Malta is experiencing a sharp rise in the cost of servicing its national debt, with annual interest payments now approaching €300 million. Under the leadership of Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, the country has seen a notable escalation in borrowing levels over the past five years, alongside a broader shift in European monetary conditions that has pushed interest rates upward....
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NEWS Malta
April 6, 2026
Malta Vision 2050 cube cost controversy and transparency concerns
The Office of the Prime Minister in Malta, alongside Permanent Secretary Ronald Mizzi, has come under increasing scrutiny for declining to disclose the financial details behind the Vision 2050 installation...
NEWS Malta
April 6, 2026
Chris Bonett and Good Causes Fund spark debate on public spending use
The narrative of economic strength promoted by the current administration continues to shape public discourse, with officials frequently linking national financial performance to visible, community-level initiatives. In recent developments, Chris...
NEWS Malta
February 6, 2026
Ta’ Qali grass controversy challenges government assurances
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s efforts to close the chapter on the Ta’ Qali grass controversy have faced renewed scrutiny following the release of an independent assessment that directly contradicts the...
NEWS Malta
February 4, 2026
Robert Abela response to Ta’ Qali grass controversy
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s handling of the controversial landscaping works at the Ta’ Qali National Park has intensified public scrutiny over decision making standards transparency and the use of public...
NEWS Malta
January 26, 2026
Prime minister private jet travel and transparency concerns
Prime Minister Robert Abela’s official travel arrangements continue to attract public scrutiny following repeated instances of private jet usage for state business and the persistent lack of detailed disclosure surrounding...
NEWS Malta
January 23, 2026
MFSA direct orders and governance come under scrutiny
Malta’s Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has attracted renewed scrutiny over its procurement practices and financial governance following the latest government gazette records showing a substantial number of direct orders issued...
NEWS Malta
January 21, 2026
Gozo road reconstruction draws audit and oversight attention
Large scale public infrastructure projects are frequently presented as visible signs of development and investment. Roads, bridges and utilities often become symbols of progress particularly in small jurisdictions where public...
NEWS Malta
January 3, 2026
Welfare Committee audits reveal repeated procurement failures
A committee entrusted with managing public funds for the benefit of elderly residents living in state-owned care homes has once again come under scrutiny following adverse findings by the National...
NEWS Malta
December 23, 2025
Gozo Ministry overspends cultural sponsorship budget by €10.6m
The Ministry for Gozo and Planning has come under renewed scrutiny following findings by the National Audit Office which show that more than €10.6 million was spent on cultural sponsorships...
NEWS Malta
October 24, 2025
Matthew Doyle consultancy sparks Malta scrutiny
Matthew Doyle, a well-known former communications adviser to UK Labour leaders Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, has come under public and political scrutiny in Malta following revelations that he has...
NEWS Malta
May 30, 2025
Transport Malta Faces Criticism Over €500K RHIBs Deal
Just weeks after Transport Malta (TM) announced it would lease dinghies at a daily cost of approximately €1,500 to patrol the country’s coastlines during the busy summer season, the agency...
NEWS Malta
April 1, 2025
Marsaxlokk promenade project exceeds budget by €2 million
Cost overruns and project delays have become a recurring issue in Malta’s public infrastructure sector. Taxpayers frequently bear the burden of unforeseen expenses, raising concerns about financial accountability and efficient...
NEWS Malta
March 19, 2025
Abela’s Inner Circle Wins Millions in Public Contracts
A 36-year-old contractor with well-established ties to the Labour Party has secured approximately €1.4 million in contracts from Infrastructure Malta, largely through direct orders, within the last six months of...
NEWS Malta
February 13, 2025
Millions Spent on Gozo Projects Still Unfinished
Infrastructure projects undertaken by the Gozo Ministry have increasingly come under scrutiny due to substantial delays and budgetary excesses. What started as ambitious initiatives intended to improve facilities for residents...
NEWS Malta
January 31, 2025
Government Plans to Borrow €1.5 Billion in 2025
The government has revealed its intention to borrow an additional €1.5 billion in 2025 to manage the country’s rising expenditures. This plan, outlined in official documents published this week, is...
NEWS Malta
January 29, 2025
Kottonera Foundation Board Bigger Than Its Workforce
The Kottonera Foundation was established to oversee the rehabilitation and regeneration of Malta's historic Kottonera region, which includes the cities of Cospicua, Senglea, and Vittoriosa. Tasked with improving infrastructure while...