In December, Malta played host to a two-day Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Summit, a high-profile diplomatic gathering. The event, spearheaded by Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg, was intended to serve as a platform for international cooperation and security discussions. However, beyond its diplomatic significance, the summit has drawn widespread criticism due to its hefty financial burden on taxpayers and allegations of preferential treatment in awarding contracts....
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NEWS Malta
January 30, 2025
Controversial Qajjenza Development Threatens Public Land
The proposed redevelopment of Qajjenza, Birzebbuġa, is set to move forward as the Planning Authority signals its support for a significant real estate project led by developer Paul Attard. This...
NEWS Malta
January 29, 2025
Kottonera Foundation Board Bigger Than Its Workforce
The Kottonera Foundation was established to oversee the rehabilitation and regeneration of Malta's historic Kottonera region, which includes the cities of Cospicua, Senglea, and Vittoriosa. Tasked with improving infrastructure while...
NEWS Malta
January 29, 2025
Labour Party Activist Reappointed Despite Past Scandal
In 2021, a major controversy unfolded when Matthew Zammit, a well-known Labour Party activist and a key supporter of Minister Michael Falzon, was forced to resign from his senior managerial...
NEWS Malta
January 28, 2025
Controversial Donation Leads to Legal Trouble
In a development that has sent shockwaves through Malta’s financial and philanthropic sectors, prominent accountant Nigel Scerri, alongside his wife Mikaela, has been charged with a series of serious criminal...
NEWS Malta
January 28, 2025
FinTRAC Flags Malta in Fentanyl Money Laundering Alert
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FinTRAC), Canada’s premier financial intelligence agency, has issued an alarming alert underscoring the misuse of online betting platforms for laundering proceeds...
NEWS Malta
January 28, 2025
€400K Spent on Art Exhibition at MICAS in Malta
A high-profile contemporary art exhibition by renowned Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos is currently captivating audiences at the Malta International Contemporary Arts Centre (MICAS). While the showcase has been hailed as...
NEWS Malta
January 27, 2025
A Hidden Incident at St. John’s Co-Cathedral
The St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta, a site of immense religious and historical significance, has recently found itself at the center of a troubling controversy. Archbishop Charles Scicluna has...
NEWS Malta
January 27, 2025
Court Rules in Favor of Abela Family’s Hotel Plans
A recent decision by the Court in Gozo has cleared the way for Prime Minister Robert Abela and his wife, Lydia, to continue their development project in Xewkija. The project...
NEWS Malta
January 27, 2025
Malta’s OHSA Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations
The Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA), the key regulator for workplace health and safety in Malta, is facing significant criticism over an apparent conflict of interest involving its recently...
NEWS Malta
January 25, 2025
PA to spend €1M on office space and refurbishment
The Planning Authority (PA) in Malta has initiated a significant investment, amounting to nearly €1 million, aimed at modernizing its infrastructure. This includes the refurbishment of its historic headquarters in...
NEWS Malta
January 25, 2025
Malta cabinet faces scrutiny over asset declarations
The Momentum Party, a newly formed political movement led by Arnold Cassola, has officially requested the Standards Commissioner to initiate an inquiry into an alleged breach of ethics by the...
NEWS Malta
January 24, 2025
Justyne Caruana appointment controversy in Malta
Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has recently found himself in the spotlight for defending the appointment of former Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana as an advisor to Malta's tax department. The decision,...
NEWS Malta
January 23, 2025
Sliema’s Illegal Booths Continue to Thrive
The scenic Sliema promenade, renowned for its charm and vibrant atmosphere, has become the center of controversy due to the presence of approximately 40 unauthorized ticket booths. These structures, some...
NEWS Malta
January 23, 2025
Gozo land dispute raises ethical and legal issues
The Sannat local council has urged the Lands Authority to investigate claims that Gozitan developer Joseph Portelli and his associates own a public passageway they plan to block, as part...
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January 22, 2025
Asset Declarations Scandal Deepens for Robert Abela
The Maltese Prime Minister, Robert Abela, has faced increasing criticism for failing to release the 2023 asset declarations of Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, and their spouses or partners. This failure has...
NEWS Malta
January 21, 2025
Enemed Sponsorship and Public Funds in Malta
In Malta, Enemed, the state-owned company responsible for the distribution of petrol, operates with a near-monopoly on fuel sales. Despite receiving tens of millions of euros in taxpayer-funded subsidies each...
NEWS Malta
January 21, 2025
Delays and Issues at Paola Hub Hospital
The Paola Hub hospital project in Malta has become a focal point of controversy as the Health Ministry recently issued contracts totaling €1.7 million, primarily through direct orders, to finalize...
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January 20, 2025
MICAS opening event sparks controversy over high costs
The Malta International Contemporary Art Centre (MICAS) held its grand opening event in Floriana last October, an event intended to highlight the significance of Malta’s cultural achievements. The occasion, celebrated...
NEWS Malta
January 20, 2025
Caroline Muscat Sues Malta PM Over Fake News Claims
The editor of the investigative news platform The Shift, Caroline Muscat, has taken legal steps against Malta’s Prime Minister, Robert Abela. This follows remarks made by Abela during a televised...
NEWS Malta
January 18, 2025
Damage delays restoration of Bartolott Crypt Malta
The historic Bartolott Crypt at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Malta, a centuries-old site of profound cultural significance, has recently suffered catastrophic damage due to the collapse of a newly installed...
NEWS Malta
January 17, 2025
Rising Costs and Delays in Gozo Sports Complex
The Gozo Aquatic Center in Rabat, Gozo, envisioned as an Olympic-sized pool and sports complex, has become a symbol of prolonged delays and escalating costs since its construction began in...
NEWS Malta
January 16, 2025
Controversy erupts over €8M private hospital funding
The Maltese healthcare system is under significant strain as Mater Dei Hospital, the country’s primary general hospital, grapples with severe overcrowding. In an attempt to alleviate the mounting pressure, the...
NEWS Malta
January 16, 2025
The Escalating Costs Across Malta’s Ministries
A detailed report by Malta’s National Audit Office (NAO) has spotlighted significant financial challenges facing the country’s government ministries. Released in December 2023, the report provides a thorough analysis of...
NEWS Malta
January 15, 2025
Police Officers in Malta to Rejoin After Fraud Allegations
Several police officers from Malta’s traffic division, who were suspended in 2020 amid allegations of involvement in a fraudulent overtime scheme, are now expected to rejoin the force. This development...
NEWS Malta
January 15, 2025
Controversial Presidential Pardon of Melvin Theuma
The presidential pardon granted to Melvin Theuma, a central figure in the assassination of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, continues to stir controversy in Malta. The pardon, characterized by a...
NEWS Malta
January 14, 2025
Transparency Issues in Malta’s Elderly Care Sector
Malta’s elderly care sector is under scrutiny following revelations of significant transparency and accountability issues in how government contracts are awarded. In 2024, over €81 million was allocated to private...