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National News · PoliticsMalta Police seeks Mahmoud Waqqa. Report anonymously via Facebook, phone (21 224001), or local stations. Reference 22/2026. Community tips resolve cases quickly.
Economy · EnvironmentMalta explores North Africa solar link to cut energy bills by 25% and shield residents from fossil fuel price swings with 25-year fixed rates. July deadline extended.
Culture · EnvironmentHeritage Malta's new exhibition reveals disappearing traditional knowledge: medicinal plants, forgotten animal lore, and survival wisdom that shaped island life for millennia. Mdina exhibition runs April 17-June 30. Fully accessible.
Politics · Health · Digital LifestyleMalta passes landmark anti-loneliness legislation with social media restrictions for teens and €1M community funding. Learn what changes in 2026.
Health · National NewsMalta's new 16-bed St Michael Hospice In-Patient Unit now operational with €10.5M government funding for free palliative care, garden-access rooms, and specialized end-of-life services.
Economy · PoliticsMalta's Planning Authority signs deal covering 230 staff with new enforcement allowances, study leave, and flexible work to attract young professionals.
Transportation · EconomyMalta mandates vessel food waste incineration as preventative measure following Cyprus and Greece FMD outbreaks. All boat owners must comply immediately.
Transportation · National NewsMalta's €2.8B light rail connects airport to St Paul's Bay by 2041. Construction begins 2031. Learn route details, station locations, and transport changes.
Culture · National NewsQormi's century-old fireworks association secures 50-year government lease for engineering hub. No explosives stored on-site, creating safe space for students and heritage skills training.