The Malta Independent 3 November 2026, Tuesday
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PL MP defends genetic testing expansion, says it does not diminish disabled people’s rights

Labour MP Romilda Zarb has defended the expansion of embryo screening for serious hereditary conditions against warnings from the disability sector, saying she does not see the opportunity it offers...

Updated: Malta’s justice system has a serious problem; we cannot keep looking away - Repubblika

Repubblika on  Monday expressed its anger, disappointment and profound concern at the jury's verdict acquitting Lorin Scicluna of the murder of Lassana Cisse and the attempted murder of three...

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Lorin Scicluna turned down 30-year plea deal before Lassana Cisse murder trial

Lorin Scicluna turned down a plea deal that would have seen him serve 30 years in prison for the murder of Lassana Cisse, choosing instead to stand trial before a jury which eventually acquitted him...

Prosecution criticised as court acquits another traffic officer in Marsa overtime fraud case

Yet another traffic police officer has been acquitted of charges linked to the Marsa Junction overtime fraud scandal, with the court once again finding that the prosecution failed to prove its case...

Refugees, people under temporary protection to keep free childcare, public transport, Minister says

Refugees and people granted subsidiary or temporary protection in Malta will continue to benefit from free childcare and public transport, despite the Budget 2027 measures withdrawing these services...

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