Athlete Runs 10KM Marathons Despite Paralysis Diagnosis

Feb 2 2024

Tim Marovt is a 21 year old athlete who has been running 10 kilometre marathons and literally climbing mountains despite a paralysis diagnosis which told him he’d never walk again.

Posting his journey to social media, Tim explains how in 2023 alone he ran 10km marathons in London, Paris, Dallas, Manchester, Vienna and Ljubljana.

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He also managed to conquer the highest peak in Slovenia and even went skiing. Writing on one of his posts, he expressed his commitment of running at least one half marathon distance.

It’s all about the power of the mind for Tim.

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Local Farmers Rally For Protest Against EU Directives

Feb 2 2024

Speaking to MaltaDaily, a local farmer who will be joining the protest today, beginning in Ta’ Qali’s Vegetable market and making its way through various Maltese localities, explained why he will be demonstrating.

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The 12km protest drive is being organised by the Għaqda Bdiewa Attivi and is directed at EU policies which farmers say are threatening their livelihoods.

Following similar protests happening all across Europe, the farmers are demanding a lowering in taxes as well as stronger import controls due to the use of pesticides from outside the EU.

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Cyclist At Risk Of Dying After Accident In Mellieħa

Feb 2 2024

A 31 year old Mellieħa resident, at around 1300hrs, was taken to Mater Dei Hospital after suffering injuries when driving a bike in the vicinity of Triq Dawret il-Mellieħa, Mellieħa.

Preliminary investigations showed that a farmer spotted the man on the ground next to the bike. He immediately contacted emergency services which convened on site.

The man was given medical aid and taken to Mater Dei, where he was certified as having suffered serious injuries.

Investigations by the Malta police force are still ongoing.

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Remembering Pampalun On Popolin’s Next Carnival Episode

Feb 2 2024

During next week’s Popolin episode, the iconic figure of Pawlu Curmi, better known as il-Pampalun, will be given the commemoration and dedication that he truly deserves.

The iconic Maltese carnival king passed away in November of 2023, with a massive amount of tributes pouring in for him.

Pawlu was known for his love for carnival, being a continuous source of joy during that time of year.

Popolin will now dedicate part of its episode on people who are key to Malta’s carnival to him ahead of Carnival.

You can follow the episode on Wednesday February 7th 2024 at 21:00hrs on TVM.

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