Convicted rapist wanted by Bulgaria released from arrest after mistake

Aug 9 2022

A Maltese judge has ordered the release of a 47-year old man wanted by Bulgaria after the Maltese and Bulgarian authorities failed to arrange his necessary travel arrangements for his return to Bulgaria within the 10-day period established by law.

Tencho Gospodinov Tenev, who lived in Żabbar, was arrested last May after a Schengen Information System Alert and a European Arrest Warrant for his arrest was issued by a Bulgarian prosecutor in July 2020. He is wanted as he is supposed to serve a three year prison sentence after he was convicted of rape back in 2013.

A court of Magistrates had ordered Tenev’s return to his home country back in May, but the Bulgarian was still in Malta on August the 4th, the last day of the ten day period to send him home. The AG did file a request to extend the period due to the Bulgarian authorities having insufficient human resources to escort the man and because of difficulties found in getting permission to catch connecting flights.

Tenev’s lawyers Roberto Montalto and Roberto Spiteri requested his release as they argued that it was unfair of the Maltese authorities to let this happen last minute and because of the fact that the ten day period had ended.

Judge Aaron Bugeja ordered the court to release Tenev saying that it had been “entirely the obligation and within the control of the requesting country and Malta”. However it was reported by MaltaToday that there are no legal issues stopping the Maltese police from arresting the man again.

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Daily Mail names Hugo’s Terrace one of the best rooftop bars for 2022

Aug 9 2022

A new ranking drawn up by Big 7 Travel and shared by Daily Mail has placed its sights on a local rooftop bar and placed it among its top 25 worldwide selection.

Hugo’s Terrace, located in St Julian’s Malta, ranked 25th out of a list of the best 50 rooftop bars in Europe for this year.

‘From glamorous venues crowning city-centre hotels to open-air pubs perched along the coast’, the international team rightly pin pointed the Maltese gem as one of the places to be to enjoy panoramic views and delicious beverages.

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Hugo’s Terrace is the brainchild of beloved and late Hugo Chetcuti, one of a strand of themed restaurants and hubs highly renowned on the island.

The rest of the list was populated by some of the most widely visited and praised bars across Europe, with ‘Salling Rooftop and the RoofGarden’ in Aarhus, Denmark taking first place.

Hugo’s Terrace placed right after Amsterdam’s ‘Floor17’ and ‘Klunkerkranich Rooftop’ in Berlin Germany. Being right among them, Hugo’s Terrace has shown that Malta is no stranger to offering up enjoyable and memorable experiences through its catering sector!

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‘Grease’ star Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73

Aug 9 2022

Australian singer Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. The unfortunate news was confirmed by her husband John Easterling who released a statement to social media.

The statement read “Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”

“Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.”

“Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.”

Even though the former actress did confirm that she was battling from breast cancer, the cause of her death is still unknown.

‘Grease’ co-star and close friend John Travolta also posted a tribute on social media saying

“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better. Your impact was incredible. I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again. Yours from the first moment I saw you and forever! Your Danny, your John!”

After her first cancer diagnosis in 1992, Newton-John became a relentless campaigner even setting up the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Research Centre in Melbourne.

She is best known for her stellar work on the film ‘Grease’ and her iconic music career which saw her win 4 Grammys and the sale of more than 100m records.

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Steve Aoki goes diving in Malta and absolutely loves it

Aug 9 2022

World renowned DJ Steve Aoki has been diving around the Maltese islands after he had acquired his license to do so some time ago.

He described the experience of diving in Malta as a dream to MaltaDaily, saying that he has been undertaken the practice on the island multiple times before.

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Aoki has just performed at World Club Dome last weekend to an audience of fans who were ready for the festival’s return. Not only did the DJ drop some of his iconic tunes but also executed his crowd-favourite caking move.

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