Animal Liberation Malta Condemn Karrozzini As Slavery

Nov 2 2023

Animal Liberation Malta took to social media to condemn the controversial but locally traditional karrozzini as a ‘heartbreaking image of slavery’.

‘Tied up all day, going crazy from stress and foaming at the mouth due to a potentially sharp curb and bit in his mouth which makes it impossible for him to swallow. Face completely covered up, ready to serve his “owner” and people who want to be entertained for a nice ride in Valletta.’

‘When the person who filmed this distressing sight asked the karrozzini driver for clarification, this is the attitude she was met with; a rude and savage individual, who upon realising wouldn’t make any money out of her, didn’t think twice about throwing insults, telling her to f**k her family and to go back to her own country.’

The activists asked whether it is ‘high time we put an end to this cruel, outdated and useless “tradition” and end this form of animal exploitation once and for all?’

The video follows a news report by Lovin Malta which saw a karrozzin cart flipping over in Mdina, with tourists left traumatised by the incident.

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The Rock Dresses Up As David Beckham For Halloween

Nov 2 2023

For Halloween, WWE legend Dwayne Johnson delighted fans by dressing up as David Beckham. This playful gesture prompted a humorous response from the former England football star.

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Johnson’s costume stole the spotlight as he posted a photo on Instagram donning a blonde wig and a Manchester United jersey with ‘Beckham 7’ emblazoned on the back. In his caption, Johnson playfully dubbed himself ‘265lb BLA-MOAN BECKHAM #7 on the field #1 in your heart. Happy Halloween, my friends. BlaMoan = Black + Samoan.

Beckham joined in on the fun in the comments, quipping, ‘I mean I thought I was looking in the mirror. Looking good man you might need a bigger jersey’. Johnson also shared a comical video in the full getup, showcasing his ball control skills and giving an intense stare into the camera.

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Recently, Beckham gained attention with the release of a four-part Netflix documentary chronicling his career on and off the pitch. On Monday, he had the honor of presenting Inter Miami star Lionel Messi with his eighth Ballon d’Or title. This event marked a significant moment for Beckham, who, as an Inter Miami co-owner, played a pivotal role in bringing Messi to the club.

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Over 400K Streams After Love Island Feature For Shaun Farrugia

Nov 2 2023

Singer and song writer Shaun Farrugia reminisced about the moment his cover for The Weeknd’s ‘Blinding Lights’ was used on an episode of Love Island UK after streams racked up to over 400K.

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The song, on Spotify, now boasts 400,069 streams as of time of writing, with the singer writing: ‘very crazy what a 15 second clip on Love Island can do. I’m a happy boy.’

Farrugia’s music was featured in later episodes, with the artist sharing the moments to social media and being absolutely, and understandably, thrilled at the milestones.

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Civil Protection To Carry Out Tsunami Simulation Exercise

Nov 2 2023

On November 7, 2023, from 8 am to noon, Malta will host a tsunami response drill, aimed at evaluating local preparedness plans, enhancing readiness, and refining community-wide coordination.

The Mediterranean Sea has witnessed several tsunamis in the past century, including significant events in 1908 (Messina), 1956 (Greece), 2003 (Algeria), and 2017 (Greece), underscoring the critical importance of being well-prepared for such occurrences.

Dubbed NEAMWAVE23, this exercise falls under the auspices of IOC-UNESCO and will simulate a widespread Tsunami Threat scenario in the Eastern and Central Mediterranean, necessitating the activation of local response plans.

Coordinated by the Civil Protection Department, with support from the Department of Geosciences at the University of Malta, NEAMWAVE23 will evaluate the effectiveness of the Tsunami Warning System in the Mediterranean region, identifying both strengths and weaknesses, particularly in communication protocols.

The Italian regional Tsunami Service Provider will issue Tsunami WATCH messages following a simulated large earthquake in the Eastern Mediterranean. These messages will be relayed to emergency responders and stakeholders by the CPD using established protocols.

Additionally, a small-scale exercise will involve the evacuation and safe transport of a group of schoolchildren, along with the activation of public warning systems.

Building on the success of NEAMWAVE21 in March 2021 and the Tsunami Last Mile project in Marsaxlokk in November 2021, NEAMWAVE23 will also fulfill a requirement for the CoastWAVE initiative, led by the Department of Geosciences at the University of Malta.

CoastWAVE aims to certify several Mediterranean communities, including Marsaxlokk, as Tsunami Ready. This exercise represents a crucial step towards bolstering regional resilience in the face of potential tsunamis.

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