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National News · ImmigrationMalta's 2026 registry reforms restrict baby names to Latin alphabet, ease paternity registration, and shield death records. What expats and residents should know now.
Culture · TourismDiscover how a Titanic survivor ended up in an unmarked grave in Malta's Ta' Braxia Cemetery, a century-old mystery of British maritime history.
Tech · National NewsMalta-born NASA scientist Duncan Mifsud proves life's building blocks form without water in space—a discovery expanding where life could exist in the universe.
Transportation · National News27-year-old hospitalized after motorcycle crash on Vjal l-Avjazzjoni in Gudja. What Malta's riders should know about this high-risk route and safety measures.
Environment · PoliticsXemxija faces infrastructure collapse as 1,000 new homes approved. Roads caving in, geological risks rising. File objections by April 21 via Planning Authority portal.
Transportation · EconomyEU warns of potential jet fuel shortage by June affecting Malta flights. What the Strait of Hormuz crisis means for ticket prices and summer travel plans.
National News · PoliticsMalta police recorded 52 rape cases in 2025—one per week. Minister Camilleri disclosed the statistics while noting systemic underreporting concerns amid rising sexual violence trends.
Economy · National NewsMalta-listed Corinthia's €74M buyout gives full control of Palm City Residences in Tripoli. IHI shareholders gain exposure to €25M+ annual profits. Deal closes June 2026.
National News · Digital LifestyleNew Malta Criminal Code penalties for cyberstalking and online harassment: 1-5 years prison, €30,000 fines. Learn victim protection options and resources.