In a society where trust in law enforcement is paramount, recent events have cast a shadow over the Maltese community. Reports have surfaced that an officer has been jailed for slapping a young boy, yet the police have remained tight-lipped about whether the officer has been suspended. This case has sparked outrage and raised critical…
**Abela Claims Strengthened Democracy at Ombudsman Event** Malta’s Prime Minister, Robert Abela, addressed the nation at the Ombudsman’s annual event, asserting that his government has significantly bolstered democracy within the country. Speaking to an audience of esteemed officials and community leaders, Abela highlighted key initiatives aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and citizen participation. In a…
## Lawyer Demands Answers on ‘Secret’ Abortion Medical Board: A Maltese Dilemma In a recent development that has sparked significant public interest, a Maltese lawyer has called for transparency regarding the composition and workings of the medical board responsible for abortion cases. This demand has not only ignited a heated debate but also highlighted the…
— In a twist that has captured the attention of global audiences, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has learned his prison fate, yet the details remain sealed. The news, while originating from France, has not gone unnoticed in Malta, where the community is keen to understand the implications of such high-profile legal dramas on a…
**PN slams Fortina ‘lie’ over valuation, insists Lands must honour NAO findings** Malta has once again found itself at the center of a political storm, with the Nationalist Party (PN) vehemently denouncing what it calls a “lie” propagated by Fortina regarding property valuations. The PN insists that the Lands Authority must honor the findings of…
## Momentum Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns About Fortina Committee Vote In the heart of Malta’s vibrant cultural scene, the Fortina committee vote has sparked a heated debate and raised eyebrows over potential conflicts of interest. The Fortina committee, tasked with overseeing the development and preservation of cultural heritage sites, has always been a cornerstone…
**Public Services Hit 86% Implementation of Auditor General’s Recommendations—But What About the Other 14%?** *By Hot Malta Staff* Valletta—If Malta’s public sector were a student, the latest report card would read: “Good effort, room for improvement.” The National Audit Office (NAO) revealed this week that government ministries and agencies have implemented 86 % of the…
# Former MEP hopeful’s late expense return sent back to court in rare electoral replay Valletta – A former candidate who stood for Malta in last June’s European Parliament election has had her campaign-expense case sent for a full re-hearing after filing her declaration two weeks past the legal deadline, the Commissioner for Standards in…
Alex Borg vows to push for party financing reform ================================================= Valletta – In a sun-splashed corner café just off Republic Street, Alex Borg drains his espresso and sets the tiny cup down like a gavel. “Every election we hand out ħobż biż-żejt and plastic fans, and every year we pretend it doesn’t cost anything,” the…
Valletta’s cafés were buzzing this morning with talk of a scandal that feels oceans away yet curiously close to home: the U.S. House Oversight Committee’s late-night release of a 1993 birthday note that Donald Trump allegedly scribbled to financier-turned-convicted-sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Happy birthday, Jeff,” the single sentence reads, scrawled across Trump Tower letterhead and accompanied…
