Valletta man granted bail after threatening police officers
A 43-year-old man from Valletta pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of threatening police officers following an incident during the night of 23–24 August.
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Transport
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Sliema council says seafront enforcement is no longer enough
Sliema's local council says current enforcement is no longer sufficient after a video showed a collapsed man being dragged across a busy road.
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Traffic police officers reunite with man they rescued in Sliema
Traffic Police constables Scicluna and Tonna used their belts as a tourniquet after finding Maurice Galea trapped between a car and a truck in Sliema, then met him again at Mater Dei.
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Traffic sergeant jailed over flyover overtime
Norman Xuereb, the organiser of a police overtime racket tied to the Marsa flyovers, has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to forfeit €53,000.
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Transport Malta revises foreign-licence rules
Y-plate vehicles occupy a distinct category in Malta's registration system, most commonly associated with short-term hire and rental use.
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Labour pledges sliema–gozo fast ferry in €130 m
Robert Abela said Labour would expand Gozo connectivity, including the Sliema–Buġibba–Gozo fast ferry route, as part of a wider €130 million package.
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Sliema crash puts y-plate reforms in spotlight
A delivery driver left with life-changing injuries after a Sliema crash has forced Transport Malta to call an emergency meeting on Y-plate reforms first
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New fast ferry links Sliema, Buġibba and Gozo
A new subsidised fast ferry linking Tas-Sliema, Buġibba and Gozo has been launched as part of the government's wider Malta in Motion transport plan.
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Sliema–buġibba–gozo ferry set for launch
The long-awaited ferry linking Sliema, Buġibba and Gozo is scheduled to begin operations on 5 May after a nine-month postponement.
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Opposition slams light rail amid traffic woes
Nationalist Party spokesman questions government's light rail plans while warning of prolonged traffic issues under current administration.
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Ferry network to link Sliema and coastal towns
Malta launches ambitious ferry service connecting Sliema, Buġibba, Gozo and Marsascala as part of sustainable transport initiative.
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Sewage discharge spotted at Sliema Ferries
Local residents capture footage of untreated sewage flowing directly into coastal waters near the popular ferry terminal area.
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Foul odours near Sliema Ferries raise concerns
Local residents report weeks of unpleasant smells in the ferry terminal area, sparking concerns about potential sewage issues.
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Sliema council flags traffic management gaps
Local council expresses frustration over exclusion from traffic planning discussions following previous event disruptions.
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Local mayors oppose Noma Island vessel operations
Sliema and Mellieħa mayors reject Noma Island commercial vessel despite Transport Malta's licensing confirmation.
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Sliema–gozo ferry expected to launch in spring
Transport Minister Chris Bonett announces plans for a Sliema-Buġibba-Gozo ferry service launching spring 2024 to reduce car dependency.
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Tigne marina crash sends resident to hospital
A 61-year-old man from Marsa was hospitalized following a traffic collision at Tigne Marina involving two vehicles.
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Tigne street closed after traffic incident
Transport Malta advises motorists that Tigne Street in Sliema is temporarily closed due to a traffic incident requiring alternative routes.
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Construction truck spill disrupts Tower Road
A heavy construction truck has scattered debris across Tower Road in Sliema, prompting authorities to recommend alternative routes for motorists.
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Mayor issues warning as rough seas hit Sliema
Local authorities urge residents and visitors to avoid coastal areas as dangerous waves crash over popular seafront structures.
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Vintage bus crashes on Sliema Promenade
A vintage Maltese bus crashed into parked cars along Sliema's waterfront after the driver suffered a medical episode.
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