Sliema murder suspect sent to Mount Carmel as interrogations suspended

Jan 3 2022

Interrogations of Abner Aquilina, a 20-year-old from Żejtun who is the main suspect in the Paulina Dembska murder, were suspended after he was sent to Mount Carmel.

The police stated that following his arrest, the suspect was examined by doctors and has now been referred to Mt Carmel. Investigations are being led by the Police officers from the Homicide Squad and from the Sliema Police station.

Dembska, nationality Polish, was also confirmed to have been staying in a Sliema hostel and was in Malta as a student. She was 29-years old.

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Paulina Dembska: Sliema murder victim identified and tributes pour in

Jan 3 2022

29-year-old Paulina Dembska was identified as the unfortunate murder victim at Sliema’s Independence Garden early on Sunday 1st January 2022.

Her body was found by a passer-by just before 6:30 am below the popular promenade. Investigations found signs of violence around her hand and on her chest.

A former Warsaw University student, Paulina lived in Sliema, with photos uploaded by herself showing her close to the site where she was murdered.

The alleged aggressor has been identified as a 20-year-old from Zejtun, who was arrested shortly after the body was found. He was picked up by police nearby Balluta parish church.

The aggressor allegedly also caused a commotion inside the church, threatening people and overturning chairs before some men intervened and called the police. The motive behind the murder is still unknown.

Tributes poured in by several people and personalities, with many calling for a deep look at violence against women and the awareness and action which needs to be taken to prevent such tragedies.

Further details could emerge should the aggressor be arraigned in court soon. MaltaDaily sends condolences to her family.

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7 things to remember in 2022 | by Ed’s Common Sense

Jan 3 2022

2022 is finally here and with it, the myriad of challenges that a new year brings, but you don’t need to panic. A fresh outlook and positive mindset are the only tools you need to start the year on the right foot and this week, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Dr. Edward Curmi is here to give us 7 things to remember in 2022.

Dr. Edward Curmi is also the author of 2 self-help books titled Ed’s Common Sense.

1. Life is short! Make sure to do those things that make you happy and less of those things that make you unhappy.

2. Believe in yourself. You are capable, so stop putting yourself down.

3. It doesn’t need to be new year, new you! You are enough as you are!

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4. Don’t let negative and drama queens bring you down. You are above them.

5. Surround yourself with genuine and kind people. Cut out fake relationships.

6. Don’t forget everything you have achieved already. Be proud of yourself and create new realistic goals.

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7. Live your life. You don’t owe anyone anything.

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Vinyl record sales in 2021 were the highest in 30 years with over five million sales

Jan 2 2022

Amongst other major media comebacks in what is being considered a decade of cultural renaissance, vinyl has continued its growth in 2021, having the highest record sales since the early nineties, figures have shown.

The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has revealed that 2021’s five million record-sale mark is an 8 per cent bump from 2020 and the 14th consecutive year that the media format has grown. Notable best-selling vinyls include Adele’s ’30’ record and Abba’s reunion album ‘Voyage’ as vinyl record sales made up close to a quarter of 2021’s album sales.

This retro-revival also applied to cassette sales, with over 190,000 sales made in 2021 and Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Sour’ thought to be the best selling tape of the year.BPI, Brit Awards and Mercury Prize chief executive Geoff Taylor credited this rise in sales due to record label investment into new music and talent, enabling artists to create and sustain careers in a global market.

Do you own any vinyl records?

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