Yorgen Fenech to remain in jail despite granted bail for money laundering case

Nov 2 2021

Yorgen Fenech has been granted bail in his money laundering case, but will remain in custody in view of his other criminal proceedings linked to Daphne Caruana Galizia’s assassination. The bail was granted after the court took note of various factors, which include his untainted criminal record and the ‘very discreet sum’ at stake.

With the court presided over by magistrate Donatella Frendo Dimech, it read out the decree after briefly suspending the sitting on Tuesday afternoon following final submissions on bail by parties. The sum was observed by the court as being ‘very discreet’ and that the allegations were confined to a very limited time-frame.

In spite of repeatedly urging the prosecution to put forward evidence to support its greatest fear (that Fenech would abscond if granted bail), no evidence was produced to that effect. The offences were punishable in this case by a fine, observed by the court.

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Justice Minister working from home due to foot injury

Nov 2 2021

Justice Minister Edward Zammit Lewis took to Facebook to reveal that he has been restricted to working from home due to having injured his foot. In a post uploaded to the platform, the Minister said that he started the month of November ‘on a bad leg’, and not as he intended to do so.

He said that he is currently working at home due to a little accident he had which injured his foot. He highlighted how despite the injury, he will still be working for the good of the nation and all those who need him. He apologized for not being able to meet face to face with clients and his team, but assured them that he will remain available nonetheless. The source of the injury was not revealed but we wish the Minister a speedy recovery and admiration for his determination to continue his work.

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Photo Source: Edward Zammit Lewis FB

Ducks flock to Gzira café following dismantling of duck village

Nov 2 2021

The ducks who lost their duck village of Manoel Island flocked towards a café along the Gzira seaside. The duck village was brought down in September after many complained of filthy and unsanitary conditions, but it seems as though the ducks had to find a new sheltering area. Times of Malta spoke to Waylon Falzon, the Bus Stop Lounge terrace manager, who said that the ducks don’t bother him at all. ‘Of course we have customers that complain, but there are others who are very happy to see a duck resting next to them as they have their coffee.’ As many as 50 ducks have been counted sheltering at the café during rainfalls.

The duck village wasn’t home to just these feathered critters as cats, hens and rabbits populated the area for more than 25 years. After animal activists raised the alarm of the animal’s neglect, the village was removed. Despite many animals being rescued by Sunshine Animal Sanctuary Malta, the ducks were left to fend for themselves… and it seems the café proved to be their new abode.

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Photo Source: Malta Dizastru Totali

You could soon be eating 3D printed burgers

Nov 2 2021

The world is changing, and its changing fast as it attempts to tackle problems such as over-population, climate change and food shortages. What if we were to tell you that some companies are working on technology which would see burgers printed as you wait to chow down on your favorite patty? This wouldn’t be going too far from genetically engineered ‘meat’ products as many raise concerns about the ethical treatment of animals. But the technology would be using food in paste format as their printing ‘ink’.

The printers would be able to design everything from burgers to ice cream to pancakes. Companies are also allegedly testing much more sophisticated versions, with 3D bio-printing being able to print cells and materials together to create more complex food products such as marbled beef steak. This could revolutionize the entire food supply of the world, especially considering the many issues we face as a globe. However, how many people are actually willing to dine on a printed burger is still to be tested.

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