The collapse of a residential block in Paceville last June raised widespread alarm across Malta, not only because of the near-tragic circumstances but also due to the way the incident was handled by the Building and Construction Agency (BCA). While no lives were lost thanks to a timely evacuation, the choices made by the regulator in the aftermath of the collapse have prompted questions from industry observers, professionals, and sections of the public....
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NEWS Malta
August 16, 2025
Għar il-Friefet development appeal raises heritage concerns
The controversy over plans to construct a six-unit apartment building in Birzebbuga has re-emerged after an appeals tribunal ruled that the case should be reviewed again. The proposal, which involves...
NEWS Malta
August 15, 2025
Silvio Schembri cleared of ethics breach in land office case
Malta’s Standards Commissioner, Joseph Azzopardi, has formally concluded that Economy Minister Silvio Schembri did not commit an ethics breach in relation to the acquisition of his constituency offices from property...
NEWS Malta
August 14, 2025
Maltese citizens largely support current taxes and public spending
Within the European Union, Malta is notable for the high level of public support for retaining existing tax rates and government spending. According to the most recent Flash Eurobarometer on...
NEWS Malta
August 14, 2025
Malta acts on IEU fraud allegations and revokes licence
Malta’s education oversight body, the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), has formally withdrawn the temporary licence that permitted the Ukrainian-established International European University (IEU) to conduct operations in...
NEWS Malta
August 14, 2025
Shoreline faces €43m garnishee order and bond concerns
The owners of Shoreline, a significant real estate development in Xghajra’s Smart City, have been under a legal garnishee order for several months, raising questions about compliance with listing rules...
NEWS Malta
August 13, 2025
Magistrate Ian Farrugia Resigns from Malta Judiciary
Magistrate Ian Farrugia has tendered his resignation from the judiciary, formally stepping down from his role after several years of service that included presiding over a number of significant and...
NEWS Malta
August 13, 2025
Malta NGOs warn over planning amnesty for illegal developments
A coalition of prominent Maltese environmental and heritage organisations has issued a strong joint statement expressing deep concern over the government’s latest legislative measures that, they believe the measures offer...
NEWS Malta
August 13, 2025
MDA estate agents call for transparency in use of public land
The Malta Development Association’s (MDA) Estate Agents Section has issued a public statement urging increased transparency and accountability in the management of government-owned land. The call comes amid ongoing public...
NEWS Malta
August 13, 2025
Omar Farrugia denies misuse of public funds in Zurrieq works
Omar Farrugia, the youngest Labour MP and current Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works, has firmly denied allegations that he used state resources to enhance his personal profile within his constituency....
NEWS Malta
August 13, 2025
Malta issues €11 million in direct orders for quay project
Infrastructure Malta, the Maltese government agency responsible for the country’s roads and maritime infrastructure, has come under scrutiny after issuing a series of direct orders exceeding €11 million, bypassing the...
NEWS Malta
August 12, 2025
Momentum seeks transparency on Mellieħa Bay moorings
The environmental and civic organisation Momentum has formally submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Transport Malta, calling for comprehensive disclosure of all details related to the ongoing reorganisation...
NEWS Malta
August 12, 2025
Parents protest closure of Msida MUSEUM centre
Parents of children enrolled at the Society of Christian Doctrine, widely referred to as MUSEUM, in Msida are speaking out firmly against a decision that would see the centre shut...
NEWS Malta
August 12, 2025
Swieqi faces rising tensions over short term rentals
Swieqi’s mayor has delivered a strong caution to Malta’s national authorities, stating that the formerly peaceful residential town is now in the midst of what he terms a “crisis” brought...
NEWS Malta
August 12, 2025
Siġġiewi Council Orders Independent Audit Amid Fraud Case
The Siġġiewi local council has confirmed that it will commission a full, independent audit of its financial records, covering the period during which former councillor Francine Farrugia served on the...
NEWS Malta
August 12, 2025
Malta’s Social Housing Project Faces Scrutiny Over Tender Process
A recently announced social housing initiative in Malta, promoted as an “innovative” solution for middle-income earners, has sparked a heated debate among architects, industry professionals, and political figures. While the...
NEWS Malta
August 11, 2025
MCAST inquiry raises concerns over independence
Concerns have emerged over the independence and credibility of an inquiry commissioned by the Ministry for Education to examine serious administrative failures at the Malta College of Arts, Science and...
NEWS Malta
August 11, 2025
Christian Borg case sees €52m asset freeze amid fraud charges
The high-profile criminal proceedings involving Christian Borg, a 31-year-old businessman facing multiple serious charges, have taken a new turn. Borg, together with his partner, 27-year-old Monique Mizzi, has had the...
NEWS Malta
August 11, 2025
Floriana FC granted 45-year lease despite illegal land use
The transfer of a valuable public site in Floriana to one of Malta’s oldest football clubs has stirred considerable debate, raising questions about governance, the management of public resources, and...
NEWS Malta
August 11, 2025
European Media Freedom Act faces slow national rollout
The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), described by European Union policymakers as a landmark measure to strengthen press freedom, media independence, and pluralism across the bloc, officially came into force...
NEWS Malta
August 11, 2025
Marsa Racetrack concession withdrawn after years of delays
A multi-million-euro public concession, originally granted during the Labour government led by former prime minister Joseph Muscat, has now come to an unexpected standstill. The project, which involved the redevelopment...
NEWS Malta
August 9, 2025
MCAST payroll scandal exposed by audit warnings
Education Minister Clifton Grima and the Board of Governors at the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) received multiple written warnings regarding significant deficiencies in the institution’s payroll...
NEWS Malta
August 8, 2025
Darren Carabott reacts to Francine Farrugia fraud charges
The political landscape within Malta’s opposition has been shaken following serious criminal charges brought against former Nationalist Party (PN) local councillor Francine Farrugia. Opposition Member of Parliament Darren Carabott has...
NEWS Malta
August 8, 2025
NGOs urge withdrawal of Malta planning reform bills
A coalition of ten prominent environmental and civic organisations has once again urged Prime Minister Robert Abela to withdraw two controversial planning bills that were tabled in parliament at the...
NEWS Malta
August 8, 2025
Health Ministry nepotism allegations prompt standards probe
Mounting concerns over alleged nepotism in Malta’s Health Ministry have led to a formal request for an investigation by the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life. The case, which has...
NEWS Malta
August 8, 2025
Malta Film Rebate Scheme Funds Local Reality TV Productions
A government-backed initiative originally intended to attract international film productions to Malta is increasingly being used by local television producers to finance high-profile commercial reality programmes, according to recent parliamentary...
NEWS Malta
August 8, 2025
Gozo Hospital Appointment Raises Transparency Concerns
The recruitment of individuals connected to senior figures within the Ministry for Health has once again come under public scrutiny, following the appointment of a young student to a role...