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Prime Minister Robert Abela stated his administration is unrelated to the ongoing Caruana Galizia murder trial, responding to media suggestions that the case remains a politically sensitive issue.
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela's claims of improved quality of life were contradicted by the European Commission’s 2026 Rule of Law Report, which exposed significant issues within the country.
Aleander Balzan, a former official in the Office of the Prime Minister who was blamed for Labour's poor performance in the 2024 MEP elections, has been appointed to a senior government executive position. This move is seen as a reward despite his previous scapegoat role.
In a rare interview, Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela attempted to explain his government's record, but critics noted he focused on carefully chosen anecdotes and selective statistics, avoiding major national questions.
Maltese Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg received a stronger endorsement from Labour party delegates than Prime Minister Robert Abela in a post-election internal confirmation vote, fueling speculation about party leadership.
A company led by Prime Minister Robert Abela’s former business partner, Gilbert Bonnici, has successfully overturned the government’s award of the lucrative Old Fish Market (Pixkerija) concession, despite offering approximately €350,000 less per year than the initial winning bid.
Six of Robert Abela's newly appointed ministers in Malta reportedly lack significant executive authority, leading to concerns that the country's largest-ever Cabinet is designed for political accommodation rather than effective governance.
Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela is facing significant pressure regarding cabinet appointments, with reports indicating he may concede to demands from Chris Fearne and Miriam Dalli. The ongoing cabinet talks have been slow due to these demands, suggesting potential ministerial roles for Fearne and Dalli.
Robert Abela was sworn in for a new term as Malta's Prime Minister after the ruling Labour Party secured its fourth consecutive victory in the parliamentary elections. Abela will begin his new mandate today.
Ray Pellicano, a board member of Malta's construction regulator, is coordinating Prime Minister Robert Abela’s multi-million-euro boutique hotel project, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela is accused of making lavish financial promises to voters, leveraging public funds for political gain ahead of upcoming elections.
Prime Minister Robert Abela is reportedly rushing to sign an unprecedented €120 million direct order for the Mater Dei Hospital extension project with a company led by his former business partner, Gilbert Bonnici, ahead of elections.
Prime Minister Robert Abela's actions have led to another media freedom alert in Malta, following demands made in court for The Shift newsroom to reveal its donors and contributors in a libel case.
Contractors working on Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela’s private boutique hotel project in Xewkija have advanced in their efforts to regularize a long-standing illegal settlement, with planning officials indicating no need for a full environmental assessment.
Prime Minister Robert Abela stated that Malta's per capita national wealth is now equivalent to Sweden's, a claim based on recent Eurostat estimates.
Lydia Abela, wife of Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela, has secured a permit to expand their boutique hotel in Gozo, with plans to accommodate up to 22 guests at their Xewkija farmhouse.
“Do you communicate with judges via WhatsApp?” Prime Minister Robert Abela was asked by journalists after the damning revelations by sitting judge Lawrence Mintoff. Squirming uncomfortably, Abela dodged the question: “I am surprised that this question was not put to Joe Giglio.” Perhaps that’s because no sitting judge released a sworn statement declaring that Giglio … Continued
Prime Minister Robert Abela allegedly pressured court employees in 2018 to calculate legal fees in a way that would have increased his payment from less than €500 to more than €24,000 in cases linked to the 2015 Paqpaqli tragedy, according to claims made by Judge Wenzu Mintoff and independent calculations made by The Shift, according … Continued
Former Labour minister Manuel Mallia is reportedly being transferred from his ambassadorial post in Madrid to Abu Dhabi, less than two years after his appointment, as part of a diplomatic reshuffle by Prime Minister Robert Abela.
Valletta, the capital of Malta, experienced a power outage due to a heatwave, a day after the country's Prime Minister Robert Abela issued an 'unconditional' apology for similar issues.
Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela faces accusations of betraying the public after the Planning Authority approved the sanctioning and expansion of an illegal commercial padel complex on Manoel Island.
The case of Simon Schembri, a police officer, is highlighted as an example revealing the Maltese government's priorities under Robert Abela, particularly concerning funding for the judiciary versus other projects.
Two senior officials from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Aaron Zahra and Anthony David Gatt, have been removed from their positions as part of a broader reorganization of Prime Minister Robert Abela’s secretariat in Malta, led by Chief of Staff Mark Mallia.
Ray Pellicano, the government-appointed chief operations officer of the Malta Investment and Economic Advisory Agency (MIEA), is reportedly working on Prime Minister Robert Abela’s private boutique hotel project in Gozo during taxpayer-funded work hours.
An analysis attempts to dissect the snap election held on May 30th, where Robert Abela made a strategic calculation to avoid running the legislature for its full term.
Prime Minister Robert Abela's popularity is reportedly slipping, while Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg and Clyde Caruana are emerging as rising stars within the Labour Party, ahead of an anticipated cabinet announcement.
Malta's ruling Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Robert Abela, secured a fourth consecutive victory in the general elections. This win extends their mandate, marking a significant political achievement for the party.
Prime Minister Robert Abela has declined to explain the financing behind two simultaneous high-end private construction projects he and his wife are undertaking: a boutique hotel conversion and a luxury ODZ mansion.
Over a decade after former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat first mentioned a €200 million private investment in three public hospitals, his successor, Robert Abela, is now promising to revamp the same facilities.
Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela is under scrutiny regarding allegations of fuel smuggling and offshore bunkering, as he responds to a proposal from the Nationalist Party.
Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela is reportedly intensifying efforts to undermine "The Shift" news portal, which has been exposing government scandals, by attempting to uncover its sources.
Magistrate Lara Lanfranco has decreed that Armin Ernst, CEO of Vitals and Steward Health Care, will stand trial over his alleged role in a fraudulent hospitals concession in Malta, citing sufficient evidence for serious charges.
Malta's rule of law continues to decline, with local and international experts noting a regression in legal safeguards. Prime Minister Robert Abela has been explicitly called out in a new report for his public attacks on judges and journalists.
In 2022, Robert Abela stood on the steps of Castille with the political equivalent of a towering bastion behind him. Forty thousand plus votes, a majority so large it looked less like a democratic outcome and more like a geological feature. Never mind that Joseph Muscat had done it before him, Abela was grinning like … Continued
William Lewis, the organizing secretary of Malta's governing Labour Party, is reportedly a key logistics coordinator for a multi-million euro, government-funded election propaganda cube project being inaugurated in Valletta by Prime Minister Robert Abela.
Prime Minister Robert Abela has forcefully denied accusations that he encroached on the independence of the courts, insisting with journalists outside parliament on Tuesday evening that any concerns raised by Judge Lawrence Mintoff will be addressed through the institutional mechanisms established to safeguard judicial standards. The dispute erupted after Mintoff sent a strongly worded letter … Continued
Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela discussed the reliance on foreign workers in sectors like id-Dar tal-Providenza, questioning if Maltese workers are willing to return to such jobs.
Disgraced former Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar was immediately appointed to a taxpayer-funded government consultancy on the day he was forced to resign from the police force, a decision that continues to draw criticism for Prime Minister Robert Abela.
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela reportedly measures the country's economic success by metrics such as horsepower, marina berths, and the number of boarding passes, according to a news report.
A report from the Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom has highlighted concerns about Robert Abela's Labour government in Malta, criticizing its propaganda and failure to deliver on promises.
The article discusses Robert Abela's recent performance and a controversy involving a farmhouse located near the ancient Ġgantija temples, shortly after his electoral confirmation.
Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela has once again promoted Ronald Mizzi, the former right-hand man of disgraced ex-minister Konrad Mizzi, who faces criminal charges in connection with a hospitals scandal.
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela has formed the largest cabinet in the country's modern history, comprising 20 ministers, which places Malta at the upper end of European executive sizes and costs taxpayers €18.2 million annually.
While Malta experienced a period of public shock, fear, and uncertainty, the government, led by Prime Minister Robert Abela, appeared to be focused on celebrations.
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela announced the date of the next general elections during a speech from Castille, simultaneously launching his party's electoral campaign, which critics describe as a populist spending splurge.
An article provides commentary on Robert Abela, drawing parallels to 'Kaa the silky python' from The Jungle Book and reflecting on political trust.
Darren Casha, a key figure in the controversial Sliema/Gżira lido project, is set to host Prime Minister Robert Abela and the Labour Party, amidst ongoing debate over the privatization of Malta's coastline.
Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced that the country will hold snap parliamentary elections on May 30, a year ahead of schedule. Abela stated the decision was made to ensure stability, particularly in light of regional conflicts, as the Labour Party seeks its fourth consecutive victory.
Malta's Prime Minister Robert Abela is attempting to compel an independent newsroom, The Shift, to publicly disclose its donors and contributors in court, following his public claims that their articles are '90% fake'.
Malta's national debt has reportedly doubled to €11.4 billion under Prime Minister Robert Abela's tenure since January 2020. The article discusses the potential long-term consequences of this increase.
An opinion piece criticizes Maltese Labour minister Robert Abela for his comments regarding Malta's national image, suggesting a sudden concern for the issue.
After tensions between the Labour Party and the Nationalist Party over the appointment of Malta’s next Chief Justice spilled into public view last month, Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg are keeping their cards close to their chest about how they intend to break the deadlock. During Monday’s plenary session in Parliament, … Continued
Where better to launch a 21st-century branding extravaganza than in front of 5,000-year-old stones that have witnessed the rise and fall of entire civilisations, and now, apparently, the unveiling of a logo? There stood Robert Abela, framed by the solemn magnificence of Ħaġar Qim, delivering a TED-Talk-meets-tourism-advertisement about “people, ideas and ambitions” growing and succeeding. … Continued
The government’s so-called “Vision 2050” cube, erected at the entrance to Valletta, has triggered widespread public backlash, with critics denouncing it as an extravagant propaganda stunt funded by taxpayers. The structure, set to be officially inaugurated later this week by Prime Minister Robert Abela in what sources describe as an expensive “spectacle” followed by an … Continued