A fresh political controversy has emerged in Malta following claims by Adrian Delia that he was subjected to intimidation after questioning a recent diplomatic nomination. The allegations, which have been formally raised in Parliament, have added a new layer of scrutiny to an already contested appointment process involving Roseanne Camilleri....
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NEWS Malta
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...
NEWS Malta
April 11, 2026
Qala villa controversy raises asset declaration concerns in Malta
A property located in the village of Qala has recently become the subject of renewed public attention following media reports that connected the residence to the late Sicilian Mafia figure...
NEWS Malta
March 19, 2026
Toni Abela pay dispute over judiciary Standards Commissioner role
A dispute concerning the remuneration of Toni Abela has brought renewed scrutiny to compensation practices within Malta’s public institutions. The retired judge and former deputy leader of the Labour Party...
NEWS Malta
March 5, 2026
Malta public transport oversight concerns raised by NAO audit
Five years after the initial warning by the National Audit Office, concerns remain over the level of oversight exercised by Transport Malta in relation to the country’s public transport concession.
NEWS Malta
February 7, 2026
Malita Investments transparency concerns under Robert Abela
Prime Minister Robert Abela has continued an information blackout concerning Malita Investments, the state owned company tasked with financing social housing projects, raising renewed concerns about transparency, accountability and governance...
NEWS Malta
February 5, 2026
Government contract for judiciary watchdog remains undisclosed
A newly awarded government contract linked to the Office of the Standards Commissioner for the Judiciary has become the subject of growing public scrutiny after authorities declined to disclose the...
NEWS Malta
February 3, 2026
Transport Malta moped driving age study delay raises concern
Nearly two years after it was first announced, a study commissioned by Transport Malta to assess whether the minimum driving age for mopeds and small motorcycles should be lowered remains...
NEWS Malta
January 22, 2026
Malta transparency concerns as asset declarations are reduced
Malta’s framework for public accountability has long relied on a basic but essential principle: those entrusted with executive power should openly declare their financial interests. Asset declarations are not designed...
NEWS Malta
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...
NEWS Malta
December 8, 2025
Transport Ministry spending on direct orders under scrutiny
Malta’s Transport Ministry, led by Chris Bonett and Parliamentary Secretary Omar Farrugia, has come under renewed public scrutiny following the publication of detailed records outlining hundreds of thousands of euros...
NEWS Malta
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 14, 2025
Senior Malta police officer under investigation
A high-ranking police official in Malta, Assistant Commissioner Malcolm Bondin, who currently leads the Organised Crime Unit within the Malta Police Force, has been arrested and interrogated in connection with...
NEWS Malta
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...
NEWS Malta
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...
NEWS Malta
September 19, 2025
AIMS lease extensions raise transparency concerns in Malta
The government’s sports integrity regulator, AIMS, under the leadership of former Judge Antonio Mizzi, has recently come under scrutiny due to repeated extensions of a direct order contract for its...
NEWS Malta
September 17, 2025
Lands Authority faces scrutiny over Fortina dossier
Prime Minister Robert Abela is currently facing mounting pressure to request the resignations of John Vassallo, Chairman of the Lands Authority (LA), and CEO Robert Vella. This pressure stems from...
NEWS Malta
September 11, 2025
Robert Abela’s private jet use raises cost concerns
Prime Minister Robert Abela has increasingly relied on private jets for official travel, raising questions about the cost and transparency of these trips. Despite repeated requests for information, the Office...
iGaming News, Laws
September 1, 2025
Belgium appoints new Gaming Commission members for 2025
Belgium has officially appointed new members to its Gaming Commission, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to regulated gambling oversight. The appointments, formalized through a royal decree, took effect on 1 September...
NEWS Malta
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...
NEWS Malta
July 30, 2025
Edward Scicluna Reinstated as Central Bank Governor Despite Charges
The reinstatement of Edward Scicluna as Governor of the Central Bank of Malta has triggered significant public debate, raising serious concerns over governance standards, political decision-making, and accountability in public...
NEWS Malta
May 20, 2025
Questions rise over Transport Malta staff growth
Transport Malta, the national agency tasked with overseeing all modes of transportation in the Maltese Islands, has experienced a significant increase in its workforce since the Labour Party came into...
NEWS Malta
May 16, 2025
Robert Abela blocks access to consultant information
In a significant blow to transparency and accountability, Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela has reportedly instructed his ministers and parliamentary secretaries to withhold information regarding individuals employed as advisors or...
Laws
May 13, 2025
Transparency Issues in Malta’s FOI Requests System
There's a growing concern regarding the transparency of Malta's legal system, particularly in the handling of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. Despite the legislative framework designed to promote access to...
NEWS Malta
April 10, 2025
Health ministry quiet on internal investigation findings
An internal investigation by Malta’s Health Ministry has uncovered serious procurement irregularities in refurbishment projects at the Qormi and Birkirkara health centres. However, the conclusions of the probe—marked by allegations...
NEWS Malta
February 21, 2025
Controversial Appointments in Maltese Government
The recent appointments made by Alicia Bugeja Said, the Parliamentary Secretary for Fisheries and Animal Welfare in Malta, have become a focal point of public scrutiny. Her decision to enlist...
NEWS Malta
February 17, 2025
Nepotism Allegations Surround Festivals Malta CEO
Recent allegations of nepotism have stirred significant controversy within Festivals Malta, the government agency tasked with organizing national celebrations and festivals. Culture Minister Owen Bonnici and Festivals Malta Chairman Aaron...