Economy3,487 Homes Approved in Q4, Malta Rent and Prices Set to Stabilize
Malta’s housing market saw Q4 home approvals jump 54%, adding 3,487 units. Extra supply will cool housing and rent prices by 2027 – see what it means for you.
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National News · HealthMarsa Guilty Plea Highlights Malta’s Tougher Synthetic-Cannabis Penalties & Rehab
A Marsa court guilty plea underscores Malta’s tougher synthetic-cannabis penalties and new rehab options, signalling an island-wide drug crackdown.
National News · TransportationMalta Tow-Truck Loophole Lets Thieves Steal Luxury Cars – Protect Yours
Luxury cars vanished after fake tow orders at Valletta’s Marriott garage. Learn contract clauses, GPS trackers and insurance tweaks Maltese drivers can use to stop copycat thefts.
National News · EconomyiGaming Debt-Related Assault in Attard Flat Prompts Tighter Co-Living and Landlord Rules
A violent €300 debt dispute in an Attard flat left four Greek iGaming workers remanded. The case could tighten Malta’s co-living, landlord and insurance rules.
Tourism · EconomyMalta Hits 4 Million Tourists in 2025, Straining Roads and Rents
Malta welcomed over 4 million tourists in 2025, led by a shoulder-season surge. Discover how jammed roads, utilities and soaring rents are prompting tougher visitor caps.
Economy · National NewsHousing Costs Stay in Check as Malta Extends Buyer Schemes to 2026
Malta keeps housing affordable through 2026 with extended buyer schemes, stamp-duty waivers and minimal mortgage-rate rises—learn what it means for first-time buyers and homeowners.
Environment · National NewsFake Panther Sighting in Cottonera Eases Panic but Reveals Exotic Pet Risks
A false panther sighting in Cottonera eased fears but exposed Malta’s loose exotic pet rules. Report sightings and avoid fines by calling Malta’s 1717 hotline.
Culture · EconomyVictoria, Gozo Welcomes Rare St Francis Relic, Offering Plenary Indulgence and Economic Lift
Experience Gozo in Malta as St Francis’s rare blood-stained relic goes on display in Victoria. Venerate for a plenary indulgence until 18 Feb—plan your visit now.
Culture · TourismMalta’s Forgotten Air Crash Sites to Become Heritage Trail Stops
Explore plans to turn Malta’s overlooked post-war air crash sites into a heritage trail with QR-coded plaques, boosting tourism, local history and property value.