A long standing arrangement governing beach kiosks at Għadira Bay has resurfaced in national debate, drawing attention to how public land concessions have been granted and managed over the past decade. The issue centres on 15 year encroachment agreements concluded in the months preceding Malta’s 2013 general elections, when the Nationalist Party was still in government....
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NEWS Malta
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...
NEWS Malta
February 9, 2026
Comino Blue Lagoon kiosks remain despite illegal status
Comino’s Blue Lagoon, one of Malta’s most iconic natural sites, is once again facing a summer season dominated by unregulated commercial activity. Despite years of public commitments by successive tourism...
NEWS Malta
November 12, 2025
Malta Moves to Curb Unlicensed Short-Term Rentals
Apartment and property owners in Malta who operate short-term rentals without a valid licence are expected to face a three-year prohibition under new draft regulations proposed by the Malta Tourism...
NEWS Malta
October 18, 2025
Malta plans eco restoration at Comino Blue Lagoon
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), Team Blue Lagoon, and Mizzi Studio have officially submitted a detailed planning application for the long-anticipated Blue Lagoon Rehabilitation Project — a national initiative dedicated...
NEWS Malta
September 15, 2025
Blue Lagoon Malta faces new chaos despite visitor cap
For many years, the Blue Lagoon at Comino stood as one of Malta’s most treasured natural attractions, renowned for its turquoise waters and tranquil setting. Families, both local and foreign,...
NEWS Malta
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
June 5, 2025
Tourism Ministry awards dual contracts to Ryan Pace
Ryan Pace, a 31-year-old lawyer with relatively modest experience in the legal field and a prior association with the private law firm once linked to Prime Minister Robert Abela, has...
NEWS Malta
May 13, 2025
Court Delays Ruling on Blue Lagoon Tourism Cap
The fate of Comino’s embattled Blue Lagoon tourism management plan remains uncertain, as a final court ruling on the cap imposed by the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) has been officially...
NEWS Malta
March 17, 2025
Controversial Adviser Lands New Job at MTA
John Grima, the former policy adviser to Malta’s sacked Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo, has landed a new position at the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA). His appointment has raised fresh concerns...
NEWS Malta
February 28, 2025
Comino Blue Lagoon Concessions Under Review
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) has taken a significant step toward reforming the management of Comino’s renowned Blue Lagoon. The agency has announced its plan to introduce a competitive tender...
NEWS Malta
February 12, 2025
Opposition Approves Mangion as Malta Tourism Head
The government’s decision to appoint former Labour minister Charles Mangion as the new Chair of the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) has received backing from the Opposition, despite lingering concerns about...
NEWS Malta
February 6, 2025
Concerns rise over Charles Mangion’s new MTA role
In a move that has sparked debate within both political and business circles, former Labour Minister Charles Mangion, aged 73, is set to assume the role of chairman of the...
NEWS Malta
September 12, 2024
Malta Tourism Authority’s 25 Year Celebration
The Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) recently marked a significant milestone in its history, celebrating its 25th anniversary with a grand event at the historic Auberge d’Italie in Valletta. This iconic...