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Malta21
Cement residue reaches Wied QirdaThe Malta Ranger Unit says truck-cleaning runoff polluted a stretch of the valley in Ħaż-Żebbuġ.
Malta22
Residents oppose plan for nine-storey hotel in St Julian’s streetResidents in Triq il-Mensija, St Julian’s, are collecting signatures against plans for a nine-storey hotel with a rooftop bar, saying they fear the development would turn their residential neighbourhood into “an extension of Paceville”.
Malta23
MAM threatens action as doctors await training decisionsThe Medical Association of Malta said it will pursue industrial action if delays persist in the recruitment of doctors for specialist medical and surgical training, after applicants were left waiting for confirmation of appointments and start dates.
Malta24
Teen charged after tattoo row turned violentA court ordered a 15-year-old not to contact his parents after an alleged assault at home in Żabbar.
Malta25
Traffic stop ends in prison termA court sentenced Carmela Cini to 18 months in prison over expired documents and stolen plates.
Malta26
Wall collapse halts Żebbuġ demolition after injuryAn 80-year-old man was grievously injured after a demolition site collapse in Żebbuġ, where contractors were dismantling a wall and “several stones” fell on him, according to Times of Malta.
Malta27
Sliema seafront roadworks to close bus lane for two monthsEnemalta says two months of roadworks on the Gżira-Sliema seafront will close the bus lane there and cut traffic heading out of Sliema to one lane while it installs new electricity cables.
Malta28
Free childcare cut leaves non-EU families rethinking children in MaltaThe budget decision to withdraw free childcare from non-EU residents who do not hold long-term residency is already altering family plans in Malta, with some parents saying they are putting off having children and some childcare centres fearing they may not survive the change.
Malta29
Mġarr ix-Xini Valley Works Completed, Ministry SaysRehabilitation and clean-up works at Mġarr ix-Xini Valley have been completed, with the Gozo ministry saying the intervention was aimed at improving rainwater management and reducing flood risk.
Malta30
Grima calls Cisse verdict a “huge disappointmentJustice Minister Clifton Grima described the verdict in the Lassana Cisse murder case as a “huge disappointment” while arguing that Malta should keep its jury system, choosing to defend the institutions under fire rather than treat one case as reason to scrap them.
Malta31
Suspended sentence after fatal Rabat collision with horse-drawn sulkyGabriella Huhn Privitera has been handed a two-year prison sentence, suspended for four years, after admitting to the involuntary homicide of horse-sulky driver Joseph Camilleri in a fatal collision on Triq Ħad-Dingli in Rabat.
Malta32
BOV Puts a Price on PaperBank of Valletta will start charging €50 for over-the-counter transfers to other banks under a tariff revision that takes effect on 2 January 2027, a blunt piece of pricing for anyone still doing external transfers at a branch.
Malta33
Jobsplus Portal Leaves Employers Unable to File DocumentsEmployers in Malta are reportedly struggling to submit mandatory employment paperwork through the Jobsplus online portal after a disruption that, according to a source cited by Lovin Malta, has lasted more than a week.
Malta34
Four Cars Stop in LuqaA 38-year-old woman was taken to Mater Dei Hospital after a four-vehicle collision in Luqa, according to Newsbook’s report of the police account.
Malta35
Għarb elderly home recommended for approval despite objectionsA Planning Authority case officer has recommended approval of a six-storey elderly home in Għarb, a proposal for 48 residents on farmed land beside smaller houses in the village’s urban conservation area and design priority area.
Malta36
Court finds no negligence in magistrate’s deathA court has found no medical negligence in the death of a magistrate following an operation at Mater Dei Hospital, according to The Malta Independent.
Malta37
Scicluna acquitted of Cisse murder, convicted of grievous injuryMaltaToday reports that Lorin Scicluna was acquitted of the murder of Lassana Cisse but found guilty of grievously injuring another man.
Malta38
Tarxien Gets Its Ten FlatsThe Planning Commission approved a controversial block in Tarxien’s urban conservation area, allowing an existing dwelling to be demolished and replaced with 10 residential units, a maisonette and six basement-level garages.
Malta39
Rough weather suspends fast ferries between Malta and GozoUnfavourable sea conditions disrupted travel between Malta and Gozo, with Gozo Highspeed saying all fast ferry voyages were suspended for the day and Gozo Channel taking the Comino route instead.
Malta40
Jury clears Scicluna in Cisse caseAn 8-1 jury verdict acquitted Lorin Scicluna of murdering Lassana Cisse in Ħal Far.
Malta22
Residents oppose plan for nine-storey hotel in St Julian’s streetResidents in Triq il-Mensija, St Julian’s, are collecting signatures against plans for a nine-storey hotel with a rooftop bar, saying they fear the development would turn their residential neighbourhood into “an extension of Paceville”.
Malta23
MAM threatens action as doctors await training decisionsThe Medical Association of Malta said it will pursue industrial action if delays persist in the recruitment of doctors for specialist medical and surgical training, after applicants were left waiting for confirmation of appointments and start dates.
Malta24
Teen charged after tattoo row turned violentA court ordered a 15-year-old not to contact his parents after an alleged assault at home in Żabbar.
Malta25
Traffic stop ends in prison termA court sentenced Carmela Cini to 18 months in prison over expired documents and stolen plates.
Malta26
Wall collapse halts Żebbuġ demolition after injuryAn 80-year-old man was grievously injured after a demolition site collapse in Żebbuġ, where contractors were dismantling a wall and “several stones” fell on him, according to Times of Malta.
Malta27
Sliema seafront roadworks to close bus lane for two monthsEnemalta says two months of roadworks on the Gżira-Sliema seafront will close the bus lane there and cut traffic heading out of Sliema to one lane while it installs new electricity cables.
Malta28
Free childcare cut leaves non-EU families rethinking children in MaltaThe budget decision to withdraw free childcare from non-EU residents who do not hold long-term residency is already altering family plans in Malta, with some parents saying they are putting off having children and some childcare centres fearing they may not survive the change.
Malta29
Mġarr ix-Xini Valley Works Completed, Ministry SaysRehabilitation and clean-up works at Mġarr ix-Xini Valley have been completed, with the Gozo ministry saying the intervention was aimed at improving rainwater management and reducing flood risk.
Malta30
Grima calls Cisse verdict a “huge disappointmentJustice Minister Clifton Grima described the verdict in the Lassana Cisse murder case as a “huge disappointment” while arguing that Malta should keep its jury system, choosing to defend the institutions under fire rather than treat one case as reason to scrap them.
Malta31
Suspended sentence after fatal Rabat collision with horse-drawn sulkyGabriella Huhn Privitera has been handed a two-year prison sentence, suspended for four years, after admitting to the involuntary homicide of horse-sulky driver Joseph Camilleri in a fatal collision on Triq Ħad-Dingli in Rabat.
Malta32
BOV Puts a Price on PaperBank of Valletta will start charging €50 for over-the-counter transfers to other banks under a tariff revision that takes effect on 2 January 2027, a blunt piece of pricing for anyone still doing external transfers at a branch.
Malta33
Jobsplus Portal Leaves Employers Unable to File DocumentsEmployers in Malta are reportedly struggling to submit mandatory employment paperwork through the Jobsplus online portal after a disruption that, according to a source cited by Lovin Malta, has lasted more than a week.
Malta34
Four Cars Stop in LuqaA 38-year-old woman was taken to Mater Dei Hospital after a four-vehicle collision in Luqa, according to Newsbook’s report of the police account.
Malta35
Għarb elderly home recommended for approval despite objectionsA Planning Authority case officer has recommended approval of a six-storey elderly home in Għarb, a proposal for 48 residents on farmed land beside smaller houses in the village’s urban conservation area and design priority area.
Malta36
Court finds no negligence in magistrate’s deathA court has found no medical negligence in the death of a magistrate following an operation at Mater Dei Hospital, according to The Malta Independent.
Malta37
Scicluna acquitted of Cisse murder, convicted of grievous injuryMaltaToday reports that Lorin Scicluna was acquitted of the murder of Lassana Cisse but found guilty of grievously injuring another man.
Malta38
Tarxien Gets Its Ten FlatsThe Planning Commission approved a controversial block in Tarxien’s urban conservation area, allowing an existing dwelling to be demolished and replaced with 10 residential units, a maisonette and six basement-level garages.
Malta39
Rough weather suspends fast ferries between Malta and GozoUnfavourable sea conditions disrupted travel between Malta and Gozo, with Gozo Highspeed saying all fast ferry voyages were suspended for the day and Gozo Channel taking the Comino route instead.
Malta40
Jury clears Scicluna in Cisse caseAn 8-1 jury verdict acquitted Lorin Scicluna of murdering Lassana Cisse in Ħal Far.