In a controversial move that has raised eyebrows among political observers and members of the agricultural sector, Gozitan Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo has appointed Joe Vella Bonnici, the former head of Malta’s notorious cash-for-passports programme, as a government consultant on agriculture matters. Vella Bonnici’s appointment—revealed through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request—includes a €20,000 annual top-up to advise the Minister on developing agricultural businesses across the islands....
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May 10, 2025
Victor Bonello wins fight against political corruption
For over ten years, Victor Bonello waged a tireless, often lonely battle to expose entrenched corruption within Malta’s political system. His target: Jimmy Magro, the former Secretary General of the...
NEWS Malta
May 9, 2025
Health officials face dismissal over €1M clinic scandal
Two high-ranking Maltese health officials are currently facing disciplinary action that may result in their dismissal over a series of serious misconduct allegations tied to the refurbishment of two health...
NEWS Malta
May 9, 2025
Miriam Dalli under fire for Enemalta board appointment
Energy Minister Miriam Dalli is facing significant public and political criticism after appointing Andrew Saliba, a legal partner of her sister, to the role of board secretary at Enemalta, the...
NEWS Malta
May 9, 2025
Robert Abela refuses to apologies over promo video scandal
Prime Minister Robert Abela has once again come under public and institutional scrutiny for his disregard of the very structures designed to uphold democratic accountability. The latest controversy surrounds a...
NEWS Malta
May 8, 2025
Health Ministry funds firm accused of money laundering
Malta’s Health Ministry has maintained its professional relationship with Ennesse Ltd—a private accountancy firm owned by Nigel and Mikaela Scerri—even though both proprietors are currently facing significant money laundering charges....
NEWS Malta
May 8, 2025
Alex Borg refuses to apologies over Fort Chambray claims
Alex Borg, a Nationalist Party Member of Parliament and a rising political figure in Malta, has carefully cultivated a reputation as Gozo’s unapologetic defender—a brash, populist firebrand unafraid to challenge...
NEWS Malta
May 7, 2025
Standards Commissioner flags misuse of public funds
The Commissioner for Standards in Public Life has raised serious concerns over the use of public funds for political promotion in Malta, citing videos produced and shared by the Office...
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May 6, 2025
Tal-Maksar trial reveals deep-rooted Malta corruption
As Malta continues to grapple with the enduring consequences of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination, the ongoing trial involving Robert Agius, known as tal-Maksar, and Jamie Vella has brought renewed...
NEWS Malta
May 6, 2025
Ryan Borg Returns to AIMS Amid Past Criticisms
Ryan Borg, who previously served as chief of staff to Malta’s Education Minister Clifton Grima, has discreetly returned to a high-ranking role at the Authority for Integrity in Maltese Sport...
NEWS Malta
May 5, 2025
Malta’s Public Sector Needs Upskilling, Not Downsizing
The General Workers’ Union (GWU) Secretary General Josef Bugeja has firmly dismissed claims that Malta’s public sector is bloated or overstaffed. Instead, Bugeja emphasized the urgent need for strategic upskilling,...
NEWS Malta
May 5, 2025
Gozo gets its own development permits commission
In a move that has sparked public unease but garnered strong support from the construction industry, the government has created a new planning permits commission exclusively for Gozo. The initiative,...
NEWS Malta
May 5, 2025
APS withdraws HSBC bid after government opposition
APS Bank’s failed attempt to acquire HSBC Malta has ignited political and ecclesiastical controversy, following revelations that Finance Minister Clyde Caruana personally blocked the deal. This move stands in stark...
NEWS Malta
May 3, 2025
Malta halts construction over crane safety concerns
In a dramatic turn of events, dozens of construction projects across Malta came to a sudden halt this week following a government crackdown triggered by revelations that authorities had no...
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May 2, 2025
Press freedom in Malta remains under scrutiny
Yet, nearly four years after those recommendations were handed down, most have not been adopted. The government’s slow pace in responding to the inquiry’s findings has drawn rebuke not only...
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May 1, 2025
Central Bank warns of economic slowdown in Malta
Malta’s decision to curb the influx of foreign workers is expected to slow down the country’s economic growth in the coming years, according to Central Bank chief economist Aaron Grech....
NEWS Malta
April 30, 2025
Parliament split on future of citizenship scheme
A fierce political clash unfolded in Malta’s Parliament after the European Union’s top court, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), ruled that the country's golden passport programme...
NEWS Malta
April 30, 2025
Villa Rosa public consultation sparks controversy
A major controversy has emerged around a public consultation concerning a proposed high-rise development on the Villa Rosa site in Malta. The draft public consultation document released by the Planning...
NEWS Malta
April 29, 2025
EU court rules Malta citizenship scheme illegal
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has delivered a landmark ruling declaring that Malta’s controversial citizenship-by-investment programme violates European Union law. The binding judgment, issued on Tuesday morning, concludes that...
NEWS Malta
April 28, 2025
Development Near Historic Mensija Chapel Faces Backlash
A new development proposal for a plot of land near the historically significant Mensija Chapel in San Ġwann, Malta, has reignited local concerns about the preservation of this culturally important...
NEWS Malta
April 28, 2025
Jerma Palace Hotel redevelopment faces new dispute
Kenneth Abela, a well-known figure in the Gozitan real estate scene, has issued a judicial letter demanding immediate payment from prominent developers Joseph Portelli and Charles Camilleri. Abela claims he...
NEWS Malta
April 28, 2025
Tower cranes dominate Malta skyline unchecked
Malta’s skyline, dominated by the outlines of countless tower cranes, is giving the island the appearance of an endless construction zone. While visitors and residents alike are quick to observe...
NEWS Malta
April 26, 2025
Robert Abela shifts stance on Cabinet asset disclosures
Prime Minister Robert Abela has once again altered his position regarding the publication of Cabinet members' asset declarations for 2023, now asserting that the documents are confidential and exempt from...
NEWS Malta
April 26, 2025
Malta Education Regulator Faces Setback After EQAR Rejection
Malta’s national body responsible for accrediting universities and higher education institutions has suffered a major blow after twice failing to secure membership in the European Quality Assurance Register for Higher...
NEWS Malta
April 25, 2025
Concerns Over Perit Ellul’s Re-appointment to Planning Role
A coalition of environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Malta has voiced significant concerns following the recent re-appointment of Perit Elizabeth Ellul as the Chairperson of a Planning Commission that will...
NEWS Malta
April 25, 2025
Malta’s Government Debt and Fiscal Outlook
Malta’s fiscal situation, as reflected in the government debt and expenditure figures for the first quarter of 2025, reveals a complex landscape characterized by rising debt levels and a growing...
NEWS Malta
April 25, 2025
Żurrieq farmers resist ODZ land development plans
Two Żurrieq farmers are at the center of a growing controversy as they face eviction from land they have cultivated for generations. Their plight has triggered a wave of public...