5 million Chinese citizens placed under lockdown to contain virus cluster

Jan 12 2021

A city in China has been placed under lockdown, sealing off close to five million citizens to contain a number of COVID-19 clusters reported to be close to Beijing.

The country had been close to recovery from the virus, with cities such as Wuhan putting on massive music festivals in recent months but the Hebei province has reported 560 new cases in the past weeks with 234 being asymptomatic, leading to the city’s lockdown, travel restrictions and a number of other measures.

The Langfang city government has appealed to citizens to cancel family gatherings and postpone weddings and funerals to curb any further spread of the virus.

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Zayn Malik just turned 27!

Jan 12 2021

Today is former One Direction singer and solo star Zayn Malik’s birthday!

Malik turns 27 today and celebrated his birthday by launching a fan phone line which gives you a preview of Zayn’s upcoming album when you call.

Following the release of guaranteed hit ‘Vibez’, the pop star looks to keep up his momentum on his birthday.

Happy Birthday Zayn Malik!

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The Emergency Fund for voluntary organisations has been extended

Jan 12 2021

The Parliamentary Secretariat for Sport, Recreation and Voluntary Organisations has just announced that the €150,000 fund for voluntary organisations has just been extended.

This comes as a result the spread of COVID-19 in Malta and its effects on the operations of said organisations, with Parliamentary Secretary Clifton Grima reporting that more than 125 organisations have already benefitted from the fund.

The Parliamentary Secretary went on to state that this fund exhibits the Government’s enthusiasm for voluntary work, even in such challenging times.

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Foreigners may be banned from Amsterdam coffee shops after new proposal

Jan 12 2021

Foreigners travelling to Amsterdam could be banned from coffee shops following a proposal from the city’s mayor to decreased local organised crime and drug tourism.

Mayor Femke Halsema put forward a proposal which only allows Dutch citizens to enter cannabis coffee shops in a measure which is already supported by police and prosecutors.

If the proposal is accepted and a law passes, foreigners will not be able to enter the 166 Amsterdam coffee shops from some point next year.

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