Former Maltese Housing Minister Roderick Galdes has formally withdrawn from contention for Malta’s upcoming general election after a turbulent internal political battle that exposed growing tensions within the governing Labour Party. His decision follows months of public scrutiny, resignation from Cabinet and an ultimately unsuccessful effort to reverse an internal party decision that blocked his candidacy. Recent reporting confirms that Galdes resigned as minister in January 2026 and was later barred by Labour’s executive from contesting the election after a secret ballot....
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NEWS Malta
April 6, 2026
Malita Investments moves closer to financing for stalled housing projects
Malita Investments plc is reportedly approaching a critical financial breakthrough that could allow several long-delayed social housing developments in Malta to resume construction. According to recent disclosures, the company has...
NEWS Malta
April 2, 2026
WasteServ Malta board reappointment raises governance concerns
The reappointment of Joanna Galdes to the board of WasteServ Malta has attracted renewed public attention, particularly in the context of recent political developments involving her husband, former housing minister...
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Malta’s public housing and planning oversight structures have recently attracted scrutiny following reports concerning overlapping roles held by a legal professional connected to key government boards. The situation involves lawyer...
NEWS Malta
January 16, 2026
Affordable housing scheme raises governance concerns in Malta
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NEWS Malta
January 3, 2026
PN accuses Roderick Galdes over Vittoriosa building collapse
The Nationalist Party has accused Affordable Housing Minister Roderick Galdes of prolonged inaction following the partial collapse of a condemned building in Vittoriosa, an incident that reignited debate over building...
NEWS Malta
December 19, 2025
Questions grow over Galdes role in Malita Investments
The sudden resignation of Johan Farrugia as chairman of Malita Investments has intensified public scrutiny of the governance and oversight of one of Malta’s most sensitive state linked entities. Malita...
NEWS Malta
December 4, 2025
Roderick Galdes under scrutiny for property disclosures
The conduct of Social Housing Minister Roderick Galdes is under renewed and intensifying examination following the emergence of detailed information about a discounted penthouse he acquired from contractors linked to...
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 26, 2025
Malita Investments faces leadership turmoil
Malita Investments plc, a publicly listed vehicle primarily tasked with developing and managing major public housing and infrastructural projects, is facing a widening governance concern following reports that its recently...
NEWS Malta
November 19, 2025
Malita Investments hit by deepening financial strain
Malita Investments, a government-backed entity listed on the Malta Stock Exchange, has recently experienced a significant erosion of market value following revelations of financial strain and liquidity pressures. The sudden...
NEWS Malta
November 19, 2025
Promotion of Marvic Grech sparks scrutiny before elections
The recent promotion of Marvic Grech to Head of Secretariat within the Ministry for Social and Affordable Accommodation has become a focal point of administrative and political debate. The decision,...
NEWS Malta
November 7, 2025
Luqa housing project halted amid funding crisis
A major social housing project in Luqa, described as one of Malta’s most ambitious state-backed housing developments, has come to an abrupt halt following a funding crisis at Malita Investments...
NEWS Malta
October 7, 2025
Malta government silent on housing project details
The Maltese government’s much-publicized “affordable housing” initiative, spearheaded by the Foundation for Affordable Housing and overseen by Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes, has become the subject of...
NEWS Malta
September 5, 2025
Malta affordable housing scheme encounters legal challenge
The Malta Development Association (MDA) has embarked on an uncommon legal course by filing judicial action against the government of Malta, seeking to block the rollout of the newly unveiled...
NEWS Malta
August 22, 2025
Public funds used for clubs in Galdes districts spark concern
In recent developments, approximately €240,000 from Malta's Housing Development Fund (HDF), managed by the Housing Authority, has been allocated to football and band clubs within the constituencies of Housing Minister...
NEWS Malta
August 12, 2025
Malta’s Social Housing Project Faces Scrutiny Over Tender Process
A recently announced social housing initiative in Malta, promoted as an “innovative” solution for middle-income earners, has sparked a heated debate among architects, industry professionals, and political figures. While the...
NEWS Malta
August 7, 2025
Housing Minister Faces Criticism Over Public Land Scheme
Malta’s Housing Minister Roderick Galdes has come under growing criticism from the Malta Development Association (MDA) following the announcement of a controversial government initiative aimed at promoting affordable housing development....
NEWS Malta
August 5, 2025
Roderick Galdes under scrutiny for district funding
Housing Minister Roderick Galdes is facing increasing public and political scrutiny after refusing to address allegations concerning the allocation of public funds to organisations exclusively based in his electoral district....
NEWS Malta
June 4, 2025
Luqa land transfer deal sparks political scrutiny
A scheduled meeting of the Maltese Parliament’s National Audit Office Accounts Committee, convened to approve a controversial land deal between the government and construction magnate Charles Polidano (commonly known as...
NEWS Malta
May 22, 2025
Malta Housing Land Deal Clears Way for Polidano Project
A long-contested piece of government-owned land in Luqa, Malta, is now at the center of public scrutiny following a formal agreement between Housing Minister Roderick Galdes and developer Charles Polidano,...