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These are the main news reported by the leading Maltese news portals:
Fortina Investments on Sunday said it strongly condemns “the misinformation and smear campaign” being conducted by the St Julian’s Council mayor over its application for a temporary pontoon in Balluta Bay. Source: Times of Malta
Prime Minister Robert Abela says government will remain in discussion with Magħtab farmers until a solution which is acceptable to all parties is found for the proposed Wasteserv expansion. Source: Malta Today
A 30-year old Fgura man was seriously injured this morning after he fell two-storeys height with his bicycle at Delimara area. Source: TVM
Environment Minister Aaron Farrugia on Sunday urged eNGOs to continue criticizing the government “until we become the environmental movement we aspire to be.” Source: The Malta Independent
Prostitution cannot remain a criminal offence, Partit Laburista leader Robert Abela told party activists during a political activity held in Naxxar on Sunday. Source: Newsbook
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