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43.7% Of Queer People In Malta Feel Unsafe Shows Survey

43.7% Of Queer People In Malta Feel Unsafe Shows Survey
Sep 29 2023 Share

The results of the KNŻ Pride Survey have been released, with 143 total respondents and 119 appropriate responses for data extraction. 24 responses were outright hostile or queer-/trans-phobic in nature. 

47.4% of respondents were aged 18-24, followed by the 25 to 29 age group at 18.1%. The majority, 29.4%, identified as bisexual, in terms of sexual orientation with the second largest cohort identifying as gay at 23.5%. 

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When it came to gender identity and expression, the majority identified as cisgender, with 45.4% as women and 31.1% as men. 7.5% of respondents identified as transgender, while 9.2% identified as non-binary.

56.3% of respondents felt that Malta is safe for queer people whereas 43.7% is unsafe, despite Malta ranking first in the ILGA Rainbow Index for 9 years.

Respondents cited various reasons for lack of safety, including: not passing as a straight person, lack of education, religious zeal, workplace harassment, generational divide and online discrimination. 

A whopping 74.8% felt that there is no representation at the political level, with 25.2% replying with yes. Meanwhile, 71.4% said that they did not participate in civil society or activist spaces.

When asked, on a scale from 1-10, if they felt comfortable speaking to friends/family about LGBTIQ+ issues, 69.7% answered 6 or higher. A larger 88.2% said that sexual education in Malta and Gozo does not provide youth with an adequate sexual education along with understanding of queer health and issues. 

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Robert Abela Greets World Leaders At Castille For MED9 Summit

Robert Abela Greets World Leaders At Castille For MED9 Summit
Sep 29 2023 Share

Prime Minister Robert Abela has greeted various world leaders convening in Malta today for the MED9 summit. 

Expected to focus largely on migration, the summit will be bringing the likes of European Commission president Ursula Von Der Leyen, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron. 

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President of the European Council Charles Michel, Prime Minister of Croatia Andrej Plenkovic, Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Misotakis, Prime Minister of Slovenia Robert Golob and Spanish and Spanish State Secretary for the European Union will also be among those present. 

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Worker At Risk Of Dying After Falling Two Storeys

Worker At Risk Of Dying After Falling Two Storeys
Sep 29 2023 Share

Earlier today, at around 1000hrs, police were informed that their assistance was needed in a residence in Triq Claire E. Engel, St Julian’s. 

Police convened immediately on site and preliminary investigations showed that a 41 year old man resident of Valletta was working in a yard and fell down two storeys off a scaffolding. 

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A medical team was called on site and transported him to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified as being at risk of dying. 

An inquiry has been opened and investigations by police as well as the Authority for Health and Safety on the Workplace are ongoing. 

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Pokemon, But Make It Van Gogh

Pokemon, But Make It Van Gogh
Sep 29 2023 Share

In an innovative collaboration, Pokémon has joined forces with the Vincent van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam to introduce young audiences to the renowned Dutch artist’s work. 

As part of the museum’s 50th-anniversary celebrations, a series of Pokémon-themed exhibits will be featured at the Van Gogh Museum. 

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Emilie Gordenker, the museum’s general director, expressed excitement about this venture, emphasizing that it offers a fresh approach for the next generation to engage with Vincent van Gogh’s art and life story.

One interactive activity guides visitors in drawing Pikachu, the iconic yellow character synonymous with the Pokémon brand. Another exhibit delves into the profound influence of Japanese art and culture on Van Gogh’s worldview and artistic expression. 

This influence is evident in his correspondence with his brother Theo in September 1888, where he noted how studying Japanese art brought happiness, cheerfulness, and a deeper connection to nature.

Mathieu Galante, Director of Licensing at The Pokémon Company International, noted a significant connection between the inspiration behind Pokémon and Van Gogh’s masterpieces. 

Through this collaboration, they aspire to witness children immersing themselves in the world of art through the extraordinary works of both Van Gogh and Pokémon.

This unique collaboration will be open to the public until January 7, requiring a regular museum ticket for entry. Pokémon, which originated as a Game Boy game in Japan in 1996, rapidly evolved into a global phenomenon. 

Over a quarter-century later, these beloved creatures remain a cultural touchstone, bridging generations and inspiring a resurgence in popularity after the release of “Pokémon Go” and the film “Detective Pikachu” in 2016.

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