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October 9, 2026

Malta: Minister would rather resign than cut subsidies โ€” FrontPages.eu, October 09, 2026

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Finance Minister Clyde Caruana has declared he would rather resign than withdraw energy subsidies, a significant statement amidst ongoing discussions on economic policies. This comes as the European Union has identified a loophole concerning water tariffs affecting businesses in the country. In other domestic news, an Italian national was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Swieqi, and a man sustained grievous injuries after a van crashed into a wall in Safi. Meanwhile, NGO Repubblika announced its refusal to attend a government forum at a Tumas Group hotel, citing its association with Yorgen Fenech's family. Prime Minister Robert Abela received a global tourism leadership award as the country reports record visitor numbers. A man has also been arrested in connection with an early morning shop robbery.

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Finance Minister Clyde Caruana stated he would prefer to resign from his post rather than agree to withdraw energy subsidies, emphasizing his stance on related economic policies. Caruana has served as the Minister for Finance since November 2020.

Malta Today: Clyde Caruana: I'd rather resign than withdraw energy subsidies

Finance Minister Clyde Caruana stated he would prefer to resign than remove energy subsidies, discussing related economic policies in an interview.

A 40-year-old Italian national residing in St Paul's Bay is in critical condition following a traffic accident on St Andrew's Road in Swieqi this morning.

The Malta Independent: Italian Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Swieqi Crash

A 40-year-old Italian national residing in St Paul's Bay sustained serious injuries early this morning following a traffic accident on St Andrew's Road, Swieqi.

Lovin Malta: Biker Critically Injured After Swieqi Crash

A 40-year-old biker is in critical condition following a traffic accident in Swieqi.

The NGO Repubblika announced it will not attend a government forum that is scheduled to take place at a hotel owned by the Tumas Group, a business group associated with the family of Yorgen Fenech.

The Malta Independent: Repubblika Will Not Attend Government Forum at Tumas Group Hotel

NGO Repubblika announced it will not be attending a government forum scheduled at a hotel owned by the Tumas Group, a business group associated with Yorgen Fenech's family.

Prime Minister Robert Abela has been recognized with a global tourism leadership award as Malta experiences a period of record visitor numbers.

Lovin Malta: PM Abela Receives Tourism Award Amid Record Visitors

Prime Minister Robert Abela has been honored with a global tourism leadership award as Malta experiences record visitor numbers.

A 46-year-old man from Zurrieq suffered grievous injuries early this morning after the van he was driving crashed into a wall on Carmelo Caruana Street, Safi.

The Malta Independent: Man Grievously Injured After Van Crashes Into Wall in Safi

A 46-year-old man from Zurrieq sustained grievous injuries early this morning after a van crashed into a wall on Carmelo Caruana Street, Safi.

The European Union has identified a loophole in water tariffs that specifically impacts businesses operating within Malta.

Malta Today: EU flags water tariff loophole for Malta's businesses

The European Union has identified a loophole concerning water tariffs that affects businesses operating in Malta.

Authorities have arrested a man in connection with an early morning shop robbery.

Malta Today: Man arrested in connection to shop robbery

A man has been arrested in connection with an early morning shop robbery.

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