Animal rights NGO starts funding campaign for Paulina Dembska memorial

Jan 4 2022

Local animal rights group ‘Real Animal Rights Foundation (RAR Malta)’ started a crowd-funding campaign for those who would like to sponsor a memorial statue to Paulina Dembska.

Dembska, a young 29-year-old Polish woman, was found murdered on 2nd January, in Sliema’s Independence Garden at 6:30 am. The local council paid tribute to Dembska who was known to regularly feed and play with cats in the garden.

The NGO said that they ‘would like to immortalise her kindness and love for this stray cat community.’

‘RAR would like to (a) start a fundraising appeal of the cats which Paulina Dembska used to feed at the Independence Gardens in Sliema and (b) is asking for sponsorship of a memorial statue to be placed at the site where she tragically lost her life.’

The murder shocked the entire nation, with 20-year-old Żejtun youth Abner Aquilina being arrested by police after her body was discovered. Interrogations were suspended after he was admitted to Mt Carmel.

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6 Maltese Restaurants With Super Spaghetti Dishes

Jan 4 2022

There’s nothing quite like a hearty plate of pasta and when you’re really in the mood for it, few dishes offer the warmth and comfort of a nice plate of spaghetti. That’s why, in celebration of Spaghetti Day, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best spots in Malta for a nice plate of spaghetti so if you’re not hungry yet, get ready.

Zero Sei Trattoria Romana

On such an occasion, we couldn’t not mention Fausto Soldini’s brainchild Zero Sei trattoria Romana, whose pasta dishes taste just as good as they look. Take yourself on a trip to Rome with this authentic trattoria which has garnered a stellar reputation for using fresh ingredients & genuine recipes to create some of the best pasta on the island.

Must-try dish: Spaghetti Carbonara

La Nostra Padrona

If it’s seafood pasta ta you’re looking for, look no further. Set against the gorgeous backdrop of Malta’s iconic fishing village, La Nostra Padrona’s dishes are unmatched in freshness and taste and with ‘fish delivered daily right from the boats,’ you can’t miss out on the opportunity to try this place.

Must-try dish: Pasta Ricci e Vongole

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A Mano

This laid-back trattoria in Kalkara prides itself on providing a chill atmosphere, authentic Italian food and bold, decadent drinks. Immediately gaining popularity for being one of Malta’s go-to locations for pizza and pasta, A Mano offers taste, variety and value in an iconic Maltese location.

Must-try dish: Spaghetti Amatriciana

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United Restaurant

A hearty plate of spaghetti from Mġarr’s United Restaurant is as Maltese as it gets. Situated behind the Mġarr parish church, United Restaurant is particularly well-known for its traditional rabbit and amongst other pasta dishes, the Spaghetti with Rabbit sauce. So if you’re craving a traditional Maltese experience, you know where to go.

Must-try dish: Spaghetti Rabbit

Le Majoliche

Born in 2015 with the intention of bringing authentic Sicilian cuisine to Malta, Le Majoliche serves love and passion in every dish that comes out of the kitchen. The restaurant is as consistent as it is accommodating, providing a wide variety of Italian and Mediterranean dishes with a fresh selection of pasta that will make it difficult for you to pick just one.

Must-try dish: Spaghetti ai Ricci su letto di Nero di Seppia

N’Duja Osteria

This charming little osteria in Valletta’s quaint Old Bakery Street is a hidden gem unlike any other. Specialising in Italian and Meditteranean cuisine with a list of mouth-watering pasta dishes which will have you coming back for more, Nduja osteria is cozy, intimate and a must-visit on Spaghetti day.

Must-try dish: Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

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Positive NYE reports by establishments despite COVID spike

Jan 4 2022

Despite the massive amounts of cancellations of bookings and mass events due to a surge in COVID cases, hotels and restaurants reported a generally positive New Year’s Eve. Times of Malta was informed by MHRA president Tony Zahra that business was as good as could be expected the epidemiological situation.

From the hotels’ perspective, he said, the association received reports of good occupancies over the new year. Restaurants also reported good business on New Year’s Eve, despite many working at below capacity. January and February still remain a concern however should cases continue to spike. The newsroom was also informed by Matthew Pace, from the association of catering establishments, that New Year’s Eve appeared to have been far better than Christmas Eve.

Even though sales still fell short of pre-pandemic levels, Pace said that this small but significant confidence in going out was due to people realising that hospitalisations are low coupled with high vaccination rates. As of January 17th, valid vaccine certificates will be mandatory for entry into most establishments. Owners are asking to be informed on how this measure will work out in practice.

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Autopsy confirms Paulina was raped and strangled

Jan 3 2022

The autopsy has been concluded on the recently murdered Paulina Dembska, revealing that the assailant Abner Aquilina raped and strangled her. TVM was informed that the autopsy resulted that the young Polish student was raped and had marks indicating that she was suffocating by her alleged killer.

Police revealed some 24 hours after the arrest that they had to suspend the interrogation as the youth was admitted at My Carmel hospital following advice by Mater Dei doctors.

The latest development appears to affect the course of justice in connection with the murder case until Abner can be certified to be arraigned in Court to face charges on the case. Paulina Dembska, 29, was found murdered in Independence Gardens in Sliema on Sunday morning. The murder was reported to have entered a church and caused a commotion prior to arrest.

Legal experts told TVM that due to the victim having no alleged connection to the victim and him being referred to Mt Carmel, police are not bound to arraign the alleged murderer in Court within 48 hours since his arrest. He was also allegedly well known to police due to some crimes committed in recent years. A vigil for Paulina will be held tomorrow.