Latest news in Malta? September 2nd, 2026
02-09-2026
- Yorgen Fenech Trial Concluding Stages: Madam Justice Edwina Grima is delivering the final segments of her address to the jury. The high-profile murder trial is nearing its end as the judge prepares to send the jurors to deliberate on their verdict. The Malta Independent
- Earthquake Tremor Felt Across Gozo: A magnitude 2.4 tremor was recorded off the coast of Gozo at around 3:53 AM. While no major damage was reported, residents in multiple localitiesincluding Xewkija, Nadur, Rabat, and Xagħrawoke up to shaking windows and furniture. Newsbook+ 1
- Gozo Dive Site Arrest: A 56-year-old repeat offender was sentenced to a suspended term and fined after being caught by local divers during a break-in attempt into unattended dive vehicles near Wied il-Għasri. The incident prompted renewed calls from the Gozo Tourism Association for surveillance cameras at popular shore-diving spots. Divernet+ 1
- Workplace Safety and Construction Incidents: Authorities and health officials have been responding to serious workplace accidents, including a construction worker critically injured following a fall down a lift shaft in Mosta. Meanwhile, recent figures showed over 2,000 workers have undergone state-provided workplace health and safety training. The Malta Independent+ 1