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August 24, 2026

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The murder trial of Yorgen Fenech saw its 47th day of cross-examination, with new testimony alleging that Rosianne Cutajar, currently the Minister for Equality and Civil Rights, had asked Fenech for information regarding a cabinet reshuffle. Fenech had previously named former government chief of staff Keith Schembri as the alleged mastermind behind the murder. In other significant domestic news, Malta's Planning Authority has issued an emergency conservation order for a newly discovered prehistoric site in Xagħra, where 6,000-year-old tombs have been found. This swift action aims to protect the ancient archaeological remains. Tragically, a woman reported missing was found deceased in a field in Mellieha. Meanwhile, the Floriana Local Council is set to stage a symbolic protest against depopulation, and Prime Minister Robert Abela announced plans for a new secure residential facility for adolescents.

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The cross-examination of Yorgen Fenech continued on its 47th day in the ongoing murder trial. New testimony revealed that Rosianne Cutajar, Minister for Equality and Civil Rights, allegedly sought information from Fenech concerning a cabinet reshuffle. Fenech has maintained his claim that former government chief of staff Keith Schembri was the mastermind behind the murder.

Lovin Malta: Live Blog: Cross-Examination Of Accused Yorgen Fenech Continues On Day 47

This is a live blog covering the 47th day of the cross-examination of Yorgen Fenech, an accused individual, in a significant court case.

Malta Today: LIVE: Yorgen Fenech Trial Continues as Prosecution Cross-Examines

Yorgen Fenech is back on the witness stand for his cross-examination, with a previous sitting where he named Keith Schembri as the mastermind.

The Malta Independent: Live: Prosecution to continue cross-examination of Yorgen Fenech

Yorgen Fenech is set to return to the witness stand for the continuation of his cross-examination by prosecutors in the ongoing murder investigation.

The Malta Independent: Keith Schembri is the ‘mastermind’, Yorgen Fenech tells judge

During cross-examination, Yorgen Fenech identified former government chief of staff Keith Schembri as the alleged mastermind behind the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Lovin Malta: Rosianne Cutajar Asked Yorgen Fenech About Cabinet Reshuffle, Court Hears

Court testimony reveals that Rosianne Cutajar allegedly asked Yorgen Fenech for information regarding a cabinet reshuffle.

Malta Today: Yorgen Fenech Accused: 'Keith Schembri Was the Mastermind'

In his ongoing jury trial, the accused mastermind Yorgen Fenech has stated that Keith Schembri was the person behind the crime.

Malta's Planning Authority has issued an Emergency Conservation Order for a prehistoric site in Xagħra following the discovery of approximately 6,000-year-old tombs. The Superintendence requested the order to protect the significant archaeological find.

The Malta Independent: PA issues emergency conservation order for prehistoric site in Xagħra

Malta's Planning Authority has issued an Emergency Conservation Order for a prehistoric site in Xagħra, following a request by the Superintendence.

Lovin Malta: 6,000-Year-Old Prehistoric Cemetery Discovered In Xagħra

An ancient prehistoric cemetery, dating back 6,000 years, has been found in Xagħra and has been granted emergency protection.

Malta Today: Conservation Order Issued for 6,000-Year-Old Tombs Found at Xagħra Site

A conservation order has been placed on a construction site in Xagħra following the discovery of approximately 6,000-year-old tombs.

A woman, Susan Mary Borg, who had been reported missing, was tragically discovered deceased in a field in Mellieha.

The Malta Independent: Woman reported missing found dead in Mellieha

A woman, Susan Mary Borg, who was reported missing has been found dead in a field in Mellieha.

Lovin Malta: Missing 73-Year-Old Woman Found Dead In Mellieħa Field

A tragic discovery has been made as a missing 73-year-old woman was found deceased in a field in Mellieħa.

The Floriana Local Council plans a symbolic protest by closing its doors to highlight concerns over depopulation. Separately, Prime Minister Robert Abela announced plans for a new secure residential facility for adolescents in Għargħur. Maltese firefighters have been deployed to Portugal to assist with wildfires, while residents were evacuated from a deteriorating building in Paceville. Members of DistributeX are also seeking answers after their recruiters became unresponsive.

The Malta Independent: Floriana Council to close doors in symbolic protest over depopulation

The Floriana Local Council will stage a symbolic protest by closing its doors to highlight the issue of worsening depopulation in the locality.

The Malta Independent: Abela announces plans for new secure residential facility for adolescents in…

Prime Minister Robert Abela has revealed plans for the development of a new secure residential facility for adolescents in Għargħur.

Lovin Malta: Maltese Firefighters Deployed To Portugal To Battle Wildfire

Maltese firefighters have been sent to Portugal to assist in combating a large wildfire, demonstrating international cooperation in disaster response.

Malta Today: DistributeX Members Seek Answers After Recruiters Go Dark

Members of DistributeX are reportedly seeking answers as the recruiters associated with the organization have become unresponsive.

Malta Today: Residents Evacuated Due to Deteriorating Paceville Building

Residents were forced to evacuate their homes due to the neglected and deteriorating condition of a building in Paceville.

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