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3,583,847 Tickets Issued Between 2013 & 2023

3,583,847 Tickets Issued Between 2013 & 2023
Jan 14 2025 Share

The government collected €116,187,254 from traffic fine payments over a 10-year period, according to data presented in parliament by Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri.

Responding to a question by Nationalist MP Ivan Bartolo, the minister revealed that between 2013 and 2023, authorities issued 3,583,847 tickets worth €133,811,122. Of these, 3,287,066 fines were paid, amounting to the total revenue collected.

In 2022 alone, fines issued totalled €16,215,744, more than double the amount recorded in 2013.

The minister also noted that LESA (Local Enforcement System Agency) is actively pursuing unpaid fines, some dating as far back as 2002. To recover outstanding amounts, 241 warrants of seizure have been issued.

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Travel Influencer’s Gozo Reel Goes Absolutely Viral

Travel Influencer's Gozo Reel Goes Absolutely Viral
Jan 14 2025 Share

A video shared by Nathalie Aron, known on Instagram as @voyagefox_, an Adventure and Luxury Travel Creator, shared a video of the island of Gozo, which absolutely blew up on her page, racking up (as of time of writing) 988K views.

‘I found the best kept secret in Europe’, wrote Nathalie, sharing shots of her time on Malta’s sister island – the natural landscape and the cultural heritage broadcasted to well over 555K followers.

“The island Gozo belongs to Malta, located in the far south of Europe with amazing weather all year round”, she wrote as the video piled up likes (over 63,000 as of writing)

“It is super peaceful, relaxing and offers incredible views. A  true hidden gem.”

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Source: @voyagefox_

Brillanti Returns For Season 4 This February!

Brillanti Returns For Season 4 This February!
Jan 14 2025 Share

The fourth season of Brillanti is kicking off this February, returning on ONE on the 12 of February at 20:45!

The locally beloved talent TV show will be returning to your screens to find the next best talent on the island – this time, focusing on all the wonderful voices populating the Maltese islands.

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Presenter Joseph Chetcuti will be joined by a panel of globally acclaimed judges, including Verdiana, who last year won 1st place at RAI UNO’s popular show TALE QUALE by Carlo Conti.

The standard is high – as previous editions of the show have testified – and so singers will have to bring their A-game to make it to each new stage and, maybe, even be crowned Brillanti Winners for Season 4!

Will you be tuning in?

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Malta FA Announce New Head Coach: Emilio De Leo

Malta FA Announce New Head Coach: Emilio De Leo
Jan 14 2025 Share

The Malta Football Association (FA) has appointed Emilio De Leo as head coach of the national teams and technical director.

A UEFA Pro Licence holder, De Leo has extensive experience in Italian football, having worked with clubs like AC Milan, Bologna FC, and Sampdoria, and internationally with the Serbia national team under the late Sinisa Mihajlovic.

De Leo was chosen after a thorough recruitment process, where he impressed the advisory panel with his expertise and vision for improving Malta’s football rankings. The panel included Malta FA officials, a former national coach, and an experienced foreign consultant.

De Leo’s leadership will include key appointments:

Davide Mazzotta: New Malta U-21 coach, focused on youth development.

Pietro Matafora: Assistant coach and grassroots specialist.

Mirko Valdifiori: Assistant coach, bringing Serie A experience.

Malta FA President Bjorn Vassallo highlighted De Leo’s qualifications and professionalism, emphasizing the association’s commitment to long-term player development.

Malta’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers begin in March with matches against Finland and Poland. Meanwhile, Mazzotta will guide the U-21s, with the 2027 UEFA Under-21 Championship draw set for February.

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