Minister for Finance and Employment Clyde Caruana revealed that his detailed warning on population growth was ignored by the Labour party. He also stated that the Budget 2027's measures for non-EU workers are final, despite internal party and union calls for a more compassionate approach. This comes as a survey indicates public apprehension that the 2027 budget will worsen the country's economic situation, and a study shows apartment prices rose by 10% in 2026.

Times of Malta: Labour shelved my 300-page warning on population growth: Clyde Caruana

Former Finance Minister Clyde Caruana claims that his extensive warning on population growth was ignored by the Labour party, explaining his reasons for raising fees for TCNs.

Malta Today: Minister Refuses to Budge on Non-EU Worker Measures

Minister Clyde Caruana states the budget is final regarding non-EU worker measures, despite pressure from Labour officials, MPs, and unions seeking a more humane approach.

Times of Malta: Third of Maltese fear Budget 2027 will leave country worse off, survey finds

A survey indicates that one-third of Maltese citizens are concerned that the 2027 budget will negatively impact the country.

Malta Today: Apartment Prices Rise 10%, Study Shows

According to a KPMG study, Malta's property market saw a 10% increase in apartment prices in 2026.

The political group Momentum is calling for the resignation of Attorney General Victoria Buttigieg, citing a series of high-profile acquittals and "recurring shortcomings in criminal prosecutions". The group asserts that accountability must begin at the highest levels of government.

Lovin Malta: Accountability Must Start At The Top: Momentum Calls For Attorney General's…

A group called Momentum is demanding the resignation of the Attorney General, asserting that accountability should begin at the highest levels.

Malta Today: Momentum Demands AG Resignation After Acquittals

The Momentum political group is calling for the resignation of the Attorney General following several high-profile acquittals.

A Maltese court has ruled in favor of the Vatican Bank, awarding it €24.1 million in a property dispute that originated in Budapest.

Times of Malta: Malta court awards Vatican Bank €24.1m in Budapest property dispute

A Maltese court has ruled in favor of the Vatican Bank, awarding it €24.1 million in a property dispute originating in Budapest.

Political parties ADPD and Momentum have jointly criticized recent zoo permits, raising questions about the government's commitment to animal welfare.

Times of Malta: ADPD, Momentum slam zoo permits, question government's animal welfare commitment

Political parties ADPD and Momentum have criticized zoo permits, raising doubts about the government's commitment to animal welfare.

Joe Giglio has declared that he will not apologize for a ruling concerning an ethics breach, maintaining that he has committed no wrongdoing.

Lovin Malta: Joe Giglio Responds To Ethics Breach Ruling: 'I Will Not Apologise When I've…

Joe Giglio stated he will not apologize for a ruling on an ethics breach, asserting he has done nothing wrong.

Law enforcement officials have apprehended four individuals suspected of operating a pickpocketing ring in the capital city of Valletta.

Lovin Malta: 'We Got Them': Police Arrest Four In Suspected Valletta Pickpocketing Ring

The police have apprehended four individuals in connection with a suspected pickpocketing operation in Valletta.