Police Searching For Armed Thief Who Robbed Lotto Shop

Mar 22 2024

Police are currently searching for a thief who earlier today carried out a robbery from a lotto shop in Triq ix-Xatt Ta’ Xbiex, l-Imsida.

It was at around 11:15hrs when police were informed of the case and convened immediately on site.

Preliminary investigations showed that the man was reportedly armed with a firearm and demanded money from the employee – a 19 year old Colombian woman.

The thief escaped from the scene of the crime with an amount of cash, but thankfully, the employee was not hurt.

An inquiry has been opened as police continue to investigate.

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Għargħur Office Targeted In Daylight Robbery

Mar 22 2024

At approximately 10:15 AM today, a robbery unfolded at an office along Triq Stiefnu Żerafa in Għargħur. Two individuals, wearing crash helmets and allegedly armed, stormed in, seized cash, and fled without causing injuries.

Prompted by the incident, Police Magistrate Dr. Joseph Mifsud LL.D initiated an inquiry, with ongoing investigations to track down the suspects. The community is urged to remain vigilant, reporting any pertinent information to aid in apprehending those responsible.

Stay tuned for updates as the investigation progresses.

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Malta 1 Of 4 Countries Ready To Recognise Palestine As A State

Mar 22 2024

The leaders of Malta, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia met together at the marinas of the European Council to discuss the latest developments related to Gaza and the Middle East.

The four countries agreed that the two-state solution is crucial for peace in the area and are thus ready to recognise Palestine as a state when the conditions for the establishment of this same state is permitted.

The countries also agreed that there should be an immediate ceasing to conflict, that all hostages should be released and that humanitarian aid is immediately given.

They also positively noted how the council agreed with the conclusions about the conflict in the Middle East.

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New Sliema Ferry Land Facilities Completed

Mar 22 2024

Infrastructure Malta has recently wrapped up the construction of state-of-the-art facilities for sea travelers along the Sliema waterfront.

These facilities have been meticulously crafted to provide passengers with shelter while awaiting their journeys, alongside a dedicated ticketing room and various amenities aimed at enhancing safety and accessibility.

The agency’s contractors have successfully completed the sophisticated quay structure, extending nearly three stories underwater and supported by robust concrete piles drilled deep into the seabed.

Equipped with mechanized gangways, the quay facilitates seamless embarkation and disembarkation of ferries for passengers, eliminating the need for vessels to be tethered before the boarding process.

This advancement enables simultaneous boarding, thus optimizing service efficiency. Notably, the newly built facility in Sliema can accommodate sea ferries of up to 40 meters in length.

Following the successful completion of a similar project in Bormla, Infrastructure Malta is actively working on further infrastructure developments to expand this public transport mode beyond the Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour, extending towards St. Paul’s Bay through the construction of a new quay in Buġibba.

Funded partially by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) of the European Union, this €5 million initiative aims to enhance passenger safety while utilizing alternative sea transport between Bormla, Sliema, and Valletta.

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