Negotiations between the Maltese government and MIDI PLC regarding a possible out-of-court settlement for the return of Manoel Island to public ownership have reportedly ground to a halt. According to multiple insiders, discussions have been derailed by the intervention of a third party—developer Anton Camilleri, also known as Tal-Franciz—who is now demanding substantial compensation through his company AC Enterprises Ltd....
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NEWS Malta
October 13, 2025
Xemxija residents seek EU action on development
A growing number of residents in the quiet seaside locality of Xemxija have launched an “urgent” appeal to the European Commission’s Directorate-General for the Environment. Their appeal concerns a proposed...
NEWS Malta
October 11, 2025
Joseph Portelli under pressure over illegal ODZ pools
Prominent Gozitan developer Joseph Portelli and his business associates are facing growing legal and financial challenges following revelations that two large swimming pools and an extensive landscaped garden were constructed...
NEWS Malta
October 10, 2025
Malta bond market sees challenges from FES Finance
Malta’s small bond market continues to face turbulence as FES Finance Plc, a financial entity operating under FES Projects Ltd, has disclosed ongoing difficulties in meeting its regulatory obligations. The...
NEWS Malta
October 10, 2025
Planning commission defers 7-storey Xlendi development
In a recent hearing conducted by the Planning Authority (PA), the Planning Commission decided to defer a verdict on a controversial proposal for a seven-storey residential block in Xlendi, part...
NEWS Malta
October 9, 2025
John Borg returns to Ministry for Gozo after retirement
John Borg, the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Gozo, has been reappointed to the public payroll as a politically appointed "person of trust" shortly after reaching the statutory...
NEWS Malta
October 9, 2025
Armin Ernst faces €20M freeze over Malta hospitals deal
Armin Ernst, the former CEO of Vitals Global Healthcare (VGH) and later Steward Malta, has become a central figure in one of Malta's most high-profile legal controversies involving the management...
NEWS Malta
October 9, 2025
Controversial Seven Storey Apartment Proposed in Munxar
Munxar, a quaint village near the scenic Xlendi Bay in Gozo, is facing a significant shift in its landscape. Plans for a seven-storey apartment block have sparked debates over urban...
NEWS Malta
October 8, 2025
Gozo elderly care tender cancelled after site collapse
A multi-million-euro tender issued by Malta’s Health Ministry for the lease of an elderly care facility in Gozo has been abruptly cancelled, only three days after part of the excavation...
NEWS Malta
October 8, 2025
Chris Cardona’s new role sparks transparency debate
Former Labour Party deputy leader Chris Cardona, who was removed from the party in 2020 following internal pressure from Prime Minister Robert Abela, has resurfaced in government circles. His recent...
NEWS Malta
October 7, 2025
Clayton Bartolo cleared of wedding favour claims
The Commissioner for Standards in Public Life, Joseph Azzopardi, has concluded that former Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo did not receive any form of preferential treatment in connection with his wedding...
NEWS Malta
October 7, 2025
Malta government silent on housing project details
The Maltese government’s much-publicized “affordable housing” initiative, spearheaded by the Foundation for Affordable Housing and overseen by Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes, has become the subject of...
NEWS Malta
October 6, 2025
Fortina insists €8.1m payment exceeded fair valuation
The Fortina Group has reignited debate surrounding one of Malta’s most scrutinised property transactions, asserting that it paid an amount far exceeding fair market value for the waiver of restrictive...
NEWS Malta
October 6, 2025
Architects in Malta renew call for national architecture policy
As Malta continues to grapple with rapid urban development and planning controversies, the Chamber of Architects (Kamra tal-Periti, KTP) has once again renewed its call for a National Architecture Policy,...
NEWS Malta
October 6, 2025
Shoreline Mall dispute continues as court upholds garnishee
The ongoing legal dispute involving Shoreline Mall p.l.c., its sister company Shoreline Contracting Limited, and Turkish contractor Koray Global Malta Limited has taken another turn as the Maltese courts decided...
NEWS Malta
October 4, 2025
Half of illegal development notices ignored in Malta
Malta’s Planning Authority is facing growing criticism over its inability to enforce planning regulations effectively, as nearly half of all notices for illegal development are reportedly being ignored. The shortcomings...
NEWS Malta
October 3, 2025
Malta faces nationwide protest over planning reforms
A national protest is scheduled to take place in Valletta on Saturday, 4 October at 10am, as Moviment Graffitti and a broad coalition of environmental and civic organisations rally against...
NEWS Malta
October 3, 2025
Maltese families relocated to Gozo through social housing
The Maltese government has initiated a significant relocation programme, moving families from mainland Malta to Gozo, using private apartments leased for social housing purposes. This move involves dozens of apartments...
NEWS Malta
October 3, 2025
Calls grow to equalise magistrate and judge roles in Malta
Calls to remove the long-standing distinction between magistrates and judges in Malta have intensified, with former justice minister Edward Zammit Lewis, Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, and retired judge Toni Abela...
NEWS Malta
October 2, 2025
Malta’s National Debt Climbs Under Robert Abela
Since Robert Abela assumed office as Prime Minister in January 2020, Malta has witnessed a significant increase in its national debt, reaching an unprecedented €11.1 billion by the end of...
NEWS Malta
October 2, 2025
Peter Fenech urges reforms in judiciary and legal system
As the new forensic year begins, Peter Fenech, President of the Chamber of Advocates, has issued a compelling call for substantial reforms affecting both the judiciary and the legal profession...
NEWS Malta
October 1, 2025
Film Commission spending raises transparency concerns
Concerns are emerging over the transparency and accuracy of legal declarations made by Film Commissioner Johann Grech, as recent reporting suggests that several direct orders and tenders issued by the...
NEWS Malta
October 1, 2025
Valletta population drops as foreigners move into towns
Malta is witnessing a significant demographic transformation, with its capital, Valletta, experiencing a steady decline in resident population over the past decade, while six towns now host a majority of...
NEWS Malta
September 30, 2025
Gozo Ministry Ordered to Release Architect Contracts Since 2017
The Gozo Ministry has been ordered to disclose all contracts awarded since 2017 to Architect Godwin Agius, a professional who is widely known to be a close associate of Minister...
NEWS Malta
September 29, 2025
Planning Authority tackles Ta’ Xbiex permit seafront dispute
The Planning Authority (PA) is once again at the center of controversy following an attempt to revive a waterfront development project in Ta’ Xbiex that had already been struck down...
NEWS Malta
September 29, 2025
Alex Borg reveals first Shadow Cabinet with new direction
Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg has unveiled his inaugural Shadow Cabinet following his recent appointment as party leader, portraying the formation as a cornerstone for building a “renewed, disciplined and...
NEWS Malta
September 27, 2025
Karen Schembri shifts role in Infrastructure Malta
The recent resignation of Karen Schembri, a Labour Party activist and until recently a politically appointed member of the Infrastructure Malta board of directors, has stirred renewed debate on political...