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A 33-year-old web developer from Birkirkara was charged with a series of domestic vio- lence charges on his ex-partner after refusing to accept that their relationship had ended. The man was charged with harassment, causing the wom- an to fear that violence would be used against her, threaten- ing her through electronic de- vices and breaching the public peace. The accused pleaded not guilty to all charges. Prosecuting Inspector Chris- tian Cauchi explained that the alleged victim filed two sepa- rate police reports within two days, alleging that the accused had contacted her relentlessly since March, despite being told to stop many times. The court heard that the ac- cused simply refused to ac- cept that the woman no longer wished to continue their rela- tionship. According to the inspector, the man went to her workplace and threatened to "destroy her life." At one point the accused also went to her home. Police officers who were called to the scene found him there and in- structed him to leave. He was escorted back to Dar Papa Franġisku, where he resides as part of a rehabilitation pro- gramme. The inspector further noted that the accused is already un- der a previous court order re- quiring him to sign a bail book everyday at the Birkirkara Po- lice Station, but he failed to do so on the day of the incident. When later arrested at his res- idence, he told officers he had no money or transport to go sign. Defence lawyer Peter Fenech, argued that arresting the man was unnecessary since no phys- ical violence had occurred, and the accusations related solely to messages and verbal insults. Fenech added that the accused had no money or vehicle, and in a previous case had been left waiting six months before be- ing granted bail. The prosecution strongly objected to bail at this stage, emphasising that the alleged victim has not yet testified and that the accused had al- ready breached court-imposed conditions. Inspector Cauchi expressed concern that the ac- cused might try to contact her again, especially given his pre- vious attempts at contacting her, making use of seven differ- ent mobile numbers. The defence once again coun- tered that the charges only concerned insults and harass- ment, not physical assault. The court noted that the ac- cused now clearly understands that he must not contact the victim in any way. Magistrate Kevan Azzopardi granted bail against a personal guarantee of €5,000 and was also ordered to sign the bail book daily. A treatment order was also issued. The magistrate warned him: "do not break the trust that the court is placing in you. I do not want to see you here ever again. You need to forget her and start fresh. If you breach your bail conditions, you will be digging your own grave". Inspector Christian Cauchi prosecuted. The accused was represented by lawyers Peter Fenech and Nathalia Camilleri. Magistrate Kevan Azzopardi presided over the case. 7 maltatoday | WEDNESDAY • 10 DECEMBER 2025 NEWS By means of a decree on the 12th November, 2025, in the records of the judicial le er number 2286/2025, in the names GasanZammit Motors Limited vs Silvan Borg, the Courts of Magistrates (Malta) ordered the following publica on for the purpose of service of the respondent Silvan Borg in terms of Ar cle 187(3) et sequitur of Chapter 12. By means of a judicial le er filed in the Courts of Magistrates (Malta) against Silvan Borg (ID 0432396M) of 89, Dar ir-Redentur, Triq Tumas Fenech, B'Kara, on the 17th June 2025, GasanZammit Motors Limited (C-57642) of Gasan Automo ve Centre, Mrieħel ByPass, Birkirkara: 1. makes reference to the amount of €2,651.61 on bills of exchange duly accepted by you and listed in the a ached list as GZM 1, and which amount is due and has not been paid (copies of these bills of exchange are herewith a ached and marked as document GZM 2) together with interest from the date when the aforemen oned balance fell due on the bills of exchange ll the effec ve payment; and 2.solicits you so that within ten (10) days from the day you are no fied with this present, you pay the sum of €2,651.61 represen ng the balance on the said bills of exchange besides the interest due by you from the aforemen oned balance fell due on the bills of exchange ll the effec ve payment. In default the interpellant company will furtherly proceed against you, without further no ce, and with all the means given by law including the issue of the opportune warrants. This le er is being made for all the purposes and effects of law and to render the same bills of exchange an execu ve tle in terms of Ar cle 253(e) of Chapter 12 of the Laws of Malta. By means of this present, you are informed, that in terms of Ar cle 253(e) of Chapter 12 of the Laws of Malta, you have the right that within twenty (20) days from the date of service of this act, you will present an applica on to oppose the execu on of this bill of exchange above men oned on the fact that the signatures on the same do not belong to your or those of your mandatory or for other grave and valid reasons to oppose such execu on according to law. So much so that you may know how to regulate yourself. With costs, including this present, and with interest according to law ll the date of effec ve payment. Registry of the Courts of Magistrates (Malta) today, 21st November, 2025. ALEXANDRA DEBATTISTA For the Registrar, Civil Courts and Tribunals Man charged with harassing former partner granted bail MAYA GALEA mgalea@mediatoday.com.mt The accused harassed the woman through persistent phone calls and messages, using seven different phone numbers Christmas lights switched on at the Malta National Aquarium Pjazza The Christmas season in Qawra has officially begun with the lighting of the festive decorations in Pjazza San Pawl, next to the Malta National Aquarium. The ceremony was led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Ian Borg, together with Carlo Micallef, CEO of the Malta Tourism Authority