Members of international pickpocketing ring busted by police in St Julian’s

Sep 22 2021

Three individuals believed to have been part of an international organized crime ring have been arrested by Malta’s police force in St Julian’s. The police issued a statement this morning revealing that three Romanian men, aged 54, 40 and 39 respectively, had been arrested during the sting operation as they formed part of an international ring specializing in pickpocketing. The men would take to heavily crowded places to rob unsuspecting citizens. The police revealed that the men committed a number of thefts before moving to another country. With police underwent ‘intelligence-led policing’ to apprehend the trio, involving a number of specialized branches and district police.

With foreign police forces collaborating with the local force, including Europol and Interpol, the men were found to have been committing similar crimes at tourist hotspots around Europe since 2010. Intelligence gathered alerted the police that the men were to return to the island from Budapest. With ongoing monitoring, the men left the airport for St Julian’s by bus and were promptly arrested as they arrived in their hotel. Their charges are expected to be heard in court today.

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Photo Source: Malta Police Force Communications

19 new countries added to Malta’s quarantine free travel list

Sep 22 2021

The red list of countries from which people can travel to Malta without having to quarantine has just been updated, with the changes set to come into effect Thursday. The list includes 19 new countries which are in no particular order: Bahrain, Gabon, Kuwait, Maldives, Bermuda, Mongolia, Russia, Rwanda, Cape Verde, Namibia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Myanmar, Malaysia, Tunisia, Morocco, Iraq, South Africa, Timor and India. Travelers from these countries who are in possession of a vaccine certificate will not need to quarantine.

Malta also currently recognizes vaccine certificates issued by Malta, EU, UK, UAE, US, Serbia, Turkey, Gibraltar, Jersey and Guernsey, Qatar, Albania, Australia, Egypt, Lebanon and Canada. High-risk country travelers had to previously quarantine in designated hotels, but these measures have since been relaxed. Travelers in such cases who are residents of Malta can now therefore quarantine in their home.

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Cristiano Jr reportedly better than Cristiano Ronaldo was at his age according to his grandmother

Sep 22 2021

Cristiano Jr, or Cristianinho, is reportedly progressing well and is better than his father was at his age – according, that is, to his grandmother. According to Dolores Aviero (Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother), the young footballer has set his eyes on playing for Ronaldo’s first club Sporting Club de Portugal.

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In an interview, Dolores stated that “Ronaldo has to come back (to Sporting), for me he’d be here,” and “He likes to watch Sporting’s games. I’ve already told him: ‘Son, before I die I want to see you return to Sporting.’. About her grandson she had this to say “At his age, he plays better than Ronaldo. At the time, Ronaldo didn’t have a coach, but today Ronaldo is his son’s teacher.” She also confirmed his desires to play for Sporting like his father once did.

Cristianinho is currently training with Manchester United’s academy after his father’s move. The young player had a very good experience at Juventus before moving to Engalnd. In his first season for the Bianconeri’s youth team, he scored 58 times and provided 18 assists. He will now be joined at United’s academy with Kai Rooney who’s father is legendary striker Wayne Rooney.

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Read this if you’re afraid of pests

Sep 22 2021

While unfamiliar to many, the words ‘katsaridaphobia’, ‘musophobia’ and ‘spheksophobia’ are not unfamiliar concepts, as thousands of individuals on the Maltese islands suffer from these fears on a daily basis. Katsaridaphobia is the fear of cockroaches, while musophobia is the fear of rats and spheksophobia, of hornets or wasps.

These creatures are collectively classified as ‘pests’, organisms found to be a threat to humans or their interests which can also transmit disease. Unfortunately, Malta is not immune to these creatures and is a frequent victim of pest problems.

Thankfully, The Exterminator is here. Arnold Sciberras is what is called a ‘professional pest control consultant’, whose aim is to solve any and all pest problems one may come across. The great thing about the Exterminator is that Arnold is a naturalist at heart so he, along with the rest of the team, makes sure that any issues are handled as humanely as possible with natural ingredients.

The Exterminator Malta’s services cover the entire spectrum of pests and insect species, covering anything from termite treatment to rodent control, hornet & wasp species and so much more with very reasonable prices.

The Exterminator has recently reported that the team has been going out every day to remove more and more nests around the island and when you consider that one could also have a consistent cockroach or rodent problem, you have no choice but to call the Exterminator and make sure that everything is in order.

From consultations to pest salutations, putting your mind at ease and living without pest worries is only a click away.

Send this to someone who is afraid of pests.

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