**Former Olympic Coach Vicente Modahl Charged with Raping Child: The Ripple Effect on Malta’s Athletic Community** In the world of sports, the revelation of such a heinous act by a former Olympic coach is nothing short of a seismic shock. The case of Vicente Modahl, charged with the rape of a child, has sent waves…
### Child Protection Services Cases Double in Five Years: A Growing Concern for Malta In a concerning trend that has caught the attention of local authorities and the community, the number of cases handled by Malta’s Child Protection Services has doubled over the past five years. This alarming statistic underscores the increasing need for robust…
**Child Protection vs Privacy: Decision Time for EU** In the heart of the European Union, Malta finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with a delicate balance between child protection and privacy. As the EU deliberates on new policies, the island nation is keenly aware of the implications these decisions will have on its tight-knit communities…
**Japanese Football Official Caught Viewing Child Porn on Plane: A Shocking Incident with Global Ramifications** In the intricate tapestry of global events, one incident has recently cast a shadow that extends far beyond its immediate locale. The shocking revelation that a Japanese football official was caught viewing child pornography on a flight has sent ripples…
Valletta’s narrow back-streets have always been a refuge for teenagers who fall through the cracks: kids escaping violent homes, failed care homes, or the increasing numbers of sub-Saharan migrants who wash up on Malta’s southern shore with nothing but a phone and a prayer. But on Monday afternoon the façade of “safe small-island living” cracked…
Catechist who allegedly used fake profile to lure under age boys is granted bail A 36-year-old parish catechist from Żebbuġ walked out of the Valletta courthouse on Monday evening after Magistrate Astrid May Grima granted him bail against a €10,000 personal guarantee and a €20,000 third-party guarantee. The man, whose identity is still protected by…
Domestic abuser back in court, charged with threatening mother of his children ================================================================================ A 38-year-old man from Żabbar, already convicted in 2021 for grievous bodily harm against his former partner, was hauled back before Magistrate Marse-Ann Farrugia on Wednesday after allegedly breaching a protection order just metres from the primary school their two children attend….
