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Wednesday, September 09, 2026
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A new and critical development has surfaced in the aftermath of the Yorgen Fenech acquittal, with reports indicating that a survey targeting jurors could potentially lead to a mistrial. This adds a fresh layer of complexity to the already intense scrutiny of the justice system and the verdict. The Nationalist Party, led by Alex Borg, who serves as the Leader of the Opposition, has also continued to voice its criticism, specifically addressing the Attorney General's absence during the Fenech trial proceedings.
In other significant domestic news, a fatal three-car collision in Santa Venera claimed the life of a 26-year-old driver. Meanwhile, Maltese passengers experienced considerable travel disruption after being stranded at Gatwick Airport due to flight cancellations.
Positive news included the successful rescue of an exhausted dolphin entangled in a rope by local boaters. Malta is also set to host a Global Tourism Summit in October, attracting over 200 industry leaders, and the Film Commission has issued a tender for a large new facility at Kalkara studios. Separately, two Maltese NGOs are advocating for Malta's withdrawal from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates, and the President of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, led the Victory Day commemorations in Valletta.
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A significant new development in the Yorgen Fenech acquittal case raises concerns that a survey targeting jurors could lead to a mistrial, potentially impacting the verdict. In the wake of the acquittal, the Nationalist Party, led by Alex Borg, the Leader of the Opposition, addressed the media to discuss the party's views and criticized the Attorney General's absence during the trial proceedings.
Malta Today:
Jurors' targeting by survey could lead to mistrial over Yorgen Fenech acquittal
Concerns are being raised about the defense team in the Yorgen Fenech case hiring a pollster to gauge public perception, which could potentially lead to a mistrial.
The Malta Independent:
Live: PN Leader Addresses Media After Yorgen Fenech Verdict
Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg is addressing the media to discuss his party's views and future plans following the verdict in the Yorgen Fenech trial, where Fenech was acquitted.
Malta Today:
PN attacks AG’s absence during Yorgen Fenech trial proceedings
The Nationalist Party (PN) has criticized the Attorney General's absence during the Yorgen Fenech trial proceedings.
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Maltese passengers faced considerable disruption and were left stranded at Gatwick Airport due to flight cancellations, leading to full planes and a lack of immediate solutions.
Lovin Malta:
Maltese Passengers Stranded at Gatwick Airport Due to Flight Cancellations
Maltese passengers faced significant disruption and were stranded at Gatwick Airport as flights were cancelled, leaving them with full planes and no immediate solutions.
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Malta is preparing to host a major Global Tourism Summit in October, which is expected to attract over 200 industry leaders. Additionally, the Film Commission has issued a tender for the development of a large new facility at Kalkara studios.
Lovin Malta:
Malta to Host Global Tourism Summit in October
Malta is set to host a major Global Tourism Summit in October, attracting over 200 industry leaders to discuss the future of tourism.
Malta Today:
Film Commission issues tender for new facility at Kalkara studios
The Film Commission has issued a tender for the development of a large new facility at Kalkara studios.
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Local boaters successfully rescued an exhausted dolphin that was found entangled in a rope off the coast of Malta, highlighting marine conservation efforts.
Lovin Malta:
Boaters Rescue Dolphin Entangled in Rope Off Malta
Boaters in Malta successfully rescued an exhausted dolphin that was found entangled in a rope, highlighting local efforts in marine conservation.
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Two Maltese NGOs are advocating for Malta's withdrawal from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is permitted to compete, suggesting a boycott as a suitable response.
The Malta Independent:
Maltese NGOs Back Eurovision Withdrawal Over Israel's Participation
Two Maltese NGOs are advocating for Malta's withdrawal from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is permitted to compete, suggesting a boycott as a suitable response.
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