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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Prime Minister Robert Abela recently suggested that most non-EU workers are not poorly paid. Official data suggests otherwise: over a third of such workers earn ‐12,000 or less, and three-quarters earn no more than ‐20,000. Civil society groups and the Cooperative Federation are now asking the government to reconsider its budget measures on foreign labor.
The eighth day of the Lassane Cisse murder trial heard that the accused, a former soldier, provided conflicting accounts to police. Separately, the Justice Minister reacted to a court verdict involving Yorgen Fenech by noting that justice does not mean doing whatever one desires.
The national IT agency opened its doors to show the 'war room' where staff monitor and repel cyberattacks. In more domestic figures, the government confirmed that 222 children have been adopted by Maltese parents since 2015.
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Prime Minister Robert Abela's claim that most non-EU citizens in Malta are not poorly paid has been directly refuted by 2024 data, which shows that 34.4% of non-EU citizens earn €12,000 or less, and 75% earn no more than €20,000. This has drawn strong criticism from Repubblika, which argued that justice should not be reserved solely for voters, and from the Co-operative Federation, urging a reconsideration of Budget 2027 measures affecting foreign workers. Local restaurants have also expressed…
Malta Today:
Abela believes most TCNs aren't paid peanuts. Data says otherwise
Public figures reveal that in 2024, 34.4% of non-EU citizens earned €12,000 or less, and 75% earned no more than €20,000, contradicting Prime Minister Abela's statements.
Lovin Malta:
'Justice Cannot Be Reserved For Voters': Repubblika Slams Budget
Repubblika has criticized the TCN budget measures, stating that justice should not be exclusive to voters.
Lovin Malta:
Malta Restaurants Rally Behind TCN Workers
Restaurants in Malta are showing support for TCN workers, emphasizing their need for dignity and fairness.
Malta Today:
Co-operative Federation urges reconsideration of Budget 2027 measures
The Cooperative Federation is calling on the government to reconsider specific measures within Budget 2027 that impact foreign workers.
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Minister for Justice, Research and Innovation Clifton Grima stated in a video statement that "justice does not equate to doing whatever one desires" following the Yorgen Fenech verdict. Yorgen Fenech was previously granted an extension to respond to the Attorney General's appeal against his acquittal in the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.
Lovin Malta:
Minister Grima On Fenech Verdict
Minister Grima stated that justice does not equate to doing whatever one desires in a video statement following the Fenech verdict.
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During the eighth day of the Lassane Cisse murder trial, the jury heard conflicting accounts from former soldier Lorin Scicluna during police interrogations. Scicluna initially denied involvement in the 2019 killing of Ivorian national Lassana Cisse and the shooting of two other migrants, before later changing his story to place himself at the scene and alleging that Francesco Fenech fired the shots. Investigators confronted Scicluna about modifications made to his car after the murder.
Malta Today:
Lassane Cisse murder trial: Conflicting accounts heard
During the eighth day of the Lassane Cisse murder trial, the jury heard that Lorin Scicluna provided conflicting accounts of the events during police interrogations.
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The Malta Information Technology Agency (MITA) provided an inside look at its 'war room,' where cyberattacks are detected, anticipated, and repelled. This highlights the country's ongoing efforts to enhance its digital security infrastructure.
Malta Today:
Inside MITA's war room detecting and repelling cyberattacks
The article provides a look inside MITA's operations room where cyberattacks are detected, anticipated, and repelled.
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Lovin Malta is celebrating its 10th anniversary, announcing it has achieved 208 million monthly views and garnered 800,000 followers. This marks a significant milestone in its digital media presence.
Lovin Malta:
Lovin Malta Celebrates 10 Years With High Views
Lovin Malta is celebrating its 10th anniversary, having achieved 208 million monthly views and 800,000 followers.
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Between 2015 and 2026, a total of 222 children have been adopted by parents in Malta, reflecting ongoing efforts in family building through adoption.
Lovin Malta:
222 Children Adopted By Maltese Parents
Between 2015 and 2026, 222 children have been adopted by parents in Malta.
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