Protected bird found in school; government may reduce fines ↗
Front page leadA protected Eurasian Hobby was found injured in the grounds of St Edward's College, coinciding with reports that the government intends to reduce fines for such incidents.
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The Malta Independent
The Malta Independent's front page on September 29, 2026, features a mix of local and international news, with a strong emphasis on environmental and development issues in Malta. Key stories include a protected bird found in a schoolyard with potential government leniency on related fines, a large…
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200 apartments planned for Safi fields; population to rise by a third ↗
Plans for nearly 200 new apartments in Safi's fields have raised concerns from the local council, which warns of a significant population increase if the developments are approved.
Pope Leo dismisses AI safety concerns as 'fake news' ↗
Pope Leo XIV stated that concerns regarding the safety of artificial intelligence are not 'fake news' and should be taken seriously, contradicting views attributed to Trump.
Government blocked debate on Caruana Galizia inquiry bill, says PN ↗
The Nationalist Party alleges that the government obstructed a parliamentary debate on a bill designed to implement recommendations from the Caruana Galizia inquiry.
Steward ordered to pay €154,000 in unpaid hospital catering bills ↗
A Maltese court has mandated Steward Malta Management Ltd to settle over €154,000 in outstanding catering expenses for Gozo General Hospital and Karin Grech Hospital.
Power restored across Malta and Gozo after outage ↗
A significant power outage affected Malta and Gozo on Monday morning but was restored within approximately 15 minutes, with Enemalta citing the cause.
Kirkop convent to be converted into affordable co-living ↗
A convent in Kirkop is slated for conversion into affordable co-living spaces.
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