Latest news in Malta? September 27th, 2026

The prominent news developments in Malta include:

• St Julian’s Police Investigation: Police and emergency services launched an investigation following the discovery of a deceased man in Spinola Garden, St Julian’s.

• Judicial Review and Chief Justice Deliberations: The Ministry for Justice announced a review of contracts for judicial assistants over conflict-of-interest concerns. This follows discussions led by Justice Minister Clifton Grima regarding judicial appointment processes and cautious vetting in the wake of recent high-profile court developments and appeals.

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• Planning Authority Scrutiny: Pressure continues to mount on Planning Authority leadership, with activist groups and architectural bodies calling for governance reforms and addressing potential conflicts between regulatory duties and private sector consultancy.

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• Diplomacy and UN Engagements: Foreign Minister Chris Fearne concluded high-level meetings at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Malta emphasized maritime security, signed onto multilateral AI cooperation frameworks, and advocated for diplomatic resolutions in international conflicts.

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• Public Education and Protocols: Prime Minister Robert Abela outlined upcoming national policies introducing updated student conduct rules and emergency protocols across state schools ahead of the new scholastic term.