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The governing Labour Party has seen its lead in the polls disappear, with a survey now showing it in a dead heat with the Nationalist Party at 48 percent each. The shift is not a surge for the opposition, but a retreat by the government's own base into abstention; the Prime Minister retains a personal lead in trust, even as his party loses its grip on the electorate. Credit agency DBRS has kept the country’s rating at an A, though it paired the grade with the usual warnings about corruption and the speed of population growth. The government is attempting to address other social strains, announcing that workers in long-term mental health treatment will now be eligible for two years of social security credits. The justice system is facing its own administrative crises. A magistrate has reprimanded the prison service for failing to deliver an inmate to his own hearing, while the prison director faces accusations of incompetence for the unlawful segregation of a 15-year-old boy.

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A MaltaToday survey reveals a near-even split in voter intentions between the Labour Party (48.2%) and the Nationalist Party (48%), with the difference falling within the margin of error. The survey attributes Labour's declining lead to increased abstention among its former voters, indicating a tighter electoral race.

Malta Today: MaltaToday Survey: Virtual Draw as Labour Loses Voters to Abstention

A MaltaToday survey shows a near-even split between the Labour Party (48.2%) and the Nationalist Party (48%), with a notable increase in abstention, indicating a close electoral contest.

DBRS has maintained Malta's 'A' credit rating, but the agency also issued warnings regarding the country's corruption levels and the rapid growth of its population.

Malta Today: DBRS Maintains Malta's 'A' Rating but Warns of Corruption, Population Growth

DBRS has affirmed Malta's 'A' credit rating but has also issued warnings regarding corruption and rapid population growth.

Workers undergoing long-term mental health treatment will now be eligible to receive social security credits for a period of up to two years.

Lovin Malta: Workers Receiving Long-Term Mental Health Treatment To Get Social Security…

Individuals undergoing extended mental health treatment will be eligible for up to two years of social security credits.

A magistrate has criticized persistent delays in prison escort services, leading to an inmate missing a court appearance. Separately, the prison director faces accusations of incompetence and unlawfully segregating a 15-year-old boy.

Malta Today: Magistrate Blasts Prison Escort Delays, Inmate Misses Court

A magistrate has criticized recurring delays in prison escort services, which led to an inmate missing a court sitting.

Malta Today: 'Incompetent' Prison Director Accused of Unlawfully Segregating 15-Year-Old Boy

The prison director is accused of incompetence and unlawfully segregating a 15-year-old boy.

Authorities in Malta have arrested five men in connection with two distinct drug trafficking investigations. Separately, the son of George Degiorgio was granted bail after facing charges related to 27kg of drug trafficking.

Lovin Malta: Five Men Arrested In Malta Over Suspected Drug Trafficking In Two Separate…

Authorities in Malta have arrested five men in connection with two separate drug trafficking investigations.

Malta Today: Five Arrested in Two Separate Drug Trafficking Investigations

Police have arrested five individuals in connection with two distinct drug trafficking investigations.

Malta Today: George Degiorgio's Son Gets Bail After Drug Trafficking Charges

The son of George Degiorgio has been granted bail after facing charges related to 27kg of drug trafficking.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Health Ian Borg has publicly expressed his support for the right to display protest banners at Valletta City Gate.

Lovin Malta: Ian Borg Defends Right To Display Protest Banners At Valletta City Gate

Minister Ian Borg has stated his support for the right to display protest banners at Valletta City Gate.

Malta experienced severe weather conditions, including heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, which led to flooding in various areas across the island.

Lovin Malta: Watch: Heavy Rain, Thunder And Lightning Batter Malta As Flooding Hits Several…

Malta experienced severe weather including heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, resulting in flooding in various locations across the island.

In 2023, Malta recorded a significant disparity in suicide rates, with the male suicide death rate being eight times higher than that for females.

Lovin Malta: Malta’s Male Suicide Death Rate Eight Times Higher Than Female Rate In 2023

In 2023, Malta recorded a male suicide death rate that was eight times higher than the female rate.

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