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Man allegedly shot in face during an argument in Paola

Dec 31 2022 Share

Police are investigating a shooting, after an argument that took place this morning (10:30am) in a field close to the Addolorata cemetery (Vjal Santa Lucija, Paola).

TVMnews are reporting that the man was hit in the face after being shot by another man.

The victim, a 57 year-old man from Paola was taken to Mater Dei Hospital and was certified to have suffered serious injuries.

Police who arrived on the scene, were wearing bulletproof vests whilst Superintendent Keith Arnaud is also present.

A search for the alleged shooter resulted in two men of 66 and 30 years-old being arrested.

Magistrate Caroline Farrugia Frendo has appointed a Magisterial Enquiry into the case, whilst police investigations are ongoing.

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Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at the age of 95

Dec 31 2022 Share

Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down from the role of Head of the Catholic Church.

He served as Pope for less than eight years until, and became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415.

Benedict spent his final years within the walls of the Vatican where lately he has been suffering from ill health.

Born Joseph Ratzinger in Germany, at 78, became one of the oldest popes ever elected.

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Maltese driver in danger of losing his life after car accident in Attard

Dec 31 2022 Share

Photos: Uffiċċju tal-Komunikazzjoni, Il-Korp tal-Pulizija ta’ Malta.

A man has suffered serious injuries in a traffic accident early this morning, at around 0215hrs, in Triq Oliver Agius, Ħ’Attard.

From a preliminary investigation it emerged that a 27-year-old Attard resident, lost control of the Renault Clio and crashed into a wall. The reason for this accident is yet unknown.

A medical team provided assistance on the spot and an ambulance took the driver to Mater Dei Hospital for the necessary treatment. He was later certified with serious injuries and at risk of losing his life.

Police Magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech was informed and appointed an inquiry while the Police investigations are still ongoing.

 

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The most popular baby names of 2022

Dec 31 2022 Share

The results are in, and the most popular names given to babies worldwide during 2022 are Olivia and Liam.

It is interesting to note that the top five baby girl names given worldwide, all remained the same as 2021 and all end in letter “a.” Whilst Evelyn joins the top 10, Isabella, Charlotte, Luna, Emma, Amelia, Mia, Ava, and Sophia.

On the other hand Liam remains on top, worldwide, for baby names given to a boy, barely edging out Noah. Making the top 10 are  Oliver, Elijah, Mateo, Lucas, Levi, Leo, Asher and James.

The list of the most popular baby names in Malta and Gozo will be published at the start of 2023.

View the list of Malta’s most popular baby names of 2021 here.

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