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The Malta Independent's front page on August 19, 2026, features several domestic news stories. Top stories include the passing of cartoonist and academic Ġorġ Mallia, developments in the Yorgen Fenech trial concerning social media posts and jury tablets, and a report on Gozo Channel's passenger…
Prominent cartoonist, children's author, and academic Ġorġ Mallia has passed away at the age of 68, leaving a significant legacy in education, illustration, publishing, and Maltese culture.
Inspector Kurt Zahra resumed his testimony in the Yorgen Fenech trial, with the first hour of the sitting focusing on social media posts and the use of jurors' tablets, following previous day's review of interrogation recordings.
Gozo Channel reported a substantial increase in passenger traffic during the Santa Marija period, operating 814 ferry trips and transporting close to 150,000 individuals.
This article delves into the complex and often contentious history and politics surrounding the establishment of clocks, calendars, and international time zones.
The Nationalist Party is demanding explanations from the government regarding serious accusations of political interference in waterpolo, as stated by former national coach Milan Ćirović.
A new facility has been opened in Ħal Far to house foreign nationals nearing the end of their prison sentences before their deportation from Malta.
The PDSA has expressed concern over the cessation of ranger monitoring activities at the Ċirkewwa Marine Park, potentially impacting conservation efforts.
