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Saturday, August 15, 2026
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Malta is grappling with new legal and public health issues as a doctor and a gym instructor have been arrested on suspicion of selling illegal weight-loss medications. Concurrently, the high-profile Yorgen Fenech murder trial saw a fresh development with a court order temporarily halting the reporting of the jury's proceedings.
In response to the peak tourist season, authorities are deploying additional police and soldiers to enhance public safety and order across the country. This comes as political parties, including the Nationalist Party and ADPD, voiced concerns over public services, with the PN criticizing the continued absence of an acute psychiatric unit and ADPD advocating for a halt in new hotel construction due to tourism capacity limits.
Other domestic stories include a significant environmental cleanup by divers, who removed 320kg of waste from popular swimming areas, and a report indicating that the Sicily cable supplied a third of Malta's electricity in 2025.
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A doctor and a gym instructor have been arrested in Malta on suspicion of illegally selling unauthorized weight-loss medications that promise rapid weight reduction.
Times of Malta:
Doctor, Gym Instructor Arrested Over Illegal Weight-Loss Drugs
A doctor and a gym instructor have been arrested on suspicion of selling unauthorized weight-loss medications that promote rapid weight reduction.
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Reporting of the jury's proceedings in the high-profile Yorgen Fenech murder trial has been temporarily halted following a court order.
Malta Today:
Yorgen Fenech Trial: Reporting of Jury Paused on Court Order
The reporting of the jury's proceedings in the Yorgen Fenech trial has been temporarily halted due to a court order.
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The Nationalist Party (PN) criticized the ongoing absence of an acute psychiatric unit at Mater Dei Hospital, while the ADPD party asserted that Malta has reached its tourism capacity and called for a halt in new hotel construction.
Times of Malta:
PN Slams Continued Absence of Acute Psychiatric Unit at Mater Dei
The Nationalist Party (PN) criticizes the ongoing lack of an acute psychiatric unit at Mater Dei Hospital.
Times of Malta:
'No More Hotels': ADPD Says Malta Has Reached Tourism Limit
The ADPD political party states that Malta has reached its carrying capacity for tourism and advocates for a halt in new hotel construction.
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Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi stated that human life should never be considered disposable, regardless of age, health, or ability, during a Mass for the Assumption feast.
The Malta Independent:
Auxiliary Bishop: 'Human life is not disposable' on Assumption feast
Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi stated that human life should never be considered disposable, regardless of age, health, or ability, during a Mass for the Assumption feast.
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A recent report indicates that the electricity cable connection to Sicily provided one-third of Malta's total electricity supply in the year 2025.
Malta Today:
Sicily Cable Supplied a Third of Malta's Electricity in 2025
A report indicates that the electricity cable connection to Sicily provided one-third of Malta's electricity supply in the year 2025.
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An individual has been deported from Malta after being filmed damaging cars in the Swieqi locality.
Times of Malta:
Man Deported After Vandalizing Cars in Swieqi
An individual has been deported from Malta after being filmed damaging cars in the locality of Swieqi.
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The uncle of a deceased man is questioning the police's delay in issuing a missing person appeal after the man was found dead in Bulebel.
Times of Malta:
Uncle Questions Delay in Police Appeal for Man Found Dead
The uncle of a deceased man is questioning the police's delay in issuing a missing person appeal after the man was found dead in Bulebel.
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European Parliament President Roberta Metsola paid tribute to the SS Ohio, acknowledging its crucial role in Malta's survival during World War II.
Lovin Malta:
Roberta Metsola Pays Tribute to SS Ohio, The Tanker That Saved Malta
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola honored the SS Ohio, a tanker that played a crucial role in Malta's survival during World War II.
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Malta Today published a historical piece reflecting on the deep significance of Santa Marija (the Assumption of Mary) to Malta, referencing a pivotal event from August 15, 1942.
Malta Today:
Why Santa Marija Means So Much to Malta
A historical piece reflecting on the significance of Santa Marija (the Assumption of Mary) to Malta, referencing an event from August 15, 1942, when an oil tanker was brought into Grand Harbour.
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Lovin Malta is celebrating its 10th anniversary, highlighting its substantial digital reach with 208 million monthly views and 800,000 followers.
Lovin Malta:
Lovin Malta Hits 208 Million Monthly Views and 800,000 Followers As Itβ¦
Lovin Malta marks its 10th anniversary, highlighting its significant digital reach with 208 million monthly views and 800,000 followers.
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Reports concerning illegal development have decreased following the Planning Authority's (PA) decision to remove anonymity for individuals reporting such incidents.
Malta Today:
Illegal Development Reports Fall After PA Removes Anonymity
The number of reports concerning illegal development has decreased following the Planning Authority's (PA) decision to remove anonymity for reporters.
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