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Culture · National NewsVictoria Gozo joins Culture Next network of 35 European cities, strengthening Malta's ECoC 2031 bid ahead of September 2026 final selection.
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.
Environment · TourismComino faces collapse: 160 extinct plant species, 12,000 daily visitors, €170M hotel approved. Learn how overtourism affects your access to Malta's island.
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.
Environment · PoliticsPA/03747/26 proposes solar panels on protected Ta' Kuljat Hill in Żebbuġ, Gozo. 180 objections cite planning violations. What it means for Malta's countryside.
Culture · PoliticsMalta submits UNESCO bid for Cottonera, Mdina, and Cittadella fortifications while Valletta faces December 2025 conservation deadline. Heritage protection explained for residents.