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Cinema Seats Hold Significantly Germs Than Toilets, Study Finds

Cinema Seats Hold Significantly Germs Than Toilets, Study Finds
Apr 6 2024 Share

A recent study has raised concerns about the cleanliness of cinema seats and cupholders, revealing that they can hold significantly more bacteria and mold than previously thought.

Researchers conducted swab tests in five UK cinemas, comparing the levels of bacteria on cinema seats and cupholders to those on toilet seats. The findings were startling: a single cinema seat could host an average of 1,864 bacteria colonies, which is 14 times more than the average toilet seat. Cupholders were found to be even dirtier, with an average of 2,396 bacteria colonies, 18 times more than on a toilet seat.

The study identified several types of microbes commonly found in cinemas, including Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, Bacillus, and Pseudomonas, along with mold in at least one cupholder. Although these bacteria are usually harmless and present in most environments, their high concentration in public cinemas is concerning.

Experts suggest practical measures to reduce the risk of bringing these germs home, such as washing hands, removing shoes, and changing clothes after visiting a cinema.

This investigation into cinema hygiene highlights the importance of regular cleaning and personal hygiene practices, especially in public spaces frequented by large numbers of people.

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Nationalist Party MP Julie Zahra Finds Broken Chair On Car’s Roof

Nationalist Party MP Julie Zahra Finds Broken Chair On Top of Car
Apr 6 2024 Share

Nationalist Party MP Julie Zahra reported an unusual incident on Facebook this Saturday morning, revealing that a broken wooden chair was found atop her car.

In the post, Zahra shared a photograph of the chair, commenting, “I came to start my day and I found this half-of-a-chair on my car’s roof.” The circumstances under which the chair ended up on her vehicle remain unclear, with no indication whether it was deliberately placed or accidentally thrown.

The incident prompted speculation among Zahra’s Facebook followers and the wider public. As of now, the motive or individual behind placing the chair on the MP’s car has not been identified.

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Vases & Clock Worth €13,000 Missing from Grand Master’s Palace

Apr 6 2024 Share

A police investigation has been launched regarding a number of items that disappeared from the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta.

Heritage Malta, the national agency for Malta’s cultural heritage, noticed that three vases and a clock, worth an accumulated total of around €13,000 were missing.

The police, together with Heritage Malta officials, are reviewing security footage to attempt to uncover the reason behind the items’ disappearance. It’s remains unknown when these items were taken.

On Thursday, Notary and former Speaker of the House Myriam Spiteri Debono was sworn in as Malta’s 11th President, with a ceremony being held at the Grandmaster’s Palace.

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Malta’s Most Ambitious Social Housing Project Unveiled, Providing Homes For 102 Families

Malta’s Most Ambitious Social Housing Project Unveiled, Providing Homes For 102 Families
Apr 6 2024 Share

By year’s end, a total of 442 social housing units to be launched across Malta since 2022.

In Msida, Minister for Social and Affordable Accommodation Roderick Galdes inaugurated the most ambitious social housing project to house 102 families.

During the opening ceremony, which bears the name of distinguished former Labour Minister Patrick Holland, Minister Galdes mentioned that from 2022 through the end of the current year, a total of 442 social housing units will be opened. “By the close of 2024, we will have supported 442 families in securing a promising future within decent and dignified homes,” the Minister stated.

The project with an investment of around €10 million, encompasses 102 apartments and 22 garages. Future expansions include the introduction of a Community Clinic and various retail outlets, enhancing the project’s contribution to the community.

He added that these efforts are complemented by the Housing Authority’s record schemes, marked by a €50 million investment and contributes to our country’s leading homeownership rate of 82.6% among European countries.

Minister Roderick Galdes concluded by saying that Government’s work in the housing sector brought about a social and holistic revolution. “The progress we’ve made and aim to continue is a testament to the collaborative effort of Team Malta working towards a common goal.”

The architect responsible for the design, Perit Samuel Formosa, shared insights into the innovative features of the building, notably its pioneering system for storing recycled water. Despite geographical challenges such as seawater and flooding, the building incorporates specialised underground facilities designed to collect and repurpose water in order to support civil protection efforts. Furthermore, the use of traditional Maltese stone in the facade preserves architectural heritage.

Present for the event were Permanent Secretary Emanuel Psaila, Msida mayor Margaret Baldacchino Cefai, and members of the Holland family.

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