Malta Today

Sat,24 Jan 2026 09:33:44 +0100
Gozo chamber calls for national permanent discussion after Storm Harry interruptions
Gozo Chamber says recent storms have exposed island’s vulnerability and dependency on single transport mode

Sat,24 Jan 2026 09:20:54 +0100
Starmer calls Trump’s Afghanistan remarks ‘insulting and appalling’
UK Prime Minister says US President should apologise for comments claiming NATO allies ‘stayed back’ from front lines

Sat,24 Jan 2026 08:40:51 +0100
WATCH | President says low voter turnout highlights need for electoral reform
XTRA on TVM | President Myriam Spiteri Debono reiterates calls for country leaders to respect international law in wake of US President Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland

Sat,24 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100
A judiciary under attack
If judges and magistrates can’t speak for themselves, who should speak in their defence and in defence of the judicial system?

Sat,24 Jan 2026 06:45:00 +0100
Whether accused received fair trial or not depends on whole criminal process
The concept of overall fairness is applicable in Malta to see whether there was a breach of the right to a fair hearing.

Sat,24 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0100
Shifting goalposts: Zoning change gives Polidano bigger mixed-use area in Xemxija
​The Planning Authority has approved a zoning change that expands the area in Xemxija where residential and commercial development may be allowed, incorporating most of a villa-designated site into the mixed-use site

Sat,24 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0100
New Floriana fire station misses deadline as works remain suspended
A new fire station in Floriana, which had to be completed by 2024, remains an abandoned construction site after works were suspended, MaltaToday has learnt

Fri,23 Jan 2026 16:55:19 +0100
President meets young girl who donated her hair to help sick children
The nine-year-old’s altruistic gesture, carried out while on holiday in Malta, inspired a children’s book whose proceeds will support the Malta Community Chest Fund’s work with patients who lose their hair due to medical conditions...

Fri,23 Jan 2026 16:46:37 +0100
Parliament’s foreign affairs committee condemns repression and killings in Iran
Committee expresses solidarity with Iranian people and warns of risk of escalating regional tensions.

Fri,23 Jan 2026 16:37:19 +0100
Former Birgu oil depot to be transformed into 1,500sq.m public garden
Long-neglected land, formerly an oil depot in Birgu transformed into 1,500sq.m public garden designed to serve as a green, climate-sensitive community space along the Kalkara Creek promenade

Fri,23 Jan 2026 16:21:35 +0100
Mizzi Estates resubmits plans to rebuild hotel in Natura 2000 site in Mellieħa
Mizzi Estates have once again submitted a planning application to rebuild a long-derelict hotel within a Natura 2000 site in Mellieħa

Fri,23 Jan 2026 16:20:49 +0100
Parents and persons with disabilities should not be ignored | Marthese Mugliette
 Parents must be encouraged to speak up when issues arise; otherwise, nothing will change. Authorities must listen, understand, and act

Fri,23 Jan 2026 16:17:27 +0100
Europe’s competitiveness at a crossroads: Power, principles, and pragmatism
If Europe fails to adapt, it risks becoming a rule-maker without rule-takers. But if it succeeds, it may yet prove that competitiveness and values are not mutually exclusive, just harder to sustain in a changing world

Fri,23 Jan 2026 16:14:58 +0100
Denmark and the people of Greenland should decide island’s fate, Abela says
Prime Minister Robert Abela urges prudence, restraint and continued support for peace and de-escalation efforts during an informal meeting of the European Council in Brussels

Fri,23 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +0100
BRND WGN announces strategic investment and partnership with global agency nmbl
nmbl has acquired a strategic stake in WGN Ventures, BRND WGN’s investment and growth vehicle - an investment designed to accelerate international expansion, strengthen operational scale, and unlock new global opportunities

Fri,23 Jan 2026 13:05:02 +0100
Paul Cassar’s new solo exhibition: A journey into colour, life, memory and transcendence
Paul Cassar’s vivid palette will once again be showcased in his new exhibition: 60. The exhibition commemorates the artist’s sixtieth birthday while also being a uniquely personal tribute to the memory of a loved one

Fri,23 Jan 2026 12:55:41 +0100
ERA limits ship maintenance at Malta Freeport to emergencies
ERA accepts Birżebbuġa local council request to restrict ship maintenance at the Malta Freeport to emergency situations, as part of updated environmental permit conditions

Fri,23 Jan 2026 12:32:45 +0100
Mġarr Port Taskforce meets for first time
The taskforce was established due to the strategic importance of Mġarr Port, the fact that it is the only access point to Gozo, and its direct impact on Gozitan society and the economy

Fri,23 Jan 2026 12:16:33 +0100
PN accuses ARMS of ‘lying’ over billing errors, says public trust has been lost
Opposition says thousands of consumers were affected by billing confusion and calls out ARMS leadership and the energy minister for failing to take responsibility

Fri,23 Jan 2026 11:01:21 +0100
Marsaskala residents warn against ‘quick fixes’ after storm damage
Residents’ group says coastal protection must be guided by science and long-term planning, not social media proposals or political interests

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