Authorities Restore Order to St George’s Square in Rabat, Gozo

Jul 12 2024

The project for outdoor dining at St George’s Square in Rabat, Gozo, has been enforced by the authorities, guaranteeing that restaurants follow the guidelines for setting up tables and chairs. The police , the Planning Authorities, The Lands Authority, and the Malta Tourism Authority were all involved in the operation.

This enforcement comes after a demonstration organised by an alliance of residents, cultural institutions, NGOs, and parish priest Joseph Curmi last month. They expressed worry about restaurants occupying public areas without permission. Even while the square’s master plan still contained spaces set aside for tables and chairs, a lot of business had pushed past these lines and clogged it up.

Fr.Curmi outlined the problems this incursion brought about, emphasising that it was wrong to abuse public property. He brought up the fact that people who wanted to get married or have funerals at the church needed permission to take down the chairs and tables. On important occasions , guests frequently encountered several challenges in spite of these permits.

The operation was effective in removing illegal seats and tables from the square, giving locals and guests back this important public area. This move highlights how crucial it is to follow the concept in order to preserve St George’s Square’s harmony between accessibility and commercial activity.

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Floriana FC Beat Tre Penne in UEFA Conference League

Jul 12 2024

After falling behind early in the second half of their Europa Conference League match, Floriana rallied to win. In just eight minutes, they scored three goals to defeat the San Marino squad, Tre Penne.

With a good showing against Partizani of Albania, Marsaxlokk made a successful comeback to European football, tying 1-1. They gave themselves hope going into the next home leg despite letting up a goal as soon as the game began thanks to a fantastic effort by star player Yuri, who levelled the score.

After replacing Mauro Camoranesi in his 27th European game, Floriana’s new coach Darren Abdilla won his eighth game in the league. He unveiled new players, such as left-footed Thiaguinho and goaltender Christoffer Mafoumbi. Despite Floriana’s attacking effort, Tommaso Guidi of Tre Penne scored the first goal. But Thiaguinho, Dunstan Vella, and Kyrian Nwoko scored for Floriana right away to change the tide of play.

Yuri Messias’s goal for Marsaxlokk, which included a number of debutants including Nikola Raden, Lucas Lopez, and Jefferson, was enough to offset Partizani’s early lead. Igor Goularte failed to convert a crucial opportunity, and they squandered late opportunities to win.

The performances of Floriana and Marsaxlokk gave their respective Europa Conference League campaigns a good start.

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Gareth Southgate To Remain England Manager After Euro

Jul 12 2024

The Football Association wants Gareth Southgate to continue managing England until the World Cup in 2026, irrespective of the Euro final’s outcome this coming Sunday.

His current contract expires in December, but any decision to leave would be made well in advance, with England’s next set of fixtures scheduled for September.

There has been a growing sentiment that Southgate might step down after the Euros amid dissatisfaction from the fan base regarding his management. However, England’s run to the European Championship final in Berlin this Sunday, where they will face Spain, has reaffirmed the FA’s belief that Southgate is the best fit for the role.

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Biden Slips-up During Nato Summit; referring to Zelenskyy as Putin

Jul 12 2024

US President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Russian President Vladimir Putin at the NATO summit in Washington on Thursday. The error occurred as Biden handed over the floor to Zelenskyy, praising his courage and determination. “And now I want to hand it over to the president of Ukraine, who has as much courage as he has determination, ladies and gentlemen, President Putin,” Biden said, before quickly correcting himself. “President Putin, you’re going to beat President Putin, President Zelenskyy. I am so focused on beating Putin.”

The room reacted with gasps, and Zelenskyy responded lightheartedly, saying, “I am better (than Putin).” Biden concurred, “You are a hell of a lot better,” eliciting laughter before Zelenskyy began his address. The mix-up came during an event where Biden launched an initiative with allies to support Ukraine’s security needs.

Biden has been under scrutiny recently, facing doubts about his re-election chances after a lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump. Despite the scrutiny, Biden remains committed to his re-election bid, asserting that he is best positioned to defeat Trump in the upcoming November elections.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended Biden, stating that “slips of the tongue happen.” British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, however, avoided questions about Biden’s fitness for presidency, instead praising his leadership at the NATO summit.

In a solo press conference later that day, Biden addressed his gaffe and emphasized the success of the summit. “Have you seen a more successful conference?” he asked reporters.

Throughout the summit, NATO members reiterated their support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The US has been a crucial partner in providing military assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February 2022. Earlier, Biden reassured Zelenskyy of unwavering US support, stating, “We will stay with you, period.”

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