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.
Malta
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…
A 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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