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Trial Uncovers New Details; Energy Link Progresses

New details have emerged in the ongoing Yorgen Fenech murder trial, with Matthew Caruana Galizia and Daphne Caruana Galizia's husband, Peter, providing fresh testimony. Peter Caruana Galizia revealed that his late wife had intended to contact Yorgen Fenech before her death, while concerns were further raised about the handling of police searches at former Chief of Staff Keith Schembri's property.

In other significant domestic news, the second Malta-Sicily Interconnector project reached a key milestone with the installation of major electrical equipment. The country also celebrated a successful Pitbull concert, which attracted 40,000 attendees.

Economically, Malta's growth remained strong in the first quarter of 2026, despite a slight slowdown, with inflation falling to 2.3%. The Malta Tourism Authority's CEO, Carlo Micallef, addressed concerns about overtourism, stating he believes Malta is not experiencing it, and commented on learning about Noma Island through the media. Additionally, a cleanup effort at Delimara saw 125 volunteers collect over two tonnes of waste.

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Caruana Galizia Murder Trial Sees New Testimony

The Yorgen Fenech murder trial continues with new and significant testimonies. Matthew Caruana Galizia, son of the slain journalist, and Peter Caruana Galizia, her husband, took the witness stand. Peter Caruana Galizia testified that Daphne had planned to contact Yorgen Fenech prior to her murder. Further scrutiny was also placed on police searches conducted at Keith Schembri's residence, with revelations that Fenech's business partner knew of a 'top secret' plan to snatch a phone. Madam…

Pitbull Concert Draws Massive Crowd in Malta

A Pitbull concert in Malta was a resounding success, attracting 40,000 fans who experienced emotional moments and a new remix, with the event also used to raise awareness for cancer.

Malta Tourism Authority CEO Addresses Overtourism and Noma Island

Malta Tourism Authority CEO Carlo Micallef has stated he does not believe Malta is experiencing overtourism, citing robust tourist numbers. He also indicated that he learned about Noma Island's entry into Malta through media reports, rather than the MTA initiating it.

Volunteers Collect Over Two Tonnes of Waste in Delimara Cleanup

A significant environmental initiative saw 125 volunteers successfully collect more than two tonnes of waste during a cleanup operation conducted at Delimara.

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