Malta Today

Thu,13 Mar 2025 09:27:59 +0100
Jason Azzopardi questions decree dismissing inquiry requests after receiving court document authored by different magistrate
Lawyer Jason Azzopardi files appeal in Gozo court, arguing decree rejecting his request for a magisterial inquiry was not issued by Magistrate Brigitte Sultana, who had initially been assigned with handling the requests

Thu,13 Mar 2025 08:46:00 +0100
Father and son trappers handed conditional discharge after assaulting BirdLife members
Two trappers, a father and son, found guilty of unprovoked attack on BirdLife Malta activists near Magħtab in 2022

Thu,13 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0100
Court rules pensioner should receive an increase in pension
The Court of Appeal in its deliberations held that the fact that the Appellant retired in 2015, before the Legal Notice became enforceable, is irrelevant. What is relevant, the judgment says, is that the Appellant satisfied the requisites of Article...

Thu,13 Mar 2025 06:30:00 +0100
Communities investing in shared solar parks: A case for energy democracy
As Malta faces increasing energy demands and growing concerns about the climate crisis, alternative energy solutions are becoming a pressing issue

Thu,13 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0100
New outer breakwater proposed off St Elmo
Valletta’s eastern coastline risks erosion and potential flooding in lower-lying areas from rising sea levels, unless new coastal defences are implemented, an environmental impact assessment concludes

Wed,12 Mar 2025 20:30:44 +0100
Opposition motion on cost of living shot down by government
Amendment by government to praise its policies in tackling inflation receives parliamentary approval • Drug law reform approved by parliament despite Opposition voting against 

Wed,12 Mar 2025 19:59:39 +0100
Man wanted by German authorities over armed robbery, trafficking and swindling is arrested
German man residing in Malta arrested following European Arrest Warrant over drug trafficking, selling stolen cars, armed robbery and swindling

Wed,12 Mar 2025 19:45:55 +0100
Man remanded in custody over vehicle arson in Valletta
Man charged after allegedly setting fire to Ford Ranger parked on Valletta’s East Street

Wed,12 Mar 2025 19:08:58 +0100
Controversial magisterial inquiry reform clears Second Reading stage
Under the proposed rules, ordinary citizens will have to file a police report first and only after six months can the person ask the Criminal Court to examine at what stage the police investigation has arrived • Government MPs vote in favour, w...

Wed,12 Mar 2025 17:51:40 +0100
Cocaine users amount to 41% of those who sought help with addiction in 2023
The number of deaths linked to drug use rose sharply to 18, compared to just five in the previous year. Of these, 13 were attributed to cocaine use, while the remaining five were connected to heroin consumption

Wed,12 Mar 2025 17:39:13 +0100
Man arrested after police tip off charged with drug trafficking
A 46-year-old man pleads not guilty to various drug charges involving cocaine and heroin

Wed,12 Mar 2025 16:59:58 +0100
Government puts forward motion condemning Opposition’s attitude towards Speaker
Government Whip Naomi Cachia files parliamentary motion condemning Opposition MP Karol Aquilina’s remarks against Speaker Anglu Farrugia • Debate and vote to be held on Monday

Wed,12 Mar 2025 16:47:51 +0100
Labour MPs shoot down discussion on Tourism Ministry consultants during Clayton Bartolos tenure
Clayton Bartolo testifies in front of the Public Accounts Committee that fell into chaos when the subject of his former ministry's consultants was about to be discussed

Wed,12 Mar 2025 15:45:57 +0100
Lufthansa Technik to invest €22 million in Malta hangar for wide-body aircraft maintenance
Lufthansa Technik Malta announces €22 million investment in hangar expansion to cater for maintenance of wide-body aircraft

Wed,12 Mar 2025 15:22:39 +0100
Man admits to theft and threatening public officer
Man handed suspended sentence and €800 fine for theft, threats to a public officer and illegal possession of weapon

Wed,12 Mar 2025 13:44:44 +0100
Father pleads not guilty to grievously injuring son in self defence
The accused's son was certified as being grievously injured, so much so that he required a number of stitches in his face

Wed,12 Mar 2025 13:26:01 +0100
Vania Goshe: Social media allows me to connect with art lovers and collectors worldwide
Seven questions for artist Vania Goshe

Wed,12 Mar 2025 13:22:19 +0100
Malta joins Commonwealth countries in call for unity to restore global harmony
Malta joins commonwealth countries in call for unity to restore harmony across the globe during the 68th meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group

Wed,12 Mar 2025 12:56:47 +0100
Man granted bail after admitting to owning child sex abuse materials
Accused, 27, was in possession of child sex abuse materials showing children as young as under nine years old

Wed,12 Mar 2025 12:22:02 +0100
Harbinson continues to decline court invite to testify in hospitals concession proceedings
Court rules witness testimonies in criminal proceedings over Vitals hospitals concession to begin on 21 March

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