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The high-profile Yorgen Fenech murder trial saw further intense cross-examination of self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma, who admitted to having lied in some instances during his testimony but continued to insist on Fenech's alleged mastermind role. The court heard new statements suggesting threats to the victim during the proceedings. In a separate development, new security measures have been implemented in Swieqi, including police patrols and the deployment of Armed Forces personnel to tackle growing complaints about anti-social behavior. However, the President of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, Tony Zahra, has publicly criticized the deployment of soldiers, labeling it an 'extreme measure'. Further news includes a new investigation launched by Curaçao authorities into former Malta Gaming Authority chief Mario Galea over alleged payments totaling €4 million to his consultancy firm. Additionally, Malta has recorded the highest increase in household energy consumption within the EU since 2015, while Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg registered as an organ donor on World Organ Donation Day.

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The Yorgen Fenech murder trial continues with intense cross-examination of self-confessed middleman Melvin Theuma by the defense lawyers. Theuma admitted to lying in some instances during his testimony, attributing it to his compromised state of mind, but maintained his assertion that Yorgen Fenech was the mastermind behind Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder. The court heard statements about potential threats to the victim, and Theuma reiterated that his secret recordings with Fenech saved him…

Malta Today: LIVE | Yorgen Fenech Jury Trial: Defence Continues Grilling Melvin Theuma

The defense team for Yorgen Fenech is continuing their cross-examination of self-confessed murder middleman Melvin Theuma in a jury trial. This live blog covers the ongoing proceedings.

The Malta Independent: Yorgen Fenech jury trial: 'So many tough guys died, she'll die too', court hears

During the Yorgen Fenech jury trial, self-confessed murder middleman Melvin Theuma is undergoing cross-examination, with the court hearing a statement suggesting a threat to the victim.

Malta Today: LIVE | Yorgen Fenech Trial: Defence Lawyer Presses Star Witness Theuma

During a heated court sitting, defence lawyer de Marco is intensely cross-examining Melvin Theuma, the star witness in the Yorgen Fenech trial.

Times of Malta: Live: Fenech's lawyers continue questioning murder middleman Melvin Theuma

Lawyers for Yorgen Fenech are continuing their cross-examination of Melvin Theuma, a key witness in the murder trial of Daphne Caruana Galizia.

The Malta Independent: If it wasn't for those recordings, I'd be six feet under, Theuma tells court

During the Yorgen Fenech trial, state witness Melvin Theuma testified that the recordings saved him from potential harm.

Malta Today: Two Sides to the Same Story: Someone is Lying in Yorgen Fenech's Trial

A court report from the Yorgen Fenech trial suggests conflicting accounts, with indications that someone may be untruthful on the witness stand.

Police are actively patrolling Swieqi's streets and issuing fines to address increasing complaints about anti-social behavior, including shirtless tourists and vandalism. In response to these concerns, the Armed Forces have been deployed to boost nighttime security. However, Tony Zahra, President of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, has criticized this deployment as an 'extreme measure,' arguing that tackling anti-social behavior should remain the sole responsibility of the police.

Times of Malta: Shirtless tourists, vandalism, noise: Inside Swieqi’s police night shift

Police are patrolling Swieqi's streets and issuing fines to address growing complaints about antisocial behavior, including shirtless tourists, vandalism, and noise.

Malta Today: Hotels Lobby President Against Soldier Deployment in Swieqi

The president of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association has expressed opposition to deploying soldiers in Swieqi for security purposes, labeling the measure as 'extreme'.

Malta Today: Armed Forces Deployed in Swieqi to Boost Night Security

The Armed Forces have been deployed in Swieqi to enhance security during nighttime hours.

Curaçao authorities have launched an investigation into former Malta Gaming Authority chief Mario Galea concerning alleged payments exceeding €4 million annually to his consultancy firm, Random Consulting Limited. Curaçao's finance minister announced the probe, questioning the substantial fees paid to the company for its work in the country's online gambling industry reform.

Lovin Malta: Former Malta Gaming Authority Chief Faces Probe Over €4 Million Payments

The former chief of the Malta Gaming Authority is under investigation for alleged involvement in payments totaling €4 million in Curaçao.

Times of Malta: Curaçao probes yearly €4m payments to firm run by ex MGA chief

Curaçao authorities are investigating payments to a company run by former Malta Gaming Authority head Mario Galea that the country's finance minister says exceed €4 million a year.

Malta has registered the largest increase in household energy consumption across the European Union since 2015, according to recent data.

Lovin Malta: Malta Records EU's Biggest Rise In Household Energy Consumption

Malta has recorded the largest increase in household energy consumption within the EU since 2015.

Malta Today: Malta Sees Highest Increase in Household Energy Consumption in EU

Maltese households have registered the highest increase in energy consumption across the European Union, according to recent data.

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