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Saturday, October 03, 2026
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The educational sector is facing significant challenges as the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) has strongly criticized an Industrial Tribunal decision regarding a dismissal. The union declared the sector 'poorer than ever' following the ruling concerning a former employee of St Albert the Great College.
In other developments, work on the second energy interconnector is nearing completion, with the first link to Sicily scheduled for a 12-day switch-off for safety measures. On the political front, Prime Minister Robert Abela emphasized the importance of industrial peace and social dialogue for economic growth and social progress during a pre-budget event.
Meanwhile, former Malta Employers' Association director general Joseph Farrugia has returned his Ġieħ ir-Repubblika award in protest following the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech. Minister Clifton Grima also made a statement emphasizing that justice should not be interpreted as acting without restraint following the Fenech verdict. Malta's rugby team, the Knights, are set to play Germany in their European Championship opener today, and a new football centre is offering professional training facilities.
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The Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) has expressed strong disapproval of an Industrial Tribunal decision concerning the dismissal of a former St Albert the Great College employee, stating that the educational sector is now 'poorer than ever'.
The Malta Independent:
Educational sector 'poorer than ever': MUT slams tribunal ruling on dismissal
The Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) has declared the educational sector poorer than ever following an Industrial Tribunal decision that deemed the dismissal of former St Albert the Great College...
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Malta's energy interconnector with Sicily will undergo a 12-day switch-off for safety measures as work on the second interconnector link progresses towards completion.
The Malta Independent:
Second interconnector approaches completion amid 12-day switch-off of first link
Malta's energy interconnector with Sicily will be switched off for 12 days for safety measures as work on the second link continues, a statement issued by Interconnect Malta and Enemalta said.
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Following Yorgen Fenech's acquittal, former Malta Employers' Association director general Joseph Farrugia has returned his national honour, Ġieħ ir-Repubblika. Additionally, Minister Clifton Grima has publicly stated that justice should not be interpreted as acting without restraint in the wake of the verdict.
The Malta Independent:
Joseph Farrugia returns Gieh ir-Repubblika award following Fenech acquittal
Former Malta Employers' Association director general Joseph Farrugia has returned his Ġieħ ir-Repubblika award following the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech.
Lovin Malta:
Minister Grima: 'Justice Doesn't Mean Doing Whatever We Want' Following Fenech…
Minister Grima made a statement following the Fenech verdict, emphasizing that justice should not be interpreted as acting without restraint.
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The Maltese national rugby team, known as the Knights, is scheduled to compete against Germany in the opening match of the European Championship today.
Lovin Malta:
Malta Knights Face Germany Today In European Championship Opener
The Maltese rugby team, known as the Knights, is set to compete against Germany in the opening match of the European Championship today.
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Prime Minister Robert Abela underscored the vital role of industrial peace and social dialogue in ensuring that economic growth translates into tangible social progress, speaking at a pre-budget event.
The Malta Independent:
Industrial peace and social dialogue key to social progress, Prime Minister says
Prime Minister Robert Abela emphasized the crucial role of industrial peace and social dialogue in ensuring that economic growth translates into tangible social progress during a pre-budget event.
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Malta experienced a significant increase in tourist arrivals in August, welcoming over 539,000 visitors, which marks a 14.7% rise compared to the same month in 2025.
Malta Today:
Malta Welcomed Over 539,000 Tourists in August
Malta recorded 539,655 tourist arrivals in August, a 14.7% increase compared to 2025.
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A three-year-old child reportedly attempted to intervene in a distressing domestic incident where their father allegedly attacked their mother.
Malta Today:
Child Allegedly Tried to Stop Father During Attack on Mother
A three-year-old child reportedly attempted to intervene when their father allegedly attacked their mother.
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An editorial highlights that traffic remains a persistent problem in Malta, requiring solutions that extend beyond the terms of individual legislatures to ensure long-term effectiveness.
The Malta Independent:
Editorial: Traffic needs solutions that outlive legislatures
Traffic is a persistent problem that requires solutions transcending the terms of single legislatures, as governments and priorities may change.
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