A long-standing legal battle between renowned conductor Maestro Brian Schembri and Malta’s national orchestra has ended with a court ruling that may result in a public payout of nearly €170,000 from state funds. The Court of Appeal found that Schembri’s dismissal in 2017 was both unlawful and procedurally flawed, a decision now resulting in substantial damages, including compensation for lost salary and legal expenses....
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NEWS Malta
June 20, 2025
Gozo park and ride facility opens before full completion
Half a year after Prime Minister Robert Abela presided over the official opening of a multi-million euro park and ride facility in Xewkija, Gozo, the project is still incomplete, and...
NEWS Malta
June 20, 2025
Public backlash over Luke Dalli’s new arts position
Luke Dalli’s selection as Chairperson of Arts Council Malta has drawn widespread criticism from various figures within the country’s cultural and creative industries. Dalli, the son of former Labour Minister...
NEWS Malta
June 19, 2025
Future of Malta’s Medical School Project Remains Uncertain
A major medical education initiative announced with great fanfare by the Maltese government in 2019 has quietly stalled, casting doubt over the future of Malta’s public healthcare training infrastructure. A...
NEWS Malta
June 19, 2025
Transport Ministry under scrutiny for direct orders
In the latter half of 2024, Malta’s Transport Ministry, led by Minister Chris Bonett and his Parliamentary Secretary Omar Farrugia, issued approximately 30 direct orders using public funds. These actions...
NEWS Malta
June 18, 2025
Abela changes stance on Manoel Island deal
On 4 June, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that Labour MP Edward Zammit Lewis and Labour Party President Alex Sciberras had been appointed to review the Manoel Island concession agreement...
NEWS Malta
June 18, 2025
Cabinet asset declarations kept secret by Abela
In a move that has triggered widespread criticism among transparency advocates and press freedom organisations, Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela has stood firm on his refusal to publish the annual...
NEWS Malta
June 17, 2025
Malta parliament debates new electoral boundaries
The Maltese Parliament has commenced a heated debate regarding proposed changes to the country’s electoral district boundaries. These revisions, put forward by the Electoral Commission, are prompted by constitutional obligations...
NEWS Malta
June 17, 2025
Malta Arts Council CEO role questioned legally
Luke Dalli’s elevation to the dual roles of Executive Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Malta Arts Council has sparked widespread criticism and debate, especially within Malta’s legal...
NEWS Malta
June 16, 2025
Shoreline project faces legal dispute over €56M bill
The team responsible for the high-profile Shoreline real estate development in Kalkara, Malta, is presently entangled in a multifaceted and serious legal conflict. This controversy centers around an unpaid construction...
NEWS Malta
June 16, 2025
Gozo Elderly Care Tender Raises Transparency Concerns
A Gozitan entrepreneur appears poised to secure a substantial public sector contract valued at approximately €63 million, raising concerns among observers about potential conflicts of interest and the integrity of...
NEWS Malta
June 14, 2025
Political tensions rise over Għargħur mayoral dispute
The Eastern Regional Council has formally urged the Maltese government to organise a fresh local council election in Għargħur, following a controversial change in mayoral leadership that has drawn criticism...
NEWS Malta
June 14, 2025
Concerns raised over Minister Camilleri’s PA appointments
In 2024, Minister Clint Camilleri, already serving as Minister for Gozo, assumed additional responsibility for Malta’s Planning Authority. Since then, a series of appointments to the Authority have drawn scrutiny,...
NEWS Malta
June 14, 2025
Historic British stone marker vanishes near Fort Campbell
Amid renewed concerns over Malta’s vulnerable cultural heritage system, a historic stone marker dating back to the British era has mysteriously vanished from its longstanding location near Fort Campbell in...
NEWS Malta
June 13, 2025
Robert Aquilina cleared of domestic violence charges
Domestic violence proceedings brought against anti-corruption advocate Robert Aquilina have been formally dismissed by the Family Court, following a firm appeal from his wife, Jeanette Aquilina, who described the case...
NEWS Malta
June 13, 2025
Joseph Cuschieri’s MFSA Misconduct Confirmed in Tribunal Ruling
Joseph Cuschieri, former Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and current head of Project Green, has once again come under the spotlight for controversial administrative decisions...
NEWS Malta
June 13, 2025
Architect in fatal collapse case still files new plans
Despite a suspended professional warrant following a conviction related to a fatal building collapse in 2020, architect Roderick Camilleri continues to submit new development applications to Malta’s Planning Authority (PA)....
NEWS Malta
June 12, 2025
Thousands of Maltese pensioners live below poverty line
A recent parliamentary disclosure has shed light on a deeply concerning issue facing the Maltese population: at least 5,000 citizens aged 65 and over are currently living in poverty. Despite...
NEWS Malta
June 12, 2025
Veronique Dalli faces scrutiny over state contracts
Veronique Dalli, a senior legal professional and sister to Malta’s Minister for Energy, Miriam Dalli, continues to receive government consultancy contracts, sparking renewed scrutiny over public procurement practices and ethical...
NEWS Malta
June 11, 2025
€1M elderly care contract voided by tribunal
A €1 million contract issued by Malta’s Ministry for Health to provide home care services for the elderly has been formally annulled by the Public Contracts Review Board (PCRB). The...
NEWS Malta
June 11, 2025
PN begins leadership transition after Grech resigns
In a significant shift within Maltese opposition politics, Bernard Grech revealed his decision to step down as leader of the Nationalist Party (Partit Nazzjonalista – PN) during a live address...
NEWS Malta
June 10, 2025
WSC faces scrutiny over HR outsourcing move
The Water Services Corporation (WSC), a government-controlled entity operating under the political responsibility of Minister Miriam Dalli, has initiated a significant policy change that is attracting scrutiny from observers of...
NEWS Malta
June 10, 2025
Mercury Towers reports €12.7M loss in 2024
One of the most high-profile and ambitious real estate ventures in Malta, the Mercury Towers development spearheaded by developer Joseph Portelli, has reported a significant financial loss in its latest...
NEWS Malta
June 9, 2025
MIDI open to talks on Manoel Island public park plan
MIDI plc, the company holding the long-term lease on Manoel Island, has publicly declared its willingness to engage in constructive dialogue with the Government of Malta regarding the future of...
NEWS Malta
June 9, 2025
Gozo disability permits see unexplained sharp increase
Over the past decade, the number of individuals in Gozo classified as having a “severe permanent disability” has seen a dramatic and unexpected surge. According to official figures presented in...
NEWS Malta
June 6, 2025
MFSA and Joseph Cuschieri Found Guilty of Abuse of Power
In a ruling of considerable legal and institutional significance, the Court of Appeal of Malta, presided over by Judge Lawrence Mintoff, has delivered a comprehensive and unequivocal judgment upholding the...
NEWS Malta
June 6, 2025
XYZ Architecture given €350K deal without competition
Project Green’s recent awarding of a €350,000 contract to XYZ Architecture and Design, partly owned by former Labour Party Deputy Leader Daniel Micallef, has renewed concerns regarding openness and responsibility...