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 Valletta Cultural Agency while serving in a senior publicly funded leadership role....
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NEWS Malta
February 13, 2026
Malta Vision 2050 pavilion at Valletta entrance sparks debate
A large cube-like structure currently being assembled at the entrance to Valletta has generated significant public discussion due to its scale location and legal classification. The installation which is being...
NEWS Malta
December 20, 2025
Arts Council Malta and MICAS under national audit scrutiny
The National Audit Office has issued a detailed and critical assessment of governance practices and financial oversight at the Arts Council of Malta and the Malta International Contemporary Art Space....
NEWS Malta
December 11, 2025
Arts Council Malta leadership change and contract concerns
A recent leadership change within Arts Council Malta has prompted significant discussion about public administration, governance standards and the financial responsibilities associated with senior public contracts. The circumstances surrounding the...
NEWS Malta
November 8, 2025
Marsa cultural hub project faces new legal setback
Plans for the long-promised cultural and arts hub in Marsa, first announced in 2013, remain at a standstill. The ambitious project — initially designed to serve as a dedicated space...
NEWS Malta
September 8, 2025
Frank Psaila’s Arts Council consultancy raises questions
Frank Psaila has been a recognizable figure in Maltese politics for more than a decade. Once an active member of the Nationalist Party (PN), Psaila served as a spokesman for...
NEWS Malta
September 4, 2025
Luke Dalli’s €102,000 Arts Council Role Raises Questions
The appointment of Luke Dalli, son of former European Commissioner and Labour Minister Helena Dalli, to the top post at the Arts Council has reignited debates over governance, political favoritism,...
NEWS Malta
June 20, 2025
Public backlash over Luke Dalli’s new arts position
Luke Dalli’s selection as Chairperson of Arts Council Malta has drawn widespread criticism from various figures within the country’s cultural and creative industries. Dalli, the son of former Labour Minister...
Finance News, NEWS Malta
December 28, 2024
Pjazza Teatru Rjal Faces Financial Scrutiny
Pjazza Teatru Rjal, one of Malta’s premier cultural venues, has recently come under intense financial scrutiny due to a series of overspending and governance lapses highlighted in the National Audit...
NEWS Malta
September 19, 2024
MEIA Advocates for Fair Funding in Malta’s Arts Sector
The Malta Entertainment Industry and Arts Association (MEIA) has made a strong appeal for greater funding and resources to bolster Malta’s creative industries. In a recent campaign, MEIA requested a...