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Saturday, September 12, 2026
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The Nationalist Party is set to introduce an omnibus bill in parliament aimed at implementing the recommendations from the public inquiry into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia. This move comes amid accusations from the PN that the Labour government is hindering these crucial reforms domestically, despite adopting a different stance in European discussions.
In other significant news, Emanuel Balzan, also known as Tristan B, faces fresh charges including money laundering, fraud, and forgery. These charges follow accusations from tenants claiming he scammed them out of €11,000 in rental deposits. The ongoing legal aftermath of Yorgen Fenech's acquittal also continues, with his defence lawyers asserting the jury's verdict is being challenged by 'malicious lies and fabrications,' a claim disputed by the Caruana Galizia family.
Beyond these developments, government whip Naomi Cachia addressed the Council of Europe on the importance of protecting journalists. The nation also recorded another fatal road accident in Gudja, and a group named Momentum criticized the government over declining educational standards, citing recent OECD results. Former Labour minister Clayton Bartolo has also voiced concerns regarding a proposed agricultural waste facility in Mellieħa.
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Emanuel Balzan, known as Tristan B, has been charged with money laundering, fraud, misappropriation, and forgery. These charges come as tenants accuse him of scamming them out of €11,000 in rental deposits, with reports indicating a landlord discovered unauthorized sub-tenants in an apartment rented by Balzan.
Malta Today:
Tenants accuse Tristan B of scamming them out of €11,000 in rental deposits
Tenants have accused Tristan B of scamming them out of €11,000 in rental deposits, with media reports indicating a landlord found other tenants in a rented apartment following previous media coverage.
Malta Today:
Tristan B charged with money laundering, fraud, forgery
Tristan B faces charges including money laundering, fraud, and forgery, adding to existing accusations of scamming tenants.
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Government whip Naomi Cachia addressed the Council of Europe, emphasizing the critical importance of ensuring that a journalist murdered for their work should not be victimized again.
Malta Today:
'Journalist murdered for her work cannot become victim for second time,'…
Government whip Naomi Cachia addressed the Council of Europe, emphasizing that a journalist murdered for her work should not be victimized again.
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