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A significant power crisis has gripped Gozo, with most of the island experiencing widespread outages after high-tension electricity cables in Xewkija and Comino melted amidst a heatwave. Enemalta is working to restore power, while Energy Minister Miriam Dalli is facing criticism on social media regarding the situation. Meanwhile, the high-profile Yorgen Fenech murder trial is nearing its conclusion. The defense is continuing its final submissions to the jury, following the prosecution's strong call for a guilty verdict, asserting that Fenech's actions prove his responsibility for Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder. In other domestic news, the Nationalist Party has called for common sense in the Grand Harbour regeneration project, and volunteers have undertaken a significant clean-up of St Peter's Pool. Geologists have also warned about overlooked ground safety issues in planning reform, and an editorial highlighted the urgent need for human rights reform.

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Gozo is experiencing a major power crisis as high-tension electricity cables in Xewkija and Comino have melted, leading to widespread outages across the island. Enemalta is working to repair the faults, while Miriam Dalli, the Minister for Energy, the Environment and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour, is facing public criticism regarding the situation.

Malta Today: Gozo in crisis as electricity cables melt

Enemalta is working to repair high-tension electricity cables in Xewkija and Comino that melted, leaving most of Gozo without power during a heatwave.

Malta Today: Gozo experiences major power outage

Gozo has been plunged into darkness due to major cable faults confirmed by Enemalta.

The Malta Independent: Power cut hits Gozo; Energy Minister faces criticism

A widespread power cut has affected most of Gozo and other areas like Mellieha, with engineers working to restore power while the Energy Minister faces social media criticism.

Lovin Malta: Gozo Power Cuts Caused by Two Major Cable Faults

Enemalta has stated that two significant cable faults are responsible for the widespread power outages experienced in Gozo.

The Yorgen Fenech murder trial is moving towards a verdict, with the defense continuing its final submissions to the jury. The prosecution has strongly urged a guilty verdict, contending that Fenech's actions demonstrate his responsibility for Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder, while the defense challenges witness testimony.

The Malta Independent: Live: Defence continues final address in Yorgen Fenech trial

The defence is continuing its final submissions to the jury in the Yorgen Fenech trial, after which the judge will address the jurors before they begin deliberations.

The Malta Independent: Prosecution: Fenech's actions prove he ordered Daphne's murder

The prosecution contends that Yorgen Fenech's actions demonstrate he was responsible for Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder, while the defence challenges witness testimony.

Malta Today: Yorgen Fenech trial: Prosecution urges guilty verdict

The defense is continuing its final address to the jury in the Yorgen Fenech trial, following the prosecution's call for a guilty verdict, with prosecutors stating his hands are stained with Daphne Caruana Galizia's blood.

The Nationalist Party (PN) has emphasized the need for common sense to guide all decisions regarding the Grand Harbour regeneration project, highlighting its significance as a major opportunity for Malta.

The Malta Independent: Common sense needed for Grand Harbour regeneration, says PN

The Nationalist Party (PN) states that the Grand Harbour regeneration project is a significant opportunity for Malta, but emphasizes that all decisions must be guided by common sense.

An editorial from The Malta Independent argues that a decade is too long to delay essential human rights and equality reform in Malta, emphasizing the urgency of the matter.

The Malta Independent: Editorial: Human rights reform in Malta cannot wait

The Malta Independent's editorial argues that a decade is too long to delay essential human rights and equality reform in Malta.

Hepatitis A has caused disruption to IVF treatment for one woman and led to another woman being hospitalized for 13 days, highlighting the impact of the illness.

Malta Today: Hepatitis A disrupts IVF and leads to hospitalization

Hepatitis A has put one woman's IVF treatment on hold and resulted in another being hospitalized for 13 days.

Geologists are raising concerns that the current planning reform overlooks critical ground safety issues, treating it as an afterthought rather than a priority.

Malta Today: Geologists warn of ground safety issues in planning reform

Geologists are warning that the current planning reform overlooks ground safety, leaving it as an afterthought.

Malta is bracing for a second heatwave, with 'feel-like' temperatures expected to reach 46°C in the coming days.

Malta Today: Heatwave to bring severe weather

Malta is expected to experience a second heatwave with 'feel-like' temperatures reaching 46°C in the coming days.

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