- Sep 2
Maltese jury acquits businessman Yorgen Fenech of murder charges in 8-1 vote
A Valletta jury cleared businessman Yorgen Fenech of conspiracy and complicity in the 2017 murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, triggering protests and a parliamentary recall.
- May 31
Malta's Labour Party secures historic fourth consecutive election victory, but majority narrows
Prime Minister Robert Abela declared a 'historic' victory after Malta's snap general election, securing an unprecedented fourth consecutive term for the Labour Party since 2013, though early results suggest a significantly reduced majority.
