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Magistrate questions fast track permitting for factories

Sofia magisterial inquiry says system which fast-tracks factory construction strengthens perception there is no need for many controls

[WATCH] Naxxar residents, businesses detail sleepless nights and lost customers during blackouts

'Desperate' Naxxar residents described their experiences with power cuts, while business owners say they expect compensation for lost business

Bernard Grech reiterates call for Sofia public inquiry

Grech claimed that a two-thirds majority in Parliament is the only way to...

Grech claimed that a two-thirds majority in Parliament is...

Collecting 'rizzi' now illegal in Maltese waters in bid to stop extinction

A two-year moratorium banning the collection of sea urchins is now in force to stop their extinction from Maltese waters

A two-year moratorium banning the collection of sea urchins...

Speaker will not be investigated for vote against report on ethical breaches in public-funded adverts

Standards Commissioner Azzopardi has concluded that while agreeing with the conclusions of the report, he cannot proceed against the Speaker, citing "a...

Standards Commissioner Azzopardi has concluded that while...

Bank of Valletta challenged by director over data protection breach

Elected director says former CEO Rick Hunkin sent ECB his individual assessment...

Elected director says former CEO Rick Hunkin sent ECB his...

Updated | House to vote on Sofia death public inquiry on Wednesday

Opposition motion calling for a public inquiry into Jean Paul Sofia’s...

Opposition motion calling for a public inquiry into Jean...

Finance minister says Malta aiming to emulate Dutch model of highly-skilled labour

Finance minister Clyde Caruana says Malta’s workforce should aim at reaching standards in the Netherlands, where working hours on average are just over...

Finance minister Clyde Caruana says Malta’s workforce...

92% of Maltese think corruption is widespread

78% believe that corruption is widespread among planning officials, an increase...

78% believe that corruption is widespread among planning...

Marinas provide berthing for only 10% of all boats registered in Malta

There are 2,422 berths across Malta's 10 marinas, falling far short of the number of pleasure craft registered in Malta

There are 2,422 berths across Malta's 10 marinas,...

Catholic ‘knights’ granted 25-year tenancy of Fort St Elmo hall

Order whose 100 members raise funds for Catholic church and families in Middle...

Order whose 100 members raise funds for Catholic church and...

‘Tuna swimming’ event by fisheries minister reported for ethics breach

Arnold Cassola files ethics breach report over Alicia Bugeja Said personal campaign event dubbed ‘Swimming With Tuna’ that was disseminated to...

Arnold Cassola files ethics breach report over Alicia...

BCRS Malta collects 74% of market drink containers over seven-month period

Information tabled in parliament reveals that BCRS Malta Limited issued a total of €8,284,762 in deposit refunds through vouchers from November 2022...

Information tabled in parliament reveals that BCRS...

[WATCH] Uncomfortable government MPs show sympathy but shun mother's call for public inquiry into son's death

Isabelle Bonnici, the mother of construction tragedy victim Jean Paul Sofia, approaches MPs with appeal for public inquiry • Government MPs insist...

Isabelle Bonnici, the mother of construction tragedy victim...

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Since setting up an enforcement unit last year, the disability commission...

Since setting up an enforcement unit last year, the...

EU rule of law report singles out deteriorating efficiency of Maltese justice system

The European Commission's annual rule of law report notes several worsening justice indicators for Malta • Administrative cases take a record 1,356...

The European Commission's annual rule of law report...

Lydia Abela and daughter lunch with Love Island cast at Girgenti palace

Office of the Prime Minister says no public funds were disbursed in Lydia Abela's and daughter's lunch appointment with Love Island cast

Office of the Prime Minister says no public funds were...

Urban greening projects boss Steve Ellul has €81,000 pay packet

Project Green CEO’s three-year contract is tabled in parliament revealing...

Project Green CEO’s three-year contract is tabled in...

Non-EU Y-plate drivers will need Maltese licence to work under new stricter rules

Transport Ministry issues new regulations for cab drivers including new testing procedures and licence requirements • Consultation underway to have new...

Transport Ministry issues new regulations for cab drivers...

Animal rights NGO calls for more information on government’s Animal Welfare Directorate reform

Time for Change welcomes reform, but says ministry should issue more details to ensure process is open and effective

Time for Change welcomes reform, but says ministry should...