Port work in Malta: A closed shop
Malta’s controversial system allowing port workers to pass on their licences to relatives is under fire from Brussels, with the European Commission referring the country to...
Five parked cars go up in flames in Marsaskala
Parked car bursts into flames as burning fuel from the vehicle trickles down the street causing four other vehicles to ignite
Agricultural organisations 'surprised and relieved' by agricultural land preservation regulations

Agricultural organisations have expressed overwhelmingly positive feedback from those directly involved in farming

Agricultural organisations have expressed overwhelmingly...

Labour backbencher says planning bills should have gone to public consultation

‘I don’t know who the PM got his advice from … but I don’t think they are politically bright’

‘I don’t know who the PM got his advice from...

Truck breaks down, spills gravel on Triq Mikiel Anton Vassalli

Motorists driving northbound through Regional Road might experience traffic due...

Motorists driving northbound through Regional Road might...

Planning reform gives Planning Authority power to change building height limits

New law will allow PA’s Executive Committee to initiate changes to zoning and building heights in specific areas on its own steam, even with regards to...

New law will allow PA’s Executive Committee to...

Malta will recognise Palestinian State at UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Robert Abela says Malta will take the step to recognise the...

Prime Minister Robert Abela says Malta will take the step...

Hundreds call for a Free Palestine in Valletta protest

Palestinian flags dotted Valletta's streets on Tuesday as people voiced...

Palestinian flags dotted Valletta's streets on Tuesday...

President's husband given final farewell in Valletta

Anthony Spiteri Debono laid to rest after his passing on 24 July

Anthony Spiteri Debono laid to rest after his passing on 24...

Daphne Foundation slams slow progress four years since public inquiry

Four years since the inquiry published its recommendations, little progress has...

Four years since the inquiry published its recommendations,...

Edward Scicluna is back: Government reinstates Central Bank governor despite ongoing criminal case

Edward Scicluna tendered his suspension exactly one year ago after refusing to do so despite being charged in relation to the Vitals fraud...

Edward Scicluna tendered his suspension exactly one...

NAO notes failure by Gozo Ministry to address 'vaguely justified' overtime requests

The National Audit Office noted that requests for overtime are still vaguely justified, with several requests for overtime on weekends and public holidays...

The National Audit Office noted that requests for overtime...

KTP in favour of planning reform but against piecemeal revisions without broad consultation

Kamra tal-Periti says country’s planning regime needs changing, but should not come without wider public participation

Kamra tal-Periti says country’s planning regime needs...

Momentum files Freedom of Information request over government consultation on new planning bills

Freedom of Information request by Momentum specifically asks for details of all meetings held between government officials and key figures in the development...

Freedom of Information request by Momentum specifically...

WATCH | Labour MPs with mixed bag of reactions on proposed planning reforms

Among those who call for more consultation are Miriam Dalli, Rosianne Cutajar, Carmelo Abela, and Chris Fearne

Among those who call for more consultation are Miriam...

WATCH | Abela tells activists they misunderstood planning reform. They replied: 'Don't insult us'

When activists heard Robert Abela say that he is ready for discussions, a crowd of activists erupted in anger, as Abela walked away

When activists heard Robert Abela say that he is ready for...

Idle farmland can be reclaimed by government under new law

Unregistered or abandoned agricultural land could be taken over by the state...

Unregistered or abandoned agricultural land could be taken...

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

Chamber says government' piecemeal approach to planning...

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...