Presidential Pardon Granted For Students In Hacking Case

Jul 2 2025

Taking to social media, Michael Debono, one of the students involved in the ethical hacking case, shared a photo of the official presidential pardon awarded to them by President Myriam Spiteri Debono.

This follows an announcement by Prime Minister Robert Abela that a presidential pardon had been granted to the three students and lecturer.

In his statement, the Prime Minister said the students and their lecturer acted with good intentions and should not have been left to face criminal proceedings alone.

He stated that the State must address such realities, and used the Cabinet’s prerogative to recommend clemency.

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24/7 Emergency Veterinary Services Launched

Jul 2 2025

The Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights has announced a new initiative aimed at improving emergency veterinary care across Malta and Gozo.

Following an evaluation of the current state of veterinary services, Minister Anton Refalo announced that the government has launched a scheme in collaboration with the Veterinary Surgeons Council to provide urgent care through licensed veterinary clinics.

These clinics will offer services outside regular hours, ensuring that animals receive the necessary treatment when most clinics are typically closed.

The emergency service will be available in three main regions: Gozo, northern Malta and southern Malta. Clinics in these areas will participate on a rotational basis.

Services will be offered nightly from 8:00pm to 8:00am, and throughout Sundays and public holidays. This setup will remain in place until the new Animal Hospital in Ta’ Qali begins full operations.

Through this scheme, pet owners will have access to 24/7 emergency veterinary care, supported by financial incentives for participating clinics.

The initiative aims to reduce animal suffering, ensure timely treatment and provide owners with reliable support in emergencies.

Interested clinics are encouraged to express their interest via the official website.

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Bull Ray Spotted At Għadira Bay

Jul 2 2025

Marine biologist Alan Deidun shared a video to social media of a bull ray at Għadira, which chirped at the diver filming the footage.

‘What is this bull ray trying to tell us’, asked Deidun.

‘There isn’t much evidence of underwater noises being generated by sharks and rays, making this find all the more intriguing’, explained Deidun.

Have you ever spotted any rays in Maltese waters?

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Source: Stephen Thake via Alan Deidun

3 LESA Wardens Dismissed After Cocaine Snorting Video

Jul 2 2025

A video showing three law enforcement wardens allegedly snorting cocaine inside a LESA van has led to their immediate dismissal.

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The footage, reportedly filmed on Monday, quickly spread on WhatsApp and caught the attention of both the public and LESA management.

By Tuesday, the wardens had reportedly been identified and removed from their positions.

The incident was brought into the spotlight by lawyer Jason Azzopardi, who posted about it on Facebook. He claimed the wardens were using cocaine while on duty and sitting inside an Isuzu van marked with LESA branding.

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