Malta Today

Thu,29 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0100
Heritage that lives, breathes, and belongs to us all | Noel Zammit
At its core, the 2026 calendar is an invitation to participate, reflect, and experience heritage

Thu,29 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0100
Social media reform must reflect our values | Rebecca Buttigieg
Freedom of expression is of paramount importance and must be always safeguarded. Social media reform is not about censorship

Thu,29 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Plans submitted for garden and multi-level underground parking in Gozo’s capital
Parking charges are being considered to ensure regular maintenance, while metered on-street parking is being considered to reduce pressure on surrounding streets

Thu,29 Jan 2026 06:30:00 +0100
Storm Harry points to more frequent extreme weather, Climate Authority warns
Storm Harry is part of a wider pattern of extreme weather events that are expected to become more frequent and intense, the Climate Action Authority warns

Thu,29 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0100
WATCH | Labour MPs divided on Trump’s Board of Peace, Nationalists flag neutrality concerns
Members of parliament share mixed views on the prospect of Malta joining US President Donald Trump's Peace Board, as Roderick Galdes and Adrian Delia emerge as the most sceptical MPs from their respective parties

Wed,28 Jan 2026 23:13:34 +0100
Government proposes Consuelo Scerri Herrera for chief justice, irked Opposition wants further talks
Alex Borg accuses prime minister of breaking gentleman’s agreement with announcement of Consuelo Scerri Herrera for chief justice without having prior agreement • PN parliamentary group wants confidential talks to continue

Wed,28 Jan 2026 18:41:37 +0100
Public urged to remain vigilant as bad weather returns Thursday
Ministry for Home Affairs warns public to remain cautious as weather is expected to take a turn for the worse on Thursday • Yellow weather warning issued for Thursday

Wed,28 Jan 2026 18:23:23 +0100
University of Malta academics to withhold marks as industrial action escalates
Marks awarded to students at the University of Malta to be withheld from administration as part of a new phase of industrial action announced by the University of Malta Academic Staff Association

Wed,28 Jan 2026 18:08:55 +0100
Government launches fisheries public consultation
Public consultation sets out a long-term national framework for the sustainable development of the fisheries sector over the next decade

Wed,28 Jan 2026 17:10:50 +0100
Trump warns Iran time is running out for nuclear deal as American military ships head to Persian Gulf
US President Donald Trump warns Iran that if it does not come to a deal on its nuclear ambitions the US will strike and the 'next attack will be far worse' than last June's nuclear site strikes

Wed,28 Jan 2026 17:03:41 +0100
Police requests public’s help in finding missing man
Robert Lawniczak, aged 57, was last seen in Gozo

Wed,28 Jan 2026 15:08:55 +0100
Church urges ethical AI policies to protect workers and vulnerable communities
Archdiocese of Malta calls for human-centred rules on artificial intelligence in new position paper

Wed,28 Jan 2026 13:09:48 +0100
Post offices will be closed on Tuesday due to staff training seminar
MaltaPost staff will be attending a training seminar, leaving post offices vacant on Tuesday • Postal delivery services will operate as usual

Wed,28 Jan 2026 12:12:55 +0100
Vitals case: Defence presses court to act as key expert again fails to appear for cross-examination
Lawyers for former permanent secretaries say continued delays are unfair to the accused

Wed,28 Jan 2026 11:19:48 +0100
Il-Quws has his bail revoked after Attorney General appeal
Melvin Debono failed to appear in court a number of times, and arrived late on Wednesday when the court revoked his bail

Wed,28 Jan 2026 09:50:43 +0100
Three Maltese nationals arrested over nitrous oxide operation in French ski resort
More than 6,000 nitrous oxide canisters were seized, with an estimated street value of €340,000

Wed,28 Jan 2026 08:34:20 +0100
WATCH | Missing Polish girl, 13, found dead at sea identified as Oliwia Wojnowska
Civil Protection Department spokesperson Mark Zammit says 13-year-old Polish girl's body found by two divers at 10:30am on Wednesday • Inquiry led by magistrate Monica Borg Galea launched 

Wed,28 Jan 2026 06:25:00 +0100
Scabies cases surged in 2023
A significant increase in scabies, a skin infection caused by mites, was recorded three years ago, data tabled in parliament by Health Minister Jo Etienne Abela shows

Wed,28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Galdes, misplaced loyalties and accountability
It would seem the days of pro-active decision-making based on an expectation of political accountability have long vanished, which is a pity because this country deserves much better

Wed,28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Donald Trump’s Board of Peace: 7 reasons why Malta should not join
Morality aside, Malta faces strategic, financial, and diplomatic risks in joining Donald Trump’s Board of Peace. James Debono believes participation could compromise the national interest

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