AS Roma win inaugural UEFA Europa Conference league

May 25 2022

Italian team AS Roma have won the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League after beating Dutch giants Feyenoord in a close encounter. This is manager’s Jose Mourinho first trophy with his new team and his fifth ever European trophy win. This win also made him the first ever manager to win all three UEFA club competitions (Champions League, Europa League and Conference League). This is also a historic night for Romanisti since it’s their first trophy in 14 years.

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The game went how you would expect any Jose Mourinho final to go. Roma looked defensively solid and tried to counter attack the possession hungry Feyenoord. Their plan succeeded in the 32nd minute when fan favourite Nicolo Zaniolo managed to beat the keeper after a superb pass from none other than center back Gianluca Mancini.

After the opener, Roma’s game plan was quite clear. The Giallorossi wanted to kill the game off, defending with all their lives against Feyenoord’s prolific and tricky attack. In the second half Feyenoord had multiple chances to find an equalizer but somehow couldn’t manage to find the back of the net. Roma’s and Mourinho’s risky plan worked out as after 95 minutes, the Roma fans, staff and players erupted into insane celebrations befitting the magnitude of the success.

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MCAST engineering students are now eligible for warrant applications

May 25 2022

MCAST’s Engineering Board has just approved the four bachelor of engineering programmes on offer, meaning that all current students will be eligible to apply for a warrant.

This was announced by Education Minister Clifton Grima and Public Works Minister Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi.

In 2021, MCAST announced that engineering alumni who graduated before 2022 would be eligible to apply for a warrant once they completed the Pre-Warrant Qualification Course. The college said that more than 90% of 307 registered graduates from the 2013 cohort are in full employment and working in sectors directly related to their studies.

The college said that over the past years it has been continuously investing in equipment, including a €7 million new state-of-the-art building for the Institute of Engineering and Transport inaugurated in May 2018.

The news was described as a positive step by Education Minister Clifton Grima, who said that it confirms that MCAST is a ‘strategic partner in our country’s socio-economic development.’

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Maltese unemployment drops below 1,000 people

May 25 2022

New NSO statistics revealed that unemployment in Malta officially dropped to below 1000 people.

Statistics provided by Jobsplus showed that last April, the amount of people who were registered for work was 963, presenting a decrease of 1,285 people when compared with the same month last year.

The NSO also revealed that unemployment went down among both men and women. Compared with the same period last year, those registering for work for less than 21 weeks and the ones who were on the register for unemployment between 21 and 52 weeks decreased in amount as well.

Further decrease was noted among those who registered for work for more than a year. People with disabilities also saw further employment, as the number went down by 12 people. This means that there are currently 247 people with a disability who are unemployment.

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The end of speed limit signs? New tech automatically slows down cars

May 25 2022

New technology has been developed that automatically slows down cars – and it just might make speed limit signs obsolete.

Ford has argued that this new technology could make streets simpler, safer and easier on the eye. It could also help drivers avoid costly speeding fines without relying on having to spot signs.

Called geo-fencing technology, the machinery creates a virtual area where vehicles slow down. The driver receives the information via the dashboard display and the new speed limit flashes for them to see.

The vehicle would automatically reduce speed in line with the geo-fenced zone. The driver would still be able to override the system to deactivate limit control at any time.

The company is now trialling connected vehicle technology and it could one day mean the utter elimination of speed signs. “Geofencing can ensure speeds are reduced where – and even when – necessary to help improve safety and create a more pleasant environment.”

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