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A significant debate is unfolding in the country regarding a choice between sustaining the 'super bonus' or providing fuel subsidies, a decision described as leaving a 'bitter taste' due to pre-election promises. This fiscal dilemma is a central point of discussion, with commentary urging political honesty in the matter. Meanwhile, environmental concerns are rising, with an NGO advocating for reforms to the household waste collection system, citing strain from summer tourism. In infrastructure, Enemalta has initiated the procurement process for new submarine electricity cables connecting Malta and Gozo, following recent power outages. The ongoing quest for justice in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case continues to generate political reactions, with an Opposition MP expressing 'humiliation' over delays and a Labour MEP acknowledging lingering resentment among Labourites regarding Caruana Galizia's writings. Separately, the dismantling of an illegal structure in Sliema has commenced following public pressure, and it has been revealed that election flights for overseas voters cost €2,000 per passenger.

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A significant debate is taking place over the government's fiscal choices, specifically whether to prioritize the 'super bonus' or fuel subsidies. This decision is reportedly leaving a 'bitter taste' among some, raising questions about political honesty and the sustainability of pre-election promises amidst international turmoil.

Malta Today: Super bonus or fuel subsidies: The choice leaving a bitter taste

Kicking the super bonus further down the road may be a pragmatic choice, but it jars with the pre-election hype that it could be sustained despite international turmoil.

Malta Today: Morphine, the super bonus and political honesty

An editorial discusses political honesty in relation to 'morphine' and the 'super bonus'.

Political figures are reacting to the ongoing delays in justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia. Nationalist Party MP Eve Borg Bonello expressed 'disgust and humiliation' over the lack of justice. Labour Party MEP Alex Agius Saliba stated that Labourites remain 'sore' over Caruana Galizia's writings and expressed shock at the Yorgen Fenech verdict but criticized its use for attacking Malta. An editorial also called on Prime Minister Robert Abela to prioritize trust domestically.

The Malta Independent: MP Expresses 'Humiliation' Over Daphne Caruana Galizia Justice Delay

Opposition MP Eve Borg Bonello has voiced her disgust and humiliation regarding the ongoing lack of justice for journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and her family.

Malta Today: Agius Saliba: Labourites still sore over Caruana Galizia’s writings

Labourites remain upset regarding Daphne Caruana Galizia's writings, as stated by Alex Agius Saliba.

Malta Today: WATCH | Alex Agius Saliba: ‘Yorgen Fenech verdict shocked me, but it’s not on…

Alex Agius Saliba expresses shock at the Yorgen Fenech verdict but criticizes its use for attacking Malta.

The Malta Independent: Editorial: PM Abela's Call for Trust Must Start Domestically

An editorial suggests that Prime Minister Robert Abela's emphasis on trust in his international messages should be mirrored by actions within Malta, especially in an era of widespread misinformation.

Environmental NGO Żibel is calling for reforms to Malta's household waste collection system, citing inadequate policies to manage increased waste during the summer tourism season. Concurrently, Enemalta has initiated the procurement process for two new submarine electricity cables between Malta and Gozo, a move following widespread power outages this summer.

The Malta Independent: Waste Management Reform Needed as Tourism Strains Collections

Environmental NGO Żibel is advocating for reforms to Malta's household waste collection system, stating that current policies do not adequately address the increased waste generated during the summer tourism season.

The Malta Independent: Enemalta Begins Procurement for New Malta-Gozo Electricity Cable

Enemalta has initiated the procurement process for manufacturing and installing two new submarine electricity cables between Malta and Gozo, following a summer marked by power outages.

The dismantling of an illegal structure in Sliema has begun, a development that follows public pressure.

Lovin Malta: Dismantling Of Illegal Sliema Structure Begins

The dismantling of an illegal structure in Sliema has commenced after public pressure.

It has been revealed that the organization of election flights for Maltese citizens residing overseas comes at a significant cost, with each passenger incurring an expense of €2,000.

Lovin Malta: Election Flights For Overseas Voters Cost €2,000 Per Passenger

Election flights for Maltese citizens overseas have been organized, with each passenger facing a cost of €2,000.

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