Malta’s public housing and planning oversight structures have recently attracted scrutiny following reports concerning overlapping roles held by a legal professional connected to key government boards. The situation involves lawyer Alicia Borg, who currently serves both as secretary to the Board of the Housing Authority and as a member of the appeals board within the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (EPRT)....
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NEWS Malta
March 10, 2026
Planning Authority to reconsider Ġgantija Temples flats project permit
The Planning Authority is expected to reconsider and potentially reissue a controversial development permit near the historic Ġgantija Temples in Xagħra. The proposed project involves the construction of approximately 22...
NEWS Malta
March 9, 2026
Ta’ Muxi ruins redevelopment approved for agricultural store in Qala
The Planning Authority has once again approved a redevelopment project involving the historic Ta’ Muxi ruins located on the outskirts of Qala in Gozo. The permit allows the restoration and...
NEWS Malta
March 9, 2026
Chris Bonett under pressure over Gudja airport ride-hailing rule
A recent communication linked to Transport Minister Chris Bonett has sparked debate within Malta’s transport sector after a restriction affecting ride-hailing drivers was reportedly introduced through a political letter sent...
NEWS Malta
March 6, 2026
Nicole Buttigieg studies law while holding government role in Malta
The professional arrangements of some individuals within Malta’s public sector have recently attracted public attention, particularly where government employment intersects with academic commitments. Among the cases discussed in public reporting...
NEWS Malta
March 6, 2026
Infrastructure Malta direct orders spark questions over procurement
Public procurement practices within Infrastructure Malta have once again drawn attention following the publication of a new list of direct orders in the Government Gazette. The figures suggest that a...
NEWS Malta
March 5, 2026
Armin Ernst to stand trial over Malta hospitals concession case
A Maltese court has ruled that former Vitals Global Healthcare and Steward Malta chief executive Armin Ernst must stand trial before the Criminal Court in connection with the controversial concession...
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March 5, 2026
Malta public transport oversight concerns raised by NAO audit
Five years after the initial warning by the National Audit Office, concerns remain over the level of oversight exercised by Transport Malta in relation to the country’s public transport concession.
NEWS Malta
March 3, 2026
Malta waste-to-energy plant delayed again as budget omits funds
Malta’s long-planned waste-to-energy facility at Magħtab has encountered another significant setback after the Government confirmed that no funds have been allocated for its construction in the 2026 national budget. The...
NEWS Malta
March 3, 2026
Deadlock over Malta’s Chief Justice appointment raises concerns
The process to appoint Malta’s next Chief Justice has evolved into a constitutional and political impasse, drawing heightened scrutiny from legal professionals civil society organisations and political observers. What began...
NEWS Malta
March 2, 2026
St Peter’s Monastery Mdina lease dispute and Vatican intervention
St Peter’s Monastery stands within the fortified city of Mdina as one of Malta’s most historically significant religious sites. Established in the fifteenth century, the Benedictine cloistered convent has long...
NEWS Malta
February 27, 2026
Fort Chambray named among Europe’s most endangered sites 2026
Fort Chambray’s British Barracks in Gozo have been formally included in the 2026 edition of the “7 Most Endangered” programme issued by Europa Nostra. The decision has drawn renewed public...
NEWS Malta
February 26, 2026
Palazzo Buleben hotel permit raises sale talks with government
The owners of Palazzo Buleben, an 18th century historic residence in Żebbuġ, have been engaged in discussions with the Government of Malta regarding a potential sale of the property. These...
NEWS Malta
February 25, 2026
Robert Abela rejects judiciary interference claims in Malta dispute
Prime Minister Robert Abela has firmly rejected allegations that he interfered in the independence of Malta’s judiciary, describing the claims as unfounded and insisting that any concerns raised will be...
NEWS Malta
February 24, 2026
Judicial letter triggers institutional tensions in Malta
A confidential letter sent by sitting Judge Wenzu Mintoff to Cabinet Secretary Ryan Spagnol and copied to all Cabinet members, has prompted significant debate within Malta’s legal and political community....
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February 23, 2026
Malta Vision 2050 cube sparks backlash over public spending
A temporary installation branded as part of the government’s “Vision 2050” initiative has generated significant public debate in Malta, after a large cube structure was erected at the entrance to...
NEWS Malta
February 23, 2026
Archbishop Charles Scicluna and Mdina monastery lease dispute
Charles Scicluna, the Archbishop of Malta, has become the central figure in a renewed internal Church dispute concerning the administration of high value ecclesiastical property. The matter involves St Peter’s...
NEWS Malta
February 20, 2026
Malta waste management crisis deepens amid EU target failures
Recent official data published by the National Statistics Office confirms a troubling trend in Malta’s waste management performance. Instead of reducing overall waste generation and strengthening recycling outcomes, the country...
NEWS Malta
February 20, 2026
Sliema Buġibba Gozo high speed ferry €32m bid moves forward
The operators behind Malta’s existing fast ferry link to Gozo have emerged as the only bidders for a new multi million euro public tender to operate a high speed scheduled...
NEWS Malta
February 19, 2026
Fawwara quarry expansion approved despite court eviction order ruling
The Planning Authority has approved the expansion of the long-debated Fawwara quarry in Siggiewi, issuing a fresh ten-year operational permit for further mineral extraction at the site. The decision relates...
NEWS Malta
February 19, 2026
Standards Commissioner report on OPM secondments and NGOs
A formal investigation by the Standards Commissioner has examined secondment practices within the Office of the Prime Minister in Malta and identified administrative failures in the handling of public employees...
NEWS Malta
February 19, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority issues further direct orders to Vince Marmara
The Malta Gaming Authority has awarded new direct orders amounting to €53,000 to Sagalytics Ltd, a company owned by statistician Vince Marmara. The allocations, published in the Government Gazette, have...
NEWS Malta
February 19, 2026
Għadira Bay kiosk permits controversy under 2013 PN deal
A long standing arrangement governing beach kiosks at Għadira Bay has resurfaced in national debate, drawing attention to how public land concessions have been granted and managed over the past...
NEWS Malta
February 18, 2026
Public scrutiny grows over consultancy deals at Arts Council Malta
Developments within Malta’s cultural administration have drawn renewed public attention following reports that Albert Marshall, former Executive Chairman of Arts Council Malta, received a series of consultancy contracts from the...
NEWS Malta
February 18, 2026
American University of Malta faces waterfront scrutiny debate
The debate surrounding berthing facilities linked to the American University of Malta has intensified in recent weeks, with political party Momentum calling for the full publication of the agreement regulating...
NEWS Malta
February 18, 2026
Illegal Development Near Malta Airport Sparks Concern
An extensive unauthorised development located within metres of a runway at Malta International Airport has prompted renewed scrutiny of planning enforcement practices in Malta. The site, which reportedly includes large...
NEWS Malta
February 18, 2026
Is-Siċċa project revival raises questions before Malta elections
Energy Minister Miriam Dalli has once again turned attention to the long-discussed €40 million is-Siċċa project in Birżebbuġa, revisiting the former industrial site amid mounting public speculation that Malta may...