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Transportation · National NewsUptake data for Malta’s €25k, five-year licence surrender scheme remain secret, leaving drivers aged 18-30 unsure whether giving up their cars is worth the cash.
National News · EnvironmentMalta Planning Authority’s new Class 25 fast-track permit lets Storm Harry-hit owners rebuild in days. Submit feedback by 4 March to help shape the final rules.
National News · HealthPolice seize €1,500 in 'Spice' synthetic cannabis during Marsa patrol; two men face minimum 4-year jail terms under Malta’s new tough drug laws. Learn the health risks and resident safeguards.
TransportationDiscover how a dawn motorcycle crash in Għasri, Gozo spurs urgent road-safety upgrades, higher bike-insurance premiums and traffic changes for commuters.
Transportation · National NewsFrom Friday, the eastbound Msida Creek flyover lane cuts rush-hour trips by 6 mins. Drivers: expect a sharp skatepark curve and unfinished drainage.
National News · HealthWith only one rescue helicopter, waits could rise across Malta. Get safety tips—float plans, GPS tracking, VHF radios—before you fish, dive or hike safely.
Economy · TransportationSaqqajja roadworks slash diner footfall in Rabat by 80%, hiding restaurants behind metal walls. Learn survival ideas, compensation, and project deadlines.
National NewsSaviour Caruana jailed for seven years and fined €10,000 after blinding a man at United Bar in Mġarr, Malta; victim has two years to pursue higher civil damages.
EnvironmentA 1.5m void has closed the Tower Road stairs on Sliema promenade, forcing 180m detours. Repairs begin soon; expect dust and noise along Malta’s seafront.