Malta

Sliema Fuel Station Application Suspended for Six Months After Licence Issues
An application to establish a new fuel station in Sliema has been suspended for six months following licence issues that emerged during the regulatory review process, halting the project until compliance concerns raised by the…

Plasterer Denied Bail Over Knife Attack on Client in Ħamrun
A plasterer was denied bail after being arraigned in connection with a knife attack on a client in Ħamrun, following an argument over pending payments for work carried out. The accused, 24-year-old Tarek Meashi Ualid,…

Repubblika’s Pilatus Bank Challenge to Continue in Open Court
Repubblika’s legal challenge seeking to compel the police and attorney general to prosecute former Pilatus Bank officials will continue in open court after the NGO successfully rebuffed the state’s attempt to have the proceedings heard…

Most Systems in ‘Shabby’ Cospicua Care Home Need a Complete Overhaul – Reports
Inspection reports into a care home in Cospicua have concluded that most of its core systems are no longer fit for purpose and require a complete overhaul, describing the facility as ‘shabby’ and highlighting widespread…

Maltese Man Living in Nairobi Challenges Lack of Overseas Voting Rights
A Maltese citizen residing in Nairobi has launched a challenge against Malta’s long-standing prohibition on external voting, highlighting a growing tension between diaspora engagement and electoral access. Malta is one of only a few democracies,…

Fr Luke Seguna Evidence Files Deleted, Expert Tells Court Three Years Later
Three years after the original investigation began, a court hearing has been told that key evidence files linked to Fr Luke Seguna have been deleted, according to testimony from a digital forensics expert. The expert…

100 Sachets of Synthetic Drugs Found on Man in Qormi Parking Lot
Police in Qormi have detained a man after discovering approximately 100 sachets of suspected synthetic drugs in his possession during a routine check in a public parking lot. The seizure, which occurred following a tip-off,…

Tourist Areas Getting Enhanced Monitoring, Stricter Enforcement of Noise Levels
Tourist areas across Malta are set to receive enhanced monitoring and stricter enforcement of noise levels as authorities respond to growing public concern about excessive disturbance from entertainment venues, construction, and boat parties near residential…

The Malta School of Music Today: An Outlook for Professional Renewal
The Malta School of Music today is positioning itself for comprehensive professional renewal, guided by a mid- to long-term vision that directly aligns with the National Education Strategy 2024-2030 and Malta Vision 2050. These national…

Three Suspected Hantavirus Cases Evacuated From Cruise Ship WHO
Three passengers with suspected hantavirus infections were evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship on Wednesday and are being flown to the Netherlands for medical care, the World Health Organization confirmed. The evacuations were coordinated…
















