Malta News
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Malta faces a political crisis as Prime Minister Robert Abela reshuffles his cabinet amid corruption allegations linked to the hospital privatization scandal. Meanwhile, record-breaking heatwaves push temperatures to 40°C (104°F), straining energy grids and triggering health warnings. Tourism rebounds to 95% of pre-pandemic levels, but inflation remains high at 6.2%, squeezing household budgets.
Political News
PM Abela’s Labour Party suffers a blow as Minister Chris Fearne resigns over the Vitals-Steward inquiry, which found "collusion" in the €400M hospitals deal. Opposition leader Bernard Grech (PN) demands early elections, while civil society groups stage anti-corruption protests in Valletta. The EU warns Malta over rule-of-law concerns, threatening frozen funds.
Election News
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Local council elections (2025): Labour and Nationalist Parties gear up for key battles in Sliema and Birkirkara.
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MEP election fallout: PL loses one seat to PN amid voter frustration over scandals.
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Speculation grows about a snap general election if corruption probes deepen.
Legal News
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Magistrate recommends charges against 3 former ministers in hospital fraud case.
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Court orders retrial of Daphne Caruana Galizia murder middleman.
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New anti-money laundering laws enforced after FATF grey-listing scare.
Entertainment News
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Maltese thriller "Limestone Cowboy" wins Best European Film at Munich Festival.
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Isle of MTV (July 16) returns with r Dua Lipa, drawing 50,000 fans.
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Malta Arts Festival (July 20-Aug 5) features open-air operas at Fort St. Elmo.
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⚽ Football: Malta loses all Euro 2024 qualifiers but celebrates historic women’s team win.
���� Olympics: 4 Maltese athletes qualify for Paris, including shooter Eleanor Bezzina.
����️ Motorsport: Malta hosts FIA Hill Climb Championship (Sept 6-8).
Forecast
(Valletta/Gozo/Marsaxlokk averages)
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Mon 1 Jul: ���� 38°C – Heatwave alert
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Tue 2 Jul: ����️ 40°C – Peak temperatures
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Wed 3 Jul: ����️ 35°C – Sirocco winds
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Thu 4 Jul: ⛈️ 28°C – Thunderstorms
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Fri 5 Jul: ���� 30°C – Sea breezes
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Sat 6 Jul: ☀️ 33°C – Sunny
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Sun 7 Jul: ����️ 31°C – Slight cooldown
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Malta grapples with governance scandals, climate extremes, and economic pressures while maintaining its Mediterranean charm. The hospital inquiry could redefine Abela’s premiership in coming weeks. ��������
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