Government News

  1. Malta state schools prepare for 37,771 students in 2026/27

    The new school year will involve 8,861 educators, while 36,457 students across state, Church and independent schools have registered for free school transport so far.

  2. Malta’s AFM completes King Air upgrades and adds first ground simulator

    A roughly €7.4 million EU-co-financed programme includes €4.28 million for the Armed Forces of Malta’s King Air fleet and €3.2 million for a new crew-training simulator.

  3. Malta construction damage assistance service starts 1 November

    A new Building and Construction Authority process will cover qualifying damage linked to projects receiving BCA clearance from 1 November, with approved assistance capped at €15,000.

  4. Works Begin on New €75 Million Organic Processing Plant

    Construction has started on Malta's new €75 million organic processing plant, a key investment in the country’s waste management infrastructure. The facility will increase annual organic waste treatment capacity and generate renewable energy.

  5. Food Safety Alert on RICO Bubble Milk Tea Product

    The Food Safety and Security Authority reported elevated levels of E110 Sunset Yellow colour in RICO Bubble Milk Tea Drink, exceeding permitted limits. Consumers are advised to dispose of or return the product.

  6. AFM Maritime Squadron Logs Over 10,000 Hours in 2025

    The Armed Forces of Malta Maritime Squadron accumulated over 10,000 operational hours in 2025, conducting patrols, inspections and law enforcement operations. Minister Glenn Bedingfield visited headquarters to highlight the Squadron's maritime security role.

  7. Food Safety and Security Authority advises public not to consume Snack day Pop Corn (Lot 26269)

    The Food Safety and Security Authority says a Snack day Pop Corn product (Lot 26269) must not be consumed because it may contain excessive levels of Tropane Alkaloids (Atropine and Scopolamine).

  8. Ministry for Finance publishes final retail allotment for August 2026 Malta Government Stocks

    The Treasury Department has published final results for the August 2026 Malta Government Stock issuance, reporting retail and wholesale subscriptions and the allotment breakdown for two stocks.

  9. Planning Authority digital investment cuts backlog by 39%, ministry says

    The Ministry for Infrastructure, Planning and Employment and the Planning Authority say digital investment and AI integration have reduced pending development applications and will be followed by a new portal and mapping tools.