Malta Chamber sounds alarm on ‘pick-and-choose’ approach to planning reform
Chamber says government' piecemeal approach to planning reform defeats the purpose of comprehensive reform
WATCH | No rush to approve planning reform, minister says
Planning Minister insists he is in listening mode and hints he feels no urgency to approve new bills before summer recess • PA CEO says reform kept under wraps to avoid...
Marsaxlokk council feels ignored by Transport Malta over water taxi inaction

Water taxi stands at Marsaxlokk are causing chaos but the local council is powerless to act • Marsaxlokk Mayor Steven Grech and councillor Daniel...

Water taxi stands at Marsaxlokk are causing chaos...

Developers’ lobby first to back planning reform, but says it’s not a win for developers

Developers say the planning reform is long overdue but are urging caution over measures they say could create uncertainty

Developers say the planning reform is long overdue but are...

‘Despotism’ vs ‘Dialogue’: Delia, Borg tackle planning reform with different strategies

Adrian Delia and Alex Borg have both condemned the government's proposed planning reform, although in contrasting tones

Adrian Delia and Alex Borg have both condemned the...

Balluta and Santa Venera cancel fireworks due to strong winds forecast for the weekend

Winds are set to pick up to Force 5 or 6 by Saturday evening

Winds are set to pick up to Force 5 or 6 by Saturday evening

‘Not just developers’: PL president says planning reform must include everyone

Alex Sciberras says the Labour Party is at its best when it listens and delivers fair reforms

Alex Sciberras says the Labour Party is at its best when it...

‘A developer’s wish list’: Graffitti, ADPD slam planning reforms handing more power to developers

Critics say new planning laws will revive expired permits, limit compensation, and weaken public oversight

Critics say new planning laws will revive expired permits,...

PN questions reliability of shore-to-ship system

PN says the government should have strengthened electricity infrastructure...

PN says the government should have strengthened electricity...

Undeclared earnings could be settled without criminal charges under new tax reform bill

Taxpayers who fail to declare income could soon avoid criminal prosecution by paying hefty fines of up to €1 million, under new legislation proposed by...

Taxpayers who fail to declare income could soon avoid...

Malta must recognise Palestinian State immediately, Labour MP says

Labour MP and former minister Edward Zammit Lewis says Malta must take this...

Labour MP and former minister Edward Zammit Lewis says...

Kitchen Garden: Major works stall reopening

Safety concerns forced its closure in August 2024, but a year later, the...

Safety concerns forced its closure in August 2024, but a...

Government launches new road code

The document provides guidance for new drivers, stressing discipline and the negative effects of distractions like mobile phone use

The document provides guidance for new drivers, stressing...

Labour Party's 'new' weapon in Gozo: Neville Gafà

Labour Party Deputy Leader Alex Agius Saliba says Neville Gafà, a Joseph...

Labour Party Deputy Leader Alex Agius Saliba says Neville...

President’s husband Anthony Spiteri Debono dies

Husband of President Myriam Spiteri Debono, Anthony Spiteri Debono, has passed...

Husband of President Myriam Spiteri Debono, Anthony Spiteri...

ANALYSIS | How Labour revived ODZ sanctioning after Gonzi’s short-lived clampdown

For a brief time between 2010 and 2015, sanctioning of post-2008 illegalities in outside development zones was not allowed. It was Labour’s planning...

For a brief time between 2010 and 2015, sanctioning of...

Immigration board red flag raised in 2024 by human rights court

Immigration Appeals Board that is leaving migrant workers in limbo was singled...

Immigration Appeals Board that is leaving migrant workers...

PN MP slams public indecency by tourists: ‘I saw people in their tanga on Sliema's Rudolph street’

Opposition MP says tourist indecency at holiday hotspots like Swieqi and Sliema are leaving residents feeling ‘raped’ in their own country  

Opposition MP says tourist indecency at holiday hotspots...

Parliament starts debating citizenship law amendments

Government insists amendments to citizenship law put greater emphasis on...

Government insists amendments to citizenship law put...

Helena Dalli to become acting president, Opposition slams lack of consultation

After it was announced Helena Dalli is set to become Malta’s next acting president, Opposition says appointment was Prime Minister Robert Abela paying...

After it was announced Helena Dalli is set to become...