€4,000 Reward Offered For Information On Sliema Cat Killer

Jun 30 2025

Following an initial reward of €1,000, authorities and local animal welfare groups have increased the reward to €4,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible for the recent cat killings in Sliema.

A vigil was organised by concerned residents to remember the cats and demand justice.

In a Facebook post shared by Debbie Mole, one of the residents involved, shared photos from the vigil showing a heart-shaped candle lighting up the street where the cats used to sit with the announcement of the €4,000 reward was made in memory of the cats, Pupa, Maui, Chico, Buxa, and others.

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Mya Azzopardi Breaks National Record At Championships

Jun 30 2025

Malta’s Mya Azzopardi has just broken a long standing women’s national record whilst competing at the National Swimming Championships.

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Mya brought down the 100m freestyle record to a new time of 57.75 during the long course nationals. This was a record that has been standing since 2008.

However that wasn’t all, as Mya also swam the 100 backstroke during the heats in a record time of 1:06:12!

Well done Mya!

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Vigil Organised For Killed Cats In Sliema

Jun 30 2025

A vigil was held yesterday evening for the killed cats in Sliema over the past weeks.

Reports had been issued by concerned citizens that cats were being assaulted and killed in the locality, with photos circulating of the poor creatures after their assault.

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Citizens and animal rights activists gathered outside to light candles and called for action to be taken to find out the perpetrator of these horrific killings.

There is currently a €4,000 reward for any information that helps with the capture of the killer.

‘Justice for our cats Pupa, Maui, Chico, Buxa and others’, the vigil read.

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Malta To reach 35°C In First Week Of July

Jun 30 2025

Southern parts of Europe are currently experiencing intense heat, with temperatures soaring to 42°C in some regions.

The heatwave has prompted weather warnings across several Mediterranean countries. According to local weather source It-Temp Madwarna, the Azores anticyclone is extending into the Mediterranean. This high-pressure system is bringing with it stable weather conditions and persistently high temperatures.

Malta is in for a hot start to July, with high temperatures expected all week. Malta International Airport forecasts that it will feel as hot as 35°C by Thursday.

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