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New details have emerged in the ongoing Yorgen Fenech murder trial, with Matthew Caruana Galizia and Daphne Caruana Galizia's husband, Peter, providing fresh testimony. Peter Caruana Galizia revealed that his late wife had intended to contact Yorgen Fenech before her death, while concerns were further raised about the handling of police searches at former Chief of Staff Keith Schembri's property.
In other significant domestic news, the second Malta-Sicily Interconnector project reached a key milestone with the installation of major electrical equipment. The country also celebrated a successful Pitbull concert, which attracted 40,000 attendees.
Economically, Malta's growth remained strong in the first quarter of 2026, despite a slight slowdown, with inflation falling to 2.3%. The Malta Tourism Authority's CEO, Carlo Micallef, addressed concerns about overtourism, stating he believes Malta is not experiencing it, and commented on learning about Noma Island through the media. Additionally, a cleanup effort at Delimara saw 125 volunteers collect over two tonnes of waste.
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The Yorgen Fenech murder trial continues with new and significant testimonies. Matthew Caruana Galizia, son of the slain journalist, and Peter Caruana Galizia, her husband, took the witness stand. Peter Caruana Galizia testified that Daphne had planned to contact Yorgen Fenech prior to her murder. Further scrutiny was also placed on police searches conducted at Keith Schembri's residence, with revelations that Fenech's business partner knew of a 'top secret' plan to snatch a phone. Madam…
Times of Malta:
Live: Matthew Caruana Galizia testifies in trial of Yorgen Fenech
Follow murder trial proceedings with minute-by-minute updates from the courtroom as Matthew Caruana Galizia testifies in the trial of Yorgen Fenech.
Malta Today:
LIVE | Yorgen Fenech Trial: Matthew Caruana Galizia Takes Witness Stand
The trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech continues with Matthew Caruana Galizia taking the witness stand, as prosecutors prepare to call further witnesses in the high-profile murder proceedings.
The Malta Independent:
Live: Yorgen Fenech Trial Enters 29th Day with More Witnesses Expected
The jury trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech has entered its 29th day, with the prosecution continuing to present witnesses before Madam Justice Edwina Grima.
Times of Malta:
Fenech's business partner knew of ‘top secret’ plan to snatch phone
Yorgen Fenech's business partner was aware of a 'top secret' plan to snatch a phone, according to reports related to the ongoing court case.
Lovin Malta:
Daphne Caruana Galizia Murder Case Testimony
During the ongoing investigation into the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, her husband testified that she had planned to contact Yorgen Fenech before her death.
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The second Malta-Sicily Interconnector project has achieved a significant milestone with the successful installation of crucial electrical equipment, including an auto transformer.
The Malta Independent:
Major Electrical Equipment Installed for Second Malta-Sicily Interconnector
The second Malta-Sicily Interconnector project has reached a significant milestone with the installation of crucial electrical equipment, including an auto transformer.
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A Pitbull concert in Malta was a resounding success, attracting 40,000 fans who experienced emotional moments and a new remix, with the event also used to raise awareness for cancer.
Lovin Malta:
Pitbull's Malta Concert Draws 40,000 Fans
Pitbull's concert in Malta was a massive success, attracting 40,000 attendees who experienced emotional moments and a new remix, with the event also being used to raise awareness for cancer.
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Malta's economy demonstrated robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, albeit at a slower pace than the previous quarter, with inflation decreasing to 2.3%, according to the Central Bank of Malta.
The Malta Independent:
Malta's Economic Growth Slows but Remains Strong Amid Falling Inflation
Malta's economy showed robust growth in the first quarter of 2026, although at a slower pace than the previous quarter, with inflation falling to 2.3%, according to the Central Bank of Malta.
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Malta Tourism Authority CEO Carlo Micallef has stated he does not believe Malta is experiencing overtourism, citing robust tourist numbers. He also indicated that he learned about Noma Island's entry into Malta through media reports, rather than the MTA initiating it.
The Malta Independent:
Malta Tourism Authority CEO Learned About Noma Island From Media
Malta Tourism Authority CEO Carlo Micallef stated that he learned about Noma Island through the media and that the MTA did not initiate its entry into Malta.
The Malta Independent:
Malta Tourism Authority CEO: 'No Overtourism'
Malta Tourism Authority CEO Carlo Micallef does not believe Malta is experiencing overtourism, citing the 4 million tourists in 2025 as a strong indicator of the sector's performance.
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A significant environmental initiative saw 125 volunteers successfully collect more than two tonnes of waste during a cleanup operation conducted at Delimara.
Lovin Malta:
Delimara Cleanup Collects 2.1 Tonnes of Waste
A substantial environmental effort saw 125 volunteers collect over two tonnes of waste during a cleanup operation at Delimara.
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A 41-year-old man sustained grievous injuries after being struck by a car in Gżira.
Lovin Malta:
Gzira Car Accident Leaves Man Injured
A 41-year-old man sustained grievous injuries after being struck by a car in Gżira.
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