Adrian Delia Calls For Regulating Kids’ Social Media Access

Adrian Delia Calls For Regulating Kids' Social Media Access
Apr 29 2025 Share

Taking to social media, PN MP Adrian Delia said that it’s time for Malta to start regulating kids’ access to social media.

“The damage being done from long hours stuck to a screen from childhood is incalculable,” said the MP. Many agreed, with various commenters urging this issue be taken seriously and calling for solutions to be found.

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Malta could follow in the UK’s footsteps. In Britain, the government is considering introducing a social media curfew for children, which would ban the use of apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat after 10pm.

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said he is closely monitoring TikTok’s move to limit app access for under-16s and is exploring tools that would allow parents to automatically restrict usage at set times.

Kyle emphasised that any changes would be evidence-based, pointing to rising concerns about the negative effects of excessive screen time on sleep, education, and family life.

Under the newly introduced Online Safety Act, platforms in the UK are now required to follow strict codes of practice, with serious penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential prison sentences.

The debate around youth safety online has intensified after the Internet Watch Foundation reported a surge in child sexual abuse material in 2024, warning about new threats including AI-generated exploitation content.

Do you think Malta should follow in the UK’s footsteps?

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Thunder Storm With Hail Hits Gozo

Thunder Storm With Hail Hits Gozo
Apr 29 2025 Share

Local weather pages have reported a storm hit the island of Gozo early this morning, with some hail reported in some localities.

According to page ‘Aġġornament tat-temp’, the storm lasted around 6 minutes, with light hail falling on several localities.

Maltese Islands Weather, another weather page, shared videos of the rain pouring and of the lightning flashing across the sky.

Did you experience the storm?

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Destiny Has Announced That She Will Be Performing At The Eurovision In Basel As A Special Guest

Destiny Has Announced That She Will Be Performing At The Eurovision In Basel As A Special Guest
Apr 28 2025 Share

Malta’s own Eurovision sensation, Destiny, has announced that she will be performing as a special guest at Eurovision 2025, set to take place in Basel, Switzerland.

Destiny, known for her powerhouse vocals and dynamic stage presence, became a fan favourite with her unforgettable rendition of “Je Me Casse,” which earned her a spot in the top 10 of the Eurovision Grand Final. Since then, she has gone on to achieve great success both in Malta and internationally.

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CPD Carry Out Two Separate Rescues On Sunday

CPD Carry Out Two Separate Rescues On Sunday
Apr 28 2025 Share

The Civil Protection Department was called to assist in two separate rescue operations in the north of Malta this Sunday.

Rescuers from Fire Stations 3 and 5 were involved in both operations, with the first incident seeing a woman who was trekking in Salmon area requiring medical assistance after suffering a foot injury.

The casualty had to be immobilised and transferred to the medical team by sea.

A few hours later, CPD was once again called to assist at the cliffs beside Golden Bay Beach, where another woman fell while walking and thus required medical attention.

The Mater Dei Hospital Emergency Department and the Malta Police Force were thanked for their assistance in both incidents.

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