Tag: Marsaskala
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The government praises the beauty of Marsascala Bay, only to then decide to build a ferry mooring in it
It’s incredible how ridiculous government propaganda looks when exposed by its own inconsistencies and inauthenticity. This is the Department of Information just a couple of months before the government announced it will be exploring the possibility of building a ferry-moor in Marsascala Bay. The Department of Information published photos of the same traditional fishing port…
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A ferry terminal is not a green solution – Zachary Mifsud
In an article published in the Times of Malta, the vice-president of the Marsascala Residents Network, Zachary Mifsud has argued that a ferry terminal is not a green solution because it is an excessive source of pollution and stated that on average, a person using a ferry for transport uses seven times more carbon-dioxide emissions…
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Marsaskala Residents Association warns Marsakala Bay may no longer be clean enough for swimming as mooring project gets underway
In a sign of things to come, the Marsaskala Residents Association warned that the construction of a ferry mooring in Marsaskala Bay could eventually make the bay too polluted for swimming. The residents also cautioned that the project would further erode the natural uniqueness of Marsaskala. The Marsaskala Residents Association are opposing a new project…
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Marsascala Residents Network to launch campaign on the risks of new Transport Malta ferry-moor project
The Marsascala Residents Network are launching a new campaign to raise awareness about the potential environmental dangers of a new Transport Malta project to construct a ferry-moor in Marsascala. The plans have so far been secretive and residents are concerned about the potential infrastructural effects on the towns’ natural coast and natural ecosystem. ADPD –…
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Latvian woman fighting for her life after serious motorcycle crash in Tarxien
Early this morning at around 4:30 a.m., police were alerted to a traffic accident in Triq San Anard, Ħal Tarxien. Preliminary investigations revealed that a 40-year-old man from Tarxien lost control of a Kawasaki motorcycle, causing it to overturn. Riding with him was a 33-year-old woman from Latvia, residing in Marsaskala. A medical team was…
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ADPD raises concerns over proposed Marsaskala ferry service
ADPD – The Green Party has voiced strong reservations about the proposed ferry service from Marsaskala, warning that key concerns – including environmental, social, and economic impacts – appear to have been overlooked. Speaking on behalf of the party, ADPD spokesperson and third district candidate Brian Decelis noted that while the party supports waterborne transport…
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UPDATE: Safe to swim again in Qaliet Street, Marsaskala following water quality clearance
Update: The Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public Health has confirmed that the bathing water at Qaliet Street in Marsaskala is now safe for swimming, following a temporary advisory issued earlier this week. The Directorate announced that the irregularity identified in the drainage system of the nearby public toilet has been resolved. Environmental…
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Construction incident in Marsascala – damage to third party properties
In an incident on 30th May, excavation works at a site in Marsaskala appear to have caused some structural damage to third party properties. The site in question is at the intersection of Triq l-Ghawwiema and Triq il-Bajja. Photos sent to The Maltese Herald demonstrate the ongoing works as well as the signs put up…
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UPDATE: Elderly cyclist dies in Marsaskala crash involving car and van
UPDATE: Italian woman suffers minor injuries in Marsaskala incident 15:00 – Police have confirmed that the Italian woman involved in the incident in Marsaskala has been certified as having sustained only minor injuries. The Magisterial inquiry, along with police investigations into the case, remains ongoing. UPDATE: Police confirm identity and age of deceased cyclist in…
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19 arrested in Marsaskala traffic inspection for residing and working illegally in Malta
In a coordinated traffic inspection carried out yesterday morning in Marsaskala, 19 individuals were arrested after being found to be living and working illegally in Malta. Authorities stopped a number of vehicles during the operation and conducted thorough checks on driver licenses and other identification documents. Those detained are nationals of Albania, Syria, and Nigeria.…
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Jet ski catches fire in San Tumas Bay, Zejtun – no injuries reported
A jet ski has caught fire in Saint Thomas Bay, Marsaskala around an hour ago. Video footage seen by The Maltese Herald shows the jet ski ablaze with persons attempting to throw it into the sea. Photo: Alison Grech FB A team from the Civil Protection eventually put out the fire as can be seen…
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‘El Chapo of Malta’ denies arson charges in Marsaskala car fires
Jordan Azzopardi, known as the ‘El Chapo of Malta’, pleaded not guilty to arson charges after two vehicles were set on fire in Marsaskala on the 5th of March. Emergency services were called to Triq il-Gardiel at around 3:15 am, where they found two parked vehicles engulfed in flames. CCTV footage linked a Peugeot 108,…
