Man accused of aggravated possession of cocaine granted bail, says he turned over a new leaf Friday, 10 July 2015, 16:27 Last update: about 11 years ago Oliver Vella, 36, was today granted bail against a personal guarantee of €15,000 after he was charged with aggravated possession of cocaine. The accused resides in the UK. He was brought...
Two young neighbours admit to attempted burglary, magistrate gives them stern warning Friday, 10 July 2015, 16:08 Last update: about 11 years ago Duncan Barry Two young men from Hamrun today admitted to charges in connection with an attempted burglary from a Santa Venera shop last month. In separate arraignments, police inspectors Eliott Magro and...
Frenchman fined after confusing Malta’s traffic system, smashes into car Friday, 10 July 2015, 16:05 Last update: about 11 years ago Duncan Barry A Frenchman who got confused with the Maltese traffic system and who caused a traffic accident on Thursday today was fined €1,000 and disqualified from driving for three months. Hubert...
Nigerian man jailed for seven months over use of fake travel document Friday, 10 July 2015, 15:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Duncan Barry A Nigerian man who attempted to leave Malta with a false French residency permit was today jailed for seven months. Ben Chidi Nwaeke, 35, pleaded guilty to possession and use of forged...
Libyan national who stole bag from Paceville patron remanded in custody Friday, 10 July 2015, 15:22 Last update: about 11 years ago Duncan Barry A Libyan man who snatched a bag from a patron at a Paceville establishment while out on bail for drug possession today was remanded in custody. 24 year old Ali Muftah appeared before Magistrate...
Support for the setting up of an International Ombudsman Law Institute in Malta Friday, 10 July 2015, 14:06 Last update: about 11 years ago The Ombudsman, Chief Justice Emeritus Joseph Said Pullicino, has attended a meeting of the Presidents of the Regional and International Networks of Institutional Mediation Institutions, on the...
40th anniversary of Helsinki conference where Dom Mintoff threatened veto celebrated Friday, 10 July 2015, 13:59 Last update: about 11 years ago John Cordina The fortieth anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, which sought to improve relations between the Communist bloc and the West, is being celebrated through an exhibition which was launched in...
Photo feature: AFM participates in 300th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Artillery Friday, 10 July 2015, 13:53 Last update: about 11 years ago The AFM today participated in the 300th anniversary of the Royal Regiment of Artillery (UK) in a ceremony that took place at the Upper Barrakka Gardens. The AFM and British Soldiers fired the 25...
PL says government wage expenditure during the PN’s last year in power higher than current figures Friday, 10 July 2015, 13:37 Last update: about 11 years ago NSO figures show that, in the final year of the last PN administration, the cost of public sector salaries increased by €40 million - from €882 million to €922 million – in the...
Opposition expresses concern at the news that government is seeking to purchase hacking technology Friday, 10 July 2015, 13:21 Last update: about 11 years ago The Opposition expressed it's "grave concern" at the news that the Government is seeking to purchase hacking technology that enables it to spy on citizens' private emails and internet...