Fabian Demicoli, once a leading figure in the media arm of Malta’s Nationalist Party (PN), has been awarded a public relations consultancy contract with Infrastructure Malta, a government agency responsible for transport infrastructure development. This appointment has drawn scrutiny due to Demicoli's simultaneous engagement in a full-time communications role at the Chamber of SMEs (GRTU), an influential business organization representing small and medium enterprises in Malta....
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NEWS Malta
May 21, 2025
Maltese court freezes €6.3M assets in Tonna corruption case
In a major development in Malta’s ongoing anti-corruption efforts, a Maltese court has ordered the freezing of €6.3 million in assets linked to disbarred accountant Brian Tonna, several companies under...
NEWS Malta
May 21, 2025
Standards chief rebukes Robert Abela over transparency issue
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela has come under renewed scrutiny following a second formal criticism in a week by Standards Commissioner Joseph Azzopardi. The Commissioner issued a detailed report condemning...
NEWS Malta
May 21, 2025
Malta faces second failed EU court nomination
The Maltese government has faced a second consecutive setback in its attempt to appoint a new judge to the European Court of Justice (ECJ), following another unsuccessful nomination. The latest...
NEWS Malta
May 20, 2025
Questions rise over Transport Malta staff growth
Transport Malta, the national agency tasked with overseeing all modes of transportation in the Maltese Islands, has experienced a significant increase in its workforce since the Labour Party came into...
NEWS Malta
May 20, 2025
Gozo Ministry under fire for €700K direct order refusal
The Gozo Ministry continues to ignore a binding legal directive issued by Malta’s Information and Data Protection Commissioner (IDPC) demanding the publication of documentation relating to a controversial €700,000 direct...
NEWS Malta
May 19, 2025
Failed RHIBs deal forces Malta to lease patrol boats
Transport Malta is preparing to lease three rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIBs) at a daily rate of €1,500 over the summer months. This move is a temporary fix aimed at addressing...
NEWS Malta
May 19, 2025
MMH seeks developers to rescue site from financial collapse
The Mediterranean Maritime Hub (MMH), located on the former Malta Shipbuilding site in Marsa, is facing a financial crisis that threatens to become the first significant bond default in Malta’s...
NEWS Malta
May 17, 2025
Gharghur council power shift sparks political uproar
A political controversy has unfolded in the small Maltese locality of Għargħur, echoing a two-decade-old dispute in Mtarfa. The situation has prompted fierce accusations from the Nationalist Party (PN), who...
NEWS Malta
May 17, 2025
GWU warns courier firms over labor law violations
The General Workers’ Union (GWU), Malta's largest trade union, has publicly issued a stern warning to food courier companies operating in the country. Citing what it describes as “clear violations...
NEWS Malta
May 16, 2025
Nigel Vella Lands €90K MCC CEO Role Amid Political Fallout
Nigel Vella, the President of the San Gejtanu Band Club in Ħamrun and a long-time Labour Party activist, has secured a lucrative government-sponsored role as Chief Executive Officer of the...
NEWS Malta
May 16, 2025
Robert Abela blocks access to consultant information
In a significant blow to transparency and accountability, Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela has reportedly instructed his ministers and parliamentary secretaries to withhold information regarding individuals employed as advisors or...
NEWS Malta
May 16, 2025
Employers face higher penalties for abuses in Malta
Malta is on the brink of enacting a sweeping reform of its labor enforcement framework, with proposed amendments to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act that would significantly raise fines...
NEWS Malta
May 16, 2025
Robert Abela defies judiciary with bold political move
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s move to reappoint Ronald Mizzi, despite the latter facing significant criminal charges, has sparked intense public backlash and ignited serious concerns over Malta’s adherence to democratic...
NEWS Malta
May 16, 2025
Comino visitor cap reinstated to protect environment
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) has reintroduced its overtourism control measures at Comino’s iconic Blue Lagoon, following a court decision that lifted a temporary suspension on the rules. The Court...
NEWS Malta
May 15, 2025
Empire Cinema site in Malta to become hotel complex
The iconic Empire Cinema in St Paul’s Bay, Malta, is poised for demolition to make way for a new 11-storey hotel development, awaiting final approval from the Planning Authority. The...
NEWS Malta
May 15, 2025
Mariah Meli appointed new mayor of Għargħur
Mariah Meli has been appointed as the new mayor of Għargħur following a motion of no confidence against her predecessor, Helen Gauci. The recent shift in leadership within the local...
NEWS Malta
May 15, 2025
Malta government blocks second film commissioner hearing
In a high-stakes session of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, government MPs orchestrated a coordinated effort to block a motion that would have recalled Malta Film Commissioner Johann...
NEWS Malta
May 14, 2025
Health Minister’s brother received €42K government contract
The Maltese government has come under fresh criticism following disclosures that Ino Abela, a transport operator from Gozo and sibling of Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela, was paid €42,000 in...
NEWS Malta
May 14, 2025
Labour veteran Hamilton named ambassador to Monaco
As speculation mounts over a potential snap general election, Malta’s Prime Minister Robert Abela appears to be recalibrating his political strategy to solidify his support base within the Labour Party....
NEWS Malta
May 14, 2025
Malta PM Reappoints Mizzi Despite Criminal Charges
In a decision that has shocked political analysts and intensified the ongoing debate over Malta’s contentious healthcare privatization, Prime Minister Robert Abela has reinstated Ronald Mizzi as Permanent Secretary in...
NEWS Malta
May 13, 2025
Paola Health Hub faces further delays and setbacks
The long-anticipated Paola Hub for healthcare services, a €40 million project backed by EU funds, remains plagued by delays, incomplete certifications, and mounting construction issues—despite assurances from the Maltese government...
NEWS Malta
May 13, 2025
Court Delays Ruling on Blue Lagoon Tourism Cap
The fate of Comino’s embattled Blue Lagoon tourism management plan remains uncertain, as a final court ruling on the cap imposed by the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) has been officially...
NEWS Malta
May 12, 2025
Robert Aquilina accuses police of blocking Vitals probe
Robert Aquilina, who previously led the anti-corruption organization Repubblika, has alleged that Police Commissioner Angelo Gafa intentionally hindered a key criminal investigation related to the controversial Vitals hospitals concession case...
NEWS Malta
May 12, 2025
Silvio Schembri accused of misleading Standards Commissioner
Malta’s Standards Commissioner, Joseph Azzopardi, has raised serious concerns over Minister Silvio Schembri’s conduct during an ethics probe, suggesting that the Minister lied about deploying public employees to staff his...
NEWS Malta
May 12, 2025
RS2 Emerges as Leading Bidder for HSBC Malta
A high-stakes acquisition process is underway as RS2, a Malta-based international payments solutions provider, has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire HSBC Malta. This potential deal could reshape the country’s...
NEWS Malta
May 10, 2025
Gozo Aquatic Centre faces more delays and rising costs
Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri has once again provided a fresh target date for the long-stalled Gozo Aquatic Centre, a project that has faced ongoing delays and an ever-increasing price tag....