Tracking tourism for Malta — coverage from the newsroom in Valletta.
Politics · TourismMalta's €30M restaurant fund sparks resident revolt over noise, parking loss, and enforcement gaps. Communities demand reform before expansion subsidies. How this affects your neighborhood.
Culture · TourismView rare Picasso etchings and Chagall lithographs at Arthall Gozo in Victoria, Malta this Sunday, May 3. Free admission to modernist collection before it closes.
Culture · TourismPalazzo Falson hosts dress historian Caroline Tonna and seamstress Maria Muscat on May 12 to discuss Malta's vanishing textile crafts. Limited spaces—book now.
Transportation · TourismNew fast ferry connects Sliema to Gozo from May 5. Gozitans pay €2.25, tourists €8.50. 75-minute journey transforms inter-island travel for Malta.
Culture · TourismExplore Malta's wartime past at Military Mtarfa on May 17. Free access to historic cemetery, field kitchen, restored vehicles, and hands-on learning with volunteer historians.
Culture · TourismActivist art collective challenges gender inequality at Malta Biennale 2026. Free exhibition "Laugh, Cry, Fight" at MUŻA runs through May 29. Discover why this matters for art in Malta.
Economy · TourismMalta's English language sector saw 6% fewer students in 2025. New visa rules start August. What it means for residents and the economy.
Culture · TourismMalta's Biennale Foundation offers artists €13,000 grants, transforms 27 heritage venues, and attracts 3,200+ global applications. What it means for residents.
Tourism · EconomyMalta's Tourism Authority strengthens short-term rental oversight from June 2026. EU data-sharing and property bans explained for residents.