The process to appoint Malta’s next Chief Justice has evolved into a constitutional and political impasse, drawing heightened scrutiny from legal professionals civil society organisations and political observers. What began as a procedural disagreement between the governing Labour Party and the Opposition Nationalist Party has expanded into a broader debate about judicial independence the separation of powers and the long term health of Malta’s democratic institutions....
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NEWS Malta
February 10, 2026
Malta corruption ranking falls in Transparency International index
Malta has once again found itself under scrutiny in Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index which places the country among the weaker performers within the European Union. With a score...
NEWS Malta
January 20, 2026
Illegal Gozo concrete plant raises planning enforcement concerns
Persistent questions are being raised about planning enforcement and institutional accountability following renewed action by the Planning Authority against an illegal concrete batching plant in Gozo that has continued operating...
NEWS Malta
January 9, 2026
Unpaid €16.5M planning fines in Malta expose enforcement failures
Unpaid fines linked to illegal development in Malta have climbed to at least €16.5 million, drawing renewed attention to long standing weaknesses in planning enforcement and raising serious questions about...
NEWS Malta
September 26, 2025
Court ruling ignored as Sannat penthouses get approval
The Maltese Planning Authority (PA) has once again found itself at the centre of controversy after its decision to sanction a series of penthouses in Sannat, which had previously been...
NEWS Malta
July 15, 2025
Ombudsman urges €100,000 fines for illegal development
The Office of the Ombudsman has issued a formal recommendation calling for a significant overhaul in the penalty structure for illegal and irregular development across Malta. Specifically, the Ombudsman has...
NEWS Malta
July 7, 2025
Court ruling ignored in Gozo development permit decision
In a development that has alarmed environmental watchdogs, legal experts, and the Maltese public, the Planning Authority (PA) in Gozo has once again found itself at the center of a...
NEWS Malta
July 1, 2025
Judge awards €321k to ex-police inspector David Gatt
In one of his concluding rulings before retirement, Judge Toni Abela ordered that former police inspector and current lawyer David Gatt be compensated with €321,021, plus interest, for the harm...
NEWS Malta
March 14, 2025
Robert Abela secretly changes procurement board rules
Prime Minister Robert Abela has discreetly amended the regulations of the Public Contracts Review Board (PCRB), raising serious concerns about potential government interference in public procurement processes. The changes, introduced...
NEWS Malta
January 11, 2025
MDA calls for reforms to magisterial inquiries
The Malta Developers Association (MDA) has voiced strong concerns about the current practices surrounding magisterial inquiries, particularly those initiated through third-party requests. These processes, the MDA warns, often result in...
NEWS Malta
November 23, 2024
Moody’s Confirms Malta’s A2 Credit Rating Stability
Malta has retained its A2 credit rating with a stable outlook, according to a recent report by Moody's, the globally renowned credit rating agency. This development highlights the island nation's...
Banking, NEWS Malta
September 20, 2024
HSBC’s Potential Exit from Malta Raises Concerns
Malta, a small yet strategically important European nation, has worked tirelessly over the past few years to revamp its international image. Attracting foreign investment is vital for Malta’s economic growth,...