National News · PoliticsInside Malta's Most Consequential Trial: Justice and Corruption at Stake
Yorgen Fenech trial for Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder tests Malta's justice system and rule of law. What the courtroom reveals about accountability.
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Politics · National NewsJustice Nine Years Later: Malta's Most Significant Murder Trial Finally Begins
Yorgen Fenech pleads not guilty to masterminding journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia's assassination. Malta's most significant trial in 9 years tests judicial accountability.
Politics · National NewsLabour Party Eyes Major Leadership Shake-Up with Falzon's CEO Appointment
Ivan Falzon, former Mater Dei CEO, set to lead Labour Party as Leonid McKay moves to Transport Malta. Major leadership shift for Malta's ruling party.
Politics · ImmigrationSexual Violence Reports Surge in Malta: Why More Survivors Are Coming Forward
Malta rape reports tripled 2015-2025. Why survivors are coming forward, support services available (Appoġġ 179), and barriers foreign residents face.
Politics · National NewsMPs May Get Childcare Support During Parliamentary Sittings
Malta's Parliament Speaker surveys MPs on introducing on-site childminding during sittings. The proposal could make political office more accessible for parents.
National News · PoliticsForeign Resident Remanded in Custody for Cocaine Distribution Network in Malta
60-year-old caught trafficking cocaine to criminals while violating court-ordered curfew in Naxxar. Raises concerns about court monitoring effectiveness in Malta.
Economy · PoliticsMalta's Financial Watchdog Ramps Up Enforcement: What Companies Need to Know About New Compliance Rules
MFSA issued €570,000 in penalties in 2025 for procedural lapses. Learn what Malta-based financial firms must do to avoid fines and stay compliant with new outcomes-based supervision rules.
Politics · National NewsInside Malta's Labour Party: A former aide exposes harassment and the Muscat-Abela divide
Former OPM aide Aaron Zahra accuses Labour insiders of harassment campaign. Reveals deep rifts between Muscat and Abela factions affecting Malta's governance and public services.
Politics · EconomyMalta's Social Housing Crisis: Why Nearly 2,000 Families Are Still Waiting
Malta's social housing waiting list reached 1,890 families in mid-2026 as property prices hit 14.5x median salary. Find out how this crisis affects your housing options.