Court orders Bank of Valletta to return Gaddafi’s €96 million to Libyan state

Jun 29 2022

Malta’s Court has ordered Bank of Valletta to return over €96 million in funds linked to heirs of the late son of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, back to the Libyan state.

The six-year case comes to an end with the final decision coming in favour of the Libyan Attorney General.

The millions in funds were held in three accounts at BOV in the name of Gaddafi-owned Capital Resources, whose proprietary name appeared as Muatasimbllah Muammar Abuminyar.

Muatassim, died at age 36 on a hospital bed in the Libyan desert after being captured.

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Maltese para-athlete raises over €43,000 after conquering rowing challenge

Jun 29 2022

Para-athlete Julian Bajada has successfully raised €43,750 in aid of the Malta Paralympic Committee after setting a daunting rowing challenge for himself.

Bajada became the first Maltese Paralympic Rower to reach the rowing distance of 28 kilometres, completing the challenge in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 33 seconds with hopes of contributing to the sport he practices and loves.

In a recent Facebook post, the local athlete stated that who couldn’t be more grateful for everyone’s support during the day and throughout the journey.

“The work starts now to make Paralympic Rowing in Malta a reality together with Siggiewi Rowing Club.”

Congratulations Julian!

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Photo Source: Julian Bajada Facebook

UK, US tourists & more to pay €7 charge when visiting EU as of 2023

Visiting EU countries will come at a charge as of 2023

Jun 29 2022

The European Union has just announced the end of free travel to its member states for non-EU citizens.

The much-anticipated visa waiver scheme, ETIAS, will kick on May 2023 and is reportedly different to the visa scheme as it is completed online and does not require biometric information.

European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) allows freedom of movement to EU travellers and residents but prompts payment from those coming from 600 countries around the world such as the US and UK, amongst many others.

The system is reportedly largely automated and approval will be granted within minutes for 95% of applicants; maximum approval time could be up to one month for ‘very exceptional cases’ and will cost €7 for those aged between 18 and 70.

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UK embraces e-cigarettes as anti-smoking tool as vape popularity grows in Malta

Jun 29 2022

A report addressed to the UK government by Dr. Javed Khan OBE argued that vaping is one the best ways of helping smokers quit.

‘The Khan Review: Making Smoking Obselete’ was published on June 9, 2022, with the report featuring an analysis and number of recommendations aimed at making the UK completely smoke-free by 2030.

Vaping is listed as the third in a series of government recommendations aimed at helping smokers break their habit, arguing that while vaping is not a ‘silver bullet solution’, it is “at least 50% and probably closer to 95% less harmful than a cigarette.”

Other recommendations include increased government investment, revised smoking age laws and extending smoking prevention education from the NHS. The report proposes that the legal smoking age is increase by one year every year until a generation is born that cannot ever meet the legal smoking age.

What do you make of this?

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