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Lorin Scicluna was sentenced to eight years in prison for a hit-and-run that grievously injured a woman, a term the judge noted was limited by a prosecution error. This error reportedly capped the maximum sentence at nine years; had the charge been framed differently, the former soldier could have faced 12. The 2027 budget continues to attract critics from both sides of the migration debate. Former Prime Minister Alfred Sant called measures targeting non-EU workers unjust, while the opposition Nationalist Party argued the fiscal plan ignores the more tangible daily frustrations of traffic and education. One provision that will remain is the guarantee of free childcare for pregnant third-country nationals. Elsewhere, Enemalta is spending €11 million to reinforce the power grid in Gozo, where businesses spent the summer complaining that outages are the primary threat to tourism. In Bormla, the Stormwater directorate has objected to a planned car park because the site sits directly atop a historic reservoir.

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Lorin Scicluna has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a hit-and-run incident that grievously injured May Malimi. The judge highlighted a prosecution error that might have limited the maximum possible sentence to nine years, preventing a potentially longer term of up to 12 years. This sentencing follows his recent acquittal in a high-profile murder trial.

Times of Malta: Lorin Scicluna jailed eight years as judge flags prosecution error

Lorin Scicluna has been sentenced to eight years in prison, with the judge noting an error in the prosecution's handling of the case, which could have led to a longer sentence.

Lovin Malta: Lorin Scicluna Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison

Lorin Scicluna has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Malta Today: Lorin Scicluna jailed 8 years for hit-and-run after murder acquittal

Lorin Scicluna has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a hit-and-run incident that grievously injured May Malimi, taking into account his former role as a soldier.

Lovin Malta: Lorin Scicluna Could Have Faced 12 Years But Error Capped Sentence

A prosecution error may have capped Lorin Scicluna's maximum sentence at nine years, instead of a potential 12.

The proposed Budget 2027 continues to draw attention, with Alfred Sant arguing that measures targeting non-EU workers are unjust and fail to address overpopulation effectively. The Nationalist Party criticizes the budget for not adequately tackling traffic and education challenges. Separately, new budget arrangements will ensure pregnant third-country nationals residing in Malta continue to receive free childcare.

Lovin Malta: Pregnant TCNs to Keep Free Childcare Under New Budget

Pregnant third-country nationals residing in Malta will continue to receive free childcare under new budget arrangements.

Malta Today: Sant: Non-EU worker measures don't solve overpopulation

Alfred Sant argues that measures targeting non-EU workers are unjust and do not effectively address the issue of overpopulation.

Malta Today: Budget 2027 fails to address traffic and education, PN says

The Nationalist Party (PN) claims that Budget 2027 does not adequately address the challenges of traffic and education.

Enemalta is investing €11 million to reinforce Gozo's electricity network. This comes as power outages were identified as a major challenge for tourism businesses on the island during the summer months.

Lovin Malta: Enemalta Invests €11 Million in Gozo's Electricity Network

Enemalta is investing €11 million to strengthen the electricity network in Gozo.

Malta Today: Power cuts hamper Gozo tourism businesses

Power outages have been identified as the primary challenge for tourism businesses in Gozo during the summer.

A young individual involved in a €700,000 cash-dumping case in Sicily is expected to return to Malta. In separate news, police arrested five individuals and seized 150 drug sachets during a raid in St. Paul's Bay. Additionally, the Stormwater directorate has objected to Transport Malta's proposed Bormla car park due to its location over a historic reservoir.

Times of Malta: Boy caught in Sicily €700,000 cash-dumping case returning to Malta

A young individual involved in a €700,000 cash-dumping case in Sicily is set to return to Malta.

Lovin Malta: Five Arrested In St. Paul's Bay Drug Raid

Police have arrested five individuals and seized 150 drug sachets during a raid in St. Paul's Bay.

Malta Today: Stormwater directorate objects to Bormla car park over reservoir

The Stormwater directorate has objected to Transport Malta's proposed Bormla car park due to the presence of a historic reservoir.

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