Bail Denied For Man Who Threatened To Behead Partner

Oct 1 2024

A 49-year-old man from Tarxien was denied bail after allegedly attacking his partner in a violent rage, court reports detail.

The incident occurred early Sunday morning when the woman returned home at 1:30 a.m. After she mentioned a “third party,” the man reportedly became enraged, grabbing her by the hair, dragging her to a balcony, and throwing objects at her, including a metal ashtray.

He allegedly made a throat-slitting gesture and threatened to behead her. The man pleaded not guilty but was denied bail due to concerns over evidence tampering and his criminal record.

The prosecutor highlighted that the man had previously refused to leave the woman’s home, despite her wanting to end the relationship. His defence lawyers argued that he had an alternative residence and presented his daughter as a potential guarantor.

However, the prosecution noted that when police visited the woman’s home, her son claimed not to know the man’s whereabouts, though the man was found hiding inside.

Magistrate Noel Bartolo rejected the bail request, citing the ongoing need for witness testimony and the severity of the charges.

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Source: Times of Malta

1st Look At Cillian Murphy For Peaky Blinders Film

Oct 1 2024

Netflix has just released the first look at Cillian Murphy reprising his role as Tommy Shelby for the upcoming Peaky Blinders film.

‘Cillian Murphy and Steven Knight are reunited on set as production officially starts on the upcoming Netflix film’, Netflix wrote.

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The show ended in 2022 with its sixth season, with Murphy going on to star in Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ and bagging an Academy award.

Will you be tuning in?

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Over 5,000 New Students Welcomed To University Of Malta Community

Sep 30 2024

On Monday, 30 September 2024, the University of Malta officially launched the Academic Year 2024/2025, welcoming over 5,000 new students into its academic community.

Among them, more than 2,650 students will begin undergraduate programs, while over 1,600 will pursue postgraduate degrees. Additionally, 360 Erasmus+ students are set to join, along with 390 visiting students registered for Micro-credentials.

Over 1,000 new students will also enrol at Junior College, bringing its student body to 1,900 in total.

During the Opening Ceremony held at Sir Temi Zammit Hall, University Rector Prof. Alfred J. Vella and KSU President Mr. Luke Bonanno addressed the incoming students.

Prof. Vella, echoing this year’s motto, “Do not be afraid to state your mind,” encouraged students to see their university years as a time for both academic and personal growth. He emphasized the importance of developing knowledge and maturity.

Mr. Bonanno urged the new students to fully embrace their university journey. “Make the most of this experience, not merely as a means to an end, but as an opportunity for growth,” he said, highlighting the significance of standing up and making their voices heard.

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Revolut Hits Record €296 Million in Monthly Transactions In Malta

Sep 30 2024

Revolut has seen significant growth in Malta, with the number of Maltese businesses using the platform increasing fivefold in the past year and retail customers tripling since January, Times of Malta reported.

The fintech company reported that by July, business accounts had surged by over 170%, growing faster than in other Southern European countries.

According to a ToM report, by early September, monthly business-to-business transactions in Malta through Revolut reached a record €296 million, more than double the €142 million in Greece and matching figures in Portugal, despite Malta’s smaller population.

Maltese businesses transferred nearly half the amount of those in larger economies such as the Netherlands (€660 million) and close to a third of France’s (€860 million).

Experts suggest that businesses are drawn to Revolut for its convenient payment methods, such as transactions via phone number or QR code.

While Revolut’s growth is impressive, local banking experts believe that businesses are unlikely to abandon traditional banks completely, instead opting to use Revolut for specific services alongside their existing accounts. Globally, Revolut now serves 45 million customers across 38 countries.

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