The Maltese government is under growing scrutiny for its delay in publishing detailed figures concerning pension income for approximately 101,000 elderly citizens on the island. Although such data is believed to exist within the country’s information technology systems, it appears that it is not readily accessible or retrievable through basic administrative processes....
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NEWS Malta
June 5, 2025
Manoel Island Developers Deny Breach of Agreement
The developers behind the Manoel Island redevelopment project have publicly rejected allegations that they have breached the concession agreement governing the ambitious and controversial plans to regenerate the historic site....
NEWS Malta
June 5, 2025
Tourism Ministry awards dual contracts to Ryan Pace
Ryan Pace, a 31-year-old lawyer with relatively modest experience in the legal field and a prior association with the private law firm once linked to Prime Minister Robert Abela, has...
NEWS Malta
June 5, 2025
Standards Commissioner Clears MP Toni Bezzina of Misconduct
The Standards Commissioner for Public Life, Joseph Azzopardi, has formally concluded that there is no evidence to support allegations of professional misconduct made by Prime Minister Robert Abela against Opposition...
NEWS Malta
June 4, 2025
AIMS Office Tender Raises Legal Concerns
A recent public procurement call by the Authority for the Integrity in Sports (AIMS) has triggered concern within government and legal circles. The authority, which falls under the responsibility of...
NEWS Malta
June 4, 2025
Luqa land transfer deal sparks political scrutiny
A scheduled meeting of the Maltese Parliament’s National Audit Office Accounts Committee, convened to approve a controversial land deal between the government and construction magnate Charles Polidano (commonly known as...
NEWS Malta
June 3, 2025
Roseanne Camilleri Suspended Amid Health Sector Probe
Roseanne Camilleri, who until recently served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mount Carmel Hospital, has been formally suspended from her position. The action was initiated by the Foundation...
NEWS Malta
June 3, 2025
Robert Abela shifts Lands Authority responsibilities
In what was perceived by many as a quiet yet politically significant reshuffle, Prime Minister Robert Abela transferred the Lands Authority portfolio from Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi to Minister Owen...
NEWS Malta
June 3, 2025
Rosianne Cutajar backs illegal trapping law softening
Labour MP Rosianne Cutajar has once again entered the national spotlight by expressing support for individuals penalised for illegal bird trapping. On this occasion, her comments were specifically addressed to...
NEWS Malta
June 2, 2025
€400K yacht ‘Viva Malta’ still unused after two years
In December 2022, the Maltese government introduced a 50-foot Cookson racing yacht, Viva Malta, with considerable public fanfare. The launch was accompanied by promises of national sporting glory and increased...
NEWS Malta
June 2, 2025
Edward Scicluna paid €60K while suspended from role
Professor Edward Scicluna, who is currently suspended from his position as Governor of the Central Bank of Malta and previously served as Minister for Finance, is understood to have continued...
NEWS Malta
June 2, 2025
Joseph Cuschieri returns to government in advisory role
Joseph Cuschieri, who previously served as CEO of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), has returned to public service in a different role. In late 2023, he was appointed as...
NEWS Malta
May 31, 2025
Robert Abela’s Media Attacks Undermine Press Freedom
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s repeated claims that he does not attack the media are increasingly at odds with his public conduct. Despite his recent assertion, “I don’t attack the media,”...
NEWS Malta
May 30, 2025
Malta ratifies Europe landscape treaty after 25 years
On May 26, 2025, the Republic of Malta formally completed the ratification of the Council of Europe Landscape Convention, marking a full quarter-century since the country initially endorsed the agreement...
NEWS Malta
May 30, 2025
Transport Malta Faces Criticism Over €500K RHIBs Deal
Just weeks after Transport Malta (TM) announced it would lease dinghies at a daily cost of approximately €1,500 to patrol the country’s coastlines during the busy summer season, the agency...
NEWS Malta
May 29, 2025
Redevelopment Bid in Natura 2000 Site Faces Scrutiny
A controversial planning application has been filed seeking to redevelop ruins within Buskett, one of Malta’s most ecologically significant and legally protected woodland areas. The proposal, submitted by developer Alex...
NEWS Malta
May 29, 2025
Malta Faces EU Pressure Over Missed Climate Targets
Malta is facing increasing pressure from the European Commission due to its persistent shortcomings in meeting key climate and energy obligations, with the latest review of its National Energy and...
NEWS Malta
May 28, 2025
Malta cabinet reshuffle expected as Camilleri seeks new role
Prime Minister Robert Abela is reportedly contemplating a significant reshuffle of his cabinet following Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri's renewed request to be relieved of his current ministerial duties. The...
NEWS Malta
May 27, 2025
MMH Bond Trading Suspended on Malta Stock Exchange
Trading of bonds issued by the Mediterranean Maritime Hub (MMH) has been officially suspended on the Malta Stock Exchange, following the company's failure to submit its annual financial statements as...
NEWS Malta
May 26, 2025
Nigel Vella celebrates MCC role and political bid
Nigel Vella, a long-time figure within Malta’s Labour Party and current president of the San Gejtanu Band Club in Ħamrun, recently held a public event to celebrate his appointment as...
NEWS Malta
May 26, 2025
Former Muscat allies try to rewrite their political past
In a discreet corner of a restaurant in Malta, two high-profile individuals—Brian Tonna and Marvin Gaerty—were overheard having a conversation that many found both revealing and opportunistic. Tonna, the disgraced...
NEWS Malta
May 24, 2025
Mater Dei expansion raises serious safety questions
The Maltese government's newly unveiled plan to significantly expand Mater Dei Hospital has brought renewed attention to enduring concerns about the building’s structural soundness. Despite prior official statements suggesting that...
NEWS Malta
May 24, 2025
Crisis Deepens at Malta’s Sports Integrity Authority AIMS
The Authority for Integrity in Maltese Sport (AIMS), established with the intent to uphold ethical standards in sports, is currently facing a significant institutional crisis. The organisation, formed in 2021,...
NEWS Malta
May 23, 2025
Concerns Grow Over Malta’s Judiciary Reform Bill
The Maltese government has introduced Bill No. 134 in Parliament as part of a series of constitutional reforms. A central feature of this legislative proposal is the creation of a...
NEWS Malta
May 23, 2025
Public funds use at Malta Expo 2025 sparks concern
The 2025 edition of Malta’s Public Service Expo, inaugurated earlier this week by Prime Minister Robert Abela at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Centre (MFCC) in Ta’ Qali, has become...
NEWS Malta
May 22, 2025
Malta Housing Land Deal Clears Way for Polidano Project
A long-contested piece of government-owned land in Luqa, Malta, is now at the center of public scrutiny following a formal agreement between Housing Minister Roderick Galdes and developer Charles Polidano,...
NEWS Malta
May 22, 2025
Daniel Attard faces scrutiny over Huawei VIP meeting
Prime Minister Robert Abela has firmly denied any allegations of corruption involving Labour MEP Daniel Attard, stating that the member of the European Parliament is “not involved in any investigation...