Maltese Fugitive Caught In Libya: Wife Believed Dead

May 24 2024

A Maltese fugitive couple on Europol’s most wanted list has been found in Libya, with one believed dead. Jomic Calleja Maatouk was arrested by Libyan troops, who reported that his wife, Marzia, 24, was found dead.

The couple disappeared last August after Jomic was sentenced to five years in prison for importing explosives and attempting to buy poison on the dark web, sparking a Europe-wide manhunt.

Initially thought to be hiding in Serbia, the couple traveled through Italy before reaching North Africa. They were located east of Tripoli, and Libyan authorities, informed through diplomatic channels, dispatched troops who found Marzia’s body and Jomic alive.

An autopsy will confirm Marzia’s identity and cause of death. Her brother Marvin Zammit posted a tribute on Facebook, seemingly confirming her death. Jomic is in Libyan custody and expected to be extradited to Malta, where he is wanted for skipping bail.

He was previously described as a “lethal weapon” by a magistrate for attempting to purchase toxins and explosives on the dark web. Marzia, not involved in these crimes, had her own legal issues with a cannabis possession charge.

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Malta Least Populated But With Largest Increase

May 24 2024

Over the 20 year period between January 1st 2003 and January 1st 2023, the total population of the EU increased from 431.2 million to 448.8 million – with Malta seeing a 36% increase.

18 EU countries showed increases in their population and 8 recorded decreases.

Malta followed Luxembourg (47%) in largest relative increases, with Ireland and Cyprus following at 33% and 29%.

However, Malta also was one of the least populous EU countries – 542,000 people which corresponds to 0.1% of the EU total.

The largest relative decreases were observed in Latvia (−18%), Bulgaria and Lithuania (both −17%), and Romania (−12%).

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Sony Releases A Glimpse Of PlayStation Future

May 24 2024

In a new and released video, Sony have reimagined the boundaries of consoles and video games and released a glimpse of PlayStation’s possible future.

The video shows a futuristic round controller connected to a screen, allowing gamers to play with their favorite console on the go similar to the Nintendo Switch. The striking thing about the controller is whether the screen is a projection from the controller or a physical screen that floats on top maybe with the use of magnets.

Since it is not an official prototype but just an idea of what the future might be, Sony do not explain the image or go into any specific details.

It is clear that Sony are hinting at a future where the PlayStation will take the hybrid console controller route similar to the Nintendo Switch but maybe more ambitious and futuristic.

Looking back into the present, Sony are reportedly getting ready to announce the release of the new PlayStation 5 Pro which will surely take the gaming world by storm.

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Video Of Barcelona U12s In Malta Resurfaces

May 24 2024

A video of Barcelona U12s engaged in a match at the Hibernians FC Youth Academy has resurfaced on a popular page on Instagram, racking upwards of 297K views on a page boasting 2.1M followers.

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The logo of Visit Malta can be seen in the background on the sides of the pitch as the Barcelona players, and some Maltese in the comments were quick to notice.

‘Hibernians FC Youth Academy tournament’ andrei_agius20 pointed out. ‘Malta mentioned’, wrote batfootballreal.

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