154KG Of Cannabis Seized In Malta In 2023

Mar 26 2025 Share

Recent drug-related statistics reveal that In 2023, the top three most seized drugs were cocaine (493kg), cannabis (154kg), and Khat (10kg).

According to the study, published by the Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights and co-funded by the EUDA, the use of cannabis in 2023 totalled to 314 users.

Statistics showed that 17% of these users were female and 83% male.

The demographics also showed the percentages of the geographical consumption in Malta and Gozo.

Gozo had the lowest consumption of cannabis at 4%. On the contrary the Northern harbour accounted for 33% of users and Southern harbour at 24%.

The median age of the first time using cannabis is 16 and on average, individuals use cannabis for 9 years before seeking treatment.

Cannabis users prefer cocaine as their secondary drug of choice.

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There Are 76 Fuel Stations In Malta

There Are 76 Fuel Stations In Malta
Mar 26 2025 Share

Malta and Gozo currently have a total of 76 fuel stations serving consumers, Minister Miriam Dalli revealed.

Responding to questions tabled in parliament by PN MP Jerome Caruana Cilia, she revealed that, of these, 56 stations hold a valid operating licence, while 20 are in the process of renewing their licences following necessary refurbishment works.

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Among the licensed stations, 49 have already completed renovations, one is set to begin works soon, three have received regulatory clearance from REWS, and three are still submitting their plans for approval.

For the 20 stations awaiting licence renewal, three are actively undergoing renovations, 10 have been granted REWS clearance, and seven are still in the process of submitting their plans.

From an environmental compliance perspective, 34 stations hold environmental permits, with 17 requiring renewal, while 38 have applications under review, and four have yet to apply.

In response to a separate question, the Minister revealed that, up to the 24th of March 2025, the Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS) received 1 application for a new petrol station.

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Car Runs Over Toppled Motorcycle

Car Runs Over Toppled Motorcycle
Mar 26 2025 Share

A video shared to Malta Dizastru Totali shows a car running over a toppled over motorcycle on a local road.

 

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It is unclear what led to the motorcycle to end up toppled over, with the driver seen attempting to pick it up.

However, the driver of the car proceeds to drive along and run over the motorcycle, leading the motorcyclist to angrily run up and kick the car’s door.

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‘The Sahara Desert Decided To Move North’: Dust Cloud Over Malta From Space

Mar 26 2025 Share

‘The Sahara desert has shifted towards the north’, said by Alan Deidun a local marine biologist.

Alan Deidun has shared to Facebook an informative update and stunning weather photo.

Captured from space by the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) and the European Space Agency (ESA) the cloud seems to keep moving however, in regard to windows and asthmatic trigger for people with asthma.

Apart from that the dust is said to be rich in nutrients for plants and fertilisation.

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