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Sunday, September 27, 2026
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Authorities are investigating a new homicide in St. Julian's following the discovery of a 31-year-old man found dead after an argument, with an arrest already made. This incident marks a significant new criminal investigation for the country.
Meanwhile, the nation faces a stark fiscal reality as Clyde Caruana, Minister for Finance, informed stakeholders that no funds are available for new spending, urging against further wish lists. Separately, pressure continues to mount on Johann Buttigieg, Executive Chairperson of the Planning Authority, with activists intensifying their calls for his removal amid allegations of corruption related to past dealings.
Further domestic news includes a Transport Malta official reportedly facing charges in a maritime fines racket, a demonstration in Valletta advocating for the decriminalisation of abortion, and Labour Party MP Clint Azzopardi Flores suggesting bipartisan talks on phasing out energy subsidies.
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Clyde Caruana, Minister for Finance, has reportedly informed members of the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) that the government has no funds available for new disbursements, advising against presenting additional wish lists.
Malta Today:
Clyde's Fiscal Assessment and Expenditure Squeeze
Finance Minister Clyde Caruana reportedly informed MCESD members that he had no funds to disburse, advising them against presenting wish lists.
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Activists are intensifying their calls for the removal of Johann Buttigieg, Executive Chairperson of the Planning Authority, with some explicitly labeling him as "evidently corrupt" amidst rising pressure. An editorial also argues for his departure.
Malta Today:
'Johann Buttigieg is Evidently Corrupt,' Activists Say
Activists have voiced strong allegations of corruption against PA boss Johann Buttigieg, demanding his removal.
Malta Today:
Johann Buttigieg Has to Go
An editorial piece argues for the removal of Johann Buttigieg.
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An official from Transport Malta is reportedly facing charges in connection with an alleged maritime fines racket, indicating new legal proceedings in a corruption-related case.
Malta Today:
Maritime Fines Racket: Transport Malta Official to Be Charged
An official from Transport Malta is reportedly facing charges in connection with a maritime fines racket.
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Labour Party MP Clint Azzopardi Flores is advocating for a bipartisan agreement on the timeline for phasing out energy subsidies, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to this policy.
The Malta Independent:
PL MP hopes for bipartisan agreement on energy subsidy phase-out
Labour Party MP Clint Azzopardi Flores advocates for a bipartisan agreement on the timeline for phasing out energy subsidies, emphasizing a balanced approach.
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The Nationalist Party (PN), the opposition party, has asserted that state schools are currently experiencing a shortage of educators as the new school year approaches.
Malta Today:
PN Claims State Schools Face Educator Shortages
The Nationalist Party (PN) asserts that state schools are experiencing a shortage of educators as the new school year approaches.
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Carmelo Abela, Speaker of the House, has stated that justice is deserved for the family of Daphne Caruana Galizia, journalists, and Malta itself, referencing the ongoing pursuit of accountability in the context of the deceased journalist.
Malta Today:
Justice for Caruana Galizia Family, Journalists, and Malta, Says Speaker
The Speaker of the House has stated that the family of Daphne Caruana Galizia, journalists, and Malta itself are deserving of justice.
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