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Gozo's power supply has been fully restored after widespread outages, with investigations indicating melted electricity cables in Xewkija and Comino as the cause. The disruption, which left some residents without electricity for up to 26 hours, led ADPD-The Green Party to call for the resignation of Energy Minister Miriam Dalli, and drew concern from the Gozo Tourism Association over its impact on the sector. In a major development in the Yorgen Fenech murder trial, the defense has concluded its final submissions, leaving the jury to deliberate on a verdict. This follows previous defense arguments that sought to implicate former chief of staff Keith Schembri, as the high-profile proceedings move into their conclusive phase. Meanwhile, economic discussions are heating up as Malta's main employer organizations have rejected a proposal for bi-annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), citing potential wage and price instability. Other news includes calls from the Chamber of Advocates for higher juror pay, safety concerns regarding fireworks factories in Gozo, and various reports on public safety and social issues.

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Power has been fully restored to Gozo after outages, with the cause identified as melted electricity cables in Xewkija and Comino. The prolonged disruption led ADPD-The Green Party to demand the resignation of Energy Minister Miriam Dalli, and the Gozo Tourism Association expressed concern over the impact on the tourism sector.

Lovin Malta: Gozo Power Fully Restored After 26 Hours of Outages

Power has been fully restored in Gozo after some residents experienced prolonged outages lasting up to 26 hours, indicating a significant infrastructure issue on the island.

Malta Today: Gozo in crisis as electricity cables in Xewkija and Comino melt

Gozo is facing a severe crisis due to melted electricity cables in Xewkija and Comino, exacerbating power supply issues.

The Malta Independent: ADPD Calls for Minister Dalli to Resign Over Power Outages

ADPD-The Green Party is demanding the resignation of Energy Minister Miriam Dalli, accusing the government of failing to prepare Malta's infrastructure for increased energy demand.

The Malta Independent: Electricity Outage Disrupts Gozo's Tourism Sector

The Gozo Tourism Association expressed deep concern over a prolonged electricity outage that significantly disrupted Gozo's tourism sector.

Malta Today: No power, no ice cream: Inside Gozo’s blackout

This article provides an inside look at the blackout in Gozo, highlighting its impact, such as the inability to make ice cream.

Malta Today: Energy supply slowly returns to Gozo after first cable fault repaired

Power supply is gradually being restored to Gozo following the repair of an initial cable fault, indicating ongoing issues.

Malta Today: ADPD calls on Minister Dalli to take political responsibility over summer…

The ADPD political party is urging Minister Dalli to accept responsibility for the power outages experienced during the summer.

The defense has concluded its final arguments in the high-profile Yorgen Fenech murder trial, with the jury now set to decide his fate. Earlier defense submissions implicated Keith Schembri, while the Chamber of Advocates supports increasing juror pay amidst the ongoing proceedings.

Lovin Malta: Yorgen Fenech Defence Implicates Keith Schembri in Trial

As the trial nears its end, the defence team for Yorgen Fenech has pointed fingers at Keith Schembri, suggesting his involvement.

Malta Today: Yorgen Fenech's trial by jury through the eyes of a sketch artist

A visual account of Yorgen Fenech's ongoing trial by jury, presented through sketches.

Malta Today: ‘The vote is yours’: Defence wraps up final address and hands Yorgen Fenech’s…

The defense has concluded its final arguments in the Yorgen Fenech trial, leaving the jury to decide his fate.

The Malta Independent: Yorgen Fenech Trial: Defence Raises Doubts Over Prosecution Timeline

The defense in the Yorgen Fenech trial will continue its submissions to the jury, with the judge set to follow with her own address before deliberations.

The Malta Independent: Chamber of Advocates Backs Higher Pay for Jurors

The Chamber of Advocates supports increasing juror pay as an immediate reform, without getting drawn into wider debates about Malta's jury system.

Malta's leading employer organizations have rejected a proposal to implement cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) twice a year, expressing concerns that such a move could trigger wage and price instability across the economy.

The Malta Independent: Employers Reject Bi-Annual COLA, Warn of Wage and Price Shocks

Malta's main employer organizations have rejected a proposal for the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to be made twice a year, citing concerns about wage and price instability.

A series of accidents has been reported, including the death of an 18-year-old girl days after a Qormi crash, a 16-year-old in critical condition after falling down stairs in St. Julian's, and another 16-year-old suffering serious injuries in an Attard car crash.

Malta Today: 18-year-old girl dies days after Qormi crash

An 18-year-old girl has died from injuries sustained in a traffic accident in Qormi.

Lovin Malta: 16-Year-Old Critical After Falling Down Stairs in St. Julian's

A 16-year-old is in critical condition after suffering a fall down the stairs in St. Julian's.

Malta Today: 16-year-old suffers serious injuries after crashing car in Attard

A 16-year-old has sustained serious injuries following a car crash in Attard.

Survivors of violence are planning a 'pyjama protest' outside Castille to demand justice, while the CEO of Aġenzija Sapport has highlighted how poor parking practices are stranding disabled drivers. An editorial also commented on a lenient sentence for a priest, drawing criticism regarding its implications for victims.

Lovin Malta: Survivors to Hold Protest Against Violence

Survivors of violence are planning a 'pyjama protest' outside Castille to demand justice and draw attention to the issue.

Lovin Malta: Disabled Drivers Stranded by Bad Parking, Agency CEO Warns

The CEO of Aġenzija Sapport has raised concerns about how poor parking practices can leave disabled drivers stranded, highlighting a societal accessibility issue.

Malta Today: A slap on the hand for the priest; a slap in the face for victims

This story likely concerns a court case involving a priest and its implications for victims, suggesting a lenient sentence.

Concerns have been raised regarding safety surrounding pyrotechnics in Gozo, as the island, despite numerous feasts, currently lacks any fireworks factories.

Malta Today: Gozo's lack of fireworks factories raises safety concern

Despite numerous feasts celebrated across Malta and Gozo, Gozo has no fireworks factories, leading to safety concerns regarding pyrotechnics.

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