Politics · The Malta Independent
Eight MPs elected in Labour casual elections
Four women and four men won the eight vacant Labour seats, with Clint Azzopardi Flores and Mariah Meli entering parliament for the first time.
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12 June 2026
Construction · The Malta Independent
Summer halt imposed on disruptive works in tourist zones
Demolition and excavation were prohibited in designated tourist areas from 15 June to 30 September, with breaches reportable through the BCA’s 138 hotline.
Economy · The Malta Independent
Malta’s employed population reaches record 333,682
Employment grew 3.3% in the first quarter, while the jobless rate stood at 3.5% and average monthly basic pay reached €2,270.
Health · Newsbook Malta
Health authorities warn against unapproved Retatrutide sold online
Products claiming to contain the experimental weight-loss drug may be counterfeit, contaminated or badly stored, and no Retatrutide medicine is authorised for public use.
Transport · Newsbook Malta
Summer bus timetable boosts services to popular beaches
Higher frequencies began on coastal and interurban routes from 13 June, while further changes and several school-related route suspensions were scheduled for July.