Latest news in Malta? September 6th, 2026

Political fallout over the first 100 days of the Labour government The opposition Nationalist Party (PN) issued a strong critique marking the first 100 days of Prime Minister Robert Abela’s current administration, describing it as an extension of unresolved structural issues. The opposition highlighted recurring infrastructure strain, including hospital congestion at Mater Dei, persistent traffic congestion, power distribution cuts, and broader cost-of-living concerns. The Malta Independent+ 1Aftermath of Yorgen Fenech’s trial verdict Public and political discussion remains heavily centered on the recent verdict in the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination trial, where Yorgen Fenech was acquitted by a jury. Following the verdict, the Criminal Court instructed the police commissioner to examine testimony from the proceedings regarding the potential criminal liability of third parties, as inquiries into institutional information leaks continue. The Malta Independent+ 1Controversy over justice campaign banners Tensions rose between the government and opposition figures following public remarks by Valletta Cultural Agency chairman Jason Micallef, who labeled a “Justice for Daphne” banner as vandalism. The PN publicly called on the Prime Minister to take disciplinary action, while civil society groups reiterated demands for the full execution of the 2021 public inquiry recommendations. The Malta Independent+ 1Infrastructure and public utilities The Water Services Corporation initiated an EU-funded 10.2 million euro tender for a new seawater reverse osmosis facility in Pembroke. The facility is planned to add at least 11,200 cubic meters of potable water per day, part of wider national investments to reinforce the island’s freshwater supply. CDE.newsValletta urban planning and community pushback Resident associations and local NGOs voiced strong opposition against new outdoor catering permits opposite the Church of Ta’ Ġieżu in Valletta, warning of over-commercialization and tourist congestion diminishing residential life within the capital. The Malta Independent