Children in armed conflict a priority as Malta takes UN security council presidency

Jan 31 2023

Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade Ian Borg announced that the use of children in armed conflicts will be a main focus during Malta’s Presidency of the United Nations Security Council.

Borg stated that Malta will hold this position for the entire month of February 2023 and again in April 2024.

The objective is to find ways to protect children caught in conflicts and to gather information from children who have been granted asylum in Malta on their experiences and suggestions for assistance.

Other priorities to be discussed during Malta’s presidency include the impact of climate change on national security and oceans, women’s role in peace and security, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The annual briefing between Europe and the UN will take place on February 23rd and a discussion on how to address the Ukrainian war will occur on February 24th, the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion.

Malta and the UN members aim to prioritise what is necessary for the international community while addressing the Ukrainian conflict.

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13 women arraigned in court over prostitution in 2022

Jan 31 2023

Replying to a parliamentary question, Minister for Home Affairs, Security, Reforms and Equality Byron Camilleri revealed that, in 2022, 13 people were arraigned in court over prostitution in Malta.

7 of these were Colombian women, 2 were Spanish women and others hailed from Honduras, Morocco, Peru and Venezuela.

They were handed a suspended prison sentence after admitted to allowing a place to be used for prostitution, with the sentences ranging from one year suspended for two and 18 months suspended for 4.

The question posed was tabled by the PN’s Karol Aquilina.

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Glitch Festival drop 2023 line-up with Charlotte de Witte, Richie Hawtin, Bonobo & more

Jan 31 2023

Electronic music legends including Bonobo, Charlotte de Witte, Richie Hawtin, I Hate Models, Mall Grab & more will be heading to Malta this summer for Glitch Festival’s 6th edition.

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The popular Maltese festival unveiled this year’s line-up to widespread approval, with a host of iconic names in electronic music also including Helena Hauff, Héctor Oaks, Len Faki, Patrick Mason, Klangkuenstler and so many more.

The 65-act line-up looks to satisfy music lovers from all walks of the electronic music sphere, with an explosive opening event in a UNESCO world heritage site under the Valletta fortifications, two days of raving at Gianpula Village and a magical boat party and heartfelt closing party on the 16th.

Boiler Room will also return to the Maltese Islands for the third time, with the broadcasting giant to host a Boiler Room stage at Gianpula Village, with the acts streamed live on their platforms.

Glitch Festival will also offer a platform to a host of local electronic music artists, including Acidulant, Bjan Jensen, Budg, Chaos System, Damz, Dave Space, Duo Blank, Etched, Gordon Flash, Human Safari, Manthrax, Mato, Matte, Muski, Resume Inc, Sean Rickett, Slick Steve, Sound Synthesis, STK & more.

Are you hyped for Glitch Festival 2023?

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285 of 294 seized animals found forever homes

Jan 31 2023

Between May of 2021 and December of 2022, a total of 294 animals were seized, with 285 of them finding new homes.

The types of animals included ponies, ducks, cats, birds, chickens, quails, guinea pigs, rabbits, dogs, geese, plovers, roosters, chickens, and budgies.

The announcement was made by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights Anton Refalo in response to an inquiry by opposition MP Charles Azzopardi in Parliament.

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