All the latest news from The Malta Post — politics, economy, culture and more.
Politics · National NewsMalta invests €276M in free childcare but 70% of centers violate standards. Should families get paid leave instead? Compare options, developmental impacts, and what it means for you.
Environment · HealthAbandoned Valletta site buried in toxic waste threatens swimmers and seafood. Learn how contamination spreads through Marsamxett Harbour and what residents should do.
Transportation · TourismItalian air strike cancels Malta-Milan flights, delays Bologna & Rome routes. Learn EU261 compensation rules, rebooking options, and passenger rights here.
National News · Politics38-year-old sentenced to 6 years in Malta for smuggling 104 heroin capsules from Brussels in December 2022. Court orders €20,000 fine and asset forfeiture.
EconomyMalta Treasury issues €300M bonds at 3.8-4.1% yields. Retail investors get guaranteed allocation up to €499,900. Apply April 20-22, 2026.
Culture · National NewsDiscover how Malta survived 6,700 tons of bombs in April 1942, earning the George Cross now on our flag. Explore the blitz that shaped the island's heritage.
Economy · PoliticsMalta scraps affordable housing tender results after questions about JAJ Contractors. 8,000 applicants face 6-month delays. Full re-evaluation ordered.
National News · Immigration54-year-old sentenced to 8 years after swallowing cocaine capsules at Malta Airport. Details of the €57,903 drug bust and plea deal.
Environment · TransportationTransport Malta removes Storm Harry wreck from Comino. Dozens of vessels remain and climate risks intensify. What Malta residents need to know now.