Malta’s long-planned waste-to-energy facility at Magħtab has encountered another significant setback after the Government confirmed that no funds have been allocated for its construction in the 2026 national budget. The decision effectively rules out any possibility that building works will commence this year and raises further uncertainty about the timeline and final shape of a project first announced nearly a decade ago....
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February 23, 2026
Malta Vision 2050 cube sparks backlash over public spending
A temporary installation branded as part of the government’s “Vision 2050” initiative has generated significant public debate in Malta, after a large cube structure was erected at the entrance to...
NEWS Malta
February 20, 2026
Sliema Buġibba Gozo high speed ferry €32m bid moves forward
The operators behind Malta’s existing fast ferry link to Gozo have emerged as the only bidders for a new multi million euro public tender to operate a high speed scheduled...
NEWS Malta
February 19, 2026
Malta Gaming Authority issues further direct orders to Vince Marmara
The Malta Gaming Authority has awarded new direct orders amounting to €53,000 to Sagalytics Ltd, a company owned by statistician Vince Marmara. The allocations, published in the Government Gazette, have...
NEWS Malta
February 17, 2026
Ronald Mizzi and Malta Vision 2050 pavilion controversy
A senior civil servant who is currently facing criminal charges related to alleged fraud and misappropriation of public funds has been entrusted with coordinating a high profile government project in...
NEWS Malta
February 13, 2026
Mater Dei Hospital Cath Lab Tender Cancelled Amid Delays
Mater Dei Hospital’s planned Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory, commonly known as a Cath Lab, has been halted following the cancellation of a €3.7 million public tender by the Ministry for Health....
NEWS Malta
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...
NEWS Malta
November 27, 2025
Malta waste-to-energy project meets new uncertainty
Malta’s long-delayed waste-to-energy initiative, a project regarded for years as a cornerstone of the country’s waste management strategy, has entered a new phase of uncertainty. The consortium previously selected as...
NEWS Malta
November 25, 2025
Malita social housing payment dispute escalates
The ongoing dispute over delayed payments linked to the multi-million-euro social housing development in Luqa has become one of the most prominent public-sector construction controversies in recent years. The situation...
NEWS Malta
November 15, 2025
New Gozo contractor bid prompts eligibility questions
A newly established company linked to Gozitan property developer Joseph Portelli and his long-time business associate Mark Agius has emerged as the apparent frontrunner for a substantial public works contract...
NEWS Malta
October 1, 2025
Film Commission spending raises transparency concerns
Concerns are emerging over the transparency and accuracy of legal declarations made by Film Commissioner Johann Grech, as recent reporting suggests that several direct orders and tenders issued by the...
NEWS Malta
August 21, 2025
Infrastructure Malta under scrutiny for direct orders
Malta’s roads agency, Infrastructure Malta (IM), has once again come under public scrutiny after it emerged that millions of euros in direct orders were awarded without adhering to standard procurement...
NEWS Malta
August 21, 2025
Heritage Malta spending on Biennale and direct orders questioned
Heritage Malta, the national agency entrusted with safeguarding and promoting the country’s cultural heritage, has once again attracted public scrutiny following revelations about its procurement practices. Documents show that in...
NEWS Malta
August 13, 2025
Omar Farrugia denies misuse of public funds in Zurrieq works
Omar Farrugia, the youngest Labour MP and current Parliamentary Secretary for Public Works, has firmly denied allegations that he used state resources to enhance his personal profile within his constituency....
NEWS Malta
July 31, 2025
Mater Dei Emergency Expansion Faces Further Delays
A major healthcare infrastructure project intended to expand Malta’s Mater Dei Hospital and replace Mount Carmel’s psychiatric facility has encountered yet another setback. The only contractor that submitted a bid...
NEWS Malta
July 26, 2025
Maltese film Sound Stage plans stall amid secrecy
Despite repeated announcements and widespread promotion since 2020, Malta’s proposed national film sound stage has yet to materialise. Initially billed as a cornerstone development to modernise the island’s screen production...
NEWS Malta
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...
NEWS Malta
June 19, 2025
Transport Ministry under scrutiny for direct orders
In the latter half of 2024, Malta’s Transport Ministry, led by Minister Chris Bonett and his Parliamentary Secretary Omar Farrugia, issued approximately 30 direct orders using public funds. These actions...
NEWS Malta
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,...
NEWS Malta
June 13, 2025
Joseph Cuschieri’s MFSA Misconduct Confirmed in Tribunal Ruling
Joseph Cuschieri, former Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and current head of Project Green, has once again come under the spotlight for controversial administrative decisions...
NEWS Malta
June 6, 2025
XYZ Architecture given €350K deal without competition
Project Green’s recent awarding of a €350,000 contract to XYZ Architecture and Design, partly owned by former Labour Party Deputy Leader Daniel Micallef, has renewed concerns regarding openness and responsibility...
NEWS Malta
June 4, 2025
AIMS Office Tender Raises Legal Concerns
A recent public procurement call by the Authority for the Integrity in Sports (AIMS) has triggered concern within government and legal circles. The authority, which falls under the responsibility of...
NEWS Malta
June 3, 2025
Roseanne Camilleri Suspended Amid Health Sector Probe
Roseanne Camilleri, who until recently served as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mount Carmel Hospital, has been formally suspended from her position. The action was initiated by the Foundation...
NEWS Malta
May 8, 2025
Health Ministry funds firm accused of money laundering
Malta’s Health Ministry has maintained its professional relationship with Ennesse Ltd—a private accountancy firm owned by Nigel and Mikaela Scerri—even though both proprietors are currently facing significant money laundering charges....
NEWS Malta
April 24, 2025
Grand Harbour Quay Plan Ends in Controversy
The Maltese government is facing increased public pressure for its continued lack of transparency surrounding a failed €55 million EU-funded project. Intended to enhance the Grand Harbour with a new...
NEWS Malta
April 14, 2025
Mater Dei extension bid nearly doubles government estimate
A pivotal infrastructure initiative intended to modernize Malta’s public healthcare system has hit a significant roadblock. The project—designed to extend Mater Dei Hospital’s emergency department and establish new mental health...
NEWS Malta
March 15, 2025
Malta Awards €411K Lease to Church Without Tender
The Maltese government has once again granted a significant direct order to the Archdiocese of Malta, further solidifying the financial relationship between the state and the Church. This latest deal...