Latest news in Malta? September 10th, 2026
10-09-2026
The following key headlines and developments are reported in Malta:
- Fallout from the Yorgen Fenech Verdict: Following the jury’s acquittal of businessman Yorgen Fenech regarding complicity in the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, her family confirmed they are exploring every legal avenue to secure a retrial. The political fallout continues domestically, with opposition figures demanding full implementation of the Caruana Galizia public inquiry recommendations and civil society groups calling for wider institutional accountability.
- Cyprus–Greece–Malta Maritime Summit: Malta’s Minister for Sustainable Mobility, Chris Bonett, participated in the 9th Tripartite Meeting hosted in Limassol alongside counterparts from Cyprus, Greece, and Italy. The nations adopted a joint declaration focusing on European shipping competitiveness, geopolitical challenges, and maritime decarbonization efforts.
- Record Passenger Traffic at MIA: Malta International Airport reported handling over 1.2 million passengers in August, representing a 12% increase year-on-year and setting a new peak for summer travel volumes.
- WTTC Global Summit Announcement: The World Travel & Tourism Council announced high-profile international speakers, including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, for the upcoming WTTC Global Summit hosted in Malta.
- Court and Legal Developments: Malta’s First Hall of the Civil Court issued an EU-wide provisional injunction concerning intellectual property and trademark protection involving gaming software developer Spribe and Aviator Studio entities. Separately, local courts handed down suspended sentences to two security guards following an assault case at a Ta’ Qali venue.