A property located in the village of Qala has recently become the subject of renewed public attention following media reports that connected the residence to the late Sicilian Mafia figure Salvatore Riina. The development has drawn scrutiny toward Malta’s Minister for Gozo, Anton Refalo, after the villa did not appear in his most recent asset declaration submitted to Prime Minister Robert Abela....
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NEWS Malta
November 5, 2025
Cristian Zammit nominated Malta’s ambassador to Algeria
The Maltese government has nominated Cristian Zammit, a former Labour mayor and outspoken critic of the administration’s ties to major developers, as the new non-resident ambassador to Algeria. The appointment,...
NEWS Malta
October 21, 2025
Joseph Portelli developments raise planning concerns
Residents across Malta and Gozo have voiced growing concern over recent planning approvals connected to developer Joseph Portelli and his associates. These concerns have intensified following The Shift’s reporting on...
NEWS Malta
October 8, 2025
Gozo elderly care tender cancelled after site collapse
A multi-million-euro tender issued by Malta’s Health Ministry for the lease of an elderly care facility in Gozo has been abruptly cancelled, only three days after part of the excavation...
NEWS Malta
August 27, 2025
Malta NGOs challenge Planning Authority election process
A coalition of Malta’s leading environmental non-governmental organizations (eNGOs) has formally called for the suspension of the upcoming election to appoint their representative on the Planning Authority (PA) Board. The...
NEWS Malta
June 16, 2025
Gozo Elderly Care Tender Raises Transparency Concerns
A Gozitan entrepreneur appears poised to secure a substantial public sector contract valued at approximately €63 million, raising concerns among observers about potential conflicts of interest and the integrity of...
NEWS Malta
April 15, 2025
Utility aid highlights economic gaps in Gozo
A recent disclosure in the Maltese Parliament has drawn attention to the growing number of families in Gozo who rely on public funds to pay their utility bills. New data...
NEWS Malta
March 24, 2025
Decades of illegal development at La Grotta club
The owner of the well-known La Grotta nightclub in Xlendi, Gozo, is currently contesting a substantial €59,000 financial penalty imposed by the Planning Authority (PA). This fine was levied as...
NEWS Malta
February 3, 2025
Gozo Land Expropriation Raises Serious Concerns
A recent investigation into a controversial land expropriation in Gozo has sparked significant concerns over potential conflicts of interest involving Gozo and Planning Minister Clint Camilleri. The €1 million land...
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
October 14, 2024
Housing Conditions in Malta and Gozo: EU-SILC Data
The European Statistics on Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) survey for 2023 has unveiled significant insights regarding the housing conditions of individuals residing in Malta and Gozo. According to a...
NEWS Malta
October 2, 2024
Public Sector Employment Trends in Malta
The latest employment statistics released by the National Statistics Office (NSO) have shed light on the current landscape of employment in Malta, particularly highlighting the significant role of the public...