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October 12, 2026

Malta: Voter apathy forces a virtual tie — FrontPages.eu, October 12, 2026

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Monday, October 12, 2026

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The latest MaltaToday survey suggests the two main parties are now in a virtual draw, though not because of a sudden surge in opposition popularity. Instead, the governing Labour Party continues to lose support to the sofa; voter abstention has grown enough to erase what was once a comfortable lead. The opposition is currently focusing its energy on the criminal code. Justice spokesperson Joe Giglio argues that specifically criminalizing mafia association would deter people from joining organized crime groups, while the NGO Repubblika continues to demand accountability for the historic smear campaigns directed at the late Daphne Caruana Galizia. A series of rescue operations ended with mixed results: one man died and a woman was injured during an incident in Żurrieq, while another woman was taken to hospital after being pulled from the water at Imġiebaħ Bay. In Floriana, a man appeared in court charged with biting a victim’s ear during a theft.

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A recent MaltaToday survey reveals a virtual draw between the country's major political parties. The Labour Party is reportedly losing more support to abstention, indicating a significant shift in voter sentiment and a potential challenge to its lead.

Malta Today: MaltaToday Survey: Virtual draw as Labour loses more to abstention

A MaltaToday survey indicates a virtual draw between political parties, with the Labour party reportedly losing more support to abstention.

Opposition Justice Spokesperson Joe Giglio stated that new legislation criminalizing mafia association would deter organized criminal groups. Separately, the organization Repubblika is demanding accountability for a campaign of hatred directed at Daphne Caruana Galizia, and Minister Clifton Grima commented on justice not being arbitrary, likely in response to recent verdicts.

Malta Today: Giglio on mafia legislation: Law would prevent organized crime groups from…

Opposition justice spokesperson Joe Giglio stated that new legislation criminalizing mafia association would deter individuals from joining organized criminal groups.

Lovin Malta: Repubblika Demands Accountability for Daphne Caruana Galizia Hatred Campaign

The organization Repubblika is calling for accountability regarding a campaign of hatred directed at Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Lovin Malta: Minister Grima States 'Justice Doesn't Mean Doing Whatever We Want' After…

Minister Grima issued a video statement following the Fenech verdict, asserting that justice should not be interpreted as acting arbitrarily.

A man has been charged with biting a victim's ear and stealing a phone in Floriana. Separately, rescue operations took place in two locations: one in Żurrieq resulted in one fatality and one injury, while another at Imġiebaħ Bay led to a woman being transported to the hospital.

Lovin Malta: Man Charged With Biting Victim's Ear And Stealing Phone During Floriana…

A man has been charged with biting another person's ear and stealing their phone, valued at €700, during an altercation in Floriana.

Lovin Malta: Woman Rescued From Imġiebaħ Bay Taken To Hospital

A woman was transported to the hospital following a rescue operation conducted at Imġiebaħ Bay.

Lovin Malta: Żurrieq Rescue Operation Results in One Death and One Injury

A rescue operation in Żurrieq concluded with one man dead and a woman injured.

Lovin Malta is celebrating its 10th anniversary, having achieved a significant milestone of 208 million monthly views and accumulating 800,000 followers.

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 accumulating 800,000 followers.

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