The long-running redevelopment of Malta’s historic Marsa horse racetrack has once again entered the public spotlight, following renewed statements from the private consortium responsible for the ambitious project. Despite a seven-year timeline marked by significant delays, revised plans and shifting expectations, the consortium maintains that it is “delivering” on its contractual obligations. Yet many stakeholders, including horse owners and racing industry participants, continue to express scepticism about the pace and scope of progress....
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NEWS Malta
November 22, 2025
St Luke’s and Gozo hospital plans restarted again
The decision by Malta’s Health Ministry to commission a new masterplan for the redevelopment of St Luke’s Hospital and the Gozo General Hospital has drawn national attention, largely due to...
NEWS Malta
November 21, 2025
Malta public parks review reveals limited green space
The public presentation of Malta’s environmental landscape often gives the impression of an island nation rich with well-designed and generously sized public parks. Through online campaigns, ministerial statements, and an...
NEWS Malta
November 21, 2025
PA confirms Xlendi project despite raised concerns
A development application for a seven-storey residential block in Xlendi has been approved by the Planning Authority (PA), despite detailed objections from residents and architects who argued that the project...
NEWS Malta
November 20, 2025
Air Malta spending questioned after operations end
Air Malta PLC, once the flagship state-owned carrier of the Republic of Malta, officially ceased operating its commercial flights in 2024. Yet the company continues to incur substantial costs long...
NEWS Malta
November 20, 2025
Shoreline Contracting begins ICC arbitration in Malta
Shoreline Contracting Limited (SCL), the construction arm and sister company of Shoreline Mall plc, has entered a new and highly formal phase of an ongoing international commercial dispute, initiating arbitration...
NEWS Malta
November 19, 2025
Malita Investments hit by deepening financial strain
Malita Investments, a government-backed entity listed on the Malta Stock Exchange, has recently experienced a significant erosion of market value following revelations of financial strain and liquidity pressures. The sudden...
NEWS Malta
November 19, 2025
Archbishop Scicluna faces scrutiny over Curia event
Archbishop Charles Scicluna, the head of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Malta, is currently contending with growing internal unease after the Floriana Curia hosted a private ceremony and dinner linked...
NEWS Malta
November 19, 2025
Promotion of Marvic Grech sparks scrutiny before elections
The recent promotion of Marvic Grech to Head of Secretariat within the Ministry for Social and Affordable Accommodation has become a focal point of administrative and political debate. The decision,...
NEWS Malta
November 18, 2025
Marsa Sports Complex lease raises oversight concerns
A recently concluded tender involving the lease of a 600-square-metre public property at the Marsa Sports Complex has generated significant debate within Malta’s sports and administrative sectors. The concession, granted...
NEWS Malta
November 18, 2025
Critics question Malta’s €8m Osaka Expo spending
Malta’s involvement in the World Expo held in Osaka, Japan, has prompted renewed public attention after information confirmed that the initiative cost Maltese taxpayers almost €8 million. While participation in...
NEWS Malta
November 18, 2025
Questions arise over Anthony Gatt’s government roles
The professional trajectory of Anthony David Gatt, known to many in Malta for his long-standing presence on Labour’s One TV, has increasingly drawn public interest. Recent documentation indicates that Gatt...
NEWS Malta
November 17, 2025
St Julian’s land dispute over hotel site moves toward ruling
A prolonged legal dispute concerning a parcel of land in St Julian’s—now forming part of the Marriott Hotel & Spa’s lido—has returned to judicial scrutiny as the court prepares to...
NEWS Malta
November 17, 2025
Planning board appointment dispute risks permit uncertainty
A procedural oversight involving Planning Minister Clint Camilleri and recently appointed Permanent Secretary Mario Borg has triggered a complex legal dispute that may affect the legal stability of multiple development...
NEWS Malta
November 15, 2025
New Gozo contractor bid prompts eligibility questions
A newly established company linked to Gozitan property developer Joseph Portelli and his long-time business associate Mark Agius has emerged as the apparent frontrunner for a substantial public works contract...
NEWS Malta
November 15, 2025
Architect’s permits raise safety concerns in Malta
Residents have voiced serious concerns after the Planning Authority approved new development applications submitted by architect Roderick Camilleri, who had previously been found guilty of involuntary homicide in relation to...
NEWS Malta
November 15, 2025
Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi to exit politics after a decade
EU Funds Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi is preparing to bring his political career to a close and will not contest the next general elections, marking the end of a ten-year...
NEWS Malta
November 14, 2025
Former MFHEA chief takes new MCAST consultancy
A recent development within Malta’s higher education landscape has prompted renewed scrutiny of public-sector governance, regulatory accountability, and the procedures surrounding senior appointments. The transition of Rose Anne Cuschieri, the...
NEWS Malta
November 14, 2025
Qbajjar Battery restoration plan under scrutiny
For decades, heritage conservationists have campaigned tirelessly to save and restore the Qbajjar Battery in Gozo, one of the island’s most significant 18th-century coastal fortifications. However, renewed government action on...
NEWS Malta
November 14, 2025
Scrapyard fire exposes Trihills Group site history
A devastating fire that engulfed a scrapyard along Tal-Barrani Road on Wednesday has drawn renewed attention to the site’s controversial history. The massive blaze, which raged for nearly 16 hours...
NEWS Malta
November 14, 2025
Senior Malta police officer under investigation
A high-ranking police official in Malta, Assistant Commissioner Malcolm Bondin, who currently leads the Organised Crime Unit within the Malta Police Force, has been arrested and interrogated in connection with...
NEWS Malta
November 14, 2025
Malta green energy contract faces legal dispute
A major Chinese corporation has launched legal proceedings in Malta, alleging irregularities in the award of a multimillion-euro green energy contract. The company, Jiangxi Ganfeng Battery Technology Company Ltd —...
NEWS Malta
November 13, 2025
MIDI plc warns Malta over €50m Manoel Island bond dispute
In a sharply worded judicial letter, MIDI plc, the company holding the 99-year concession to redevelop Manoel Island into a luxury mixed-use complex, has formally accused the Maltese government of...
NEWS Malta
November 13, 2025
Malta arbitration reveals Steward Healthcare secrets
The long-awaited publication of the tribunal’s ruling in the Steward Healthcare arbitration has opened a rare window into a process that, until recently, was tightly sealed from public scrutiny. For...
NEWS Malta
November 12, 2025
NGOs vow to continue legal fight to protect Comino
Malta’s leading environmental organisations have pledged to continue their campaign to protect the island of Comino after the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal (EPRT) rejected an appeal against a controversial...
NEWS Malta
November 12, 2025
Malta Moves to Curb Unlicensed Short-Term Rentals
Apartment and property owners in Malta who operate short-term rentals without a valid licence are expected to face a three-year prohibition under new draft regulations proposed by the Malta Tourism...
NEWS Malta
November 12, 2025
Malta Faces €11M Bill in Steward Healthcare Arbitration
The recent conclusion of the Steward Healthcare v Malta arbitration case before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has revealed the extensive financial burden carried by the Maltese government. According...








































