An appeal has been filed against the acquittal of businessman Yorgen Fenech in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial. In a public act of protest, Joseph Farrugia, former Director General of the Malta Employers' Association, returned his national Ġieħ ir-Repubblika award, citing a loss of faith in the republic. Separately, a police investigation into three jurors from the Fenech trial for alleged perjury has concluded with no charges being filed. Archbishop Charles Scicluna also urged the…

The Malta Independent: Award returned over Fenech acquittal

Former Malta Employers' Association director general Joseph Farrugia returned his Ġieħ ir-Repubblika award in protest against Yorgen Fenech's acquittal on charges related to the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Lovin Malta: 'I No Longer Have Faith In Our Republic': Joseph Farrugia Returns After Fenech…

Joseph Farrugia has declared a loss of faith in the Maltese republic following the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech.

Lovin Malta: Fenech Acquittal Appeal Filed

An appeal has been filed regarding the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech, with parties awaiting a decree from the Court of Criminal Appeal.

The Malta Independent: Archbishop urges judiciary to prioritize truth in justice

Archbishop Mgr Charles Scicluna called on the judiciary to place truth at the center of justice administration, warning about public confidence.

The Malta Independent: Jurors in Fenech trial will not face charges

Three jurors investigated for perjury in the Yorgen Fenech trial will not be charged, according to a report.

Lovin Malta: 'Justice Doesn't Mean Doing Whatever We Want', Minister Grima Says

Minister Grima stated that justice should not be interpreted as arbitrary actions, in a video statement following the Fenech verdict.

Malta Today: Three jurors in Yorgen Fenech trial off the hook after police end investigation

Three of the jurors investigated over suspicion of perjury in the Yorgen Fenech trial has been informed by police no charges will be filed against him.

Times of Malta: Joseph Farrugia returns Ġieħ ir-Repubblika after Fenech acquittal

Joseph Farrugia, the former director general of the Malta Employers' Association, has returned his Ġieħ ir-Repubblika award in protest, following Yorgen Fenech's acquittal.

Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti publicly urged the government and opposition to find a 'mature' and 'just path' for choosing his successor, stating that he would remain in office until a solution is found. He also expressed that the way the matter had been handled had hurt him personally, emphasizing the need for a two-thirds parliamentary majority for the appointment. [cite: 39, 40, The Malta Independent - Chief Justice urges mature solution for successor, Malta Today - Chief Justice urges action…

The Malta Independent: Chief Justice urges mature solution for successor

Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti urged the government and opposition to find a 'mature' and 'just path' for choosing his successor, stating he will remain until then.

Malta Today: Chief Justice urges action on successor

The Chief Justice has expressed urgency regarding the appointment of his successor.

Times of Malta: Chief Justice urges agreement on successor as he warns of pressures on courts

Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti has urged political leaders to reach agreement on his successor while warning that delays and capacity constraints continue to place pressure on Malta's justice system.

The General Workers' Union (GWU) has submitted its proposals for Budget 2027, advocating for economic growth to translate into better incomes, quality jobs, and robust public services. Key proposals include the introduction of a 32-hour working week and twice-yearly cost of living adjustments.

The Malta Independent: Economic growth must yield better incomes and jobs, says GWU

The General Workers' Union presented its Budget 2027 proposals, urging that Malta's economic growth translate into better incomes, quality jobs, and strong public services.

Lovin Malta: 32-Hour Working Week & Twice-Yearly COLA Among GWU's Budget Proposals

The General Workers' Union has proposed a 32-hour working week and twice-yearly cost of living adjustments as part of its Budget 2027 proposals.

The Nationalist Party has put forward a proposal to establish a Parliamentary Select Committee dedicated to addressing traffic reduction and promoting sustainable mobility across the country.

The Malta Independent: PN proposes committee to tackle traffic

The Nationalist Party proposed establishing a Parliamentary Select Committee focused on traffic reduction and sustainable mobility.

Malta's Family Court has undergone an overhaul, with Prime Minister Robert Abela marking its implementation during the Forensic Year commemoration. The reforms aim to enhance the efficiency of family justice.

Lovin Malta: Malta's Family Court Overhaul Kicks In As Robert Abela Marks Forensic Year

Malta's Family Court has undergone an overhaul, marked by Prime Minister Robert Abela's address during the Forensic Year commemoration.

New photomontages have been submitted for a proposed elderly home in Bormla. These images depict a building design that appears more imposing than the existing structure, though some stepped-down sections are reportedly retained.

Malta Today: New photomontages show proposed Bormla elderly home

New images submitted for a proposed elderly home in Bormla reveal a more imposing building design than the existing structure, although some stepped-down sections are retained.

A 22-year-old British man was discovered with a stab wound in his back in the Paceville area.

Lovin Malta: 22-Year-Old British Man Stabbed In Paceville

A 22-year-old British man was found stabbed in the back in the Paceville area.

The Maltese national football team played to a 1-1 draw against Gibraltar in a match held at Ta' Qali.

Lovin Malta: Malta Held To 1-1 Draw By Gibraltar

The Maltese national football team drew 1-1 against Gibraltar in a match held at Ta' Qali.