In the Press: Stolen data sold from Malta | Robin Williams museum for Popeye Village

MaltaToday

A Malta-based online seller was the source of the data of 650,000 betting customers, which was then purchased by a Canadian man in 2013. Jason Ferguson tried to sell off the Paddy Power customer details but then discovered that the data was illegally procured, through a breach in 2010. He is not being prosecuted.

The Times of Malta

The police are investigating an explosion at a Marsa electrical distribution centre that caused two power cuts across Malta last night. The explosion happened around 7.50pm and the resulting blaze was only controlled several hours later. Several flights were diverted after the airport was plunged into darkness.

In-Nazzjon

A car rental tender issued by the Director of Contracts has been cancelled. The tender, which would see cars rented out for use by MEPA, came under scrutiny last week when this newspaper reported that the call had been extended by two weeks a day after it was meant to close.

L-Orizzont

A room within Popeye Village is to be dedicated to a Robin Williams museum as the world continues to mourn the loss of the iconic actor and comedian who played the lead role in the 1980 film 'Popeye'.

The Malta Independent

Mr Justice Lino Farrugia Sacco will retire and receive a full pension unless an Appeals Court hands down its decision and an extraordinary Parliamentary sitting is held within the next few days.