Cyberattacks rose as Malta assumed top posts, secret service report shows
Public sector employees were targeted in several cyberattacks coinciding with Malta’s membership of the UN Security Council and its OSCE presidency, according to the secret...
Prime Minister announces pilot project to collect plastic bottles from elderly, blue badge holders
Robert Abela announces new home collection service for plastic beverage bottles for elderly and blue badge holders • Fast ferry service from Bugibba to start operating
As summer approaches, another Sliema swimming area gets contaminated

The public was warned that contaminated water found its way to a...

The public was warned that contaminated water...

More than 420 contacts made with BCA in wake of Paceville building collapse

Over 420 people contacted the BCA’s emergency line after the collapse of a residential block in Paceville last week, as authorities continue to...

Over 420 people contacted the BCA’s emergency line...

Bolt backs Transport Malta’s plan to cap driver hours

Bolt has welcomed a proposed Transport Malta cap on cab driver hours, saying it...

Bolt has welcomed a proposed Transport Malta cap on cab...

Panic alarms for domestic violence victims at extreme risk to roll out in July

New measure will allow at-risk victims to silently call for police assistance in emergencies

New measure will allow at-risk victims to silently call for...

Asylum applications and boat arrivals drop sharply ahead of World Refugee Day

Asylum requests, irregular arrivals and pending cases declined in 2024, while most beneficiaries of temporary protection in Malta remained Ukrainians, new NSO...

Asylum requests, irregular arrivals and pending cases...

Mandatory charge proposed on plastic takeaway containers

Public consultation launched on new guidelines for catering establishments and...

Public consultation launched on new guidelines for catering...

Romilda Zarb draws from personal experience in calling for policy reform on neonatal support

Labour MP Romilda Zarb makes appeal for stronger state support for parents of new-borns requiring intensive medical care, sharing her own family's...

Labour MP Romilda Zarb makes appeal for stronger state...

Sewage leak from nearby establishment contaminates sea near Qui-Si-Sana in Sliema

People advised against bathing in sea off Qui Si Sana until further notice

People advised against bathing in sea off Qui Si Sana until...

FIAU annual report: 80% rise in suspicious transaction reports from real-estate sector in 2024

Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit received 9,430 suspicious transaction reports in 2024, a 3% increase over 2023 • Reports from real estate agents...

Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit received 9,430...

Man enters news outlet's offices, threatens staff following video of relative shouting racist slur

A police report has been filed after a man entered SideStreet Malta's offices and threatened employees to remove a video showing his relative screaming a...

A police report has been filed after a man entered...

Government exploring whether road crash barriers can be made safer

Transport Minister Chris Bonnet insists crash barriers are in line with safety...

Transport Minister Chris Bonnet insists crash barriers are...

PN councillors protest against Local Government director general over comments on Għargħur mayor’s ousting

Nationalist councillors walk out of the Eastern Regional Council annual general meeting in protest over remarks made by the Director General for Local...

Nationalist councillors walk out of the Eastern Regional...

Government launches public consultation on auto-enrolment pension reform

Government proposes automatic enrolment into pension schemes to boost retirement savings, with public consultation open for feedback ahead of a 2025 rollout

Government proposes automatic enrolment into pension...

Geological study could have identified risk behind Paceville collapse, geologists say

Malta Chamber of Geologists say geological study of site where Paceville collapse could have identified risks

Malta Chamber of Geologists say geological study of site...

Pro-euthanasia campaign launched

The group is encouraging members of the public who support the proposed principles and safeguards outlined in the consultation document to make their voices...

The group is encouraging members of the public who support...

‘Emergency exemptions’ being used to circumvent law and excavate in Paceville: MHRA

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association says immediate action needed to address excavation work, traffic and noise disruption negatively experiencing tourists...

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association says immediate...

Commission launches infringement proceedings over Malta's legal shielding of gaming companies

The proceedings centre around a 2023 amendment to Malta’s Gaming Act which granted a form of 'immunity' from legal action that would...

The proceedings centre around a 2023 amendment to...

More residents evacuated from Paceville as clean up efforts continue

BCA explains that it is working to address every possible danger while...

BCA explains that it is working to address every possible...