A brief pause on heat waves to make way for thunderstorms in mid-July

Jun 30 2022

From one weather extreme to another as according to forecasting portals, further heatwaves are unlikely for the middle of July. Instead, we might be facing massive thunderstorms.

According to Facebook page ‘Malta Weather’, ‘July 2022 looks like it will be another hotter-than-average month across Malta and Gozo, probably starting off with the continuation of the current very hot conditions.’

‘However, further heatwaves are not likely at this stage. Indeed, around mid-July, we could have a Summer crisis as an upper-level trough may bring either COOL and gusty northwesterly winds and/or the chance of an isolated THUNDERSTORM!’

As of yet, the weather will remain all around scorching, with the Malta International Airport forecasting a week of sunny skies with blistering temperatures at 38 degrees Celsius.

For now, we can rest assured that we’ll be over-working our air conditioning systems as the heat persists. Health warnings are still applicable, urging hydration, the wearing of sunscreen and other preventive measures.

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Company preserves tattoos of dead relatives to turn them into artworks

Jun 30 2022

Tattoos have become a staple form of art in most cultures and, as the overall stigma surrounding them subsides, a new company has found an interesting way of preserving them.

Bodies decay and, along with them, so the tattoos. To combat this, Save My Ink Forever, a US based company, has started transforming the tattoos of loved ones into permanent pieces of framed art work.

The process, which has been independently developed by the business, alters the chemical structure of the skin and allows the tattoo to be preserved. Working with a private funeral homes, the company has now extended to Canada and even the UK.

The company explained how when a loved one passes away, the family can contact them to see if the funeral home or crematory can provide their services.

Once the inking has been removed, the art is usually ready by around three months, with tattoo preservationist Kyle Sherwood doing his best to enhance and do the needed touch ups.

“Our framing artist will pair a frame to best suite the style of the tattoo, accompanied with museum quality UV glass. Pricing is based on the size of the tattoo.” He highlighted how this isn’t any different from taking ashes and turning them into diamonds or making necklaces from the hair of the deceased.

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Law to be reviewed after American tourist was denied abortion access

Jun 30 2022

Addressing journalists in a press conference, Health Minister Chris Fearne said that he has asked his ministerial staff to review the Maltese laws to make sure local medical professionals can give care without worry or hinderance.

Answering a question from MaltaToday, Fearne said that the ministry will be studying the Maltese laws in their entirety to identify whether aspects of it could be limiting doctors in their administered care

This comes after an American tourist, Andrea Prudente, was denied access to abortion in Malta after suffering a potentially life-threatening miscarriage. She had to be airlifted to Spain to carry out the procedure.

Fearne said that, given the reassurance of the State Advocate, the state never takes action against the professionals doing their duty. With Malta being the only EEU member state with a blanket ban on abortion, Prudente ended up being treated with antibiotics to minimise the risk of contracting a blood infection as the foetus still had a heartbeat and thus abortion was not allowed.

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US President Joe Biden face-times with Prime Minister’s daughter Giorgia Mae

Jun 30 2022

Taking to social media, Prime Minister Robert Abela revealed an adorable moment he shared with US President Joe Biden as they face-timed with daughter Giorgia Mae.

In the images, Robert and his wife Lydia Abela chatted on the phone with Giorgia Mae alongside Biden, with Mae seeming absolutely stunned and excited to have a chat with the POTUS.

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The leaders are currently in Spain to attend the EuroAtlantic dinner. The dinner is ceremoniously attended by all EU and NATO leaders in Madrid and gave the leaders the chance to discuss several pressing topics, primarily the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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