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Man fined €50 for Silvio Schembri ‘car bomb’ comment

Man fined €50 for Silvio Schembri 'car bomb' comment
Jun 13 2023 Share

On Tuesday, a man named Simon Cutajar was charged under summons after making a comment on Facebook that caught the attention of Economy Minister Silvio Schembri, leading to a report being filed with the police. 

Cutajar’s comment stated that “one can expect a car bomb” associated with the Labour Party. 

The comment was posted in response to a talk.mt report about a news conference held by Schembri, where he criticised the PN’s proposals for the business community.

During the court proceedings, it was revealed that Cutajar had privately apologised before the hearing, with his lawyer, Ishmael Psaila, explaining that his client had never intended any harm. In open court, Cutajar admitted to the charges and reiterated his apologies.

The court, presided over by Magistrate Kevan Azzopardi, considered the accused’s early admission and multiple apologies. However, parte civile lawyer Maurice Meli argued that such behaviour was unacceptable, emphasising that the incident had negatively impacted Minister Schembri and his family.

Minister Schembri, who participated in the court session via video link, briefly commented that the comment was made in the context of the previous year’s general elections. He asserted that everyone has the right to perform their duties without feeling threatened.

Taking into account Cutajar’s early admission and repeated apologies, the court imposed a fine of €50, which will be recorded in the accused’s criminal record. Lawyer Stefano Filletti also provided assistance to the parte civile during the proceedings.

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What if old Tallinja buses drove on Malta’s current roads?

What if old Tallinja buses drove on Malta's current roads?
Jun 13 2023 Share

Taking to social media, creator malta.ai, in collaboration with Colour My Travel, wanted to ‘embrace the timeless charm’ of the old Maltese buses. 

The images created with artificial intelligence ‘flawlessly blend the beloved old Maltese buses as they traverse the modern Maltese landscape, showcasing a stunning fusion of nostalgia and evolution.’

The yellow and white buses are a relic of Malta’s past which many from the older generations vividly remember. Some younger generations have vague memories of riding these buses before the island shifted to the green Tallinja buses. 

‘Marvel at the ornate craftsmanship of the vintage Maltese buses, their vibrant exteriors adorned with intricate hand-painted designs. These iconic vehicles, a symbol of the island’s identity, take center stage in our visuals, resonating with the hearts of locals and visitors.’

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Youth punches house pot in St Paul’s Bay

Youth punches house pot in St Paul's Bay
Jun 13 2023 Share

CCTV footage of a group of youth hanging around on the front entry way of a house in St Paul’s Bay shows a young man punching a potted plant.

The group hastily move away from the house after the vandalistic act, before the footage shows one of the youth placing the empty pot back where it belong. 

 

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It is unclear whether a police report has been filed about the incident and whether the identity of the youth has been found.

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Source: Proud to Live in St Paul’s Bay FB Group

Woman thought dead found breathing in coffin

Woman thought dead found breathing in coffin
Jun 13 2023 Share

Despite having been declared dead, 76-year-old Bella Montoya startled mourners at her wake after she was found to be still breathing in her coffin. 

A hospital doctor in the city of Babahoyo declared the Ecuadorean woman deceased after a suspected stroke.

Placed in a coffin and taken to a funeral parlour, relatives met in a vigil before her planned burial. To everyone’s shock, Montoya gasped for air when the coffin was opened after almost five hours to change her clothes. 

Her son Gilbert Balberan described the moment, saying that his mother ‘started to move her left hand, to open her yes, her mouth; she struggled to breathe.’ 

Firefighters arrived on site to lift her out of the coffin onto a stretcher and take her back to the same hospital which saw her declared dead. Ecuadorean media was told that she was in intensive care but was responsive. 

“My mum is on oxygen, her heart is stable. The doctor pinched her hand and she reacted, they tell me that’s good because it means she is reacting little by little,” newspaper El Universo quoted him as saying.

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