Author Archives: Albert Falzon
Sponsor
“This website has been funded by the Small Initiatives Support Scheme (SIS), managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS). This project/publication reflects the views only of the…
Is anyone spying on you through your webcam?
The 28 January 2017, is Data Protection Day. To mark the occasion, Europol’s Data Protection Office (DPO) would like to raise awareness on webcam hacking, which can seriously threaten users…
Burns
Minor burns For minor burns: Cool the burn to help soothe the pain. Hold the burned area under cool (not cold) running water for 10 to 15 minutes or until…
Europol, Spain and Poland dismantle a criminal group involved in drugs smuggling
Europol has coordinated a joint investigation led by the Spanish National Police and the Polish Police (Police Central Bureau of Investigation) to dismantle a criminal group involved in the international…
First Aid
Choking occurs when a foreign object becomes lodged in the throat or windpipe, blocking the flow of air. In adults, a piece of food often is the culprit. Young children…
Drug Prevention
WHAT IS A SYNTHETIC DRUG? Synthetic drugs are created using man-made chemicals rather than natural ingredients. A number of synthetic drugs on the market, including Ecstasy, LSD and methamphetamine, are…