Malta and Gozo experienced significant power outages due to an interruption at the LNG plant, leading to criticism from the Nationalist Party regarding the government's handling of the situation and comments from Prime Minister Robert Abela.

The Malta Independent: Half of Malta and Gozo lost power again, PN claims

The Nationalist Party criticized the government for another widespread electricity outage affecting half of Malta and Gozo, with Prime Minister Robert Abela commenting on the situation.

Malta Today: Power Cuts Hit Malta and Gozo After LNG Plant Interruption

Widespread power outages have affected Malta and Gozo following an interruption at the LNG plant.

Lovin Malta: Malta's Electricity Provider Faces Issues Affecting Power Supply

Enemalta, Malta's energy provider, reported that an interruption at a gas facility led to power outages across the island.

The acquittal of Yorgen Fenech continues to draw strong reactions, with former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat expressing bewilderment and denying a meeting request. The Leader of the Opposition, Alex Borg, questioned why the masterminds behind Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder remain free and demanded the implementation of public inquiry recommendations, while an editorial questioned police inaction.

The Malta Independent: Editorial: Where are the police after Yorgen Fenech's acquittal?

An editorial questions the police's actions and response more than a week after Yorgen Fenech was acquitted of involvement in the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Lovin Malta: Alex Borg Questions Why Daphne's Masterminds Remain Free Nine Years Later

Alex Borg is questioning how the individuals responsible for orchestrating the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia are still at large, nine years after the event, and is urging the government to implement the inquiry's recommendations.

Malta Today: Joseph Muscat Baffled by Acquittal Verdict

Former Prime Minister Joseph Muscat expressed his bewilderment regarding the jury's verdict following Yorgen Fenech's acquittal.

Malta Today: Joseph Muscat Denies Fenech Lawyers Sought Meeting

Joseph Muscat has denied that Yorgen Fenech's lawyers approached him to arrange a meeting with Schembri.

The Malta Independent: Repubblika: Muscat not exonerated; verdict doesn't erase Panama Papers

Repubblika stated that Joseph Muscat should be ashamed and that the trial verdict does not absolve him of the Panama Papers scandal.

The Malta Independent: PN leader calls for unexplained wealth legislation after verdict

Following the Yorgen Fenech verdict, Nationalist Party leader Alex Borg addressed the media, urging the government to enact legislation covering unexplained wealth.

The Malta Independent: Muscat baffled by Fenech jury verdict, treated Daphne's murder as terror attack

Joseph Muscat expressed his bewilderment at the jury's verdict in the Yorgen Fenech case and stated that Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder was treated as a terrorist attack.

Malta Today: Vincent Muscat Rejects Joseph Muscat's Claims

Vincent Muscat has refuted claims made by Joseph Muscat, stating they are factually and legally incorrect.

Malta Today: Pressure to Act on Caruana Galizia Inquiry Recommendations Promised

Alex Borg stated 'We mean business,' vowing to exert pressure to implement recommendations from the Caruana Galizia inquiry.

The Nationalist Party and multiple NGOs have demanded the resignation of Planning Authority CEO Johann Buttigieg following the re-publication of chats between him and Yorgen Fenech, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and the integrity of public institutions. Prime Minister Robert Abela has remained silent on Buttigieg's dismissal.

The Malta Independent: PN demands resignation of Johann Buttigieg

The Nationalist Party has called for the resignation of Johann Buttigieg from the Planning Authority, citing his leadership of a public institution.

The Malta Independent: Abela silent on Buttigieg's dismissal over Yorgen Fenech chats

Prime Minister Robert Abela declined to commit to dismissing Planning Authority chairman Johann Buttigieg, despite his WhatsApp conversations with Yorgen Fenech.

Testaferrata Street is undergoing a transformation from a red-light district to a hotel corridor, while in Paceville, St. Rita's Chapel is set to be dwarfed by the construction of a new 10-storey hotel, highlighting ongoing development pressures.

Malta Today: From Red-Light District to Hotel Corridor: Testaferrata Street Transformation

Testaferrata Street, once known for prostitution and showrooms, is undergoing a transformation into a hotel corridor with showrooms and office buildings along the Gżira–Msida–Ta’ Xbiex border.

Malta Today: Paceville Chapel to be Dwarfed by 10-Storey Hotel

St. Rita's Chapel in Paceville is set to be overshadowed by the construction of a new 10-storey hotel.

Lovin Malta has acquired online platform Love Malta to strengthen its position as a leading media entity on the island and is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking significant growth and audience engagement.

Lovin Malta: Lovin Malta Acquires Love Malta, Boosting Media Platform's Reach

Lovin Malta has acquired Love Malta, an online platform, aiming to solidify its position as the leading media entity on the island and expand its audience.

Lovin Malta: Lovin Malta Celebrates 10 Years with 208 Million Views and 800,000 Followers

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

Residents have voiced anger over noise from the Ta' Qali Breaking Borders Festival, while footage of a Naxxar explosion has been falsely used in social media posts related to the Iran conflict, highlighting the spread of misinformation.

Lovin Malta: Naxxar Explosion Footage Used Falsely in Iran Conflict Posts

Footage of an explosion in Naxxar, Malta, has been misused again in social media posts related to the Iran conflict, highlighting the spread of misinformation.

Malta Today: Residents Angered by Noise from Ta' Qali Festival

Residents' groups have expressed anger over the noise generated by the Ta' Qali Breaking Borders Festival.