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12 mafia associates in Malta identified by Italian authorities

12 mafia associates in Malta identified by Italian authorities
Nov 24 2021 Share

The Gaming regulator asked the Italian authorities for information on anti-mafia money laundering probe with ties to Malta. Sources from the Malta Gaming Authority stated that the regulator recently contacted law enforcement in Italy after the conclusion of an anti-mafia crackdown across several Italian jurisdictions. 

The Game Over II law enforcement operation concluded in Italy earlier this month, including Maltese companies and online gambling sites which once had licenses in Malta. Italian news agencies reportedly found 12 suspects participating in illegal gambling operations using websites owned by Maltese companies. 

All suspects are believed to be involved in illegal online betting, falsification of documents and several other charges. The alleged members of the criminal organisation illegally collected money for bets in Italy through the use of websites which belong to Maltese companies operating without a license issued by Italian authorities.

Five of the suspects allegedly used intimidation techniques tied to infamous Sicilian clan known as Cosa Nostra. 

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Photo Source: DW

‘I couldn’t sleep well for a week’: Jon Mallia looks back on podcast with Matthew Caruana Galizia

'I couldn't sleep well for a week': Jon Mallia looks back on podcast with Matthew Caruana Galizia
Nov 24 2021 Share

“A cursed memorial of a country which sold its soul. That is what they’ve reduced your mother’s body to. When I say your mother’s body – whatever’s left of it.” This excerpt from Jon Mallia’s latest Facebook post sheds light on the significance and intensity of his recent podcast with Matthew Caruana Galizia, son of assassinated journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Amongst other scenarios, the lengthy post graphically described a scenario in which Mallia attempts to put himself in Matthew Caruana Galizia’s shoes on the day of his mother’s assassination. The podcast host and media personality stated that he couldn’t sleep well for a week after only just ready a sentence from her son’s profile, let alone having to deal with what happened himself.

He went on to ask the rhetorical questions of “why wasn’t the laptop given to the police” or “why didn’t the dog bark”, emphasising the ludicrous nature of such questions – bluntly stating that it is due to the disgusting ignorance of the person posing the questions. Jon went on to make the comparison between himself and Matthew, highlighting Matthew’s sentiments during the podcast. He had stated that the people “say these things because they feel guilty… So they look for any explanation to feel less so, no matter how ridiculous, like asking why the dog didn’t bark.” 

The podcast, in its entirety, can be seen below:

Have you seen it yet?

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Keanu Reeves would be honoured to join the Marvel Universe

Keanu Reeves would be honoured to join the Marvel Universe
Nov 24 2021 Share

Hollywood good guy extraordinaire Keanu Reeves said that he would be honoured to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Despite having never been included in the universe so far, he’s exclaimed massive interest in entering the super-hero scene. 

‘Isn’t [the MCU] bigger than a universe?’ Reeves rhetorically asked Esquire, suggesting he’s up to date on all the multiverse shenanigans. It would be a massive treat to watch Reeves enter the MCU, considering he’s played roles which are very close to the characters in the franchise. 

The titular character in John Wick and the Matrix, Keanu has established himself as being able to pull off the part without having been in any Marvel film so far. And given how the MCU itself is always including the latest and hottest actors in their roster, with Harry Styles having just been incorporated, Keanu would be a natural fit. 

‘There’s some really amazing directors and visionaries, and they’re doing something no one’s ever really done. It’s special in that sense in terms of scale, the ambition, the production. So it’d be cool to be part of that’ he said. 

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Photo Source: Forbes, People.com

Doctor refuses to pay clamping fee due to lack of parking at hospital

Doctor refuses to pay clamping fee due to lack of parking at hospital
Nov 24 2021 Share

After a Mater Dei Hospital specialist had his car clamped a month ago, he refused to pay the fee to release his vehicle in protest due to lack of parking available for doctors at the state hospital. 

The identity of the specialist anaesthetist remains anonymous, but he revealed to Times of Malta that, upon going to work around a month ago, he could not find any parking. 

This is allegedly a recurring problem at the hospital. He decided to park his car along a pavement near a zebra crossing to get to work on time. This despite his car having a permit to park in the hospital’s reserved areas and a separate permit to park in restricted areas. Both parkings are always full, exclaimed the doctor. 

He revealed to the newsroom that, for the past month, he was using his wife’s car to get to work on time. He refused to pay the fine because he believes that authorities don’t have the right to clamp their cars given the context.

He is currently seeking legal advice and is questioning whether a private company contracted by the hospital has the legal right to clamp doctor’s cars on the private property once they have permits. 

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Photo Source: Times of Malta