Luke
Vella

Luke Vella joined MaltaToday as a reporter in 2021

Two men arrested for drugs in Paceville on Friday night
Court & Police
One man was found to be carrying three sachets of suspected cocaine and another...
ADPD says tourism strategy should focus on quality rather than quantity
National
The Green Party says the needs of the residents in touristic localities are...
Hunting lobby still discussing fate of CEO Lino Farrugia after Ornis assault
National
FKNK chief executive Lino Farrugia has not tendered his resignation after an...
Elderly man grievously injured in a grass fire in Qormi
Court & Police
The 76-year-old man was trying to control a grass fire in a field
Teen in grievous injuries after being hit by car in Birkirkara
Court & Police
The girl, 13, was hit by a car driven by a 32-year-old man from Attard
Excavation and demolition works in touristic areas prohibited during summer
National
Between 15 June and 30 September 2022 excavation and demolition works in...
Mayor refuses to name ‘fat cat’ and unelected official for PN investigation
National
St Julian’s Mayor Albert Buttigieg has alleged that his electoral...
Tony Sultana appointed to top civil service post
National
The executive chairperson of government's IT agency, Tony Sultana has...
Eve Borg Bonello calls Putin 'a war criminal', advocates embargo of Russian energy products
National
In her maiden speech Malta's youngest ever MP, Eve Borg Bonello condemns...
Maksar brother claims Ryan Schembri transferred €25 million to Dubai bank account
Court & Police
In 2017 Maltese police were informed Schembri had flew to the UK from Dubai but...
Irish pensioner wins €3 million compensation after Maltese drunk driver left him severely disabled
Court & Police
70-year-old David Cooley was hit by a drunk driver in Sliema in...
[WATCH] Poor working conditions leading to exodus of nurses and midwives
National
Nurses’ union MUMN says there is a shortage of 600 nurses in Malta,...
Worker who died at Marsa incinerator identified as Joseph Ellul
National
A worker identified as Joseph Ellul from Marsaxlokk has died at the incinerator...
Electoral mechanisms discriminatory and completely ignore third party votes - ADPD
National
The Green Party says that the new parliament is a reflection of a legally...
Anglu Farrugia elected Speaker for third time, Opposition votes against
National
Opposition says no consultation on reappointment of Anglu Farrugia, Prime...
Mater Dei no longer stocking vital anti-HIV medicine, advocacy group warns
National
Only three pharmacies out of over 200 in Malta are stocking HIV-prevention...
Man grievously injured during a three-men brawl in Siġġiewi
Court & Police
An argument between three men occurred in Siġġiewi at 9am on Friday
[WATCH] Prime Minister says he's sceptical of state funding of political parties
National
The PM says he believes the parties should be self-sustainable...
Civil service head Mario Cutajar announces retirement
National
Principal permanent secretary appointed in 2013 and former GWU trade-unionist...
Four kilos of cannabis seized off dinghy arriving from Sicily
Court & Police
Man arrested on Monday evening in Delimara after four kilos of cannabis were...