Malta’s Prime Minister has ignited a storm of controversy following his recent assertion that human rights are not inherently universal but should instead be granted only to those deemed deserving. His remarks have drawn strong condemnation from human rights advocates, with the organization aditus describing them as both alarming and deeply embarrassing....
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NEWS Malta
March 25, 2025
Controversy Over Steve Ellul’s Consultancy Appointments
Concerns have been raised over one of the first consultancy contracts awarded by Steve Ellul after his appointment as CEO of Infrastructure Malta. Reports indicate that the contract was granted...
NEWS Malta
March 25, 2025
Luqa Residents Oppose Padel Court on Green Space
Residents of Luqa have strongly criticized the recent decision to approve the conversion of a green public space into a padel court, a project spearheaded by St Andrews Football Club....
NEWS Malta
March 24, 2025
Decades of illegal development at La Grotta club
The owner of the well-known La Grotta nightclub in Xlendi, Gozo, is currently contesting a substantial €59,000 financial penalty imposed by the Planning Authority (PA). This fine was levied as...
NEWS Malta
March 24, 2025
FOI Commissioner Orders Malta OPM to Release Data
The Information and Data Protection Commissioner has issued an enforcement notice against the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) for failing to release the 2023 asset declarations of Malta’s cabinet...
NEWS Malta
March 22, 2025
Illegal Gozo Restaurant Disappears Amid Relocation Bid
A restaurant that was illegally constructed on public ODZ (Outside Development Zone) land near Gozo’s heliport in Xewkija has mysteriously vanished from the Planning Authority’s (PA) online mapping system. This...
NEWS Malta
March 22, 2025
Labour MP’s New Role Sparks Political Criticism
Former Labour MP Anthony Agius Decelis has been appointed chairman of Automated Revenue Management Services (ARMS Ltd), the government-owned entity responsible for managing Malta’s water and electricity billing system. This...
NEWS Malta
March 21, 2025
Kurt Farrugia Sponsorship Controversy in Malta
Recent revelations have shed light on the significant amount of public funds allocated in sponsorships by Malta Enterprise under its former CEO, Kurt Farrugia. According to information presented in Parliament,...
NEWS Malta
March 20, 2025
Controversy Grows Over Malta’s Costly Green Wall
A recent announcement by Infrastructure Malta regarding the revival of a €500,000 green wall along the Marsa-Ħamrun Bypass has reignited public outcry, with accusations of mismanagement, wastage of taxpayer money,...
NEWS Malta
March 20, 2025
Matrenza’s Appointment Sparks Legal and Public Debate
The recent appointment of Richard Matrenza, an 89-year-old veteran of the Labour Party, to the Contracts Appeals Board has sparked significant controversy in Malta. Many legal professionals, business leaders, and...
NEWS Malta
March 19, 2025
Abela’s Inner Circle Wins Millions in Public Contracts
A 36-year-old contractor with well-established ties to the Labour Party has secured approximately €1.4 million in contracts from Infrastructure Malta, largely through direct orders, within the last six months of...
NEWS Malta
March 19, 2025
OSCE urges stronger protections for journalists
Journalism has long been considered a cornerstone of democracy, serving as a watchdog that holds governments and institutions accountable. However, in recent years, the global landscape for press freedom has...
NEWS Malta
March 19, 2025
Parliament blocks Carmen Ciantar’s MCCAA nomination
The nomination of Labour activist Carmen Ciantar as the executive chairperson of the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) has been put on hold following strong objections from Nationalist...
NEWS Malta
March 19, 2025
Opposition Criticizes Government Secrecy on Assets
The Nationalist Party (PN) has issued strong criticism against Prime Minister Robert Abela and his administration for their continued refusal to make their asset declarations public. The opposition has accused...
NEWS Malta
March 18, 2025
Carmen Ciantar Faces Scrutiny Over New CEO Role
Carmen Ciantar, a long-time Labour Party activist and former Chief of Staff to ex-Health Minister Chris Fearne, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Malta Competition and Consumer...
NEWS Malta
March 18, 2025
Scrutiny Intensifies Over Abela’s Financial Disclosures
Prime Minister Robert Abela is facing growing scrutiny over his refusal to release the 2023 asset declarations of his cabinet members. Transparency advocates, opposition parties, and civil society organizations have...
NEWS Malta
March 17, 2025
Malta Government Spent €250M to Save Enemalta
The latest financial reports from Malta's state-owned energy provider, Enemalta, reveal that an enormous €250 million in government subsidies were injected into the company in 2022, preventing it from recording...
NEWS Malta
March 17, 2025
Controversial Adviser Lands New Job at MTA
John Grima, the former policy adviser to Malta’s sacked Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo, has landed a new position at the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA). His appointment has raised fresh concerns...
NEWS Malta
March 17, 2025
European Consumers Boycott American Products Over Tariffs
As tensions over trade policies between the United States and the European Union continue to escalate, European consumers are taking matters into their own hands. The latest move by the...
NEWS Malta
March 17, 2025
Malta Green Wall Project Left Abandoned and Neglected
The "Green Wall" project along the Marsa-Ħamrun Bypass was initially introduced as a pioneering environmental initiative aimed at mitigating air pollution and enhancing the urban landscape. Launched in 2020 by...
NEWS Malta
March 15, 2025
Malta Awards €411K Lease to Church Without Tender
The Maltese government has once again granted a significant direct order to the Archdiocese of Malta, further solidifying the financial relationship between the state and the Church. This latest deal...
NEWS Malta
March 15, 2025
Government Silent on Illegal Ta’ Xbiex Marina Case
The Maltese government has yet to provide a clear response regarding the fate of the capitainerie at the Ta’ Xbiex Gardens Marina, which was recently declared illegal by the Court...
NEWS Malta
March 14, 2025
Robert Abela secretly changes procurement board rules
Prime Minister Robert Abela has discreetly amended the regulations of the Public Contracts Review Board (PCRB), raising serious concerns about potential government interference in public procurement processes. The changes, introduced...
NEWS Malta
March 14, 2025
Huawei under investigation for EU corruption scandal
Huawei, one of China’s largest technology companies, is facing a major corruption probe in Europe as Belgian authorities intensify their investigation into the company’s lobbying efforts within the European Parliament....
NEWS Malta
March 13, 2025
Malta Film Commission Spending Scandal Exposed
The misuse of public funds remains a contentious issue in Malta, with former Labour Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo at the center of a recent scandal involving a substantial taxpayer-funded payment...
NEWS Malta
March 12, 2025
Malta Citizenship Scheme Faces Uncertain Future
Malta’s citizenship-by-investment program, widely known as the cash-for-passports scheme, has long been a topic of heated debate both within the country and across the European Union. Designed to attract wealthy...
NEWS Malta
March 12, 2025
From Banking Scandal to Government Paycheck in Months
The former Chief Risk Officer of Bank of Valletta (BOV), Miguel Borg, who stepped down from his role following the court’s ruling that declared the hospitals’ privatization deal fraudulent, has...