Costumed fathers hold Valletta march to slam ‘gender inequality’ in parenting arrangements

Dec 19 2021

A number of fathers dressed in Father Christmas clothing took to the Streets of Valletta on Saturday to march in the name of better parenting arrangements for fathers.

Titled ‘Put The Father Back in Christmas’, the march was organised by the page ‘Flimkien Missirijiet Inqumu’, a group which aims to ‘bring fathers passing trough hell to see their kids together.’ The page has gained over 13,000 followers since its founding and aims to raise awareness on issues faced by fathers. During their March in Valletta, fathers held signs which read ‘Visitation is for criminals behind bars not for children and their dads’ as well as ‘the best child support is equal parenting,’ amongst others.

One of the group’s main aims is to put into place a 50-50 parenting time system, with parents able to spend equal time with their children from custody arrangements. The group is currently registering as a voluntary organisation and hopes to attract more fathers which relate to their cause, especially during the holiday season.

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Animals should not be given as Christmas presents, Animal Welfare warns

Dec 19 2021

“Animals are not gifts,” the Office of the Commissioner of Animal Welfare noted in a Facebook post on Saturday. The post read that if one gives a pet as a gift, they could be giving a life away and the only justifiable way of gifting an animal is to oneself after doing all of the necessary preparations.

“If you’re a parent and have been thinking of adopting a pet to join your family, you might choose to symbolically give a pet as a gift to your children, but you should only do this if you (not your children) are ready for a 15-to-20 year commitment, can afford a pet’s upkeep and your family’s lifestyle allows for it.”

The Commission called for responsibility during this holiday period and said that an alternative to the latter is to sponsor a shelter or donate to an animal sanctuary to bring joy to animals who desperately require help during such difficult times for animals.

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Netherlands faces Christmas lockdown in light of Omicron concerns

Dec 19 2021

A lockdown has been imposed in the Netherlands from the Christmas period until mid-January due to concerns surrounding the Omicron COVID-19 variant, amongst other issues.

Establishments providing non-essential services such as bars, hairdressers, gyms and a number of others such as schools will remain closed until mid-January. Homes will be only able to welcome to guests, with the maximum going up to four during the holiday period.

Prime Minister Mark Rutte stated that these measures could not be avoided in light of the current situation. The Dutch National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) reporter over 2.9 million COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic with 20,420 reported deaths.

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A new resto-club is opening in Paceville & it may change Malta’s clubbing scene for good

Dec 18 2021

Paceville is getting its first-ever high-end resto-club and we honestly can’t wait. The venue will offer exclusive night-time clubbing during its first weeks and looks to introduce a game-changing dinner-to-club concept in January.

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Claiming to be ‘Malta’s finest for an exclusive VIP experience’ and ‘a new space for the elite,’ Nomad Malta is the high-end clubbing experience that Malta has been waiting for.

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The club will be reserved for individuals aged 21 and over and will offer some of the best cocktails on the island in a rich atmosphere whose aesthetic is absolutely unmatched.

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One of the already-established nights will be ‘Havoc Saturdays’ and if you want to join in on the exclusive VIP experience, you will need to apply for a membership by requesting to follow their Instagram account. If you want to book for the opening of Havoc, you can drop them a DM @havocmalta and follow any general info @nomadmalta.

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