110kg Of Marine Litter Cleaned From Fekruna Bay Clean Up

Apr 1 2024

A collaborative seabed clean-up in Fekruna Bay by Ambjent Malta and Professional Diving School Association saw 110kg of marine litter collected.

Images of the collected waste were shared to Ambjent Malta’s social media, showing the plastic and other materials which were found laying at the bottom of the sea in the oft frequented bay.

The organisation emphasised the importance of safeguarding marine environments from such litter due to its hazardous impact on fauna and flora as well as Malta’s environmental landscape.

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Today Will Feel As Hot As 28°C

Apr 1 2024

You’re hot, then you’re cold – literally.

Malta’s temperatures are set to fluctuate rather extremely this week, with the 1st of April seeing temperatures climbing to a whopping 28°C, before dropping to a cold 15°C.

With sunny weather expected for all of this week, the temperatures are set to persist at around 21°C but low temperatures of around 12°C.

Facebook weather page ‘It-Temp Madwarna’ also highlighted the temperature flux, writing:

‘A discrepancy of 20°C between how the maximum temperature will feel today April 1st (32°C) and the minimum of tomorrow morning (12°C).’

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George Vella Celebrates Last Freedom Day As President

Apr 1 2024

President George Vella participated in his last wreath laying ceremony as president of Malta as his term comes to a close.

As the Armed Forces of Malta band played the Freedom anthem, President George Vella joined Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition leader Bernard Grech for the ceremony.

Malta celebrates Freedom Day on the 31st of March, marking the anniversary of the withdrawal of British troops and the Royal Navy from the islands back in 1979.

George Vella will be succeeded by Myriam Spiteri Debono, who is set to be Malta’s third female president and the island’s first female Gozitan president.

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Germany Kicks Off April With Cannabis Legalisation

Apr 1 2024

Germany has implemented new cannabis laws allowing adults over 18 to possess 25 grams of dried cannabis and cultivate up to three plants at home.

This makes Germany one of the most liberal European countries regarding cannabis, alongside Malta and Luxembourg. The Netherlands, once known for its tolerance, has tightened regulations against cannabis tourism.

The law also permits the establishment of cannabis clubs to distribute limited amounts of cannabis per person per month starting July 1.

However, the planned sale via licensed shops faced EU opposition, prompting consideration of pilot programs in specific regions. Advocates argue legalisation will curb the black market, but health groups express concerns about increased youth usage and associated risks like psychosis and schizophrenia.

The government pledges awareness campaigns, support programs, and prohibits cannabis near schools.

Police express enforcement challenges, while retroactive amnesty for cannabis offences poses administrative burdens.

Conservative opposition threatens repeal, while liberals support legalisation as a means to curb the black market. Finance Minister Lindner asserts the law’s implementation will be orderly.

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