Economy · National NewsWhy Older Workers Can Help Solve Malta's Skills Shortages
Age discrimination costs Malta millions. Why hiring experienced workers 50+ saves money, boosts productivity, and protects businesses from legal risk.
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Environment · PoliticsMalta's Recurring Summer Crisis: Why Quick Fixes Matter More Than Mega-Projects
Sewage-contaminated beaches, power cuts, and traffic gridlock plague Malta every summer. Learn why residents need quick fixes now, not decade-long projects.
Environment · HealthMalta's Beaches Face Contamination Crisis: 2026 Safety Alert for Swimmers
17% of Malta's beaches rated poor in May 2026 tests. Learn which bays are unsafe, what's causing sewage contamination, and how to check current water quality.
Politics · National NewsMalta's Parliament Reaches Record Female Numbers as Gender Quota Adds 12 Women
Malta's Parliament expands to 79 seats as gender mechanism adds 12 women MPs, bringing female representation to 26—the highest ever but still short of 40% target.
Tourism · EconomyMalta Bans Demolition and Excavation in Tourist Areas: June-September 2026
Malta bans demolition and excavation in tourist zones from June 15 to Sept 30, 2026. Residents can report violations to BCA hotline 138.
Tech · Digital LifestyleWin €3,000 in Malta's National Coding Competition - Registration Closes July 1
CodeSprintMT 2026 offers €10,000+ in prizes and MQF credentials for students and professionals. Registration closes July 1, 2026. Join Malta's national coding competition.
Transportation · EconomyDirect Flights from New York Transform Malta's Tourism and Economy
Delta's direct JFK-Malta flights launched June 2026, bringing high-spending American business travelers and conference delegates to transform the island's tourism economy
Politics · National NewsPN Leader Alex Borg Faces Mandatory Confidence Vote After Narrowing Labour Gap
Nationalist Party holds mandatory leadership vote June 20 after narrowing gap with Labour. Alex Borg seeks confirmation as PN leader. What's at stake for Malta's opposition.
National NewsFireworks Factory Explosion in Salina Damages Properties and Injures Three as Safety Questions Mount
Salina fireworks factory explosion injures three, damages properties across Malta. What residents need to know about safety regulations and compensation.