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Attorney General Appeals Fenech Acquittal; Flooding Hits Capital

The Attorney General has filed an appeal against the recent acquittal of businessman Yorgen Fenech in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case. This significant development in the high-profile legal proceedings is strongly supported by Matthew Caruana Galizia and his family. Minister for Justice, Research and Innovation Clifton Grima has also commented on the Fenech verdict, emphasizing that justice should not be arbitrary.

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has led to widespread flooding, notably in Msida Creek, causing disruptions to traffic and daily life. The nation is also preparing for a new €2 handling fee for non-EU parcel imports, a measure separate from an existing EU-wide duty. Additionally, Malta has been noted for issuing the highest number of new residence permits to non-EU citizens relative to its population.

Prime Minister Robert Abela engaged with the UN General Assembly in New York, where he highlighted inclusive economic growth, trade resilience, and a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence. Domestically, a fund to compensate victims of construction damages is slated to launch after November 1.

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Attorney General Appeals Fenech Acquittal in Murder Case

The Attorney General has formally filed an appeal against the recent acquittal of businessman Yorgen Fenech in the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder case. Matthew Caruana Galizia and his family have publicly expressed their full support for this appeal, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings. Minister for Justice, Research and Innovation Clifton Grima has also weighed in on the verdict, stressing the importance of non-arbitrary justice.

Heavy Rains Cause Flooding; Accidents Reported

Heavy rainfall across Malta has led to significant flooding, particularly impacting Msida Creek and causing traffic disruptions. Separately, a woman in Gozo is in critical condition after being trapped in a serious accident, and a driver was arrested in a Marsa hit-and-run incident after footage review.

New Import Fee and Residence Permit Statistics Announced

Malta is set to introduce a new €2 handling fee for non-EU parcel imports, in addition to existing duties. Concurrently, new statistics indicate that Malta issues the highest number of new residence permits to non-EU citizens per capita compared to other countries.

Prime Minister Abela Addresses UN General Assembly

Prime Minister Robert Abela participated in meetings at the UN General Assembly in New York, where he discussed inclusive economic growth, trade resilience, and a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence, emphasizing that economic growth should not be solely measured by headline figures.

Relics Stolen from Church; PN Raises Concerns on Power Cut Compensation

Police are investigating the theft of valuable relics from a church in Kirkop. Separately, the Nationalist Party (PN), led by Alex Borg, has suggested that delays in power cut compensation are linked to pressure on public finances. An editorial also highlighted a discrepancy between the Labour party's words in Europe and its actions in Malta.

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