German alleged fraudster remanded in custody, charged with creating false company Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 15:30 Last update: about 11 years ago Duncan Barry German national Arne Wolfgang Schmidt, 45, today was remanded in custody by Magistrate Gabriella Vella after being charged with defrauding a Maltese man. He was also charged with creating a false...
Magnificent painted ceiling of Our Lady of Victories Church revealed for the first time in 20 years Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 14:33 Last update: about 11 years ago Neil Camilleri Following an extensive restoration project spanning over four years with a price tag of around €400,000, the magnificent vaulted ceiling of the Our Lady of Victories Church in Valletta has been...
Man facing attempted murder charges remanded in custody for punching partner Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 14:28 Last update: about 11 years ago Duncan Barry A 27-year-old man from Siggiewi with a history of violence was remanded in custody today after he pleaded guilty to punching his partner and causing her a black eye. He was also charged...
Illegal bouncer handed suspended sentence for beating of young man in Paceville Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 14:05 Last update: about 11 years ago Duncan Barry Bulgarian national Stanislav Stoyanov – a 23-year-old bouncer – today was handed a six-month prison sentence suspended for two years after admitting to causing grievous bodily harm to...
Updated:Deafening silence from government in light of institutionalised corruption - PN; PL reacts Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 14:02 Last update: about 11 years ago In light of allegations of institutionalised corruption, the government chose to remain silent, Deputy Leader Beppe Fenech Adami said today. Joe Sammut, a former treasurer and candidate of the...
Dutchman wanted in Holland to serve sentence over armed robbery remanded in custody Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 13:58 Last update: about 11 years ago Duncan Barry A man who is wanted in his native Holland in connection with armed robbery and extortion was remanded in custody until a criminal case he is facing here in Malta is brought to a close. In 2009,...
AFM intercepts 'suspicious' Maltese fishing vessel carrying thousands of cigarettes Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 13:16 Last update: about 11 years ago A considerable amount of unregistered cigarettes were seized this morning in an operation by the Armed Forces of Malta, a statement read. The operation started at sunrise when an AFM interceptor...
Joe Sammut and the book about the start of WWI – just a coincidence or a hint of war? Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 12:43 Last update: about 11 years ago The book Joe Sammut took to court with him on the day he was arraigned on charges of fraud, misappropriation and forging documents did not go unnoticed. He was carrying “The assassination...
Updated: Power restored after hour-long blackout in parts of St Julian's, San Gwann and Gzira Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 12:10 Last update: about 11 years ago A power cut that occurred at noon today resulted from a fault, Enemalta officials said. The areas being affected are parts of St Julian's, parts of San Gwann and parts of Gzira, the...
Gay-themed books in schools: Children should be given choices - clinical psychologist Wednesday, 19 August 2015, 11:35 Last update: about 11 years ago Duncan Barry Clinical Psychologist Dr Anna Cassar said she believes in giving children choices despite the fact that through our attitudes we can influence our children on the choices they make. She was referring...