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The Kunsill Studenti Universitarji (KSU) is under fire from student organizations and NGOs for imposing a €1,550 fee on non-governmental organizations participating in the University of Malta's Freshers' Week. Critics claim this new charge excludes NGOs from engaging with students. Meanwhile, the General Workers' Union (GWU) has threatened industrial action against RSSL, citing concerns over the working conditions and outstanding payments for former Air Malta employees. Separately, a police inspector from the Counter-terrorism Unit has revealed how violent online networks are using game chat to contact children, leverage sensitive material, and pressure them into illegal activities. The fallout from the Yorgen Fenech acquittal continues to draw comments from political figures, with Matthew Caruana Galizia warning that 'justice is collapsing bit by bit'. Minister for Justice, Research and Innovation Clifton Grima stated that justice should not be interpreted as doing whatever one desires, while Labour Party President Alex Sciberras commented that the party 'cannot pretend that we heard nothing' from the trial. Prime Minister Robert Abela also indicated that the upcoming budget will focus on responsibility and stability, notably avoiding mention of a 'super bonus' amidst ongoing fiscal policy debates.

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The Kunsill Studenti Universitarji (KSU) is facing strong criticism from student organizations for introducing a €1,550 participation fee for NGOs during Freshers' Week. Critics argue that this fee effectively excludes non-governmental organizations from engaging with university students.

The Malta Independent: KSU 'pushes NGOs out of Freshers' Week' by imposing fee

NGOs claim they have been excluded from the University of Malta's Freshers' Week after the Kunsill Studenti Universitarji imposed a participation fee.

Lovin Malta: Student Organisations Slam KSU Over €1,550 Freshers' Week NGO Fee

Student organizations have criticized the KSU for imposing a €1,550 fee on NGOs participating in Freshers' Week.

The General Workers' Union (GWU) has issued a threat of industrial action against RSSL. The union's concerns center on the working conditions and outstanding payments owed to former employees of Air Malta.

Lovin Malta: GWU Threatens Industrial Action At RSSL Over Ex-Air Malta Workers' Conditions…

The General Workers' Union (GWU) has threatened industrial action against RSSL due to concerns over the working conditions and outstanding payments for former Air Malta employees.

A police inspector from the Counter-terrorism Unit has outlined how online networks are exploiting children, using game chat to establish contact, obtain sensitive material for leverage, and coerce them into illegal activities through blackmail.

Malta Today: From game chat to blackmail: How violent networks target children

A police inspector from the Counter-terrorism Unit explains how online networks contact children, use sensitive material for leverage, and pressure them into illegal activities.

Following the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech, prominent political figures continue to voice their concerns and opinions. Matthew Caruana Galizia, Director of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation, expressed alarm that 'justice is collapsing bit by bit'. Minister for Justice, Research and Innovation Clifton Grima emphasized that justice does not mean unchecked actions, while Labour Party President Alex Sciberras stated that the party cannot ignore the trial's proceedings. MEP Alex Agius Saliba also…

Lovin Malta: Watch: 'Justice Is Collapsing Bit By Bit' - Matthew Caruana Galizia Warns…

Matthew Caruana Galizia expressed concerns that 'justice is collapsing bit by bit' following the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech.

Lovin Malta: Watch: 'Justice Doesn't Mean Doing Whatever We Want', Minister Grima Says…

Minister Grima stated that justice should not be interpreted as doing whatever one desires, in response to the Fenech verdict.

Malta Today: PL president on Yorgen Fenech trial: ‘We cannot pretend that we heard nothing’

The President of the Labour Party comments on the Yorgen Fenech trial, stating that they cannot ignore the proceedings.

Malta Today: WATCH | Alex Agius Saliba: ‘Yorgen Fenech verdict shocked me, but it’s not on…

Alex Agius Saliba expresses shock at the Yorgen Fenech verdict but criticizes using it to undermine Malta.

Prime Minister Robert Abela has announced that the forthcoming budget will prioritize responsibility and stability. Notably, he refrained from mentioning the 'super bonus' amidst ongoing discussions about fiscal policy choices between such a bonus and fuel subsidies.

Malta Today: Budget will be ‘responsible’ and provide ‘stability’, Robert Abela says but…

Prime Minister Robert Abela states the upcoming budget will focus on responsibility and stability, while refraining from mentioning the 'super bonus'.

Malta Today: Super bonus or fuel subsidies: The choice leaving a bitter taste

The article discusses the difficult choice between implementing a 'super bonus' scheme and providing fuel subsidies, both of which have significant economic implications.

Malta Today: Morphine, the super bonus and political honesty

An editorial piece examining the 'super bonus', political integrity, and potentially related issues.

Police authorities have successfully apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in drug trafficking activities. The arrests were made during operations conducted in the areas of St. Paul's Bay and Marsa.

Malta Today: Three arrested over drug trafficking in St Paul’s Bay and Marsa

Police have arrested three individuals in connection with drug trafficking operations in St. Paul's Bay and Marsa.

The environmental advocacy group Momentum is actively campaigning for the demolition of what they describe as illegal structures situated along the Sliema seafront.

Malta Today: Momentum calls for removal of alleged illegal structures on Sliema seafront

The environmental group Momentum is demanding the demolition of structures on the Sliema seafront, which they claim are illegal.

An academic has put forth a proposal for Malta to re-evaluate and redefine the established boundaries between its religious institutions and the government.

Malta Today: Church and State: Academic calls for Malta to redraw the line

An academic urges Malta to redefine the boundaries between religious institutions and the government.

Lovin Malta is marking its tenth anniversary, reporting an impressive milestone of 208 million monthly views and a growing follower base of 800,000.

Lovin Malta: Lovin Malta Hits 208 Million Monthly Views And 800,000 Followers As It…

Lovin Malta is celebrating its 10th anniversary, having achieved 208 million monthly views and 800,000 followers.

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