Schembri choose which devices to seize during search. His iPhone vanished 90 minutes before arrest and was never recovered—exposing gaps in Caruana Galizia probe.
National News · PoliticsA Żejtun man called his ex 128 times in 6 days—and got bail. What Malta's harassment laws mean for victims, electronic monitoring, and protection gaps.
Environment · PoliticsPlanning Authority approves Swatar valley rezoning into 12 residential blocks. Residents face flooding concerns, traffic strain, and loss of green corridor despite political opposition.
Politics · National NewsMalta parliament debates equality bill amid healthcare conscience and faith school concerns. What expatriates and residents need to know about rights protections.
Politics · EnvironmentMalta's new planning reform automatically halts construction when appeals are filed. Learn how this 6-month decision deadline protects residents facing development disputes.
Environment · Politics1,500 Swatar residents petition PM Abela over two housing projects threatening valley green spaces. Planning Authority decides on 12-block development August 4.