MIDI plc, the developer historically associated with the major Tigné Point and Manoel Island concession in Malta, appears to be approaching the final phase of its corporate journey after accepting a government settlement that may ultimately lead to the company winding down operations as early as next year. This development represents a significant turning point in one of Malta’s most closely watched real estate and public land stories, involving questions of governance, contractual obligations, investor confidence and taxpayer accountability....
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April 18, 2026
Anton Refalo Qala villa ownership questions unresolved in Malta
Fresh scrutiny has emerged surrounding a villa in Qala, Malta, associated in public discourse with convicted Sicilian mafia figure Salvatore Riina. The property has become the focus of ongoing questions...
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March 13, 2026
Malta offers €50m to reclaim Manoel Island concession from MIDI
Negotiations between the Government of Malta and MIDI plc regarding the long standing development concession over Manoel Island appear to be approaching a decisive stage. According to individuals familiar with...
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February 12, 2026
Tribunal orders disclosure of funds for Joseph Calleja concerts
Malta’s Information and Data Protection Appeals Tribunal has directed the government and the Malta Tourism Authority to disclose all public funds allocated since 2013 to support concerts by Maltese tenor...
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January 28, 2026
Controversy at Ta’ Qali Picnic area raises transparency concerns
The long-standing Ta’ Qali picnic area in Malta has become the centre of a growing political and environmental dispute. What was once a popular green public space for families, dog...
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January 28, 2026
Allegations raise concerns over Afghan students at AUM
The American University of Malta continues to face serious scrutiny following allegations raised by students regarding conduct within its administration. At the centre of these concerns are claims that Afghan...
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January 26, 2026
Prime minister private jet travel and transparency concerns
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s official travel arrangements continue to attract public scrutiny following repeated instances of private jet usage for state business and the persistent lack of detailed disclosure surrounding...
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January 7, 2026
Chris Agius appointed to American University of Malta board
The quiet appointment of long-serving Labour Member of Parliament Chris Agius to the Board of Trustees of the American University of Malta has renewed scrutiny of governance practices surrounding the...
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December 22, 2025
Abela declines clarity on Fort Tigné transfer approval
Prime Minister Robert Abela has declined to clarify whether his administration will grant the necessary approval for MIDI plc to transfer the Fort Tigné concession to construction entrepreneur Joseph Portelli....
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November 29, 2025
Miriam Dalli resists disclosure on Enemalta’s €60M gap
A significant financial shortfall linked to a major carbon-trading transaction has placed renewed scrutiny on public accountability within Malta’s energy sector. The situation, which involves an estimated €60 million in...
NEWS Malta
November 13, 2025
MIDI plc warns Malta over €50m Manoel Island bond dispute
In a sharply worded judicial letter, MIDI plc, the company holding the 99-year concession to redevelop Manoel Island into a luxury mixed-use complex, has formally accused the Maltese government of...
NEWS Malta
November 11, 2025
EIB monitors Malita Investments amid Luqa housing strain
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has confirmed it is monitoring the financial situation of Malita Investments p.l.c., a Maltese government-controlled entity currently facing liquidity challenges in connection with a major...
NEWS Malta
November 7, 2025
Luqa housing project halted amid funding crisis
A major social housing project in Luqa, described as one of Malta’s most ambitious state-backed housing developments, has come to an abrupt halt following a funding crisis at Malita Investments...
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November 6, 2025
MDA welcomes plan for White Rocks National Park
The Malta Development Association (MDA) has expressed its full support for the recent announcement by the Prime Minister that the long-neglected White Rocks site will be rehabilitated and converted into...
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November 6, 2025
Scrutiny grows over Malta’s 2026 budget campaign
The Maltese Labour government’s promotional campaign for its 2026 budget has ignited significant debate across political and public circles. Marketed with the bold slogans “the best in history” and “a...
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November 1, 2025
Concerns rise over Transport Malta appointment
Malta’s Minister for Transport, Chris Bonett, has drawn renewed scrutiny following his decision to appoint Jesmond Abela, known by his nickname il-Haċċ, to the board of Transport Malta, the country’s...
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October 31, 2025
Minister under fire over autism centre funding reversal
Malta’s Minister for Inclusion, Julia Farrugia, is facing increasing political and public pressure to explain her sudden decision to reinstate funding to the Malta Autism Centre (MAC) — a non-governmental...
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October 24, 2025
Malta faces rising pressure over slow climate action
As the world’s climate crisis intensifies, new global data has made one thing painfully clear — humanity is dangerously behind schedule in implementing the changes needed to avoid catastrophic warming....
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October 13, 2025
Manoel Island dispute halts settlement talks
Negotiations between the Maltese government and MIDI PLC regarding a possible out-of-court settlement for the return of Manoel Island to public ownership have reportedly ground to a halt. According to...
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October 8, 2025
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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October 3, 2025
Maltese families relocated to Gozo through social housing
The Maltese government has initiated a significant relocation programme, moving families from mainland Malta to Gozo, using private apartments leased for social housing purposes. This move involves dozens of apartments...
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September 13, 2025
Audit questions €60,000 state payment to Joseph Calleja
Fresh controversy has emerged in Malta regarding the financial relationship between the state and one of the country’s most internationally recognised performers, Joseph Calleja. A recent notice published in the...
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,...
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September 11, 2025
Malta Vision 2050 extended for wider public input
The Ministry for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects has formally announced that it has accepted a request from the Opposition to submit its position on Malta Vision 2050. This...
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August 26, 2025
Government transparency questioned over FOI delays in Malta
The Maltese government’s handling of transparency and accountability has once again come under scrutiny, as political party Momentum expressed serious concern regarding the ongoing disregard for the Freedom of Information...
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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...
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June 28, 2025
Robert Abela criticized over asset declaration secrecy
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s recent decision to discontinue the long-standing tradition of publishing the annual declarations of assets by ministers has sparked a wave of criticism. Among the most vocal...