A disturbing case has come to light where a priest reportedly advised victims of horrific sexual abuse by a close relative to forgive the perpetrator rather than report the crime, leading to years of silence.

Times of Malta: Priest advised victims to 'Forgive, but don't report sexual abuse'

A case involving horrific sexual abuse by a close relative went unreported for years due to a priest's advice to victims to forgive rather than report the crime.

A MaltaToday investigation has revealed a significant issue of illegality in the tourist accommodation sector, identifying at least 100 unlicensed short-term rental apartments operating in popular areas across Malta and Gozo.

Malta Today: MaltaToday Investigates: Tourist Short-Lets are Hive of Illegality

A MaltaToday investigation reveals that at least 100 unlicensed short-term rental apartments are operating in popular tourist areas across Malta and Gozo, including Gozo, Swieqi, St Julian's, Gżira, Msida, and Pembroke.

The murder trial of Yorgen Fenech saw emotional testimony from Daphne Caruana Galizia's husband, Peter Caruana Galizia, who revealed that she had planned to contact Fenech before her death and shared poignant details about her life, including that she never met her grandchildren. An explainer also detailed key aspects of Keith Schembri's testimony.

The Malta Independent: 'She Never Knew Fear': Witness Testimony in Caruana Galizia Trial

Peter Caruana Galizia testified in court, emotionally describing the final months of his wife, journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, to the jury in the trial of Yorgen Fenech.

Lovin Malta: Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder Trial Testimony

Testimony in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case reveals she planned to contact Yorgen Fenech before her death.

Times of Malta: Explainer: Key details from Keith Schembri's testimony

An explainer detailing five crucial aspects of Keith Schembri's testimony, likely related to ongoing court proceedings involving Yorgen Fenech.

Times of Malta: Daphne Caruana Galizia's husband: she planned to contact Yorgen Fenech

During the Yorgen Fenech trial, the victim's husband testified that Daphne Caruana Galizia had planned to contact Yorgen Fenech before her murder.

Malta Today: Yorgen Fenech's Trial Through the Eyes of a Sketch Artist

This story provides a visual account of Yorgen Fenech's trial as depicted by a sketch artist, offering a unique perspective on the proceedings.

Malta Today: Yorgen Fenech Trial: Daphne's Husband Tells Jurors 'She Never Met Grandchildren'

During the Yorgen Fenech trial, Daphne Caruana Galizia's husband testified, sharing poignant details about her life and relationship with her grandchildren.

Professor Andrew Azzopardi has expressed grave concerns regarding the state of Malta's criminal justice system, asserting in a recent interview that it is "close to collapse".

Malta Today: Watch | Andrew Azzopardi: 'Our Criminal Justice System is Close to Collapse'

In an interview, Andrew Azzopardi expresses strong concerns, stating that Malta's criminal justice system is nearing a state of collapse.

Alex Borg, Leader of the Nationalist Party, announced that the Opposition will convene social partners on the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) to address the ongoing electricity crisis. This comes amidst persistent concerns about power cuts and calls for an automatic compensation mechanism.

Malta Today: Borg to Convene Social Partners Over Electricity Crisis

Minister Borg will convene a meeting with social partners to discuss the ongoing electricity crisis.

Malta Public Transport is implementing network expansion and utilizing shared data to tackle persistent overcrowding issues, though not all concerns have been fully resolved.

The Malta Independent: Bus Network Expansion Amid Overcrowding Concerns

Malta Public Transport points to network expansion and shared data usage to address overcrowding issues, but has not directly resolved all concerns.

Carlo Micallef, CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority, has stated that he does not believe Malta is experiencing overtourism, despite a significant increase in tourist arrivals in 2025 and projections for 2026, citing a spread of visitors throughout the year and shorter average stays.

The Malta Independent: Malta Tourism CEO Denies Overtourism

The CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority, Carlo Micallef, stated that he does not believe Malta is experiencing overtourism, despite a significant number of tourist arrivals in 2025.

A community cleanup event at Delimara saw 125 volunteers successfully collect 2.1 tonnes of waste, demonstrating significant local environmental efforts.

Lovin Malta: 125 Volunteers Collect 2.1 Tonnes Of Waste At Delimara Cleanup

A cleanup event at Delimara saw 125 volunteers successfully collect 2.1 tonnes of waste, highlighting community environmental efforts.