337 people from Malta aided by Abortion Support Network in 4 years

Feb 16 2023

It was revealed by the Abortion Support Network, which helps fund abortions for people in various European countries, that they aided 337 people for 4 years despite Malta’s total ban.

ASN revealed that around £16,502 in grants were spent to help 337 people with information, referrals and help getting appointments. ‘And we’ll keep going until we’re no longer needed’ the non-profit explained.

This comes, ASN states, as Malta is discussing ‘some bare minimum changes at the moment’ but ‘even these aren’t a done deal.’

The organisation shouted out the Women’s Rights Foundation and the Voice For Choice foundations in Malta.

‘For every person we help travel for an abortion, there are hundreds of others standing behind them in support, making donations and volunteering their time, and campaigning for essential legal changes’ they explained. ‘Together for free, safe, legal, local access to abortion in Malta!’

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Bjorn Formosa celebrates dog Dar’s first birthday

Feb 16 2023

Bjorn Formosa took to social media to celebrate the very 1st birthday of his and Maria’s pet dog, Dar.

Bjorn named the dog after his Dar Bjorn projects, which seek to provide a home for many suffering with ALS and other neurological diseases.

Bjorn shared the first image he ever took with Dar, back when the dog was just still a tiny little puppy.

He also explained how the dog brought lots of joy to the patients at Dar Bjorn, as he receives pats and cuddles by each and every one.

Those who follow Bjorn now know that Dar grew so much in this one year accompanying the ALS activist. Happy birthday Dar!

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Maltese man opens up about his experience being adopted

Feb 16 2023

A local by the name of Sicari Stefano took to social media to share his experience about having been adopted from Romania, speaking about the many unknown factors in his life.

These range from his date of birth, whether he has any siblings, where his character traits come from and, of course, who his parents were.

Stefano took the opportunity to remind people that many things we take for granted – waking up in the morning, going to work, having shelter, having relationships with people – are not to be taken for granted.

For Stefano, these things could be described as miracles, a sentiment acquired due to him reflecting upon his adoption. This comes as he plans to travel to Romania for the first time on his own to discover more about his past.

He also thanked his adoptive parents for the love they showed him and encouraged parents wishing to adopt to take the leap of faith and do so. He also highlighted the importance of communication as his Romanian past was not hidden from him in any way.

All he has to go off of is an address of the Galata child institute he was taken to after having been abandoned.

We wish Stefano a wonderful trip as he embarks on this journey of self-discovery!

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Car catches fire in St Paul’s Bay in middle of the night

Feb 16 2023

Footage sent to this newsroom shows a car which caught fire at around 0200hrs during the night in St Paul’s Bay.

It is currently unclear what caused the fire and if anyone was injured in the incident.

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Separate footage shows a fire engine attending to the incident. This is a developing story.

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