3,977 Reported Road Accidents In Last 3 Months Of 2023

Feb 14 2024

During the fourth quarter of 2023, there was a notable rise in road traffic accidents and casualties compared to the same period in the previous year, with seven fatalities recorded.

The reported traffic accidents increased by 4.2% to 3,977, with the Northern Harbour district witnessing the highest number. Casualties rose by 12.1% to 427, including 110 grievously injured individuals, predominantly males.

The fatalities involved five males and two females, with the majority occurring in the 26 to 40 age group.

Passenger cars were most frequently involved in accidents, followed by motorcycles and goods-carrying vehicles.

The fatalities resulted from various incidents, including collisions between vehicles and pedestrians being hit by vehicles. Fridays saw the highest number of casualties, and Tuesdays recorded the most accidents.

The majority of accidents occurred between 09:00 – 11:59. Birkirkara had the highest incidence of accidents.

Overall, there was an increase in road traffic accidents across all districts except for the South Eastern and Gozo and Comino district.

Despite the decrease in fatalities compared to the previous year, reported injury accidents and non-injury accidents saw an increase in 2023.

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Maltese Farmers To Protest Again On Thursday

Feb 14 2024

Farmers are gearing up for their second protest this Thursday, once again mobilizing their tractors and marching from Ta’ Qali to Valletta. Organized by the Għaqda Bdiewa Attivi and supported by various other food production-related organizations, the protest aims to build upon the achievements of their initial demonstration held two weeks ago.

Marked as the first organized protest by farmers in a generation, the previous event was part of a larger movement across Europe, where EU farmers voiced their concerns about stringent European regulations and trade agreements that disadvantage them against cheaper foreign produce flooding EU markets.

In anticipation of Thursday’s protest, farmers have stated their intention to present the government with several proposals aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of these EU policies.

The protest is scheduled to commence at 11:45 am, with farmers driving through Attard, the Mrieħel bypass, Marsa-Ħamrun bypass, Aldo Moro Road, Blata l-Bajda, and Floriana, concluding at Triq l-Għassara tal-Għeneb along Valletta’s waterfront. Following this procession, vehicles will be parked, and a press conference is slated to take place around 2 pm.

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Climbing Riviera Bay Stairs For 3 Hours To Raise Money For Kate

Feb 14 2024

Maltese professional boxer Steve Martin is attempting another challenge to raise money for Kate, a young girl who suffers from a rare genetic disorder called Tatton Brown Rahman Syndrome (TBRS).

The condition causes physical overgrowth as well as developmental difficulties.

Steve will be attempting to climb the Riviera Bay Stairs for 3 hours on the 25th of February 2024, with the aim of raising €300 every time a climb to the top is made.

He invited all boxing clubs as well as businesses and sport organisations to join him in his climb challenge.

This is not the first time Steve has contributed to raising funds for Kate, having once raised upwards of €10,000 with a €1 for one burpee challenge in December of 2022.

If you wish to contribute to the cause, donations can be sent on Kate’s Revolut or Bov Mobile +356 7905 1866

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Debrii Drops Maltese Gem During Gozo Carnival Weekender

Feb 14 2024

‘Għawdex int biss, tagħtini s-serħan’.

DJ Debrii dropped an iconic Maltese gem of a song during his Gozo carnival Weekender, blending the track with Coldplay’s ‘A Sky Full Of Stars’.

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The track, as many know, calls Gozo a diamond in the Mediterranean – quite fitting as it is played during one of the biggest carnival celebrations in the Maltese islands.

The crowd quickly jumped in to sing along to the track as they continued to party at G7’s Friday Carnival Gozo Edition party at Aurora, Victoria, Gozo.

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