Tracking politics for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Sports · PoliticsPlanning Authority approves 30 padel courts for Gżira United on Manoel Island despite park plans. Club lost €10k monthly income after MIDI deal ended.
Politics · National NewsMalta's government lacks official population forecasts while planning major projects. Learn how this affects your housing costs, healthcare access, and daily commute.
Politics · National NewsMalta'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 reviews tourist fines after €150 penalties deemed too low. Learn about current violations, payment rules, and why hospitality sector demands increases.
Culture · PoliticsDeveloper temporarily removes two 18th-century Qormi shrines for new apartments. Planning Authority approved with restoration conditions—what this means for heritage.
Politics · TourismSwieqi residents face tourist noise, vandalism, and sleep disruption. Police patrols increased but gaps remain—30 CCTV cameras still uninstalled, budgets inadequate.
Politics · EconomyMalta-France trade hits €1.5B in 2025. French police officer patrols Malta streets, new Lycée Français opens, and joint security on migration.
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?