Bove ‘Awake, Alert & Oriented’, ACF Fiorentina Reveal

Dec 3 2024

Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove is conscious and recovering in hospital after collapsing during Sunday’s Serie A match against Inter Milan, which was abandoned after 16 minutes.

Fiorentina confirmed on Monday that Bove had been extubated and was awake, alert, and speaking with family, teammates, and club officials at Florence’s Careggi Hospital.

Further tests will be conducted to determine the cause of his sudden collapse.

Initial examinations ruled out major damage to Bove’s central nervous and cardio-respiratory systems.

Fiorentina general manager Alessandro Ferrari said Bove had urged his teammates to play their scheduled Italian Cup match against Empoli on Wednesday as part of returning to normalcy.

Ferrari added that it was too early to speculate on Bove’s playing future, noting Italy’s stringent medical requirements for professional athletes.

The incident evoked memories of Christian Eriksen’s 2021 cardiac arrest during the European Championship and the tragic death of Fiorentina’s former captain Davide Astori in 2018.

Concerned fans remained at the stadium long after Sunday’s match was stopped, awaiting updates. Serie A officials are meeting to reschedule the fixture, with reports suggesting it will be played in February. Both teams and fans are now focused on Bove’s recovery and well-being.

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Almost 1000 Reports Of Disability Discrimination Handled By CRPD In 2023

Dec 3 2024

In 2025, several legislative changes will be presented in Parliament, including the introduction of a panel to ensure faster remedies for disability discrimination complaints.

In 2023, the Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD) handled 988 reports of alleged disability discrimination. Of these, 591 were pending from previous years, while 397 were filed that year.

Key issues include accessibility, goods and services, education, and employment. Accessibility, particularly physical access, remains the leading concern, with structural works often causing delays. Of the cases reviewed, 107 revealed no evidence of discrimination.

The CRPD also processed 118 public requests for advice or consultation, bringing the total cases handled by its Investigations Unit in 2023 to 1,106. Notably, 88% of resolved cases ended successfully, with satisfactory outcomes for both the complainants and the Commission.

Another planned reform involves the European Accessibility Act, under which the CRPD will monitor market compliance with accessibility standards.

Minister Julia Farrugia emphasized the importance of strengthening structures for greater efficiency, transparency, and accountability.

CRPD Commissioner Rhoda Garland highlighted growing public trust in the Commission and awareness of disability rights.

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Local Band SterjoTipi Release New Song ‘Sigra Tal-Milied’

Dec 3 2024

This festive season, Maltese band SterjoTipi is delivering a heartfelt message of hope and unity with their latest release, Siġra tal-Milied.

The song pairs the joy and light of Christmas with a poignant reminder of the challenges faced in various parts of the world. Its uplifting message, “be the light in the darkness” (kun int id-dawl fid-dlamijiet), encourages listeners to embrace compassion, peace, and resilience during the holiday season.

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The music video, filmed in the serene setting of a chapel, enhances the emotional depth of the song. SterjoTipi collaborated with La Voix Studios, featuring a children’s choir of over 30 young voices. The angelic harmonies add a profound and heartfelt dimension to the track.

“Our aim with Siġra tal-Milied is to remind everyone of the true essence of Christmas—a time of love, kindness, and the courage to shine even in the darkest moments,” said Mark Micallef Costa, lead singer of SterjoTipi. “Collaborating with La Voix Studios brought such purity and hope to the song.”

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Nationalist Party Holds Second Protest Outside Parliament

Dec 3 2024

Bernard Grech, leader of the Nationalist Party (PN), urged Labour Party (PL) MPs to address internal issues during a protest held outside Parliament on Monday. The demonstration, organized by the PN, followed recent scandals involving government ministers.

Crowds gathered at Freedom Square from 5:45 PM, where music played and banners were displayed. A poster accused Prime Minister Robert Abela of ‘fostering a culture of fraud.’

The protest came after Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo resigned from the Cabinet and the PL parliamentary group due to scandals involving his wife receiving suspicious payments.

This was the second PN-led protest in two weeks, with the party reiterating calls for Gozo Minister Clint Camilleri to also step down.

Addressing the crowd were also former PN Leader and current Shadow Minister for Health Adrian Delia, as well as MCAST lecturer Stef Formosa.

Earlier on Monday, Grech described the protest as a “celebration of the people’s victory,” referring to a court ruling empowering the State Advocate to independently pursue the recovery of €400 million linked to a fraudulent hospitals concession.

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