Tag: Cirkewwa
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UPDATED: 13-year-old girl who drowned at ÄŠirkewwa identified as Oliwia Wojnowska
Updated: 28.01.26 – 16:43 The 13-year-old Polish girl who tragically lost her life after being swept out to sea at ÄŠirkewwa on Monday afternoon has been identified as Oliwia Wojnowska. The teenager was reported missing after being dragged into the sea by strong waves while at the South Quay area. Her body was later recovered…
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Search for young girl swept by waves in ÄŠirkewwa unsuccessful
The Armed Forces of Malta have issued a statement saying that their search for the 13-year old girl who was swept away by the sea in ÄŠirkewwa (South Quay) was suspended without success due to deteriorating weather conditions which have created adverse conditions for first-responders due to strong winds and rough seas. Later on the…
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Diver dies after being pulled from water in critical condition at ÄŠirkewwa
Authorities have now confirmed that the 59-year-old man from Iklin, who experienced serious difficulty while diving in the ÄŠirkewwa area on Sunday morning. has sadly passed away at Mater Dei Hospital. Police said they were alerted to the incident at around 9:00 a.m., with emergency services and a medical team dispatched to the site. The…
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Diver in critical condition after finding himself in difficulty in ÄŠirkewwa
A 59-year-old diver is in critical condition after finding himself in difficulty in the ÄŠirkewwa diving area on Sunday. Police said they were informed of the incident at around 9.00 am, with a medical team rushing to the scene. The diver, a 59 year old Iklin resident, was taken to Mater Dei Hospital and was certified…
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Passenger and vehicle traffic surge in 2024: ÄŠirkewwa and MÄ¡arr terminals report record numbers
Passenger and vehicle traffic through ferry terminals in Malta increased significantly during the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching marked increases when compared to the same period in 2023. According to official statistics, trips rose by 12.5%, vehicles by 1.3%, and passengers by 2.6%. Cirkewwa and MÄ¡arr: Peak traffic patterns Analysis of the seasonal trends displayed…
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Gozo Channel suspends ferry service during lunch hours on Christmas and New Year’s Day
The Gozo Channel ferry service will temporarily suspend its operations between 12pm and 3pm on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day to allow employees on duty to enjoy lunch with their families. The affected schedules include: • From Mgarr to Cirkewwa: No trips will operate at 12:00, 12:30, 12:45, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:15, and…
