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Robert Abela to attend European Political Community summit in Dublin

Malta’s prime minister will join leaders in Dublin on Thursday for talks on the war in Ukraine and European security. An informal European Council meeting follows on Friday.

‘Let us work together to safeguard our peoples’ present and future,’ Robert Abela tells COP31

Speaking in Antalya, Prime Minister Robert Abela pledged further investment in renewable energy and called for climate finance to reach the most vulnerable countries.

Work underway on €5.1 million-plus Court of Criminal Appeal building in Valletta

The Triq id-Dejqa project will provide three courtrooms, offices for the judiciary and a dedicated space for victims.

Schools to offer medical support for students with health needs

Specially trained medical professionals will support eligible students during school hours, with assistance tailored to each student’s needs.

Winners of the second Sustainable Development Action Awards announced

Eight awards recognised projects and initiatives that contribute to Malta’s economic, social and environmental sustainability.

Around 3,000 people attend ministry-organised Halloween activities

Five entities under the Ministry for Energy, the Environment and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour organised Halloween-themed activities for children and families across Malta.

Four men jailed for Valletta pickpocketing

Four men were sentenced to a combined 12 years and eight months in prison and ordered to compensate their victims.

Road safety | Every choice on the road matters: Mobile phones

The Malta Police Force and Doctors for Road Safety are reminding drivers to keep their attention on the road and away from their phones.

Malta opens public consultation on sustainable aquaculture action plan

The proposed 2026–2036 plan covers research, infrastructure, regulation and marine protection. The consultation runs until 11 December 2026.

Kartolina Milied returns for seventh edition with Christmas cards designed by children

Primary school pupils in Malta and Gozo have until Monday, 23 November 2026, to submit designs and messages for the Office of the Prime Minister’s Christmas cards.

Man, 75, dies after being trapped between truck and wall in Żurrieq

A 75-year-old Safi resident died at the scene of the accident in Triq Wied iż-Żurrieq on Tuesday morning.

Man arrested at Malta airport over suspected cannabis resin importation

Police say the 45-year-old was carrying about 1.5kg of suspected cannabis resin with an estimated street value of €30,000.

Malta entrusted with key role in preparations for the 2027 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Summit

Malta and Senegal will co-facilitate negotiations among UN member states ahead of the 2027 Sustainable Development Goals Summit.

Investment in Water Polo for European Competitions

Malta With You: Ġnien il-Gardjola will be given new life through a regeneration project with an investment of €400,000

€1.25 million investment to distribute fresh local milk in schools

€60 million desalination plant planned for Ħal Far

The Water Services Corporation says the new plant will be able to produce 40 million litres of drinking water a day.

Ministers discuss expanding youth services in Gozo

Omar Farrugia and Clint Camilleri visited Aġenzija Żgħażagħ’s Għajnsielem centre to discuss access to youth programmes.

€400,000 revamp planned for Ġnien il-Gardjola in Senglea

The Public Works Department plans to improve access, lighting and safety at the historic garden overlooking the Grand Harbour.

Malta’s parishes to receive dementia awareness training

Active Ageing and Community Care and the Archdiocese of Malta have agreed to help parish teams support people living with dementia and their families.

KM Malta Airlines expands KMrewards to everyday spending

The expanded loyalty programme gives more than 140,000 members new ways to earn and redeem SkyBux through a mobile app and local partners.

Junior College students’ academic achievements and contributions celebrated at annual awards ceremony

Junior College’s 2026 annual awards ceremony celebrated students’ academic achievements, talents and contributions, with Minister Byron Camilleri encouraging them to build on their successes.

25,000-square-metre site in Għaxaq regenerated and transformed into a picnic area

Project Green has transformed a 25,000-square-metre site in Għaxaq into a new picnic area following an investment of more than €1 million.

Young people pitch innovative business ideas to address Gozo’s needs

Youth4Entrepreneurship Gozo 2026 finalists presented digital solutions tackling island connectivity, an ageing population and youth participation.

‘Day by Day’: A book offering hope, courage and a new beginning

Clifford Galea’s Ġurnata b’Ġurnata shares a message of hope and personal growth, encouraging empathy and support for people recovering from addiction.

Documentary exploring the impact of disinformation, prejudice and gender stereotypes has been launched

A documentary exploring the impact of disinformation, prejudice and gender stereotypes has been launched as an educational resource for schools, young people and civil society organisations, aiming to strengthen awareness of equality, respect and violence prevention

Discussion on Diabetes with MEP Peter Agius highlights the need for awareness-raising to reduce stigma and better care opportunities

Giant board game at Tignè Point teaches children money skills

JA Malta’s life-sized take on Snakes and Ladders helps seven- to 16-year-olds learn about saving, budgeting and responsible spending. The game is open to the public at Tignè Point until February 2027.

Mediterranean College of Sport inaugurates primary school

The primary school has 93 pupils and pairs classroom lessons with daily 45-minute sports sessions, including swimming, gymnastics and athletics.

Food safety warning issued for three batches of Chef’s Choice frozen chicken mince

The Food Safety and Security Authority advises consumers to return or discard affected 400 g packs because they may contain excessive amounts of bone fragments.

ERA board approves €20,000 fine after protected Lija tree is felled

TVMnews reports that the environment watchdog approved the fine on Friday. Times of Malta reported that plans for a car showroom had identified the protected Southern nettle tree as an olive tree.

Government to Launch DC15 Planning Policy Consultation as Local Plans Review Moves Forward

Planning Minister Jonathan Attard has announced an upcoming public consultation on revisions to Malta's DC15 development policy, alongside a thematic review of local plans and possible further legal safeguards against intimidation in planning disputes.

Maltese MPs Highlight Neutrality, Mediterranean Security and Support for Ukraine at EU Conference

Maltese parliamentarians John Grech and Beppe Fenech Adami participated in an EU foreign, security and defence policy conference in Dublin, addressing European defence cooperation, Malta's neutrality, Russia's war in Ukraine and threats to democracy.

Malta Book Festival 2026 Promotes Reading and Supports Local Authors and Publishers

The Malta Book Festival is bringing together thousands of book lovers, authors and publishers at MFCC Ta' Qali from 4 to 8 November. This year's event features around 50 exhibitors, international guests and a book voucher scheme for children and young people aged five to 16.

Budget 2027: Over €370 Million for Energy, Water and Environment as Malta Maintains €400 Million in Energy Subsidies

Minister Miriam Dalli has outlined more than €370 million in capital investment for energy, water and environmental projects under Budget 2027, alongside €400 million in subsidies to protect families and businesses from international energy price fluctuations.

Malta Welcomes EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy, Calls for Focus on Quality and Island Needs

Malta has welcomed the European Union's Sustainable Tourism Strategy, with Minister Jo Etienne Abela calling for greater emphasis on quality tourism, competitiveness, environmental protection and the particular challenges faced by island member states

Budget 2027: Record €141 Million Investment Announced for Gozo

Gozo is set to receive a record €141 million allocation under Malta's 2027 Budget, an increase of more than €19 million, or 15.7%, over 2026. Minister Clint Camilleri outlined investments in ferry connectivity, roads, energy infrastructure, education, healthcare, sport and culture.

Malta Strengthens Workers' Rights Through Joint Training for Enforcement Authorities

Malta's employment enforcement authorities have taken part in a joint training programme supported by the European Labour Authority, focusing on workers' rights, labour mobility, employment agencies and stronger cooperation between regulators.

Chris Fearne Re-Elected Chair of Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group for Another Two Years

Malta's Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Chris Fearne, has been re-elected chair of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) for another two years, continuing Malta's role in supporting democracy, human rights, the rule of law and good governance across the Commonweal