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Monday, October 19, 2026
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Minister for Home Affairs and Security, Glenn Bedingfield, has announced plans to make possessing mobile phones in prison a criminal offense. This initiative follows allegations that inmates at Kordin prison used mobile phones to coordinate a murder plot, a situation the Minister described as 'unacceptable'. The government's move aims to strengthen existing regulations and address the security risks posed by illicit communication within correctional facilities.
In other domestic news, Malta's electronic monitoring scheme has recorded eight breaches involving 18 tagged individuals since January, prompting the Home Affairs Ministry to consider expanding its use. Progress is also being made on the second electricity interconnector with Sicily, with 92% of the land cable installation now complete. Additionally, a woman was arrested after police discovered €70,000 worth of ketamine in her suitcase, and a survey highlighted population growth and traffic congestion as the public's top concerns. Prime Minister Robert Abela defended Malta's economic model, stating there is no need for change if it continues to be successful.
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Malta's electronic monitoring scheme has recorded eight breaches and tagged 18 individuals since January, with the Home Affairs Ministry considering an expansion of its use.
Malta Today:
Eight breaches, 18 people tagged: Malta’s electronic monitoring scheme nine…
The Home Affairs Ministry confirmed eight breaches in Malta's electronic monitoring scheme since January, as the government considers expanding its use.
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The installation of the land cable for Malta's second electricity interconnector with Sicily has reached 92% completion, moving the project closer to its final stages.
Lovin Malta:
Malta's Second Electricity Interconnector Nears Completion
The installation of the land cable for Malta's second electricity interconnector with Sicily has reached 92% completion.
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A recent survey indicates that population growth and traffic congestion are the primary concerns for the public. Amidst these concerns, Prime Minister Robert Abela defended Malta's economic model, asserting that if it is successful, there is no need to abandon it.
Malta Today:
Population growth, traffic are Malta's top concerns
A survey indicates that population growth and traffic congestion are the primary concerns for the public in Malta.
Malta Today:
‘If the recipe is working, do you throw it away?’ Abela defends economic model
Prime Minister Abela defended Malta's economic model by questioning the need for change if it is successful.
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