Malita Investments plc is reportedly approaching a critical financial breakthrough that could allow several long-delayed social housing developments in Malta to resume construction. According to recent disclosures, the company has received a “sanction letter” from a financial institution, indicating that a new multi-million euro loan is nearing final approval. While key aspects of the arrangement remain undisclosed, the development signals a potential turning point for projects that have remained incomplete for an extended period....
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NEWS Malta
April 6, 2026
Chris Bonett and Good Causes Fund spark debate on public spending use
The narrative of economic strength promoted by the current administration continues to shape public discourse, with officials frequently linking national financial performance to visible, community-level initiatives. In recent developments, Chris...
NEWS Malta
April 4, 2026
Xemxija collapse raises renewed concern over construction safety
A second ground collapse adjacent to ongoing roadworks in Xemxija has intensified concerns among residents and local stakeholders, particularly given the scale and complexity of the development project underway. The...
NEWS Malta
April 3, 2026
Rising debt in Malta sparks worries over fiscal policy
Malta’s public finances are increasingly drawing scrutiny as government debt and expenditure continue to rise during a period of sustained economic expansion. Under the leadership of Clyde Caruana, the country’s...
NEWS Malta
April 2, 2026
Evans Building Valletta concession dispute reaches Court of Appeal
A high-profile legal challenge has been filed before the Court of Appeal in Malta, seeking to annul the controversial process that granted a 65-year concession for the historic Evans Building...
NEWS Malta
April 2, 2026
WasteServ Malta board reappointment raises governance concerns
The reappointment of Joanna Galdes to the board of WasteServ Malta has attracted renewed public attention, particularly in the context of recent political developments involving her husband, former housing minister...
NEWS Malta
April 1, 2026
Architect’s Planning Authority role prompts scrutiny in Malta
A recent appointment within the Planning Authority has prompted renewed discussion about governance standards, institutional independence and the balance between professional expertise and regulatory oversight in Malta. The case concerns...
NEWS Malta
April 1, 2026
Malta Protocol No. 12 gap raises discrimination justice concerns
A decade after Protocol No. 12 to the European Convention on Human Rights entered into force for Malta at the international level, concerns persist regarding its absence from domestic legislation....
NEWS Malta
April 1, 2026
Mater Dei Hospital €120M contract sparks Malta procurement concerns
A growing political dispute has emerged in Malta following the government’s decision to award a €120 million direct order for the extension of Mater Dei Hospital. The Opposition has raised...
NEWS Malta
March 31, 2026
Malta affordable housing scheme faces EU scrutiny over state aid
The European Union is assessing whether Malta’s controversial affordable housing initiative complies with state aid rules, with early indications suggesting that formal infringement proceedings could follow. The development has placed...
NEWS Malta
March 30, 2026
Malta’s rule of law faces renewed scrutiny in 2026
Malta’s institutional and legal framework has once again come under scrutiny following the publication of the 2026 rule of law report by the Civil Liberties Union for Europe. The findings...
NEWS Malta
March 27, 2026
Joseph Muscat allowed limited access to frozen assets by court
A recent court ruling in Malta has authorised former prime minister Joseph Muscat to access portions of his frozen financial assets in order to meet specific personal and statutory obligations....
NEWS Malta
March 26, 2026
Mater Dei extension direct order raises procurement concerns
The government of Malta has taken an unusual step by issuing a €120 million direct order for the long-awaited extension of Mater Dei Hospital. The contract has been awarded to...
NEWS Malta
March 25, 2026
Evans Building Valletta tender dispute and audit concerns review
A major public concession process in Valletta has come under renewed scrutiny following the release of an independent audit review that raises questions about the financial reporting of one of...
NEWS Malta
March 23, 2026
Fort Campbell safety concerns push Ombudsman to act in Malta
The Office of the Ombudsman in Malta has upheld a formal complaint lodged by Mellieħa’s local council concerning the deteriorating and potentially hazardous state of structures at Fort Campbell. The...
NEWS Malta
March 23, 2026
MIDI plc Manoel Island deal raises concerns over taxpayer burden
MIDI plc is set to receive more than €42 million from public funds as part of an agreement for the return of Manoel Island, a figure that has triggered growing...
NEWS Malta
March 20, 2026
BBT Group drives Malta development surge with €25M bond plan
Malta is once again approaching a new phase of intensive development, as a coalition of established construction and property interests consolidates its position through a structured partnership aimed at accelerating...
NEWS Malta
March 20, 2026
Casa Paola industrial action dispute escalates over union claims Malta
Industrial action at Casa Paola has entered a more complex and sensitive phase as tensions continue between management and the trade union Solidarjetà. The dispute, which centres on allegations of...
NEWS Malta
March 19, 2026
Toni Abela pay dispute over judiciary Standards Commissioner role
A dispute concerning the remuneration of Toni Abela has brought renewed scrutiny to compensation practices within Malta’s public institutions. The retired judge and former deputy leader of the Labour Party...
NEWS Malta
March 17, 2026
MIDI plc reaches agreement to relinquish Manoel Island concession
MIDI plc has confirmed that it has entered into an in-principle agreement with the Maltese government to relinquish a substantial part of its long-standing development concession. The agreement relates specifically...
NEWS Malta
March 16, 2026
Malta government proposes changes to MPs’ ethics transparency rules
The Government of Malta has formally introduced amendments to the parliamentary Code of Ethics that would modify the way financial disclosures are submitted by elected officials. The proposed reform, presented...
NEWS Malta
March 13, 2026
Malta Freeport land transfer debate delayed amid legal scrutiny
Malta’s parliamentary scrutiny of a proposed concession involving public industrial land at the Malta Freeport has been unexpectedly delayed after a scheduled discussion was removed from the agenda of a...
NEWS Malta
March 13, 2026
Planning Authority delays Ġgantija Temples flats decision after objections
A proposed residential development located close to the prehistoric Ġgantija Temples in Xagħra, Gozo has once again become the subject of scrutiny after Malta’s Planning Authority postponed its decision on...
NEWS Malta
March 13, 2026
Evans Building concession in Valletta annulled after PCRB ruling
The redevelopment of the historic Evans Building in Valletta has entered a new phase of uncertainty after Malta’s Public Contracts Review Board ruled that the government’s decision to award the...
NEWS Malta
March 13, 2026
Malta offers €50m to reclaim Manoel Island concession from MIDI
Negotiations between the Government of Malta and MIDI plc regarding the long standing development concession over Manoel Island appear to be approaching a decisive stage. According to individuals familiar with...
NEWS Malta
March 11, 2026
Philip Fenech Labour candidacy and role in Malta Chamber of SMEs
Discussions within the Malta Chamber of SMEs have intensified following reports that long serving deputy president Philip Fenech has been approached to contest the next general election on behalf of...
NEWS Malta
March 11, 2026
Ta’ Qali illegal dump grows despite enforcement attempts
A large area in Ta’ Qali that was once an agricultural field has, over the past decade, gradually transformed into a dumping ground for construction waste and abandoned vehicles. Despite...