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Rabat Murder Suspect Noel Azzopardi to Face Court Charges Today

Jan 3 2024 Share

Noel Azzopardi, a 40-year-old resident of Rabat, is set to appear before Police Magistrate Monica Vella today at approximately 12:30 pm, following his implication as the main suspect in the New Year’s Day murder of Eric Borg. NET News has identified Azzopardi as the prime suspect in the first homicide of 2024.

The police are currently interrogating Azzopardi in connection with the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Eric Borg in Rabat’s Nigret area. The tragic incident unfolded on Monday afternoon around 3:30 pm, with an argument erupting between the victim and the suspect on Triq il-Fidloqqom. Borg was shot twice and succumbed to his injuries on the sidewalk, despite the swift response of a police and medical team.

Azzopardi’s court appearance comes as investigators work to piece together the events leading to the altercation and subsequent shooting. The suspect’s defense team, comprised of lawyers Dr. Arthur Azzopardi, Dr. Jacob Magri, and Dr. Alex Miruzzi, is expected to engage with the accused’s family later today.

The police spokesperson emphasised ongoing efforts to establish the motive behind the argument and the tragic shooting. The courtroom proceedings will likely shed light on the details surrounding this unfortunate incident.

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Twins Born Minutes Apart, But in Different Years

Jan 3 2024 Share

A New Jersey couple experienced a truly extraordinary start to the new year as they welcomed twin boys, Ezra and Ezekial.

However, these siblings won’t just share the same crib – they’ll also have different birth dates and birth years.

The first of the dynamic duo, Ezra, made his entrance into the world at 11:48 pm on New Year’s Eve. A mere 40 minutes later, at the stroke of midnight, his younger brother Ezekial arrived, marking not only a new day but a new year.

The parents of these special twins are undoubtedly celebrating double joy as they navigate the unique circumstance of having their sons born on the cusp of two significant moments – the last minutes of 2023 and the first moments of 2024.

While many twins share a special bond, the uniqueness of Ezra and Ezekial’s birth times adds an extra layer to their already special connection.

As the world celebrated the arrival of 2024, this New Jersey couple marked the occasion with an unforgettable twist, making the birth of their twins not only a family milestone but a community marvel.

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Maltese Generosity Shines with €7.5M in Donations in 3 weeks

Jan 3 2024 Share

The Maltese community contributed a remarkable €7,507,153 over a three-week period in four organised telethon fundraising campaigns, spanning from December 10 to January 1.

This marks a notable increase of €335,429 compared to the same period of 2022/23.

The Malta Community Chest Fund’s Istrina emerged as a beacon of solidarity, collecting an impressive €5,279,000. This marked an increase of over €200,000 from the previous year.

On the first day of the year, Dar tal-Providenza received a heartwarming €1,520,517, exemplifying a true “Feast of Generosity.” The funds collected surpassed last year’s contributions by almost €75,000.

Two political party marathons during December garnered a combined total of more than €707,636.

When taking into account the last population official numbers, head to head, these donations mark an average of €15 per person.

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Two Hospitalised After Head-On Collision In Rabat

Jan 3 2024 Share

In the early hours of Wednesday, a head-on crash involving a Toyota Vitz and a Hyundai i20 on Triq l-Infetti, Rabat, left two motorists hospitalised.

The collision occurred at 6.50 am, with a 22-year-old from Birzebbuga behind the wheel of the Toyota and a 38-year-old from Dingli driving the Hyundai.

Rescuers from the Civil Protection Department swiftly responded to extract the individuals from the wreckage.

The road is currently closed for investigation by the police.

A passerby reported a potential third person involved, prompting a search. However, after a thorough investigation, it seems only the two drivers were present in the cars.

Police are actively looking into the incident.

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