Malta Today

Sat,07 Feb 2026 10:44:56 +0100
Labour-intensive economic growth model approaching its limits, IMF warns
The IMF stresses that Malta can no longer rely on a continued influx of foreign workers to sustain momentum, noting that the island now faces a population density 15 times greater than the EU average

Sat,07 Feb 2026 09:29:02 +0100
Motorcycle driver grievously hurt after collision involving two cars
Preliminary investigations suggest that the motorcycle was involved in a collision between a Toyota Passo and a Honda Fit

Sat,07 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0100
Sapienti sat: A word of caution to the wise | Andrea Briffa
The darkness doesn’t fall all at once. It arrives in the moments where we decide it’s easier to shrug than to speak. The choice to speak is yours

Sat,07 Feb 2026 06:45:00 +0100
Wied iz-Zurrieq quay upgrade plans include new toilets, diver facilities and covered boat storage
ERA says the Wied iz-Zurrieq upgrade will increase the site’s visual prominence but is unlikely to significantly affect landscape or visual amenity, while calling for improvements to an existing boundary wall it described as a negative visual ...

Fri,06 Feb 2026 20:09:37 +0100
Clearer youth information, stronger participation | Keith Azzopardi Tanti
Young people don’t need more explaining. They need more ownership. And when we give them that, the quality of our public conversation improves for everyone

Fri,06 Feb 2026 19:03:58 +0100
PM and Opposition leader have ‘healthy discussion’ on new chief justice, talks to continue
Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition leader Alex Borg hold what they describe as a positive discussion on the appointment of a new chief justice

Fri,06 Feb 2026 17:58:01 +0100
Elderly man grievously hurt after getting hit by pick-up truck
Preliminary investigations suggest that the elderly man was hit by an Isuzu pick-up truck driven by a 38-year-old Mosta resident

Fri,06 Feb 2026 15:58:28 +0100
Man behind alleged theft of luxury cars gets bail
Court hears how man allegedly stole an Audi S7, a Rolls-Royce Ghost and a Bentley Continental

Fri,06 Feb 2026 14:28:42 +0100
AUM moves to remove boats from its private water space in Bormla
The situation originates from a 2015 agreement which granted the American University of Malta extensive rights over the shoreline and the airspace above it

Fri,06 Feb 2026 14:13:12 +0100
140 complaints, but no fines issued over cannabis smell nuisance
ARUC study with University of Malta revealed traces of pesticides were found on illegal cannabis, but not on legally sourced marijuana  

Fri,06 Feb 2026 13:46:40 +0100
Court hands suspended sentence to teen involved in Paceville stabbing incident
17-year-old youth handed suspended prison sentence after admitting to his involvement in a violent incident in Paceville which left three British nationals injured

Fri,06 Feb 2026 12:33:05 +0100
Two arraigned over Għargħur violent robbery and assault
Both accused pleaded guilty to the charges brought against them

Fri,06 Feb 2026 10:26:14 +0100
Teatru Manoel presents Verdi’s Falstaff
Teatru Manoel, in collaboration with the Malta National Opera, will present Falstaff, Giuseppe Verdi’s comic opera, between 22 February and 1 March as part of the theatre’s 2025/2026 artistic programme

Fri,06 Feb 2026 10:21:18 +0100
Outdoor work to halt under red alerts as OHSA proposes binding storm safety rules
Employers would be legally required to stop dangerous outdoor activities, secure worksites and activate emergency plans when extreme weather warnings are issued

Fri,06 Feb 2026 10:11:34 +0100
Driver grievously injured in Tal-Barrani accident
Preliminary investigations suggest that the man was driving a Toyota Toyoace which collided with a Ford Focus driven by a 70-year-old man

Fri,06 Feb 2026 09:44:05 +0100
Court of appeal rejects defamation claim by consultant gynaecologist
The case kicked off after a patient filed multiple complaints with authorities after a surgical swab was discovered inside her uterus following a caesarean section

Fri,06 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Malta has highest farmland prices in EU
Eurostat data shows Malta has the EU’s highest arable land prices, a trend farmers say is being driven increasingly by recreational and non-productive uses rather than agriculture • Legislation has however, ensured rural leases in Malta a...

Thu,05 Feb 2026 19:06:47 +0100
President will not get involved in chief justice talks, PM says
The President called Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg to San Anton Palace as talks on chief justice appointment heat up

Thu,05 Feb 2026 18:50:29 +0100
Mater Dei opens new high dependency unit for seriously ill patients
Specialised 10-bed facility will provide enhanced monitoring and care for patients with severe illness who do not require intensive care ventilation

Thu,05 Feb 2026 18:37:34 +0100
Man handed suspended sentence over Żejtun domestic incident
A 44-year-old man was found guilty over a domestic dispute in Żejtun, with cannabis plants discovered at the scene

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