The Maltese government has approved a substantial increase in public funding for Public Broadcasting Services, committing taxpayers to a new multi year financial arrangement that significantly raises the level of state subsidies allocated to the national broadcaster. The agreement was concluded with limited public visibility and became known only after parliamentary scrutiny, prompting renewed debate over transparency, governance and the future role of publicly funded media in Malta....
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NEWS Malta
September 2, 2025
John Borg Rehired at Gozo Ministry Amid Controversy
The re-employment of John Borg, the former permanent secretary of the Gozo Ministry, has sparked significant attention and debate in local administrative and political circles. John Borg, who concluded his...
iGaming News, Laws
June 12, 2025
The Political Influence Behind Gambling Regulation
With the rapid expansion of the gambling industry in recent years, understanding the political dynamics that shape its regulation has become important. The interplay between government policies and gambling laws...
Laws
May 6, 2025
How Malta’s compliance laws are enforced selectively
Compliance in Malta is a complex landscape where enforcement mechanisms often exhibit selectivity, impacting various sectors differently. While the nation has established a framework of regulations to uphold financial integrity...
NEWS Malta
March 8, 2025
Controversy Grows Over GWU Utility Bill Settlement
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...
NEWS Malta
March 3, 2025
PA Official Runs Unlicensed Luxury BNB
A senior official within Malta’s Planning Authority (PA), Godwin Agius, is facing allegations of unlawfully converting a residential property into a high-end bed and breakfast. Despite regulations that mandate proper...
NEWS Malta
February 25, 2025
Controversy Over EU Media Funding Before Elections
A recent media controversy has erupted following allegations that the European Parliament (EP) allocated approximately €130 million before the European elections to manipulate press coverage and sway public opinion in...
NEWS Malta
February 20, 2025
Court revokes permit for Ta’ Xbiex Capitanerie project
A significant legal decision has been made regarding the controversial Capitanerie development at Gardens Marina in Ta’ Xbiex. The Court of Appeal has officially revoked the permit that had allowed...
NEWS Malta
February 19, 2025
Government Fails to Rebuild Bormla Elderly Home Project
A government commitment made in 2023 to 120 elderly residents of Bormla, who were forced to vacate their home due to so-called “emergency works,” has failed to materialize. The much-anticipated...
NEWS Malta
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...
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
January 21, 2025
Enemed Sponsorship and Public Funds in Malta
In Malta, Enemed, the state-owned company responsible for the distribution of petrol, operates with a near-monopoly on fuel sales. Despite receiving tens of millions of euros in taxpayer-funded subsidies each...
NEWS Malta
September 17, 2024
Malta’s EU Commissioner Given Weak Portfolio
Malta’s political landscape has seen a significant development following the nomination of Glenn Micallef, Prime Minister Robert Abela’s inexperienced chief of staff, as the country's next European Commissioner. However, what...



























