Man arrested for stealing Lot 61 donation box

May 25 2023

Police investigations led to an arrest of a 35-year-old man a few hours after he allegedly stole a donation box from a Valletta coffee shop.

Prior to the arrest, Lot 61 Coffee Roasters MT took to social media to warn Valletta businesses of the thief.

‘If anyone knows him please let us know. He just stole our donation box’ wrote the coffee outlet, attaching images of the man in question via CCTV cameras.

The man was arrested at around 2000hrs and is to be taken to court at around 1200hrs today, Thursday 25th May.

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700 disability advocates call on the EU to ensure “Nothing about them without them”

May 25 2023

The Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability (MFOPD) made a significant impact at the 5th European Parliament of Persons with Disability.

The event, which took place in the hemicycle of the European Parliament in Brussels, brought together 600 disability advocates from across the European Union to discuss the advancement of disability rights within the EU.

During the event, Gayle Mugliette represented MFOPD and delivered a powerful speech. She shared her positive personal experience of being supported by a Personal Assistant and expressed her hope that all individuals with disabilities would have access to such assistance without encountering any obstacles. She also highlighted a concerning issue in Malta: some persons with disabilities are still unable to exercise their right to vote in secrecy.

The European Parliament of Persons with Disability marked a significant milestone with the adoption of the European Disability Forum’s Manifesto on the 2024 European Elections.

This manifesto serves as a roadmap for the European Disability Forum’s campaign for next year’s elections and emphasises the movement’s demands to be fully involved in the political process.

Key elements of the manifesto include ensuring the right to vote and stand as candidates for persons with disabilities in European elections, the establishment of strong services focusing on disability rights within EU institutions, the creation of a new European agency for accessibility, the adoption of an EU-wide Disability Card for mutual recognition of disability status, and the introduction of legislation to guarantee the availability and affordability of assistive technologies.

Additionally, the manifesto emphasises the need for further protection of women and girls with disabilities, support for Ukrainians with disabilities, and the inclusion of disability considerations in the EU’s budget, green transition, and digital transformation.

The participation of the Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability at this event reflects their dedication to advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities at both the national and European levels.

Photo Source: EDF / MOFPD

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Richest people in Malta live in Sliema, Swieqi and Naxxar

May 25 2023

According to information tabled in parliament by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana, the richest people living in Malta reside in Sliema, Swieqi and Naxxar.

Tax declarations for 2021 show that a total of 4,900 people declared an income of over €100,000 a year in 2021.

Sliema topped the list with the most individuals, with 526 declaring over the amount. Swieqi followed suit at 354 residents and Naxxar placed third with 330 individuals.

On the other hand, only two people declared over €100,000 or more in Senglea and Għasri in 2021.

Minister Clyde Caruana was responding to a parliamentary question made by PN MP Jerome Caruana Cilia.

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581 traffic accident victims reported in Malta since start of 2023

May 25 2023

Following a data request made to the Malta Police Force by Malta Daily, it was revealed that there were a total of 581 traffic accident victims reported between January 1st and May 21st 2023.

The month-by-month breakdown exhibited an increase in accident victims between January and April. A total of 106 traffic accident victims were reported in January 2023, with one individual sustaining fatal injuries, 28 others sustaining grievous injuries and 77 sustaining slight injuries.

In February 2023, two people sustained fatal injuries, 33 others sustained grievous injuries and 71 individuals sustained slight injuries, amounting to a total of 106.

March saw a total of 137 victim reports, with zero accidents resulting in fatal injuries, 35 individuals sustaining grievous injuries and 102 with slight injuries, amounting to a total of 137 traffic accident victims.

The following month of April also had no fatal accidents but an increase in individuals sustaining grievous injuries, with the total standing at 46 whilst 101 sustained slight injuries, resulting in a total of 147.

Between 1st and 21st May 2023, four victims lost their lives as a result of traffic accidents, whilst 17 sustained grievous injuries and 64 sustained slight injuries, amounting to a total of 85 traffic accident victims.

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