Courts · Times of Malta
Fenech defence closes its case as trial enters final phase
After 52 trial days, defence lawyer Charles Mercieca urged jurors to acquit Yorgen Fenech; Judge Edwina Grima begins her final directions on Monday.
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Planning · The Malta Independent
Geologists warn planning reform leaves ground risks until too late
The Malta Chamber of Geologists wants preliminary ground assessments before full permits, national hazard maps and mandatory geological input for major excavation or rock cutting.
Foreign Affairs · The Malta Independent
Malta finds no citizen records matching Nepal rescue report
Foreign Affairs officials said no Maltese were reported missing or involved in Nepal’s floods, despite an earlier claim that four people from Malta were rescued.
Public Safety · Newsbook Malta
Teenager arrested after Mġarr collision leaves two grievously injured
Police arrested a 19-year-old after locating a car suspected in an early-morning Mġarr hit-and-run that grievously injured a motorcyclist and his passenger.
Sport · TVMnews
Every Regatta club promised a new boat as race technology expands
Education and Sport Minister Byron Camilleri announced one new boat per club, tracking devices for races and organisational changes ahead of the 2026 Victory Regatta.