A confidential letter sent by sitting Judge Wenzu Mintoff to Cabinet Secretary Ryan Spagnol and copied to all Cabinet members, has prompted significant debate within Malta’s legal and political community. The communication, parts of which were later reported by The Times of Malta, outlines a series of allegations concerning the process to appoint the country’s next Chief Justice and the conduct of Prime Minister Robert Abela....
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February 3, 2026
Constitutional Court rejects ADPD challenge on electoral seats
The Constitutional Court has delivered a judgment that clarifies the limits of judicial review within Malta’s constitutional framework. In rejecting a constitutional case brought by ADPD, the court ruled that...
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January 13, 2026
Michael Farrugia appointed to Paola Hub role raises questions
Michael Farrugia, a former Cabinet minister with a long parliamentary career, has been appointed to a newly created senior role at the Paola Hub, a recently opened government mini-hospital in...
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January 9, 2026
BOV leadership links to Malita Investments housing crisis
The leadership of Bank of Valletta is facing renewed public scrutiny after it emerged that both its chief executive officer and a key non-executive director have had long standing roles...
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January 6, 2026
Malita Investments secrecy raises governance concerns in Malta
Malita Investments, a state-owned company created to finance and deliver social housing projects in Malta, has come under renewed public scrutiny following its decision to restrict access to information about...
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January 5, 2026
Minister’s daughter appointed to board of state-owned airline
A recent appointment to the board of directors of Malta Med Air has attracted public attention and political scrutiny due to the profile of the individual selected and the circumstances...
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December 24, 2025
Jonathan Attard Shanghai delegation raises conflict concerns
Construction and justice minister Jonathan Attard has declined to provide details about the composition of an official delegation that travelled with him to Shanghai, prompting renewed scrutiny over transparency standards...
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December 3, 2025
Social Housing Controversy Deepens Around Minister Galdes
Embattled Minister Roderick Galdes is once again under intense public and political scrutiny after the Housing Authority declined to release details of multi-million-euro leasing agreements signed with developer Joseph Portelli...
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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 29, 2025
Nepotism claims surround parliamentary secretary
The Parliamentary Secretary for Active Ageing, Malcolm Agius Galea, has declined to confirm whether he appointed his wife’s cousin, Rudi Camilleri, as his official spokesperson — a position reportedly financed...
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October 23, 2025
Justyne Caruana awarded new government consultancy
Former Labour MP and Gozo minister Justyne Caruana has been awarded yet another government consultancy contract, this time at a rate that has drawn scrutiny for being significantly higher than...
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September 29, 2025
Alex Borg reveals first Shadow Cabinet with new direction
Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg has unveiled his inaugural Shadow Cabinet following his recent appointment as party leader, portraying the formation as a cornerstone for building a “renewed, disciplined and...
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September 27, 2025
Karen Schembri shifts role in Infrastructure Malta
The recent resignation of Karen Schembri, a Labour Party activist and until recently a politically appointed member of the Infrastructure Malta board of directors, has stirred renewed debate on political...
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September 23, 2025
Jon Jon Dalli appointed to LESA petitions board role
John Mary Dalli, more widely known by his nickname Jon Jon, has recently been appointed to a sensitive part-time role within Malta’s enforcement system. The decision was taken by Home...
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September 22, 2025
Momentum urges Labour to clarify Zammit Tabona donations
The Maltese political scene has once again been shaken by controversy surrounding the transfer of prime public land to private developers, an issue that continues to draw scrutiny from opposition...
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September 18, 2025
Malta inflation rises faster than EU average
The issue of rising living costs has once again become central in Malta’s political and social debate, as recent statistics underline the financial pressures faced by households. According to the...
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September 6, 2025
Clayton Bartolo seeks Labour return amid allegations
Former Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo, who was removed from the cabinet and the Labour parliamentary group in November at the initiative of Prime Minister Robert Abela, continues to signal his...
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September 4, 2025
Jason Micallef faces criticism over Ta’ Qali intimidation
The controversy over the future of Malta’s open spaces has grown sharper after Jason Micallef, serving as the Prime Minister’s special delegate, announced his intention to pursue legal action against...
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September 4, 2025
Luke Dalli’s €102,000 Arts Council Role Raises Questions
The appointment of Luke Dalli, son of former European Commissioner and Labour Minister Helena Dalli, to the top post at the Arts Council has reignited debates over governance, political favoritism,...
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August 8, 2025
Darren Carabott reacts to Francine Farrugia fraud charges
The political landscape within Malta’s opposition has been shaken following serious criminal charges brought against former Nationalist Party (PN) local councillor Francine Farrugia. Opposition Member of Parliament Darren Carabott has...
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August 8, 2025
Gozo Hospital Appointment Raises Transparency Concerns
The recruitment of individuals connected to senior figures within the Ministry for Health has once again come under public scrutiny, following the appointment of a young student to a role...
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July 29, 2025
Gozo Minister Faces Nepotism Questions Over Hospital Hiring
New concerns have emerged over possible nepotism within Malta’s Ministry for Health and Active Ageing after it was revealed that George Abela—the nephew of Gozo Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela—secured...
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July 25, 2025
Malta’s Acting Presidency stirs Labour Party tensions
In a significant, albeit symbolic, political move, Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela appointed Helena Dalli as Acting President of Malta, bypassing long-standing conventions and drawing renewed scrutiny over internal Labour...
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July 19, 2025
Malta’s Mediterrane Film Festival Tender Raises Concerns
A major state-funded cultural event in Malta — the Mediterrane Film Festival — has come under scrutiny following revelations that its multi-million-euro procurement tender was officially awarded after the festival...
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June 17, 2025
Malta parliament debates new electoral boundaries
The Maltese Parliament has commenced a heated debate regarding proposed changes to the country’s electoral district boundaries. These revisions, put forward by the Electoral Commission, are prompted by constitutional obligations...
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June 17, 2025
Malta Arts Council CEO role questioned legally
Luke Dalli’s elevation to the dual roles of Executive Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Malta Arts Council has sparked widespread criticism and debate, especially within Malta’s legal...
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June 14, 2025
Concerns raised over Minister Camilleri’s PA appointments
In 2024, Minister Clint Camilleri, already serving as Minister for Gozo, assumed additional responsibility for Malta’s Planning Authority. Since then, a series of appointments to the Authority have drawn scrutiny,...