
Malta's Public Sector Expo Postponed Due to Contractor Pressure
The annual Public Service Expo in Malta, organized by the Office of the Prime Minister, has been postponed to alleviate pressure on contractors currently working with the Labour Party.

The annual Public Service Expo in Malta, organized by the Office of the Prime Minister, has been postponed to alleviate pressure on contractors currently working with the Labour Party.

Malta's political parties are gearing up for a relentless contest as the date for the 2026 elections has been officially set for May 30, marking the start of the campaign.

Pro-choice campaigners in Malta have affixed lockboxes containing abortion pills to sites across the country, protesting Malta's strict abortion laws, which are among the strictest in Western Europe.

The family of Matthew Bartolo, who died in a 2015 workplace accident, expressed relief after a judge ordered the involuntary homicide case to be reheard, 11 years after the initial court proceedings.

The Director General of the Government Printing Press, one of the most sensitive government departments during elections, is breaching public service rules by organising political events linked to…

More than half a million euros has reportedly been paid through the Archdiocese of Malta's coffers for the conversion of a Rabat farmhouse into a state-of-the-art country residence for the personal use of Archbishop Charles Scicluna.

International press freedom and journalist organizations have increased calls on Maltese authorities to prioritize long-overdue media reforms, warning that inaction threatens democratic standards and journalist safety.

Hili Ventures Ltd has received approval to delist Hili Properties plc from the Malta Stock Exchange, concluding a long-running battle with minority shareholders.

Labour's pollster Vince Marmara has received a significant increase in direct orders from multiple government entities, including research on euthanasia and government-backed green initiatives, ahead of anticipated elections.

Malta's Finance Minister Clyde Caruana and the Labour government are reportedly criticizing the University of Malta due to an €11 million deficit, questioning its financial management.

An article questions the government's potential involvement in money laundering and tax evasion, highlighting concerns about reliance on superficial compliance processes.

A tender issued by the Foundation for Affordable Housing for apartment blocks in Marsascala attracted only one bidder, indicating an unusually weak response from major developers.
Malta's government has spent €1.9 million on mass transport plans, including a light rail line, but has failed to provide detailed cost breakdowns, sparking public discussion about the nation's traffic issues.

Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced that the country will hold snap parliamentary elections on May 30, a year ahead of schedule. Abela stated the decision was made to ensure stability, particularly in light of regional conflicts, as the Labour Party seeks its fourth consecutive victory.

Maritime industry stakeholders claim their feedback on the regeneration of the Grand Harbour area has been largely ignored by the government's Preliminary Market Consultation.

The stage is set at Fort Tigné for the Maltese Prime Minister's highly anticipated announcement regarding the date for the upcoming general elections.

Malta's Health Ministry, led by Jo Etienne Abela, is reportedly refusing to disclose the costs of a multi-million-euro 24/7 air ambulance service between Gozo General Hospital and Mater Dei Hospital. The deal was allegedly struck with Gulf.

Malta's Transport Minister Chris Bonett is facing criticism for promoting roadworks directly in front of the Labour Party's headquarters, blurring the separation between state and governing party.

The Health Ministry is expected to pay around €1.3 billion over the next 30 years to private administrators of a proposed new 300-bed mini-hospital at St Vincent de Paul.

Speaker Anglu Farrugia has determined there is a prima facie case that Anthony "Tony" Debono, partner of an ambassadorial nominee, threatened Opposition MP Adrian Delia for performing his parliamentary duties.

Senior clerics within the Curia's administration in Malta are expressing anger over what they deem excessive spending from Church funds to convert an ODZ farmhouse into a luxury residence for Archbishop Scicluna.

New questions have arisen regarding the true ownership and use of a Qala villa linked to Sicilian mafia boss Toto Riina, as Minister Anton Refalo continues to withhold crucial details about its acquisition.

Adrian Muscat, who faces charges of money laundering and car theft, has asserted that he was a "good friend" and "business partner" of one of the three victims from whom he is accused of stealing vehicles.

Residents of Valletta, Malta, have welcomed the Planning Authority's rare decision to refuse an outdoor seating permit, addressing concerns about public space occupation.

An internal report from Malta's Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), kept confidential, described Roseanne Camilleri, the new ambassador-designate to Liechtenstein, as 'professionally incompetent'.

Joseph Cuschieri, appointed by Minister Miriam Dalli to lead Project Green, has authorized €1 million in direct orders from public funds within six months.

Tuna rancher and developer Saviour Ellul, known as Salvu ta’ l-Elbros, has stepped in with a package to potentially save retail investors from losses on Mediterranean Maritime Hub’s €15 million bond issue.

Prime Minister Robert Abela's actions have led to another media freedom alert in Malta, following demands made in court for The Shift newsroom to reveal its donors and contributors in a libel case.

An illegal Wolt Market distribution centre in Qormi, Malta, continues to operate despite being declared unlawful by planning authorities, sparking outrage among local residents.

Questions are mounting over the true ownership of the Qala 'mafia' villa, long occupied by Agriculture Minister Anton Refalo, as the lawyer named as proxy for the property’s mysterious owner is refusing to reveal her identity.
AGV Group Malta, a collection of companies owned by Marsaxlokk FC President Frank Cachia, secured over €8.5 million in government contracts for personnel services between 2022 and 2025, operating in a highly competitive sector.

The Maltese government is reportedly refusing to address the status of a caravan village that has illegally occupied coastline for decades, even as a national park project is planned nearby.

A decade after the initial investigation, details of the Mark Gaffarena property scandal on Old Mint Street in Malta are still emerging, with the courtroom process catching up to the story.

Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela is attempting to compel an independent newsroom, The Shift, to publicly disclose its donors and contributors in court, following his public claims that their articles are '90% fake'.

Transport Malta has initiated a large-scale internal promotions exercise, raising concerns about political interference and the potential misuse of public institutions for electoral gain as a general election approaches.

Malta's government has proceeded with the appointment of Mount Carmel Hospital CEO Roseanne Camilleri as non-resident ambassador to Liechtenstein. This decision comes months after a police investigation into her conduct was unexpectedly dropped.