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October 29, 2026

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

📢 Outcry

The proposed Budget 2027 is facing strong backlash, with twenty-four organizations collectively branding its measures concerning third-country nationals (TCNs) as 'socially unjust'. Kevin Camilleri, the Secretary General of the General Workers' Union (GWU), echoed this sentiment, calling the budget's approach to foreign workers 'purely populist'. Prime Minister Robert Abela has defended the government's stance, questioning the generosity of other nations and suggesting employers should contribute to the service costs of foreign workers. This defense comes amidst data indicating that many TCNs are indeed underpaid, contradicting the Prime Minister's earlier assertions. Rosianne Cutajar, a… In legal news, the Lassane Cisse murder trial is progressing, with the defense now set to present its case following testimony from Lorin Scicluna. Meanwhile, Minister for Justice, Research and Innovation, Clifton Grima, commented on the Yorgen Fenech verdict, stating that 'justice doesn't mean doing whatever we want'. On the economic front, Bank of Valletta (BOV) reported a pre-tax profit of €189.6 million. In a positive social development, 56 individuals experiencing homelessness in Malta have been provided with shelter over the past four months. Additionally, local news outlet Lovin Malta celebrated its 10th anniversary, announcing it has reached 208 million monthly views and 800,000 followers.

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Twenty-four organizations and the General Workers' Union have vehemently criticized the Budget 2027 measures targeting third-country nationals, labeling them as 'socially unjust' and 'purely populist'. Prime Minister Robert Abela has defended the government's stance, arguing that employers should cover service costs for foreign workers, a claim contradicted by data on migrant wages. Additionally, Rosianne Cutajar, a Labour MP, expressed discomfort with these budget measures, and the…

Lovin Malta: 24 Organisations Criticize Budget 2027 Measures

Twenty-four organizations have branded the 2027 budget measures as 'socially unjust'.

Malta Today: Budget measures against foreign workers are 'purely populist,' GWU boss says

The General Workers' Union boss, Kevin Camilleri, states that as a socialist and leftist union, he cannot agree with the recent measures targeting third-country nationals.

Malta Today: Robert Abela defends TCN measures, questioning other countries' generosity

Prime Minister Robert Abela defends the government's measures concerning third-country nationals, questioning why any country would offer 'everything for free.'

Lovin Malta: PM: Employers Should Cover Foreign Worker Service Costs

Prime Minister Robert Abela stated that employers should help cover the costs of services used by foreign workers.

Malta Today: Rosianne Cutajar uncomfortable with budget measures affecting TCNs

Politician Rosianne Cutajar expresses discomfort with the recent budget measures that will impact third-country nationals.

Malta Today: PN questions how Budget 2027 will address infrastructural pressures

The Nationalist Party (PN) has raised questions regarding how the Budget 2027 proposals will tackle existing infrastructural challenges.

Malta Today: Abela believes most TCNs aren't paid peanuts; data says otherwise

Prime Minister Abela's assertion that most third-country nationals are not underpaid is contradicted by available data.

The defense in the Lassane Cisse murder trial is now preparing to present its case, following the testimony of Lorin Scicluna.

Malta Today: Defence to present case after Lorin Scicluna takes stand in Lassane Cisse…

The defense is set to present its case following the testimony of Lorin Scicluna in the ongoing Lassane Cisse murder trial.

Minister Clifton Grima stated in a video that 'justice doesn't mean doing whatever we want' following the Yorgen Fenech verdict.

Lovin Malta: Minister Grima on Fenech Verdict

Minister Grima stated in a video that 'justice doesn't mean doing whatever we want', following the Fenech verdict.

Bank of Valletta has announced a substantial profit of €189.6 million before tax.

Malta Today: BOV reports €189.6 million in profit before tax

Bank of Valletta has announced a profit of €189.6 million before tax.

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

Lovin Malta: Lovin Malta Celebrates 10 Years with 208M Views

Lovin Malta has reached 208 million monthly views and 800,000 followers as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Artificial intelligence is being considered as a tool to identify grooming behaviors among players by analyzing their in-game actions.

Malta Today: AI could be used to spot grooming from players’ in-game behaviour

Artificial intelligence may be employed to identify grooming behaviors among players through their in-game actions.

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