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PN does not want Scerri Herrera as Chief Justice; PL reacts

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 16:40 Last update: about 10 months ago

Leader of the Opposition Alex Borg said that he already told Prime Minister Robert Abela that there would be no agreement on the name the latter proposed for the post of Chief Justice. Prime...

The Family Court reform protects the most vulnerable, PL says

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 15:21 Last update: about 10 months ago

The reform of the Family Court is a key promise in the Labour Party's electoral programme and a clear demonstration of how a Labour Government, led by Prime Minister Robert Abela, delivers on its...

Repubblika urges judicial input in chief justice appointment

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 14:47 Last update: about 10 months ago

Rule of law NGO Repubblika has urged the government to involve the judiciary in the appointment of the next chief justice, arguing that judges should be consulted in line with recommendations issued...

ERA launches public consultation on Dwejra geological area

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 13:22 Last update: about 10 months ago

New regulations will govern Malta's first-ever geological park at the Dwejra Bay area in Gozo and the surrounding environment of il-Qawra tad-Dwejra, the government announced Tuesday.. A public...

BirdLife Malta organises nature restoration training session

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 12:29 Last update: about 10 months ago

BirdLife Malta organised a four-day, in-person training focused on nature restoration in Malta between 19 and 22 January. "The training brought together key government entities and environmental...

‘Largest ever’ free childcare agreement signed

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 11:55 Last update: about 10 months ago

The largest-ever free childcare agreement was signed on Tuesday, covering a four-year period and exceeding a quarter of a billion euros, with Prime Minister Robert Abela saying the agreement builds on...

‘Another U-turn by Robert Abela’ on Peace Board, PN says

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 09:13 Last update: about 10 months ago

The Prime Minister's latest comments on Malta's possible membership of the Board of Peace proposed by former US President Donald Trump represent yet another U-turn by Robert Abela, the Nationalist...

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