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The high-profile murder trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech has entered its final stages, with Madam Justice Edwina Grima commencing her address to the jurors. This critical phase will see the judge provide legal directions before the jury retires to deliberate on a verdict. The Nationalist Party has stated its intention to hold accountable those who obstructed justice once the trial concludes. In a significant show of public generosity, a record-breaking €1.78 million was raised for Dar Bjorn during the ALS Malta+ telethon. This substantial sum will support the residential home for individuals with ALS. Economically, employer organizations have voiced concerns that proposed increases to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) mechanism could negatively impact business competitiveness and employment, especially for export-oriented companies. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Alex Borg has questioned the government's €140 million investment in power infrastructure amidst persistent outages across Malta and Gozo.

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Madam Justice Edwina Grima has begun her address to the jurors in the Yorgen Fenech murder trial, signaling the definitive phase before deliberations. The judge is providing legal directions and summarizing the extensive evidence presented over the past two months. Fenech, a Maltese businessman, faces charges of complicity in the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia and membership in a criminal organization. The Nationalist Party has pledged to hold accountable those who…

Malta Today: LIVE | Judge to begin addressing jurors in Yorgen Fenech trial

Madam Justice Edwina Grima is set to begin her address to the jurors as the Yorgen Fenech trial enters its final stages, following the defense's conclusion.

The Malta Independent: Judge Addresses Jurors as Yorgen Fenech Trial Nears End

Madam Justice Edwina Grima is set to provide legal directions to the jury as the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech enters its final stages, preceding their deliberation for a verdict.

Malta Today: PN to hold accountable those who obstructed justice after Fenech trial

The Nationalist Party (PN) intends to hold accountable individuals who obstructed justice once the Yorgen Fenech trial concludes.

Malta Today: Interview: Yorgen Fenech's trial shows signs of bad governance

Mark Camilleri Gambin believes Yorgen Fenech's trial clearly indicates instances of poor governance.

Employer organizations in Malta have issued a caution that modifications to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) mechanism, aimed at better reflecting rising living costs, could detrimentally affect business competitiveness and employment, particularly for companies focused on exports.

The Malta Independent: Employers Warn COLA Increases Could Harm Competitiveness and Jobs

Employer organizations in Malta have cautioned that changes to the COLA mechanism, intended to better reflect rising living costs, could negatively affect business competitiveness and employment, particularly for export-oriented companies.

Opposition Leader Alex Borg has publicly criticized the government regarding persistent power cuts across Malta and Gozo. He questioned the adequacy of a €140 million investment in power infrastructure, arguing it is insufficient for the country's growing population.

The Malta Independent: Opposition Leader Questions €140m Power Investment Amid Outages

Opposition Leader Alex Borg has criticized the government for ongoing power cuts across Malta and Gozo, questioning a €140 million investment in power infrastructure and stating it is inadequate for the growing population.

An 18-year-old girl, Kelly Caruana, has tragically died days after being involved in a car crash in Qormi. Tributes have poured in for the young woman, particularly from the dancing community.

Malta Today: Teenager dies days after Qormi crash

An 18-year-old girl, Kelly Caruana, has died days after being involved in a crash in Qormi.

Malta is forecast to experience extremely hot weather today, with temperatures feeling like 44°C, before a predicted cooling trend.

Lovin Malta: Malta To Feel Like 44°C Today Before Temperatures Cool Down

Malta is expected to experience extremely hot weather, feeling like 44°C, before temperatures begin to decrease.

The Armed Forces of Malta are encountering significant challenges in their recruitment efforts, primarily due to intense competition from the private sector.

Malta Today: Army recruitment hindered by private sector competition

The main obstacle to the army's recruitment efforts is the competition from the private sector.

A 29-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash that occurred in Għaxaq.

Lovin Malta: 29-Year-Old Biker At Risk Of Dying After Crash

A 29-year-old motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash in Għaxaq.

The Armed Forces of Malta successfully carried out a medical evacuation for a crew member who experienced an emergency while at sea.

Lovin Malta: AFM Carries Out Medical Evacuation After Emergency At Sea

The Armed Forces of Malta conducted a medical evacuation for a crew member experiencing an emergency while at sea.

Lovin Malta is commemorating its 10th anniversary, having achieved significant milestones of 208 million monthly views and 800,000 followers.

Lovin Malta: Lovin Malta Celebrates 10 Years With Record Views

Lovin Malta is celebrating its 10th anniversary, having achieved 208 million monthly views and 800,000 followers.

A social experiment focused on ALS, organized by Lovin Malta, is scheduled to be broadcast on TVM this Saturday evening.

Lovin Malta: Malta Tune In: Our ALS Social Experiment Hits TVM

An ALS social experiment by Lovin Malta is set to be broadcast on TVM this Saturday evening.

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