Transport Minister Urges Bipartisan approach on Mass Transport Plan Transport Minister Chris Bonett has called for a bipartisan approach to Malta’s mass transport project, urging politicians to set aside “puerile arguments” and work together on the country’s largest infrastructure investment since independence. Speaking in Parliament, Bonett said the government is collaborating with consultancy firm Arup on a €3 billion metro system that would combine underground and aboveground lines, a cheaper and more practical version of the €6 billion 2021 proposal. The project has reached a crucial stage, with studies on commercial feasibility and geological impact underway. Bonett said the initiative could transform mobility for future generations if political unity replaces partisanship. (The Malta Independent)
Police Raid Wrong Home, Residents Left Traumatised Four Swieqi residents have filed a judicial protest after heavily armed police officers mistakenly stormed their apartment last month. The residents said 15 officers in balaclavas forced entry, pointed rifles at them, and bound their hands wthout explanation. The police, who were acting on a magistrate’s warrant, later claimed the operation was linked to a major drug trafficking case in Gozo. The residents, however, allege their rights were breached, citing inhumane treatment and psychological trauma. They also say officers refused to identify themselves and that they were prevented from filing a report afterwards. Their lawyers have requested all bodycam footage be preserved and disclosed as evidence. (Times of Malta)
Azzopardi Alleges Political Pressure Over Inquiries Former Nationalist MP Jason Azzopardi has claimed that a government official warned him to withdraw magisterial inquiry requests, allegedly under instructions from Prime Minister Robert Abela. Testifying under oath, Azzopardi said the message was relayed via an encrypted call in January 2025 from a childhood friend working at the Office of the Prime Minister. He described the exchange as an attempt at intimidation but said he did not file a police report to protect his source. During cross-examination, Azzopardi confirmed he could not proceed legally without corroborating evidence. The allegation raises fresh questions about the independence of Malta’s institutions and possible political interference in judicial proceedings. (Maltatoday)
