
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s efforts to close the chapter on the Ta’ Qali grass controversy have faced renewed scrutiny following the release of an independent assessment that directly contradicts the government’s official position. The report, commissioned by the political movement Momentum and conducted at no cost to the public, raises serious questions about the credibility of earlier assurances that the damaged picnic area would naturally recover without substantial remedial works....
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NEWS Malta
January 16, 2026
Affordable housing scheme raises governance concerns in Malta
Malta’s Affordable Housing scheme has come under renewed scrutiny as questions persist over governance standards transparency and potential conflicts of interest linked to the evaluation of major multi-million-euro development proposals....
NEWS Malta
August 20, 2025
Peter Grech secures fourth government consultancy in Malta
Malta’s former Attorney General, Peter Grech, has recently been awarded his fourth consecutive government consultancy contract, according to official records published in the Government Gazette. This development has sparked renewed...
NEWS Malta
August 6, 2025
Infrastructure Malta Faces Scrutiny Over €22.5M Direct Orders
In the first half of 2025, Infrastructure Malta—the government agency responsible for developing and maintaining Malta’s road infrastructure—approved over €22.5 million in direct orders, equivalent to nearly half of its...
Laws
May 22, 2025
Malta’s public records are legally public but inaccessible
With an extensive legal framework that guarantees public access to records, Malta often presents a paradox for its citizens: while these records are technically public, many remain frustratingly difficult to...
NEWS Malta
April 22, 2025
Owen Bonnici and the fall of public accountability
In a country where citizens long for leadership grounded in integrity, accountability, and courage, Owen Bonnici stands as a stark example of how failure can lead not to consequences but...
Laws
April 21, 2025
What Malta’s Public Registers Don’t Want You to See
Malta's public registers, designed to promote transparency and accountability, often conceal significant information that could impact public discourse. While these registers provide important data on property ownership, company structures, and...
NEWS Malta
March 28, 2025
Malta Health Ministry Under Fire Over MUMN Donation
Malta’s Health Minister, Jo Etienne Abela, is facing mounting scrutiny after his ministry allocated over €67,000 to the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN), yet failed to provide any...
NEWS Malta
March 27, 2025
Malta Government Seeks Retrial for Illegal Ta’ Xbiex Project
The Maltese government is exploring an extraordinary legal measure in an effort to retain the controversial Capitainerie building in Ta’ Xbiex. This structure, deemed illegal by the court, has been...
NEWS Malta
March 25, 2025
Luqa Residents Oppose Padel Court on Green Space
Residents of Luqa have strongly criticized the recent decision to approve the conversion of a green public space into a padel court, a project spearheaded by St Andrews Football Club....
NEWS Malta
March 21, 2025
Kurt Farrugia Sponsorship Controversy in Malta
Recent revelations have shed light on the significant amount of public funds allocated in sponsorships by Malta Enterprise under its former CEO, Kurt Farrugia. According to information presented in Parliament,...
NEWS Malta
March 20, 2025
Controversy Grows Over Malta’s Costly Green Wall
A recent announcement by Infrastructure Malta regarding the revival of a €500,000 green wall along the Marsa-Ħamrun Bypass has reignited public outcry, with accusations of mismanagement, wastage of taxpayer money,...
NEWS Malta
March 18, 2025
Scrutiny Intensifies Over Abela’s Financial Disclosures
Prime Minister Robert Abela is facing growing scrutiny over his refusal to release the 2023 asset declarations of his cabinet members. Transparency advocates, opposition parties, and civil society organizations have...
NEWS Malta
February 26, 2025
Prime Minister Defends Minister Amid Drug Heist Scandal
Malta has been rocked by a major security breach involving the theft of approximately 200 kilograms of cannabis resin from an Armed Forces of Malta (AFM) compound. The unprecedented heist...
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
Architect Facing Charges Still Gets Government Contracts
A Maltese architect currently facing serious criminal charges, including involuntary homicide, has continued to secure public contracts despite being suspended from her state employment. This revelation has sparked outrage, raising...
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 8, 2025
Malta PM Defies Standards Commissioner on Declarations
Prime Minister Robert Abela has once again found himself at the center of controversy due to his apparent reluctance to adhere to established transparency norms. His latest confrontation is with...
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 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 8, 2025
Controversy over Malta PM’s luxury Paris hotel stay
Revelations surrounding the extravagant use of public funds during Prime Minister Robert Abela’s official trip to Paris for the Summer Olympics have reignited debate about the responsible use of taxpayer...
NEWS Malta
January 7, 2025
Controversy grows over Justyne Caruana’s Four Jobs
Former Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana has found herself at the center of controversy once again, holding four concurrent government positions that collectively provide her with an income of €15,000 per...
NEWS Malta
December 20, 2024
Transparency Issues Plague Gardens Yacht Marina Deal
The privatisation of the Gardens Yacht Marina in Ta’ Xbiex has become a lightning rod for controversy in Malta, underscoring serious concerns about transparency and governance. Transport Minister Chris Bonnet...
NEWS Malta
December 12, 2024
25% of Maltese MPs Working in Public Sector
Malta's political structure has come under scrutiny as recent parliamentary revelations show that a quarter of its Members of Parliament (MPs) rely on government employment as their primary source of...
NEWS Malta
November 13, 2024
Malta Ranks 48th Globally in Civil Justice
The World Justice Project (WJP) recently released its 2024 Rule of Law Index, providing a comprehensive overview of the global state of justice, governance, and accountability. Malta ranks 48th globally...
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...
NEWS Malta
October 30, 2024
Malta Ranks 30th in Global Rule of Law Index
Malta has recently been ranked 30th out of 142 countries on the World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index, maintaining this rank for the second consecutive year. However, Malta’s...







































