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Politics · EnvironmentMalta proposes automatic suspension of building permits when appeals filed. Your guide to new planning rules protecting residents from rushed development.
Environment · PoliticsMalta approves 30 padel courts on Manoel Island despite €43M promise for public park. 20 illegal courts sanctioned, 29,000-signature petition ignored.
Tech · EconomyICIJ investigation exposes Malta-registered dating platforms in €911K romance fraud scandal. Red flags to watch, how victims can recover funds, and what authorities are doing.
Environment · National NewsMalta's Church labels grid failures a human dignity crisis. Track infrastructure fixes, Italy interconnector timeline, and claim compensation for 6+ hour outages.
National News · TourismTwo St Paul's Bay teens remanded for coordinated hotel thefts across Malta and drug trafficking charges. Case tests island's juvenile justice approach.
Tech · Digital LifestyleEU regulators order TikTok to fix child safety gaps. Learn how new default privacy settings will protect minors in Malta and what parents need to know now.
Culture · PoliticsTribunal orders permit for Paola's Christ the King Basilica café and interpretation centre. Ground-level design replaces original controversial rooftop plans.
National News · PoliticsHigh-profile Lilu King trial exposes witness protection gaps in Malta's courts as judiciary tackles intimidation and obstruction of justice charges.
Tech · PoliticsEU extends legal powers for platforms to detect child abuse material until 2028, keeping encrypted chats private. What Malta residents need to know about online safety.