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September 30, 2026

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Leonard Caruana and Elaine Rizzo have officially taken their oaths as judges of the Superior Courts. While the bench expands, the top remains uncertain: Justice Minister Clifton Grima is calling for an immediate resumption of talks to find a successor for Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, whose term was intended to conclude. A coalition of media groups, including PEN Malta and the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation, has asked Prime Minister Robert Abela to consult with the public before enacting new media laws. Elsewhere, the Nationalist Party has secured an urgent court hearing for its constitutional case against the national broadcaster, PBS. The 2026/27 scholastic year has commenced. Approximately 54,000 students across Malta and Gozo have returned to their desks.

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Leonard Caruana and Elaine Rizzo have been officially sworn in as judges of Malta's Superior Courts. This development coincides with Justice Minister Clifton Grima's statement emphasizing the immediate need to resume discussions on the appointment of the next Chief Justice, as the term of current Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti was intended to conclude. Chief Justice Chetcuti remains in office until a successor is agreed upon.

Lovin Malta: Leonard Caruana and Elaine Rizzo Sworn In as Judges of Malta's Superior Courts

Leonard Caruana and Elaine Rizzo have officially taken their oaths as judges of Malta's Superior Courts.

The Malta Independent: Talks on Next Chief Justice Should Continue Immediately, Minister Says

Justice Minister Clifton Grima stated that discussions regarding Malta's next Chief Justice must resume immediately, as the term of the current Chief Justice, Mark Chetcuti, was intended to conclude.

Several prominent organizations, including the Institute of Maltese Journalists, PEN Malta, the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation, and Repubblika, have urged Prime Minister Robert Abela to engage in consultation before enacting new media laws.

The Malta Independent: Government Should Consult Before Publishing Media Laws

Organizations including the Institute of Maltese Journalists, PEN Malta, the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation, and Repubblika have urged Prime Minister Robert Abela to consult before enacting new media laws.

Over 54,000 students across Malta and Gozo have returned to their classrooms, marking the commencement of the 2026/27 scholastic year.

Malta Today: Over 54,000 students back in class as schools reopen

Over 54,000 students across Malta and Gozo have returned to their classrooms for the commencement of the 2026/27 scholastic year.

A court has granted the Nationalist Party's (PN) request for an urgent hearing regarding a constitutional case it has filed against the Public Broadcasting Services (PBS).

Malta Today: Court grants PN request for urgent hearing on PBS constitutional case

A court has granted the Nationalist Party's (PN) request for an urgent hearing concerning a constitutional case against PBS.

Lovin Malta is celebrating its 10th anniversary, announcing that it has achieved a new milestone of 208 million monthly views and garnered 800,000 followers.

Lovin Malta: Lovin Malta Hits 208 Million Monthly Views and 800,000 Followers

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

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