Malta: Latest news in Malta, October 5th, 2026
05-10-2026
The main headlines and developments across Malta on October 5, 2026, include:
Marsa Murder Trial Verdict: Amo Frank Kwaku was sentenced to life imprisonment after jurors returned an 8–1 guilty verdict for the fatal 2021 stabbing of Isaac Kwabena Kyere in Marsa following an altercation.
Nationalist Party (PN) Leadership Changes: The Nationalist Party confirmed the removal of its communications director, Nathaniel Attard, marking a notable shift inside the party’s media and administrative structure.
Academic Year Begins: Over 5,500 new students began their academic semester at the University of Malta, while MCAST welcomed over 8,000 students as the college marked its 25th anniversary. Meanwhile, controversy emerged during Freshers’ Week as student groups and NGOs raised concerns over participation fees imposed by KSU.
Budget 2027 Discussions: Ahead of the upcoming budget presentation set for late October, discussions and stakeholder proposals are picking up. The Malta Union of Teachers (MUT) released its educational budget proposals, while government officials reiterated commitments to maintain energy and fuel subsidies.
Wildlife Smuggling Intercepted: Authorities in Sicily intercepted a Maltese national attempting to smuggle 377 live exotic animals through a port bound for Malta. Concurrently, conservation organizations have sounded the alarm over an uptick in the illegal shooting of protected migratory birds grounded by recent severe thunderstorms across the islands.