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Malta is witnessing widespread protests today, both domestically and across Europe, demanding justice for the assassinated journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, nine years after her murder. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has publicly urged citizens to participate, framing it as a civic duty. Concurrently, calls are intensifying for the removal of Planning Authority CEO Johann Buttigieg, with thirteen resident associations, supported by il-Kollettiv, formally demanding his immediate dismissal over alleged abuse of position and conflicts of interest. The Planning Authority has denied claims of organizing a staff petition in his support. In other developments, the government is moving to establish a fund to compensate residents for construction damages, while local dairy producers are exploring investments in cow cooling systems to combat the effects of prolonged high summer temperatures. The Nationalist Party also highlighted concerns over Malta's minimum wage lagging behind European averages.

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On the ninth anniversary of her assassination, protests demanding justice for journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia are being held in Malta and several European cities. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, a member of Malta's Nationalist Party, has called for public attendance, emphasizing it as a duty.

The Malta Independent: Editorial: The message of tonight's protest

An editorial reflects on the ongoing monthly vigil for Daphne Caruana Galizia, marking nine years since one of Malta's darkest moments and serving as a regular act of remembrance.

Lovin Malta: Metsola Urges Public to Attend Daphne Solidarity Protest

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola calls for public attendance at a protest, emphasizing its importance as a duty.

The Malta Independent: Protests across Europe demand justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia

Demonstrations are being held today in Malta and across several European cities to show solidarity with the family of assassinated journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Malta Today: Daphne’s murder remains a European test of the rule of law

An opinion piece arguing that the ongoing investigation into Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder serves as a crucial test for the rule of law in Europe.

Malta Today: What does the Yorgen Fenech trial say about Malta?

An opinion piece analyzing the implications of the Yorgen Fenech trial for Malta's reputation and justice system.

Thirteen resident associations, backed by il-Kollettiv, are demanding the immediate dismissal of Planning Authority CEO Johann Buttigieg, citing alleged abuse of position and conflicts of interest following the publication of chats with businessman Yorgen Fenech. Andre Callus has criticized Prime Minister Robert Abela's perceived inaction on the matter, while the Planning Authority has denied organizing a petition to support Buttigieg.

The Malta Independent: Resident associations demand removal of Planning Authority CEO

Thirteen resident associations, supported by il-Kollettiv, are calling for the immediate dismissal of Planning Authority CEO Johann Buttigieg due to alleged abuse of position and conflicts of interest.

The Malta Independent: PA denies organizing petition for CEO

The Planning Authority has refuted claims of organizing or initiating a petition among its staff to support CEO Johann Buttigieg remaining in his position.

Lovin Malta: Callus Demands Action on Johann Buttigieg, Citing Abela's Inaction

Andre Callus criticizes Prime Minister Robert Abela's perceived inaction and demands action concerning Johann Buttigieg.

Malta Today: Resident groups call for immediate removal of Planning Authority CEO Johann…

Local resident groups are demanding the immediate dismissal of Johann Buttigieg, the CEO of the Planning Authority.

The government and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) are planning to introduce a fund to compensate residents for damages resulting from construction activities.

The Malta Independent: Government to set up fund for construction damage compensation

The government is planning to establish a fund to compensate residents for damages caused by construction activities.

Malta Today: BCA to launch fund to compensate victims of construction damages

The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) is set to introduce a fund dedicated to compensating individuals who have suffered damages from construction activities.

Malta's dairy farmers are exploring investments in cow cooling systems to ensure the industry's viability, following prolonged periods of exceptionally high summer temperatures.

Malta Today: Dairy producers mulling investing in cow cooling systems after unbearable…

Malta's dairy farmers are considering investments in systems to cool cows due to prolonged periods of unbearable summer temperatures, aiming to keep the industry viable.

The Nationalist Party (PN) has stated that Malta's minimum wage is falling behind European averages, citing Eurofound data and raising questions about government pledges for higher wages.

The Malta Independent: Malta's minimum wage lags behind European data, PN states

According to the PN, citing Eurofound data, Malta's minimum wage is declining in comparison to European averages, casting doubt on government promises of higher wages.

A teenager has been hospitalized in critical condition after falling four storeys in St. Julian's, with their life at risk.

Lovin Malta: Teenager in Critical Condition After Falling Four Storeys in St. Julian's

A teenager has been hospitalized and is at risk of dying after a fall from a significant height in St. Julian's.

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