Jurors Addressed in Fenech Trial; Record Charity Funds Raised
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The high-profile murder trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech has entered its final stages, with Madam Justice Edwina Grima commencing her address to the jurors. This critical phase will see the judge provide legal directions before the jury retires to deliberate on a verdict. The Nationalist Party has stated its intention to hold accountable those who obstructed justice once the trial concludes.
In a significant show of public generosity, a record-breaking €1.78 million was raised for Dar Bjorn during the ALS Malta+ telethon. This substantial sum will support the residential home for individuals with ALS.
Economically, employer organizations have voiced concerns that proposed increases to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) mechanism could negatively impact business competitiveness and employment, especially for export-oriented companies. Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Alex Borg has questioned the government's €140 million investment in power infrastructure amidst persistent outages across Malta and Gozo.