Malta Today

Sun,01 Feb 2026 10:41:41 +0100
I do know Jeffrey, and I like him: US ambassador to Malta named in Epstein files
United States ambassador to Malta, who last week said she will not hesitate to forward Trump's agenda in her newly appointed role, is mentioned in freshly released documents relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Sun,01 Feb 2026 09:37:50 +0100
Police arrest 20-year-old man in Santa Venera drug trafficking operation
The man was arrested in Santa Venera after allegedly suspicious activity 

Sun,01 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0100
When the shelves emptied, the system spoke
If Malta genuinely cares about wellbeing, resilience and long-term stability, then agriculture cannot remain peripheral. Its foundations must become a national priority

Sun,01 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100
Cartoon: 1 February 2026
Cartoon by Mikiel Galea

Sun,01 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0100
WATCH | Jason Deguara: ‘Chaos and individuality reign when solidarity is absent’
The incoming president of the General Workers’ Union, Jason Deguara, believes solidarity among workers is weakening. In his first interview since being elected to the post, he tells Matthew Farrugia the biggest challenges the union faces conce...

Sun,01 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0100
A patronising bishop out of touch with reality
The Gozo Bishop's words were an attempt to guilt-trip parents, especially women, who already find it hard to leave their children in child care, while they are constrained to return to the workplace after 18 weeks of maternity leave

Sun,01 Feb 2026 06:15:00 +0100
Higher medicine prices squeeze patients
Data obtained by MaltaToday reveals sharp price hikes across dozens of commonly used medicines over the past 18 months, with some treatments more than tripling in price

Sun,01 Feb 2026 05:59:00 +0100
Clyde Caruana remains best ranked but all ministers see marks drop in MaltaToday survey
Clyde Caruana remains Malta’s best rated minister • Nine ministers score five points or above, seven ministers score below pass mark • Before resigning Roderick Galdes ranked lowest • All ministers see decrease in their rat...

Sat,31 Jan 2026 18:07:09 +0100
Abela urges Opposition to take clear stance on chief justice nomination
Prime Minister Robert Abela insists the selection of a new chief justice must be based on merit as he reiterates support for Judge Consuelo Scerri Herrera

Sat,31 Jan 2026 16:47:38 +0100
Elderly man grievously injured in Birkirkara traffic collision
A 74-year-old driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving two vehicles in Triq Dun Karm on Saturday morning

Sat,31 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0100
MaltaTodays Rate the Minister survey out on Sunday
We asked you to rate the ministers on a scale from zero to 10 and the survey results will be published on Sunday

Sat,31 Jan 2026 14:24:34 +0100
Residents’ groups urge authorities to clamp down on abuse of public space after Storm Harry
Residents want clearly defined boundaries for all permitted outdoor areas to prevent further encroachment

Sat,31 Jan 2026 13:41:55 +0100
Yellow weather warning issued as strong winds and rough seas expected on Sunday
Authorities urge the public to take precautions as conditions are set to deteriorate from early morning

Sat,31 Jan 2026 13:33:54 +0100
ADPD opposes proposed St Paul’s Bay hotel, citing impact on residents
ADPD–The Green Party warns that the proposed eight-storey hotel to replace a former bank building in St Paul’s Bay would worsen traffic, strain infrastructure and undermine residents’ quality of life

Sat,31 Jan 2026 12:58:55 +0100
PN leader Alex Borg attends EPP leaders’ meeting in Zagreb
The PN leader joined European People’s Party leaders in Zagreb for talks on Europe’s demographic decline, geopolitical challenges and the group’s political priorities for 2026

Sat,31 Jan 2026 12:51:17 +0100
Two more men deported from Malta in latest forced return operation
Immigration Police say the men were repatriated to North Africa after failing to qualify for protection, marking the fourth forced return operation carried out this month

Sat,31 Jan 2026 11:19:35 +0100
My essentials: Tomas Hed’s cultural picks
165 | Tomas Hed, 59, Art Director/Artist

Sat,31 Jan 2026 10:31:51 +0100
Abusive lawsuits continue to rise across Europe despite new EU anti-SLAPP law, report finds
A new report by the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation and CASE warns that Malta still has the highest per-capita rate of SLAPP cases in the EU, despite being the only country to partially implement anti-SLAPP legislation

Sat,31 Jan 2026 09:48:02 +0100
Man seriously injured after being hit by car in Santa Venera
The 43-year-old pedestrian was struck in the early hours of the morning and was taken to Mater Dei Hospital with serious injuries.

Sat,31 Jan 2026 08:45:29 +0100
Malta climbs nine places in climate change index but progress remains slow
Malta has improved its standing in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index, moving up nine places to 25th and classified as a medium performer

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