Domestic Violence And Digital Fraud Among Top Concerns For Malta In 2024

Apr 8 2025

While Malta’s overall crime levels remain low, the 2024 Crime Review highlights significant concerns in specific areas, notably domestic violence and online fraud.

Domestic violence cases rose to 2,225, a 7% increase from 2023. Notably, psychological harm accounted for 78% of these reports — a clear indicator of how abuse has shifted in nature. Grievous bodily harm due to physical force also increased, reflecting ongoing vulnerabilities within households.

On the cybercrime front, fraudulent schemes using mobile messages and online scams dropped significantly, from 2,905 in 2023 to 2,394 in 2024. Despite this welcome decrease, fraud is still 14.4% of all crime, a staggering 1,396% increase since 2004.

Meanwhile, computer misuse cases dropped by 43%, suggesting improved awareness and possibly stronger preventive systems. But experts caution that cybercrime is fast-evolving, and the public must remain alert.

The report urges that domestic abuse and digital crime are no longer fringe issues — they are core societal challenges that require not only policing but community responsibility, education, and support services.

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Young Maltese Dancer Accepted At Prestigious Ballet School

Apr 8 2025

Young Maltese dancer Gig Baldacchino has just been accepted at the prestigious Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham after successfully audition some weeks ago.

Taking to social media, Gig’s mother, Connie, shared a heartfelt message recounting her son’s passion for dance and his hard work to arrive at this point.

‘Dance has always been your passion since you were just three years old. We have watched you grow, improve your technique and learn so many different dance disciplines.’

His mother explained how he went on to win a number of awards and achievements, both locally and internationally.

Now, his hard work is paying off massively as he moves to the UK for the continuation of his journey.

Well done Gig!

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First Edition Of Mixgħela In Mellieħa In Aid Of Puttinu Cares

Apr 8 2025

The Mellieħa Local Council has announced the first edition of Mixgħela in Mellieħa, an event set to take place on Holy Thursday, April 17, at 8:00 PM in the Sanctuary Courtyard.

The initiative forms part of the council’s Holy Week activities and is held in collaboration with the Mellieħa Fireworks Team, Għaqda tan-Nar Maria Bambina Mellieha.

This atmospheric evening will feature a stunning display of 4,000 candles, each symbolizing hope and community spirit. Visitors are invited to light candles in return for donations, with all proceeds going towards Puttinu Cares.

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Miriana Sets Bouncy Ball Trend Among Eurovision Singers

Apr 8 2025

Taking to social media stories, Eurovision representatives for Finland, Erika Vikman, and Denmark, Sissal Johanna Noroberg Nicalsen, shared the absolute vibe that Miriana Conte has created in the Eurovision world.

Both singers shared to stories videos of themselves on bouncy gym balls, with both of them exclaiming how they can no longer treat such training equipment normally due to Miriana.

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‘Miriana Conte made my gym look like this’, wrote Vikman as she bounced on a black ball and blasted Conte’s song ‘SERVING’ (formerly KANT).

Miriana later shared Sissal’s video as well, who wrote: “I’ll never see a gym ball again without thinking about Miriana.”

‘Work babies work’, wrote the Maltese representative.

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