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Former Minister Carmelo Abela Wins Libel Case Against Jason Azzopardi

Former Minister Carmelo Abela Wins Libel Case Against Jason Azzopardi
Sep 30 2024 Share

Former minister Carmelo Abela has successfully won a libel case against Jason Azzopardi, with the court ordering €7,000 in damages.

The case stemmed from a 2021 Facebook post in which Azzopardi, a former PN MP, accused Abela of involvement in a failed armed robbery at HSBC Qormi in 2010.

In his July 2021 testimony, Azzopardi claimed that Alfred Degiorgio, one of the alleged hitmen in the Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination, had received plans and false keys for the robbery just days before it occurred.

He further alleged that Vince Muscat, a convicted hitman in the Caruana Galizia murder case, had accompanied Degiorgio to a meeting at a Fleur-de-Lys apartment.

According to Azzopardi, the meeting involved the exchange of bank plans, footage, and false keys, allegedly in the presence of Abela and former minister Chris Cardona.

The court, presided over by Magistrate Rachel Montebello, ruled that Azzopardi’s claims were defamatory and awarded damages to Abela, also ordering Azzopardi to cover the court costs.

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Rag ‘N’ Bone Man Sends Touching Message To Fan Who Couldn’t Attend Concert

Rag 'N' Bone Man Sends Touching Message To Fan Who Couldn't Attend Concert
Sep 30 2024 Share

After he rocked the Fort St. Elmo stage in Malta, ‘Human’ and ‘Giant’ singer Rag ’N’ Bone Man (real name Rory Charles Graham) had the opportunity to send a heartwarming message to a fan who couldn’t make it to the concert.

Posting on social media, Sean Darmanin revealed that his mother could not make it to the concert due to sickness and disabilities that make her unable to attend certain events.

‘Since Rag ’N’ Bone is her favourite artist, I decided to do her a little something… a special message from the man himself’, wrote Sean.

The singer wished Sandra all the best, saying that he hopes to see her next time if it’s possible. Sean thanked the English singer for his generosity and for the magical night.

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Maltese Basketball Player Wins Scholarship At Arkansas University

Maltese Basketball Player Wins Scholarship At Arkansas University
Sep 30 2024 Share

Maltese basketball player Danika Galea just received a scholarship to a D1 NCAA school at the University of Arkansas, becoming the first local player to reach the prestigious level.

Having started playing basketball at the age of 12 at Depiro Basketball club, she represented Malta for the first time in 2019 with Under-16s.

Going on to win various other awards and gold medals, Galea moved to Italy to continue playing basketball in 2022. After 2 years in Rome, she has now become the recipient of the scholarship to Arkansas University.

Razorback Women’s Basketball shared an interview with the Maltese, who outlined her inspiring journey and where she will be going from here.

Well done Danika!

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Maltese Bring Gifts To Children In Uganda

Maltese Bring Gifts To Children In Uganda
Sep 30 2024 Share

Maltese Tasha and Ryan Theuma have travelled to Uganda for the second time, bringing gifts, clothes and sweets – with most donated by friends and families from the Mediterranean island.

The two travelled to the Help One Child Thrive charity organisation, which takes care of orphans and needy children in Africa.

The two are also reportedly starting a project of their own, with coordinator Veronica Anghelescu wishing them the best of luck on their humanitarian mission.

Well done Tasha and Ryan!

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