Here Are Yorgen Fenech’s Bail Conditions

Here Are Yorgen Fenech's Bail Conditions
Jan 24 2025 Share

Yorgen Fenech was granted bail on Friday, over five years after his arrest for involvement in the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

The decision, made by Madam Justice Edwina Grima, came during a hearing attended by Fenech’s family and one of Caruana Galizia’s sisters.

As part of his release, Fenech was required to pay an €80,000 deposit and a €120,000 personal guarantee.

His aunt, Moira Fenech, pledged her 15.45% stake in Tumas Group as collateral, though Fenech cannot be released until written confirmation of the provisional transfer of these shares to the government is received. This process is expected to take several days.

Fenech’s bail conditions include several restrictions. He is prohibited from approaching the coast or airport within 50 meters, and must sign a bail book daily at the St Julian’s police station.

Additionally, he is required to stay at his residence between 5 pm and 11 am. The court has not disclosed the address for security reasons, but it is known that his aunt has agreed to host him.

A police officer will be stationed at the residence 24/7, and Fenech will be supervised by a probation officer.

Furthermore, his passport and identification documents will be held by the court, and he is prohibited from contacting prosecution witnesses, including Melvin Theuma and Keith Schembri.

Fenech maintains his innocence in relation to the 2017 car bomb murder of Caruana Galizia, as well as other unrelated charges.

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Malta’s 2024 Was 3rd Driest Year On Record

Malta's 2024 Was 3rd Driest Year On Record
Jan 24 2025 Share

In 2024, Malta experienced its third driest year on record, according to the Meteorological Office.

Every month recorded below-average rainfall, with a total of just 285.3 mm—260 mm less than the 30-year average. Only 1947 and 1961 were drier years.

July was the driest month, with almost no rainfall, while November offered some relief, although its rainfall still fell short of the climatic norm. Despite the rain in November, it wasn’t enough to make up for the summer drought, especially after October’s meagre 4.2 mm of rain.

Alongside the dryness, temperatures were consistently above average throughout the year, with December being the only month where the temperature aligned with the norm.

Two heatwaves hit the island, one in mid-May and another in mid-June, with the highest temperature reaching a scorching 37.9°C in July. August was the hottest month, averaging 29.1°C, while January was the coldest with an average of 14.1°C.

Strong winds also marked the year, especially in April when gale-force winds were recorded on five days.

The most frequent wind directions were from the West, West-Northwest, and West-Southwest.

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Yorgen Fenech Granted Bail

Yorgen Fenech Granted Bail
Jan 24 2025 Share

Yorgen Fenech was granted bail on Friday, over five years after his arrest for involvement in the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

The ruling came from Madam Justice Edwina Grima during a hearing, with both Fenech’s family and one of Caruana Galizia’s sisters present.

Fenech, a businessman linked to the Tumas Group, was required to pay an €80,000 deposit and a €120,000 personal guarantee.

His aunt, Moira Fenech, pledged her shares in Tumas Group—15.45% of the company—as collateral. Additionally, Fenech must abide by several conditions, including staying away from the coast and airport by at least 50 meters.

He will also need to sign a bail book daily at St Julian’s police station and remain at home from 5 pm to 11 am.

His passport and identification will be held by the court, and he will be monitored by a probation officer. Fenech must reside at the address provided, where his aunt has agreed to host him.

Charged with complicity in the 2017 car bomb murder of Caruana Galizia, Fenech maintains his innocence, as he faces multiple other charges unrelated to the assassination.

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PM Meets Teacher Stefan Amid Student Withdrawal Controversy

PM Meets Teacher Stefan Amid Student Withdrawal Controversy
Jan 24 2025 Share

Prime Minister Robert Abela met with the teacher over whom two parents were set to withdraw their children from the school due to them discovering that he was gay.

Along with Education Minister Clifton Grima and Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttigieg, Abela met Stefan Vassallo and the school’s headmaster David Caruana.

‘I was very much struck by the determination and love for his work Stefan has’, wrote the Prime Minister.

‘I enjoyed hearing from him and from the school head how the educational community came together more and how we have dedicated educators who deserve all praise.’

Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttigieg also shared a statement, saying that she is convinced how together ‘we will work against prejudice and in favour of respect and equality in our society.’

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