A coalition of environmental and heritage organizations has issued a formal warning that they may turn to UNESCO if the Planning Authority proceeds with an application to build a 27-apartment residential complex within the buffer zone of the Ġgantija temples in Xagħra, Gozo. The project, which has already faced objections from several entities including the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH), has reignited concerns over the protection of Malta’s most treasured archaeological sites....
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NEWS Malta
October 27, 2025
Investor caution grows as HH Finance bond falls short
A bond issue connected to the late entrepreneur Hugo Chetcuti’s business group has failed to meet its fundraising target, marking a rare moment of investor hesitation in Malta’s typically resilient...
NEWS Malta
October 25, 2025
Controversy grows over Għar Lapsi coastal project
Once a pristine coastal enclave known for its natural charm and unspoiled views of Filfla, Għar Lapsi has long stood as one of Malta’s last untouched seaside locations. Its rocky...
NEWS Malta
October 25, 2025
Marsaskala Bay €18M regeneration triggers dispute
In less than half a year, the coastal town of Marsaskala in Malta has become the focal point of a heated debate over the future of its beloved bay. What...
NEWS Malta
October 24, 2025
Malta faces rising pressure over slow climate action
As the world’s climate crisis intensifies, new global data has made one thing painfully clear — humanity is dangerously behind schedule in implementing the changes needed to avoid catastrophic warming....
NEWS Malta
October 24, 2025
Matthew Doyle consultancy sparks Malta scrutiny
Matthew Doyle, a well-known former communications adviser to UK Labour leaders Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, has come under public and political scrutiny in Malta following revelations that he has...
NEWS Malta
October 23, 2025
Abela weighs early polls ahead of Fenech trial in Malta
Preliminary scheduling in Malta’s criminal courts has set 6 April 2026 as the tentative start date for the highly anticipated trial of Yorgen Fenech, the man accused of commissioning the...
NEWS Malta
October 23, 2025
Justyne Caruana awarded new government consultancy
Former Labour MP and Gozo minister Justyne Caruana has been awarded yet another government consultancy contract, this time at a rate that has drawn scrutiny for being significantly higher than...
NEWS Malta
October 22, 2025
Gozo road project uses illegal concrete from unlicensed plant
A major road reconstruction project in Gozo — the route connecting Victoria to Marsalforn — has come under scrutiny amid allegations that illegally produced concrete is being used in breach...
NEWS Malta
October 22, 2025
Malta faces scrutiny over rule of law reforms
During a heated debate in the European Parliament today, Malta’s record on the rule of law and the delayed administration of justice in the case of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia...
NEWS Malta
October 21, 2025
MDA urges unity on Malta planning reform
The Malta Development Association (MDA) has urged both the government and the Opposition to adopt a collaborative approach to reforming Malta’s planning and development framework. The association emphasized that such...
NEWS Malta
October 21, 2025
Joseph Portelli developments raise planning concerns
Residents across Malta and Gozo have voiced growing concern over recent planning approvals connected to developer Joseph Portelli and his associates. These concerns have intensified following The Shift’s reporting on...
NEWS Malta
October 20, 2025
Bormla garden project delayed amid €11m tender controversy
Environment Minister Miriam Dalli, who oversees the state agency Project Green, recently announced that the agency has finally launched a public tender to find contractors for a long-promised regeneration project...
NEWS Malta
October 20, 2025
Hidden role of Lawrence Renes as Malta ambassador
For more than four years, Dutch-Maltese conductor Lawrence Renes has discreetly represented Malta as its Ambassador for Culture, a position that—unlike similar appointments—has attracted little public attention or official disclosure....
NEWS Malta
October 20, 2025
Pera Labs Malta vanishes after €800k grant
The Malta branch of a fertility technology company, Pera Labs, has seemingly disappeared from the island after benefiting from an €800,000 grant from the government agency Malta Enterprise. Once presented...
NEWS Malta
October 18, 2025
Malta plans eco restoration at Comino Blue Lagoon
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), Team Blue Lagoon, and Mizzi Studio have officially submitted a detailed planning application for the long-anticipated Blue Lagoon Rehabilitation Project — a national initiative dedicated...
NEWS Malta
October 17, 2025
€5.9 million car tender for judges sparks controversy
A recent decision by Malta’s justice ministry to award a car leasing contract for members of the judiciary has sparked significant concern among industry stakeholders and taxpayers alike. The tender,...
NEWS Malta
October 17, 2025
Controversy rises over DB Group tower expansion
Prime Minister Robert Abela is facing growing scrutiny from the public and civic organisations over his recent attempts to introduce new planning laws perceived as favouring large corporations. The controversy...
NEWS Malta
October 16, 2025
Gozo Channel subsidies raise EU compliance concerns
The Maltese government spent an average of €400 in public funds for every Gozo Channel trip between Malta and Gozo in 2023, according to an analysis of the company’s latest...
NEWS Malta
October 16, 2025
International groups call for media reforms in Malta
Leading international media freedom organisations have issued a strong appeal to the Maltese government, urging the adoption of a comprehensive National Action Plan on Media Freedom and Journalist Safety. This...
NEWS Malta
October 16, 2025
Sliema residents win partial victory in Townsquare case
Sliema residents secured a partial victory on Wednesday in their prolonged legal battle against developer Michael Stivala, after the Court of Appeal ordered the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (EPRT)...
NEWS Malta
October 15, 2025
Planning Authority hires Robert Musumeci as consultant
The Planning Authority (PA) has recently awarded a consultancy contract to lawyer and architect Robert Musumeci, describing his services as strictly “academic” — a move widely interpreted as an effort...
NEWS Malta
October 15, 2025
Questions arise over OHSA inspection and fine statistics
The Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA) in Malta has recently come under scrutiny following claims of a dramatic increase in workplace inspections and fines. While official reports suggest heightened...
NEWS Malta
October 15, 2025
High levels of worry affect 61% of adults in Malta
Malta has been identified as one of the countries where adults report the highest levels of chronic worrying, according to a new global study published this week. Gallup’s State of...
NEWS Malta
October 14, 2025
Marco Gaffarena’s Kirkop ODZ plan faces rejection
The controversial Maltese developer Marco Gaffarena, a name long associated with political scandal and public criticism, is once again under the spotlight—this time over his ongoing attempt to convert agricultural...
NEWS Malta
October 14, 2025
Public sports sites turned into private gyms under scrutiny
Public concern has grown following revelations that several publicly owned sports facilities under the supervision of the Education Ministry and SportMalta are being operated as private gyms without a clear...
NEWS Malta
October 13, 2025
Maltese NGOs plan protest against planning reforms
A broad coalition of Maltese environmental and civil society organisations has announced plans for a second national protest later this month, accusing the government of introducing planning reforms that “hand...