What was once pitched as a cornerstone of Malta’s public health vision — the establishment of a new medical school at the Campus Hub within the University of Malta grounds — has now been quietly abandoned. The same facility, developed specifically for the country’s long-awaited academic health expansion, is now being repurposed for an entirely different use: the temporary housing of the Karen Grech Rehabilitation Hospital....
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NEWS Malta
July 4, 2025
Malta Faces Trial Delays as 206 Await Court Proceedings
Malta's justice system continues to face mounting pressure as new data presented in parliament reveals that 206 individuals are currently awaiting trial for alleged criminal offenses. Justice Minister Jonathan Attard...
NEWS Malta
July 3, 2025
Malta film festival cost secrecy sparks public concern
Malta’s Ministry for Culture is once again facing mounting scrutiny following revelations that Film Commissioner Johann Grech brought back British television personality David Walliams to host the Mediterrane Film Festival...
NEWS Malta
July 3, 2025
Paceville Collapse: Conflict Of Interest Clouds BCA Probe
The collapse of the Tania Flats in Paceville has sparked significant public alarm, prompted blame among officials, and raised pressing concerns about the adequacy, openness, and reliability of Malta’s building...
NEWS Malta
July 2, 2025
€50K public grant goes to underperforming school app
A private mobile application developed by a media company with longstanding ties to Malta’s Labour Party has received €50,000 in direct public funding from the Ministry for Education. The app,...
NEWS Malta
July 2, 2025
Malta Shelves Controversial Cash for Licence Traffic Scheme
Malta's ambitious and highly publicised plan to pay residents €25,000 for surrendering their driving licence and vehicle registration plate has been officially placed on hold, confirming previous reporting by The...
NEWS Malta
July 2, 2025
Valletta Market Concession Sold to Tum Invest Group
Less than a decade after its high-profile restoration and reopening as a contemporary food court in the heart of Malta’s capital, Valletta, the public concession for the iconic Valletta Market—popularly...
NEWS Malta
July 1, 2025
Judge awards €321k to ex-police inspector David Gatt
In one of his concluding rulings before retirement, Judge Toni Abela ordered that former police inspector and current lawyer David Gatt be compensated with €321,021, plus interest, for the harm...
NEWS Malta
July 1, 2025
Retirement of judges exposes Malta’s reform delays
Two senior members of Malta’s judiciary—Justice Toni Abela and Justice Anna Felice—are stepping down from the bench this week, coinciding with an unexecuted judicial reform that had aimed to raise...
NEWS Malta
June 30, 2025
Traffic Investigation Bureau Nears Launch in Malta
The establishment of a dedicated Traffic Investigation Bureau in Malta is reaching its final stages, marking a significant shift in how the country will approach the analysis of road collisions...
NEWS Malta
June 30, 2025
MIDI Plc bond crisis deepens after Manoel Island U-turn
The recent decision by the Maltese government to begin the process of terminating the 99-year concession agreement for the redevelopment of Manoel Island has triggered significant financial uncertainty for MIDI...
NEWS Malta
June 28, 2025
Robert Abela criticized over asset declaration secrecy
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s recent decision to discontinue the long-standing tradition of publishing the annual declarations of assets by ministers has sparked a wave of criticism. Among the most vocal...
NEWS Malta
June 28, 2025
Malta’s €15M traffic plan stalled amid funding delays
Malta's ongoing traffic crisis has deepened in recent months, with the public expressing mounting frustration over stalled government efforts to reduce congestion and improve road safety. Despite the fanfare surrounding...
NEWS Malta
June 27, 2025
Gozo Ministry Built €12M Rubble Walls Without Permits
A multi-million-euro EU-funded infrastructure initiative spearheaded by the Gozo Ministry is under intense scrutiny following revelations that the works were completed without the necessary planning permits. A €12 million initiative...
NEWS Malta
June 27, 2025
Housing Minister Roderick Galdes Funds Lift in Qormi Club
A recent initiative by Malta’s Housing Minister Roderick Galdes to finance and inaugurate a lift at a private band club in Qormi has raised significant concerns regarding the transparency, accountability,...
NEWS Malta
June 27, 2025
Malta’s ERA opposes Buskett development plans by Tanti
The Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) of Malta has issued a strong objection to a controversial development application submitted by private developer Alex Tanti, which seeks to transform the remains...
NEWS Malta
June 26, 2025
Gozo Aquatic Centre Opening Delayed Again by Minister
The Gozo Aquatic Centre, once heralded as a key investment in enhancing sports infrastructure on the island, has encountered yet another postponement in its anticipated opening. Originally expected to be...
NEWS Malta
June 26, 2025
Planning Authority Faces Legal Clash Over Sannat Permits
The Planning Authority of Malta is facing increasing criticism for its recent actions regarding a controversial development project in Sannat, Gozo. The development, which was spearheaded by construction magnate Joseph...
NEWS Malta
June 25, 2025
MFSA reports €4.6M loss despite state funding in 2024
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), tasked with overseeing and regulating Malta’s financial sector, has reported a considerable financial loss of €4.6 million for the year 2024. This stark result...
NEWS Malta
June 25, 2025
Malta faces dispute over €24 million energy contract
A Maltese government contract worth €24 million has come under scrutiny after a formal appeal was lodged challenging the evaluation process. The contract in question, concerning the design and construction...
NEWS Malta
June 24, 2025
Adrian Delia Seeks PN Leadership Again Amid Controversy
Adrian Delia’s decision to once again contest the leadership of Malta’s Nationalist Party (PN) signals not just a political comeback but a broader confrontation with the party’s ongoing internal divisions....
NEWS Malta
June 24, 2025
Aviation Cosmetics Malta Faces Legal and Financial Turmoil
The Maltese aviation sector is currently witnessing a concerning development involving Aviation Cosmetics Limited, a company founded by Dutch businessman Tom Jensen. Established in 2013 at the Luqa Aviation Park,...
NEWS Malta
June 24, 2025
Paceville Building Collapse Highlights Regulatory Failures
A devastating building collapse in Paceville was narrowly averted on 11 June 2025 when thirty-two residents were evacuated just hours before their multi-storey residential building crumbled to the ground. The...
NEWS Malta
June 24, 2025
Malta NGOs Demand Urgent Reform of Planning Appeals System
A coalition of Malta’s most prominent environmental and heritage organisations has once again called for an immediate overhaul of the country’s planning appeals framework. Their renewed plea comes amid increasing...
NEWS Malta
June 23, 2025
Education Ministry’s media directive ruled unlawful
In a significant ruling that may affect civil freedoms and the principles of democratic oversight in Malta, the Commissioner for Education at the Office of the Ombudsman has supported two...
NEWS Malta
June 23, 2025
MMH bondholders protected after company rescue deal
Investors holding the €15 million bond from the Mediterranean Maritime Hub (MMH) have received reassurance, as a strategic agreement has been finalized to prevent the company from facing an impending...
NEWS Malta
June 21, 2025
Curia leases Apap Institute to Saudi national amid secrecy
A prominent historical property located in the centre of Santa Venera, Malta — known as the Apap Institute — has been quietly leased by the Archdiocese of Malta (the Curia)...