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Malta: State ordered to pay Valletta property owner €560,000 for rights breach

The State has been ordered to pay out over half a million euros in compensation to the owner of a commercial property in Valletta for being denied his right to…

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Malta: Fined €500 after calling former partner from prison

39-year-old Miloud Elforjani, who hails from Tripoli and is facing charges of the attempted murder of his ex-partner through multiple stab wounds, has been fined 500 euro after admitting to…

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Malta: Police sergeant accused of rape ‘appeared to be on drugs’ court told

A court has heard how a police sergeant charged with raping a woman whilst on duty appeared to be on drugs before the assault. Sergeant Glenn Carabott, 40, is accused of…

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Malta: Six years’ jail for teacher who repeatedly raped 12-year-old student

The Court of Criminal Appeal has confirmed a six-year prison sentence handed to a teacher who sexually abused a student for a four-year period between 1992 and 1996. Alexander Giacomotto,…

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Malta: 72-year old man severely beaten by two students – suffered 7 broken ribs

Two foreign students, a Frenchman and a Spanish woman both aged 23, were arraigned in Court charged with having threatened and grievously injured a 72-year old man early on Sunday…

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Malta: Three persons to appear in Court on party that breached Covid regulations

The Police will be taking action against three persons in connection with a party during which Covid-19 regulations were breached. Police investigations established that during the Burmarrad party, fireworks were…

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Malta: Allied Group CEO charged with fraud and money laundering

Allied Group CEO Michel Rizzo and former financial controller Claude Licari were today charged with fraud and money laundering. Police pressed criminal charges against them in connection to the magisterial…

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Malta: Two men charged with string of thefts from cars, Żebbuġ chapel

A man linked to a spate of thefts targeting cars parked outside owners’ homes, was remanded in custody on Friday, while his co-accused pleaded guilty and was handed a suspended…

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Malta: Silvio Debono withdraws 19 libel cases against Caruana Galizia heirs after reaching agreement

DB Group owner Silvio Debono and the Caruana Galizia family have reached an agreement to withdraw 19 libel proceedings that Debono opened against Daphne Caruana Galizia four years ago. Debono…

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Malta: Koħħu says only Chris Cardona could provide intelligence on Daphne Caruana Galizia

Self-confessed Daphne Caruana Galizia hitman Vincent Muscat told George and Alfred Degiorgio, accused of the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, that former Labour deputy leader and economy minister Chris Cardona…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that oversight of non-profit organisations can only be effective if it is inspired by a cooperative undertaking between the government regulator, the non-profit community, people who…

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Malta: Fenech lawyers to call Schembri to witness

During today’s hearing, forensic experts took the witness stand. The court heard from officers that participated in searches on the murder scene. Experts also explained how the mobile phones were…

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Malta: As it happened: Brian Tonna and Nexia BT colleagues granted bail

Nexia BT managing partner Brian Tonna and three other associates were granted bail on Tuesday by a court hearing criminal charges against them. Tonna, his fellow Nexia BT partners Karl…

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Malta: Man arrested after drug find in Msida

A 30-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after he was caught in possession of drugs ready to be trafficked. The police were tipped off about the man. The Eritrean national…

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Malta: Agius brothers and associates to be indicted over Caruana Galizia and Chircop murders after magistrate finds enough evidence

The court rules that there is enough prima facie evidence to indict Adrian Agius, his brother Robert Agius, Jamie Vella and George Degiorgio over their involvement in the murders of Carmel…

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Malta: Degiorgio brothers seek pardon to tell all about Daphne murder

Murder suspects Alfred and George Degiorgio have each asked for a presidential pardon in exchange for testimony one of the brothers claims will implicate an ex-minister and a "middleman" in…

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Malta: Fresh bail request by Keith Schembri to be decided on Friday

Former OPM chief of staff Keith Schembri has filed a fresh request for bail that will be decided on Friday. Lawyers representing Schembri have filed an application in the courts…

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Malta: Keith Schembri confirms he will be charged over Hillman probe

Keith Schembri has confirmed that he is facing criminal charges in relation to Hillman-Schembri money laundering probe, together with the directors of the Allied Newspapers. In a lengthy Facebook post, the…

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Malta: Man back in preventive custody over alleged cocaine possession

A man spared jail for allegedly breaching a court ban last summer thanks to a family barbecue alibi landed back in police custody on Tuesday. Frederick Dalli, a 38-year-old Marsa resident, was…

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Malta: “I saw a woman holding the hand of a man who was clearly dead” – Emergency doctor

The compilation of evidence is being heard today in connection with the double decker bus accident in which two tourists were killed and many others injured. The accident happened on…

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Malta: The case of the two priests charged with abuse to be heard behind closed doors

The case against Dun Ġużepp Cini and Dun Ġużepp Sultana who are charged with sexual abuse will be heard behind closed doors. This was decided by Magistrate Bridgette Sultana this…

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Malta: Magistrate withdraws from case against Daphne bomb suspects

Magistrate Nadine Lia recused herself from hearing the case of the compilation of evidence against the Agius brother known as Ta’ Maksar and George De Giorgio. The later accused in…

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Malta: Remanded in custody following thefts from construction sites

Two men, 30-year-old Joseph Galea and 31-year-old Emanuel Degabriele from Siġġiewi, have been remanded in custody after being arraigned in court and charged with a number of thefts from construction…

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Malta: Man placed under probation after admitting to grievously injuring another man

A man has pleaded guilty to grievously injuring another man during an argument, and placed him under probation for three years. Alaxander William Staples was charged that on June 2019,…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that the government should develop viable solutions to ensure that vulnerable consumers are compensated for the increase in costs brought about by the fast-evolving trend of…

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Malta:Four year prison sentence for man caught robbing elderly couple’s apartment

Matthew Camilleri appeared in Court today charged with stealing jewellery and other items from the apartment of an elderly couple in Attard. Source: TVM Updated: 1745

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Malta: Another man to be arraigned in connection with ‘romance fraud’

The Police said that they will be arraigning another man in connection with the case of an elderly woman who was defrauded of thousands of Euro in what is being…

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Malta: Vince Muscat pulls challenge to Daphne murder prosecution, in surprise move

Vincent Muscat, one of the three men accused of murdering Daphne Caruana Galizia, on Wednesday withdrew an appeal against a court’s rejection of his pre-trial pleas. That decision suggests Muscat…

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Malta: Suspected thief stole more than €70,000 from 21 construction sites

A former restauranteur stands accused of stealing around €70,000 worth of goods from 21 construction sites and half-finished houses over the past months. Joseph Polidano, a 49-year old Birżebbuġa resident…

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Malta: Man admits to slightly injuring two Police Officials

A 34-year-old man who works as a hairdresser is risking a prison sentence after admitting that earlier this month he slightly injured two Police Officials, a Sergeant and a Constable.…

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Malta: Magistrate bans publication of psychiatric experts’ testimony on Theuma

A team of three psychiatrists entrusted with assessing state witness Melvin Theuma took the stand on Tuesday morning. The compilation of evidence against murder suspect Yorgen Fenech continued on Tuesday…

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Malta: Court of Appeal rules in favour of probation instead of 7-year prison sentence

The Court of Criminal Appeal, presided by Madame Justice Edwina Grima, overturned a seven-year imprisonment sentence into a probation for Matthew Portelli. 34-year old Portelli had been jailed to 7 years…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that if society believes journalism is a public good, then it must find a way to pay for it. MaltaToday says that it would surely have…

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Malta: Mother cleared of taking pornographic photos of her children

A mother who took photos of her nudist husband in the presence of the couple’s undressed children with the intention of using them in separation proceedings has been spared a…

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Malta: Broadcasting Authority upholds complaint by Jason Azzopardi over false allegations on state media

The Broadcasting Authority has decided in favour of Caruana Galizia family lawyer Jason Azzopardi, in a complaint he filed against state broadcaster TVM. The dispute centred around an online news…

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Malta: Action expected against Fenech’s legal team

Police are expected to take action against at least one of the lawyers representing murder suspect Yorgen Fenech, Newsbook.com.mt has learnt. The Office of the Attorney General has advised the police that…

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Malta: Man joins dad in prison over arson plan

A 24-year-old repeat offender was remanded in custody on Friday after pleading not guilty to conspiring with another man to set fire to a car owned by his ex-girlfriend's new…

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Malta: Remanded in custody – accused denied killing Victor McKeon last March

38-year old Libyan Samir Almiri has denied in Court of killing Victor McKeon whose body was found wrapped in black plastic bags last March in Santa Luċija. The accused used…

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Malta: Three arrested in connection with kidnapping of woman – victim found a few hours later in Bugibba apartment

A delicate operation which was carried out by the Police from the Major Crimes unit, the Vice Squad, the Msida Police station and from the Rapid Intervention Unit (RIU), led…

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Malta: Two Italians charged with importation and trafficking of 55 kg of drugs – remanded in custody

Two Italian nationals, 34-year-old Vito Potenza and 35-year-old Antonio Saponara, have been remanded in custody after being charged with the importation and trafficking of 55 kg of cannabis. The accused,…

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Malta: Woman who is five months pregnant admits to trafficking drugs

20-year-old Kimberly Aly of Vittoriosa, who is five months pregnant, has admitted in court to trafficking drugs. Aly was arraigned before Magistrate Astrid May Grima after being apprehended yesterday in…

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Malta: Judges show little sensitivity to victims of domestic violence, Council of Europe experts say

Malta has shown firm resolve in stemming violence against women, the Council of Europe’s group of experts on domestic violence, GREVIO, said in a first report on implementation of the Istanbul Convention. But…

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Malta:Bus driver cleared of pocketing fares himself

A bus driver with former public transport operator Arriva has been cleared of misappropriation after he was accused of tampering with the ticketing system. This after Magistrate Claire Stafrace Zammit…

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Malta: Vitals hospitals deal ‘entirely led by Konrad Mizzi ministry’

The controversial takeover of state hospitals by Vitals Global Healthcare was led entirely by Konrad Mizzi’s ministry, with the government’s public-private partnership arm Projects Malta being completely sidelined, a judge…

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Malta: Court rejects Yorgen Fenech’s ‘frivolous’ reference request

Yorgen Fenech's bid to refer an alleged breach of rights to the constitutional court was denied on Tuesday, with a court ruling that the request was “frivolous and vexatious”. Magistrate…

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Malta: Individual raided in connection to IPTV crackdown

Police seized IPTV equipment from an individual following searches made in three different properties belonging to the same individual last week. A police spokesperson explained that on 10 November, the…

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Malta: Victim refuses to testify against accused

A shooting victim considered to be a star witness in the proceedings against two teenagers who stand accused of murdering Saviour Gaffarena (27) and attempted murder of Vince Gaffarena (17), has chosen…

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Malta: Joe Mifsud recuses in perjury case against Ferris and Efimova

Magistrate Joe Mifsud has recused himself from hearing a perjury case against former FIAU manager Jonathan Ferris and Egrant whistleblower Maria Efimova. The magistrate said he recusing himself in the…

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Malta: Fenech files court application over Jason Azzopardi’s interview

Yorgen Fenech is claiming he has suffered from what was described by his lawyers as irreparable damage following statements said by PN MP, lawyer Jason Azzopardi during an interview on…

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Malta: Man arrested in connection with four robberies from airport

Investigations by Immigration Police from the Malta International Airport, together with Police from the Major Crimes Unit have led to the arrest of a 46-year-old man from Marsa, after he…

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Malta: Yorgen Fenech calls for middleman to return to the witness stand

Yorgen Fenech’s lawyers have filed a legal application calling for the murder case to resume and for middleman Melvin Theuma to return to the witness stand for cross-examination. Records of…

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Malta: Two found with drugs arrested in two separate operations

Two men, a Maltese and an Algerian, were arrested in two separate operations by the District Police and the Anti-Drug Squad. Both were caught in possession of a quantity of…

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Malta: MFSA chief Joe Cuschieri went on Las Vegas trip with Yorgen Fenech

Chief financial regulator Joe Cuschieri travelled abroad to gambling haven Las Vegas on the invitation of Daphne Caruana Galizia murder suspect Yorgen Fenech. Cuschieri, the chief executive of the Malta…

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Malta: Criminal investigations from Fenech’s chats are underway, confirms Assistant Commissioner Mamo

Assistant Police Commissioner Alexandra Mamo testified before the public inquiry board. Mamo has been the head of the Economic Crimes Unit as from June this year after new Police Commissioner…

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Malta: Daphne inquiry board tells Yorgen Fenech it is ‘well aware’ of its remit

Judges leading a public inquiry into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia have said they are well aware of their remit and will fulfil it with transparency, after Yorgen Fenech’s…

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Malta: Driver suspected of hit and run in Gzira yesterday has been arrested

The Police have arrested the driver suspected of carrying out a hit and run in Gzira yesterday afternoon. In the accident, the victim, a 47-year-old woman, sustained grievous injuries after she was…

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Malta: Country welcomes human trafficker arrest in Libya

Malta has welcomed the arrest militia leader under the Libyan Government of National Accord, Abdulrahman Milad known as Al Bija. In his comments to Newsbook.com.mt, Foreign Affairs Minister Evarist Bartolo congratulated…

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