A sweeping reconfiguration of the board of Malita Investments has taken place as the Maltese government continues efforts to reset governance structures within the struggling state-owned entity. The changes follow Prime Minister Robert Abela’s decision to assume ministerial responsibility for Malita directly, a move that has been widely interpreted as an attempt to draw a clear line under past controversies and to limit the lingering influence of former minister Roderick Galdes....
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Chris Agius appointed to American University of Malta board
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November 15, 2025
Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi to exit politics after a decade
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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,...
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A dispute has erupted between two long-standing event contractors closely linked to Malta’s Labour Party over the awarding of a government-funded Christmas event contract. The controversy, centering on the Environment...
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Chris Cardona’s new role sparks transparency debate
Former Labour Party deputy leader Chris Cardona, who was removed from the party in 2020 following internal pressure from Prime Minister Robert Abela, has resurfaced in government circles. His recent...
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September 26, 2025
TVM faces scrutiny over Labour-linked appointments
Television Malta (TVM), Malta’s state-funded broadcaster, is once again at the centre of a heated national debate. The controversy arose following the unveiling of its latest programme schedule, which many...
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September 19, 2025
Controversial planning laws draw public scrutiny
In a development that has raised questions about transparency and public accountability, Robert Musumeci, a prominent figure closely associated with Malta’s Labour Party, has been placed on a new publicly...
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May 17, 2025
Gharghur council power shift sparks political uproar
A political controversy has unfolded in the small Maltese locality of Għargħur, echoing a two-decade-old dispute in Mtarfa. The situation has prompted fierce accusations from the Nationalist Party (PN), who...
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April 11, 2025
Francesca Attard resigns from PN to serve freely
In a pivotal moment for local politics in Malta, Francesca Attard, the deputy mayor of Għargħur, has officially resigned from the Nationalist Party (PN) and declared her intention to continue...
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Labour MP’s New Role Sparks Political Criticism
Former Labour MP Anthony Agius Decelis has been appointed chairman of Automated Revenue Management Services (ARMS Ltd), the government-owned entity responsible for managing Malta’s water and electricity billing system. This...
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The General Workers Union (GWU), Malta’s most prominent and politically influential trade union, has found itself at the center of controversy following revelations of its irregular financial transactions. Reports indicate...
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Controversy over Carmen Ciantar MCCAA appointment
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February 8, 2025
Political Influence and Nepotism within ARMS Ltd
The role of Automated Revenue Management Services (ARMS) Ltd, the government company tasked with overseeing the billing and collection of water and electricity charges in Malta, has become a topic...
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Carmen Ciantar Returns to Government Amid Controversy
Barely a year after being dismissed from her position as CEO of the Foundation for Medical Services (FMS), Labour Party veteran Carmen Ciantar has once again secured a prominent role...
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In recent months, questions have been raised about the allocation of public funds and the influence of private companies within Malta’s political landscape. A small public relations company, Striped Sox...
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December 23, 2024
Abela’s High Stakes in 2024 Political Gambles
While 2023 was characterized by a series of political setbacks and embarrassing U-turns for Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela, 2024 saw him taking significant risks, some of which paid off...
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Marmara Analyzes Malta’s Political Poll Insights
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