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The Malta Independent's front page features several domestic and one international story. Key domestic news includes warnings from employer organizations about the potential negative impacts of increased COLA (Cost of Living Allowance) on competitiveness and jobs, a significant development in the…
Employer organizations in Malta have cautioned that changes to the COLA mechanism, intended to better reflect rising living costs, could negatively affect business competitiveness and employment, particularly for export-oriented companies.
Madam Justice Edwina Grima is set to provide legal directions to the jury as the trial of businessman Yorgen Fenech enters its final stages, preceding their deliberation for a verdict.
A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew has capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus, resulting in at least eight confirmed fatalities, according to reports.
A 29-year-old motorcyclist sustained serious injuries following a collision with a car in Għaxaq on Sunday afternoon, as confirmed by the police.
The Pembroke Scout Group has initiated TownsLab, an Erasmus+ project designed to empower young individuals to actively participate in shaping Malta's towns and communities.
Opposition Leader Alex Borg has criticized the government for ongoing power cuts across Malta and Gozo, questioning a €140 million investment in power infrastructure and stating it is inadequate for the growing population.
An 18-year-old woman has died several days after being involved in a traffic accident in Qormi.
