Monday, 19 October 2026
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News · Governance
A procurement-focused study and expert interviews question how reporting channels work in practice, placing institutional coordination and protection from retaliation under scrutiny.
Why it mattersRepubblika researcher Francesca Mangion’s study identifies gaps in published information about procurement disclosures and their outcomes, alongside fragmented referral arrangements.
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News · Public Affairs
Why it mattersThe survey interviewed 835 people between 22 September and 2 October, with an overall margin of error of 3.4 percentage points at 95% confidence.
News · Public Safety
Why it mattersHome Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield confirmed that police were investigating inmates after mobile phones were discovered in their cells.
News · Health
Why it mattersThe Foundation for Medical Services and Enemalta are seeking bids for an electricity distribution centre within Mater Dei’s grounds.
News · Workplace Safety
Why it mattersOHSA launched its workplace mental-health campaign during a visit to Malta International Airport.
News · Public Affairs
Why it mattersThe Media Freedom Coalition’s statement, issued through the British High Commission, renewed the call for effective implementation of the inquiry’s recommendations.
News · Public Safety
Why it mattersPolice are investigating a killing at a family home in Triq Valletta, Mqabba.
News · Public Affairs
Why it mattersThe new NSO figures add the average tourist presence to Malta’s mid-year resident population, rather than counting visitors as new residents.
News · Transport
Why it mattersChris Bonett announced plans to move from encouraging helmet use to making it compulsory for licensed e-scooter riders.
News · Health
Why it mattersMalta’s seven community mental-health clinics received 4,041 new referrals in 2025, including 2,505 from GPs.
News · Public Affairs
Why it mattersThe infrastructure minister said Tuesday that the Tarxien project had followed permitting procedures and that the cause of Monday’s collapse must be established by the authorities.
News · Health
Why it mattersThe National Development and Social Fund says it paid €5.55 million from a 2019 agreement worth up to €10 million, but withheld the remaining €4.4 million and did not renew the deal.
News · Public Affairs
Why it mattersHome Affairs Minister Glenn Bedingfield said a comprehensive immigration-law reform will be presented in the coming months.
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