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WATCH | No rush to approve planning reform, minister says
Planning Minister insists he is in listening mode and hints he feels no urgency...
Planning Minister insists he is in listening mode and hints...

Retract ‘dangerous’ planning reform bills in the name of decency and democracy, NGOs tell PM
NGOs says planning reform bills dismantle remaining environmental safeguards, highlighting how government has been captured by ‘powerful interests’
NGOs says planning reform bills dismantle remaining...

Cabs lobby initiates judicial proceedings against government over failure to regulate sector
The Light Passenger Operators Association asserts that government's failure to regulate operators led to an explosion of y-plates and the...
The Light Passenger Operators Association asserts that...

Malta most expensive in EU for oils, butter and fats
Malta has the highest prices in Europe for oils, butter and fats, according to...
Malta has the highest prices in Europe for oils, butter and...

Prime minister’s planning reform benefits land speculators, says ADPD
ADPD says the prime minister is openly complicit in supporting savage development
ADPD says the prime minister is openly complicit in...

Opposition says government is abusing power with planning law changes
PN Leader Bernard Grech says the proposed planning reforms give unchecked power...
PN Leader Bernard Grech says the proposed planning reforms...

Prime Minister defends planning reform: ‘Critics misinformed or acting in bad faith’
Robert Abela says changes to the planning appeals system and illegal building rules will bring clarity and fairness, while critics argue the reform benefits...
Robert Abela says changes to the planning appeals system...

Repubblika says eco-mafia is taking over the state again
Rule of law NGO Repubblika says the government’s proposed planning law...
Rule of law NGO Repubblika says the government’s...

Labour Party president doubles down on need to amend proposed changes to planning laws
Labour Party president Alex Sciberras says Malta’s planning system must reflect justice, sustainability and public trust, as he proposes key reforms in...
Labour Party president Alex Sciberras says Malta’s...

Malta launches national campaign to build water resilience
MEP Thomas Bajada says Malta must treat water not just as a resource, but as a...
MEP Thomas Bajada says Malta must treat water not just as a...

Roberta Metsola calls for urgent diplomacy and an end to Gaza violence
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola says aid must never be used as political currency and insists that both Palestinian and Israeli lives must be...
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola says aid must...

Protest to call on Maltese Government to act against the Gaza famine
A coalition of civil society groups says the Maltese Government must stop...
A coalition of civil society groups says the Maltese...


ANALYSIS | The Delia-Borg contest: Between second chance and fresh gamble
Adrian Delia offers a familiar face with unfinished business, but little surprise. Alex Borg, meanwhile, remains an enigma, untested, unreadable, and...
Adrian Delia offers a familiar face with unfinished...

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...