National News · HealthMalta to Launch Free Fire Safety Kits in 2026
Malta will distribute free fire blankets and safety booklets from fire stations in 2026. Learn about this household fire protection program coming to all localities.
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Health · EnvironmentMalta Air Quality Drops as Saharan Dust Arrives: What to Know
Saharan dust blankets Malta April 13-14, 2026 with PM10 levels 12x WHO limits. Essential health precautions for vulnerable residents and when conditions clear.
Culture · TourismRadio Theatre Play 'Suspicious Minds' Comes to Malta in April 2026
Suspicious Minds, an award-winning radio play, comes to MADC Playhouse Santa Venera April 17-26, 2026. Experience live sound effects and experimental theatre.
Culture · TourismMalta's Centuries-Old Crib Craft Goes International: Għajnsielem Hosts Europe's Master Artisans This September
Malta's first international nativity convention Sept 17-20, 2026. European crib artisans meet in Għajnsielem, boosting Gozo's heritage tourism.
Health · PoliticsWhy Malta Must Build Better End-of-Life Care Before Legalizing Assisted Dying
Should Malta legalize assisted dying? Experts warn palliative care must come first. Learn why healthcare infrastructure matters more than legislation.
Economy · National NewsMalta's 3.8% Growth Masks Housing Crisis and Infrastructure Strain for Residents
Malta's economy grows 3.8% but housing costs surge 175% and infrastructure strains. What rapid GDP growth means for residents and expats living there.
Economy · Environment · National NewsMġarr's Strawberry Harvest Slashed by Pests as Festival Draws Record Crowds
Pests slash Mġarr's strawberry harvest by one-third, driving prices up across Malta. What caused the crisis and how it affects local supply at Festa Frawli.
Culture · National NewsAurelio Belli, Malta Philharmonic COO and Mużika Mużika Champion, Dies at 49
Aurelio Belli, Malta Philharmonic COO and two-time Mużika Mużika winner, dies at 49 after public cancer battle. His loss leaves gaps in Malta's music sector.
Culture · TourismGozo Unveils Encounter Sculpture at Xewkija Roundabout: First of Four Public Art Commissions Supporting Local Artists
Christopher Saliba's Encounter sculpture transforms a Xewkija roundabout into contemporary art inspired by Ġgantija temples—first of four Gozo public artworks for 2026.