20 Year Old Admits To Burning 2 Motorcycles In Nadur

Sep 12 2023

Intensive investigations have resulted in the arrest of a 20 year old resident of Nadur, Gozo, in relation to the arson of two motorcycles.

The case happened on September 2nd when at around 1730hrs, police, along with the Civil Protection Department, were asked to assist in Triq Piju Cellini, Nadur.

Two motorcycles were found parked outside a residence whilst on fire. After the flames were extinguished, police investigations began as an inquiry was opened.

Earlier today, the youth was taken to the Gozitan court under arrest in front of Magistrate Dr Brigitte Sultana. He was accused of having voluntarily burned two motors, whilst also causing damage to a private residence.

The youth admitted to the charges brought against him and was handed a year jail time suspended for three years.

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Around 62,000 People Died From Heat During Summer 2022

Sep 12 2023

Europe endured its hottest summer on record in 2022, resulting in nearly 62,000 heat-related deaths, as revealed by a study published in Nature Medicine.

The research emphasized that heat, often overlooked, is a significant but undercounted threat. Italy saw the highest toll with around 18,000 deaths, followed by Spain with just over 11,000 and Germany with about 8,000.

Shockingly, the mortality rate due to heat was 63% higher in women compared to men. Age also played a crucial role, with a significant increase in fatalities for those aged 65 and above.

The study also showed that, for Malta, 166 women per million died from heat-related causes, whereas 160 men died of similar reasons.

Previously, Eurostat attempted to estimate the heat wave’s impact through excess deaths, but this study marked the first attempt to specifically analyze heat-related fatalities. The research covered 35 European countries and over 543 million people, using this data to create epidemiological models for calculating heat-related deaths.

The 2003 heat wave, resulting in over 70,000 excess deaths, served as a wake-up call, exposing Europe’s lack of preparedness. Despite current prevention plans, they seem inadequate in the face of increasingly frequent and intense heat waves.

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Thousands Suspected Dead As Storm Daniel Hits Libya

Sep 12 2023

Storm Daniel, which passed close to Malta last week, has left devastation in its wake when it struck the east of Libya.

The weather system brought historic amounts of rain across the Mediterranean and North Africa, having ravaged through Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria already.

East Libyan Prime Minister Ossama Hamad told local TV that around 2,000 are feared dead in Derna, with thousands missing. The death toll could be much higher overall as it is currently difficult to confirm the official figures.

The storm now moves towards the northwest desert of Egypt, with the primary concern being it bringing intense thunderstorms and winds.

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Woman Falls One Storey During Qawra Argument Involving Knife

Sep 12 2023

A 38 year old Serbian man is being held by the police following an aggressive altercation which took place earlier today in Qawra.

It was around 0630hrs when police were informed that their assistance was needed in Triq Andrew Cunningham.

Preliminary investigations showed that an argument had taken place between two men, the 38 year old Serbian and a 31 year old Maltese, and a 31 year old English woman.

The Serbian man allegedly threatened the other persons with a knife. The Maltese man suffered injuries with the knife but escaped the residence.

Meanwhile, the woman attempted toe scape the residence from the balcony but fell a height of around one storey. The two were given medical aid and taken to Mater Dei Hospital for more assistance.

The woman was certified as having suffered grievous injuries, whereas the man was reported to have suffered light injuries. The police arrested the Serbian man from the residence, taking him to the General Headquarters Lockup.

More investigations are ongoing.

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