31 people penalised for cannabis use in public 2022-2023

Jun 8 2023

It was revealed by Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri that a total of 31 people were penalised for using cannabis in public spaces since the beginning of 2022.

Answering a parliamentary question tabled by Nationalist MP Albert Buttigieg, Camilleri revealed that the youngest of those penalised was 16 years old.

Buttigieg asked for information about the number caught in specific localities he mentioned, with Camilleri revealing that 19 of the cases were found in Paceville, Sliema, Marsalforn, Valletta and Marsascala.

The nationalities of the persons varied, some where Maltese whilst others hailed from Germany, the UK, Nigeria, Gambia, Somalia and Mali.

In 2022, 9 cases were reported in 2022 and 1 was reported in 2023. 3 of these cases involved Somali and 3 others involved Gambian nationals. There were also single individuals from Germany, Mali, Nigeria and the UK.

The ages of the aforementioned varied between 23 as the youngest and 39 as the oldest. Details for the entire 31 cohort was not asked for.

It was also revealed that no one was caught driving under the influence of cannabis during that same time period.

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AI reimagines Spider-Man swinging across Malta

Jun 8 2023

TAG SOMEONE YOU SUSPECT COULD BE MALTA’S SPIDER-MAN.

Who would be Malta’s very own Peter Parker?

We are now forced to ponder the question after local creator malta.ai re-imagined the Marvel swinging superhero making his way around the cities of the Mediterranean island.

The young superhero, a favourite amongst both comic book lovers and those less attuned to the geekier world, could be seen in various localities and iconic spots of Malta.

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Just picture it: you’re walking through the streets of Valletta and Spider-man just zooms over your head as he makes his way to fight crime.

And as per our introductory question, Spider-man is a young teenager in disguise, so he’d have to come from one of Malta’s various secondary or post-secondary schools.

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L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele opening doors in Malta

Jun 8 2023

Photos have recently surfaced online of a shop’s front in St Julian’s Ballet Square donning Da Michele’s branding, garnering immediate attention by media and food lovers whose taste buds know exactly what’s in store.

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And now, posting to social media, Da Michele Malta revealed that their next opening of L’Antica Pizzeria is truly coming to the Maltese islands.

Founded in 1870, L’ Antica Pizzeria Da Michele is one of the oldest and best pizzerias in Naples and attracts droves of customers, some of them very familiar faces, to dine in their establishments.

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Michele Condurro, mastered the family art of pizza making, which he acquired from the legendary Torre Annunziata masters who were professionals in the preparation and kneading of pizza dough, as well as the cooking of pizza.

It eventually became known as ‘the sacred temple of pizza’ by food specialists and journalists from all over the world, and it is now bringing its delicacies to the Mediterranean island.

Have you ever tried L’ Antica Pizzeria Da Michele?

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Italy could get a 19-year-old influencer as queen

Jun 8 2023

An Italian prince, Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, is set to renounce his claim to Italy’s throne and pass it to his 19-year-old influencer daughter, Vittoria.

Italy does not have its own royal family, after it abolished the monarchy in a referendum in 1946. However, the House of Savoy, which was the birth family of Italy’s kings, still hopes this could change.

Teenage model Vittoria boasts around 82.5K followers on Instagram, and is currently studying political science and art history at the University of London.

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She is also known for her model work, posing for the avant-garde clothing company GEN FREY last year and appearing on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine.

It is reported that if Vittoria ascends the throne, she would be in charge of the family’s ‘charities’, which spent more than $1 million on projects last year.

Prince Emanuele wanted to make the move to show that the family was open and progressive – and possibly save face after his grandfather supported the Mussolini regime.

He thinks that his daughter could do a better job in the role and bring modern ideas to it. His move to hand over the throne to his daughter breaks the Salic Law of Succession.

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