A fresh political controversy has emerged in Malta following claims by Adrian Delia that he was subjected to intimidation after questioning a recent diplomatic nomination. The allegations, which have been formally raised in Parliament, have added a new layer of scrutiny to an already contested appointment process involving Roseanne Camilleri....
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NEWS Malta
March 27, 2026
Joseph Muscat allowed limited access to frozen assets by court
A recent court ruling in Malta has authorised former prime minister Joseph Muscat to access portions of his frozen financial assets in order to meet specific personal and statutory obligations....
NEWS Malta
September 12, 2025
James Camenzuli gains new government role despite criminal charges
The recent appointment of James Camenzuli as Chairman of Petromal Co Ltd has drawn significant attention and raised questions about governance, public sector ethics, and potential conflicts of interest. Camenzuli,...
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 10, 2025
Bugibba Square Project Costs Spark Controversy
The Maltese government, particularly Transport Minister Chris Bonett and Infrastructure Malta, is facing significant criticism over the sharp increase in the costs associated with the Bugibba main square regeneration project....
NEWS Malta
March 1, 2025
Robert Abela Blocks Public Access to His Assets
Prime Minister Robert Abela has once again obstructed The Shift’s request for access to the ministerial declarations of assets for 2023. Despite publicly stating in Parliament on 20 January that...
NEWS Malta
February 25, 2025
Investigation Into Malta PM’s Assets Blocked
An ethics investigation into the Maltese Prime Minister’s undisclosed property purchase has been halted due to statutory time constraints, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in government affairs. The probe...
NEWS Malta
February 21, 2025
Controversial Appointments in Maltese Government
The recent appointments made by Alicia Bugeja Said, the Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Animal Welfare in Malta, have become a focal point of public scrutiny. Her decision to enlist...
NEWS Malta
February 20, 2025
Court revokes permit for Ta’ Xbiex Capitanerie project
A significant legal decision has been made regarding the controversial Capitanerie development at Gardens Marina in Ta’ Xbiex. The Court of Appeal has officially revoked the permit that had allowed...
NEWS Malta
February 20, 2025
Malta MPs Stop Investigation Into Free Match Tickets
A controversy has erupted in Malta after four government MPs, led by Cleansing Parliamentary Secretary Glenn Bedingfield, obstructed an inquiry by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) into the allocation of...
NEWS Malta
February 5, 2025
Commissioner Demands Immediate Disclosure of Assets
The Maltese government is facing mounting pressure to release the 2023 ministerial asset declarations, as the Standards Commissioner, Joe Azzopardi, has formally called upon Prime Minister Robert Abela to table...
NEWS Malta
November 12, 2024
Grech Criticizes PM for Defending Corrupt Ministers
In a scathing address in Parliament, Opposition leader Bernard Grech leveled serious accusations against Prime Minister Robert Abela, claiming that Abela is deliberately shielding ministers implicated in questionable dealings to...