AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIndustrial Accident: A huge blast at the Lourdes fireworks factory in Magħtab/Salina rocked Malta early Monday, shattering windows and damaging nearby homes, cars and farms; police say there were no workers on site, but two men in nearby fields were hospitalised for shock/light injuries, and four cows were killed as fireworks continued to detonate for hours. Government Response: Prime Minister Robert Abela expressed condolences and authorities launched an investigation while emergency services cordoned off the area and searched for unexploded fireworks. Politics: Abela was sworn in as Malta’s PM after Labour’s historic fourth consecutive term, telling the nation voters chose stability and a long-term vision. International Watch: Europol’s cross-border operation linked to Hungarian cases uncovered vehicles, bank accounts and a €500,000 vessel, while a 6.1–6.2 quake struck southern Italy and was felt as far as Malta. Travel & Safety: The UK Foreign Office issued an urgent warning to Britons to avoid the Magħtab/Mosta area while emergency work continues.
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