Student bites police officer while drunk; court hands down suspended sentence Monday, 10 August 2015, 15:17 Last update: about 11 years ago A 21-year-old student was handed down a suspended sentence after she pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer while drunk. Barbara Kriskova, born in Czech Republic, but currently on holiday...
Updated: Small aircraft loses nose wheel during attempted crosswind landing, pilot escapes unhurt Monday, 10 August 2015, 15:14 Last update: about 11 years ago A small aircraft ended up with its tail in the air this afternoon after its nose gear collapsed on landing. The aircraft, which belongs to a flying school, was returning froma...
29-year-old charged with drug trafficking after being caught with 300 ecstasy pills Monday, 10 August 2015, 14:24 Last update: about 11 years ago The court today granted bail to a 29-year-old man who was caught in possession of approximately 300 ecstasy pills and cocaine. Emanuel Calleja, from Birzebbuga, was charged with trafficking...
Man cleared for lying under oath after court takes family dispute into account Monday, 10 August 2015, 13:49 Last update: about 11 years ago Therese Bonnici The court today cleared a 54-year-old man from charges of perjury, after it took into account that disputes between relatives rendered testimonies which were not credible. Two years ago, Joseph...
PM should not be stubborn on University development at Zonqor – PN Monday, 10 August 2015, 13:06 Last update: about 11 years ago The Nationalist Party said today that the Prime Minister remains stubborn on the idea to develop a university at Zonqor Point, a site in an outside development zone. In May, in the largest ever...
Man charged with assaulting and threatening police officers granted bail Monday, 10 August 2015, 12:40 Last update: about 11 years ago Therese Bonnici Joseph Camilleri, 41, of San Gwann today was granted bail after being charged with assaulting police officers. In court, the prosecution said that yesterday, Mr Camilleri was driving past police...
Man cleared of aggravated drug possession, claims 8 sachets of cocaine were for personal use Monday, 10 August 2015, 11:53 Last update: about 11 years ago Therese Bonnici A 31-year-old man today was cleared of aggravated drug possession with the intent of trafficking, after the defence argued that the substance was for his own personal use. In 2008, the police had...
Cliff collapse at Delimara recorded by university seismic station Monday, 10 August 2015, 11:18 Last update: about 11 years ago The collapse of the cliff at Delimara on Sunday was recorded by the seismic station, the University of Malta said today. A man is in critical condition after the boat he was on was hit by rocks...
Civil servants will not be banned from social media, but policy will address ethical behaviour Monday, 10 August 2015, 11:12 Last update: about 11 years ago Therese Bonnici The government will not extend the ban on social media to all civil servants, after it was decided that senior management at the Employment and Training Corporation (ETC) should not be active...
Watch - Updated: Elderly man slightly hurt in fire in St Julian's residence Monday, 10 August 2015, 11:03 Last update: about 11 years ago An elderly person was injured this morning when a fire broke out in a house in Birkirkara Road, St Julian’s. The accident happened at around 10.30am in the lower floor of a two-storey...