KSU 'pushes NGOs out of Freshers' Week' by imposing fee ↗
Front page leadNGOs claim they have been excluded from the University of Malta's Freshers' Week after the Kunsill Studenti Universitarji imposed a participation fee.
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The Malta Independent's front page on October 5, 2026, features a mix of domestic and international news. Domestically, concerns are raised about NGOs being excluded from Freshers' Week due to fees, and an Opposition MP suggests a full-time parliament could boost youth and female participation in…
NGOs claim they have been excluded from the University of Malta's Freshers' Week after the Kunsill Studenti Universitarji imposed a participation fee.
Opposition MP Eve Borg Bonello believes Malta's part-time parliament deters young people and women from running for elections and suggests a full-time system could increase participation.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced early elections following a significant legislative defeat related to the country's housing crisis.
Britain's Prince Andrew has initiated legal proceedings to invalidate warrants that authorized searches of his residences, according to a judicial spokesperson.
Teddy Teuma's goal secured a 1-0 victory for Malta against Andorra in the UEFA Nations League, bringing them closer to winning their group.
Environmental NGO Żibel states that Malta's household waste collection system is struggling to cope with the increased waste generated by summer tourism and calls for reforms.
Prime Minister Abela has pledged that the upcoming Budget will be 'solid' and accurately represent the current economic situation.