Residential building permits surge by over half at the end of 2025
Data from the Nationalist Statistics Office shows a sharp increase in approved dwellings across Malta and Gozo, with apartments making up nearly three-quarters of all new units
Government's current labour migration approach 'a panicked, directionless reaction,' PN says
The Nationalist Party claims government's current labour migration approach are patch-up proposal not grounded in proper data
Momentum calls for reform after chimpanzee held in Swieqi rooftop cage heard screaming

Momentum claims a chimpanzee is being kept in dire conditions on a rooftop in Swieqi, and is calling on authorities to act after a previous fine of just...

Momentum claims a chimpanzee is being kept in dire...

Marsaxlokk Local Council objects to relocation of pig farm to Tas-Silġ

The pig farm in question is currently located in a residential area in Ħal Għaxaq

The pig farm in question is currently located in a...

Alex Borg meets MaltaToday: Opposition Leader warns PM not to delay chief justice appointment

PN leader says trust with government has been strained over proposed nomination, insists talks must not become a ‘political game’

PN leader says trust with government has been strained over...

Man jailed after threatening partner while skipping bail for Gozo Carnival

Simon Leyton Rachid acquitted of vehicle theft but found guilty of breaching bail and issuing death threats to his partner, with Magistrate Donatella Frendo...

Simon Leyton Rachid acquitted of vehicle theft but found...

Annual fatalities rise sharply in 2025

Figures from the National Statistics Office show fewer crashes and injuries in the last three months of 2025, but road deaths climb to 18

Figures from the National Statistics Office show fewer...

Eight-month suspended sentence after man admits stealing steel beams in Marsaxlokk

Man handed 18-month prison sentence suspended for three years, after admitting to stealing steel beams from a property in Marsaxlokk

Man handed 18-month prison sentence suspended for three...

Man jailed for six years for corrupting minors on bus

Man sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of exposing...

Man sentenced to six years in prison after being found...

Experts, official testify in Vitals case as court hears evidence on investment gap, concession termination

Experts and senior government officials tell the court how data collection, financial discrepancies and mounting concerns over Steward Healthcare shaped the...

Experts and senior government officials tell the court how...

Repeat offender jailed for four years after breaching bail and suspended sentence

Court activates prior suspended term after repeated violations, describing offender’s record as 'unfavourable' and marked by disregard for court...

Court activates prior suspended term after repeated...

Hunter cleared of illegal hunting and firearm possession due to insufficient evidence

The court noted that the object in the footage could not be conclusively identified as a firearm

The court noted that the object in the footage could not be...

Parliament committee approves 50-year Ta' Qali concession for Numero Uno site

Resolution formalises commercial occupation at the Ta’ Qali entertainment venue, combining updated rent terms with a one-time €431,000 penalty

Resolution formalises commercial occupation at the...

Community service for man who had sex with minor at the Upper Barrakka Gardens

The matter was brought to the attention of the authorities after the girl’s mother discovered blood on her clothing

The matter was brought to the attention of the authorities...

Birżebbuġa water supply to be interrupted on Monday

Infratructural works related to the Ħal Far race track will create water...

Infratructural works related to the Ħal Far race track...

Motorcyclist suffers grievous injuries in Gozo crash

The accident happened at 6:45am in Għasri

The accident happened at 6:45am in Għasri

Police arrest two men carrying synthetic cannabis packets, cash

The pair were stopped in Marsa on Tuesday

The pair were stopped in Marsa on Tuesday

Students sitting for more subjects in SEC exams

New assessment model and school registrations could be driving students to...

New assessment model and school registrations could be...

Corinthia’s Għajn Tuffieħa luxury enclave recommended for approval

The transformation of the former Ħal Ferħ complex in Għajn Tuffieħa into a luxury resort that includes a hotel and a villa enclave is set for approval

The transformation of the former Ħal Ferħ complex in...

Authorities called for assistance after Msida scaffolding collapses

The BCA once again urged the public to remove all temporary structures and...

The BCA once again urged the public to remove all temporary...