10,999 e-scooter fines issued in 2022; almost triple the amount issued in 2021

Apr 13 2023

In 2022, the number of fines issued to e-scooter users across the island reached 10,999, almost triple the amount issued in the previous year.

From 2020 until April of this year, LESA handed out 19,721 fines to e-scooter users and providers.

In recent years, the number of fines issued has risen sharply due to the increasing popularity of the two-wheeled vehicle.

So far this year, 4,020 fines have been issued, a significant increase from 2020, when only four fines were given out. In 2021, a total of 4,702 fines were issued.

This information was confirmed to Malta Daily by representatives of the Ministry for Home Affairs which LESA falls under.

E-scooters have become a popular means of transportation in Malta, and many other European cities.

However, while they provide an easy, inexpensive, and fast mode of transportation, they have also become a nuisance to residents and pedestrians who have voiced their frustration about navigating around carelessly parked scooters. Sources close to Transport Malta confirmed with Malta Daily that discussions are currently taking place with Local Councils of e-kick scooter frequented areas to find a solution for what has become a problem in recent years.

Speaking to Malta Daily, Transport Minister Aaron Farrugia said, “it is part of our policy reform to ensure that e-scooters do not end up littering the island and we are in constant contact with the operators and various local councils to ensure that this issue is addressed.”

Aaron Farrugia confirmed that Transport Malta are currently in talks with three local councils and another six are in the pipeline, and they have this summer as a target to implement parking bays within these localities.

The majority of the fines, amounting to 14,938, were issued for obstruction and inconvenience to the public, while another 2,197 were issued for parking on the pavement.

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Ryanair Flight from Bergamo to Malta Makes Emergency Landing in Fiumicino Due to Passenger Medical Reason

Apr 13 2023

Flight FR7324 which departed from Bergamo’s Airport at 08:20 this morning en route to Malta was forced to make an emergency landing in Fiumicino due to a medical emergency involving an Italian passenger.

The Ryanair flight landed safely at around 10:00 this morning in Fiumicino, and the passenger requiring medical attention was escorted off the plane and taken directly to an ambulance, joined by another 3 passengers.

The plane has refuelled and the flight is expected to resume its journey to Malta soon.

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Jean Paul Sofia Tribute in Front of Castille Removed Overnight

Apr 13 2023

Isabelle Bonnici made a powerful statement yesterday evening when she placed a portrait of her son, Jean Paul Sofia, with candles in front of Castille. Her message was clear: it is time to launch a public inquiry.

Jean Paul died on December 3rd while working at a construction site in Kordin. Isabelle Bonnici and her family are seeking justice and want to know what led to her son’s death. However, they are not only seeking justice for their son. A public inquiry will also make recommendations to amend or introduce new laws to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.

Isabelle Bonnici invited the public to join her in placing a candle in front of her son’s picture on Castille’s lawn. Sadly, the tribute was removed overnight, causing outrage among the public. The opposition leader, Dr. Bernard Grech, took to social media to criticize the government, stating that they cannot remain stubborn on this issue. He joined Jean Paul’s mother in calling for a public inquiry.

Despite the setbacks, Isabelle Bonnici remains committed to her cause and thanked the public for their support. She vowed to continue seeking justice for her son until her last breath.

Would You Eat a Live Cockroach ?! Liquorish Returns for 19th Season with a Bang

Apr 13 2023

A few weeks ago, the long-running local adventure program, Liquorish, made its triumphant return for its 19th season, solidifying its position as one of the most successful shows in Malta. The program is renowned for its over-the-top challenges, which can be both thrilling and revolting for its viewers. In fact, it didn’t take long for the contestants to be put in a challenging position during the season’s premiere when they were tasked with eating a live cockroach.

One by one, the contestants stepped up to take on the daunting challenge of consuming such a creature. While some were able to stomach it with ease, others struggled and had a more difficult time completing the task. Regardless, Liquorish’s ability to keep its viewers on the edge of their seats was on full display once again.

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