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Business · MaltaToday
The finance minister pledged to retain energy subsidies next year while signalling tighter priorities elsewhere and possible delay to Labour’s promised €1,000 worker bonus.
Courts · MaltaToday
Nazmul Istiak pleaded not guilty to trafficking and exploitation-related charges after workers alleged they were promised restaurant jobs but received no pay.
Public Affairs · The Malta Independent
Clifton Grima called for negotiations to restart after parliament failed to secure the two-thirds majority needed to appoint Mark Chetcuti’s successor.
Public Affairs · The Malta Independent
Police searches in Paola, Ħamrun and Għaxaq yielded suspected cannabis, cocaine and heroin, two firearms, cash and packaging equipment; two men remain detained.
Public Affairs · Times of Malta
Four organisations urged the government to discuss planned media laws before publication, saying two requests to meet the prime minister received no response.