Government to present labour migration policy by end year
Employment and Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri announced that a labour migration policy aimed at decreasing turnover among migrant workers will be open for public consultation by the end of the year. “In the coming weeks, we will engage with stakeholders and conduct internal discussions within the government. The policy will be published by year-end to gather public feedback,” Camilleri said. The new policy also aims to address the high turnover of third-country workers who arrive in Malta but leave soon after. Camilleri had previously outlined plans for this economic migration policy in September, highlighting the significant rise in third-country nationals employed in Malta over the past decade. (Times of Malta)
Police burst into 95-year-old woman’s house after raiding wrong address
A family is seeking answers and compensation after immigration police allegedly forced their way into the home of their 95-year-old mother by mistake. The officers reportedly entered Teresa’s house in Marsa on August 4, believing it was a building housing illegal migrants. “This was the second similar incident this week,” said Mario, one of her sons, who requested to keep their last names private. “They mistook my mother’s house for their intended target, breaking the lock and damaging the door. Since then, the Police Force has not provided compensation or assistance with repairs, nor have they contacted us to explain what happened. We deserve at least an explanation, but we haven’t received anything.” (The Malta Independent)
Man accused of stabbing ex-partner’s daughters granted bail
A man charged with attempting to kill his ex-partner’s two young daughters has been granted bail under strict conditions, despite objections from the Attorney General, who intends to appeal the ruling. Nazzareno Dalli, also known as Ronald, is accused of trying to murder the 12 and 15-year-old girls at a residence in Triq San Tumas, Marsa, on 9 March, charges he denies. The court previously heard that the younger girl survived despite being stabbed 16 times and losing 40% of her blood, while her older sister escaped with minor injuries after slipping past the attacker and hiding on the roof. Magistrate Marse-Ann Farrugia granted bail with specific conditions, including an order for Dalli not to approach any prosecution witnesses. (Maltatoday)
