Teachers' union declares education 'poorer than ever' after tribunal ruling
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The educational sector is facing significant challenges as the Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) has strongly criticized an Industrial Tribunal decision regarding a dismissal. The union declared the sector 'poorer than ever' following the ruling concerning a former employee of St Albert the Great College.
In other developments, work on the second energy interconnector is nearing completion, with the first link to Sicily scheduled for a 12-day switch-off for safety measures. On the political front, Prime Minister Robert Abela emphasized the importance of industrial peace and social dialogue for economic growth and social progress during a pre-budget event.
Meanwhile, former Malta Employers' Association director general Joseph Farrugia has returned his Ġieħ ir-Repubblika award in protest following the acquittal of Yorgen Fenech. Minister Clifton Grima also made a statement emphasizing that justice should not be interpreted as acting without restraint following the Fenech verdict. Malta's rugby team, the Knights, are set to play Germany in their European Championship opener today, and a new football centre is offering professional training facilities.