Could the world’s first flying car solve Malta’s traffic problems? Probably not

Oct 23 2022

An all too familiar experience on Maltese roads – and one that has been seemingly only getting worse as of late – is sitting for hours on end in traffic and regretting getting out of bed in the morning.

And yet, the world is moving on from ‘basic’ on-the-road day-to-day vehicles as a company has just claimed that their world-first flying car will be able to fly people out of road jams for good.

California-based company Alef Aeronautics claims that the Model A uses the existing technology for driving and parking but adds the little perk of literally lifting into the air.

The brand plan on making their first deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2025, and will set back pilots some £270,000. It has a driving range of 200 miles as well as a flight range of 110 miles.

But wait. Even if according to Alef CEO the car is a supposed modern solution for urban and rural transportation needs in the 21st century, us Maltese don’t have a great track record for our behaviour on the roads.

In some rather somber statistics, there have been 253 registered traffic accidents between January and August 2022 alone. And those were the ones registered by police. 235 of these involved injuries and 16 proved fatal.

The NSO had even reported in August that there were an estimated 47 traffic accidents everyday between April and June. Now imagine all that road-rage chaos but up in the air. So we are in some serious doubt about whether having our vehicles leap into mid-air would solve our traffic issues.

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Over 1,500 foreign athletes & 500 local athletes for 1st edition of SPARTAN Malta

Oct 23 2022

The first edition of Spartan Malta being held this weekend in Ta’Qali has seen a record number of foreign athletes visiting Malta to attend the first edition of the biggest global OCR brand, Spartan.

The event was also attended by approximately 500 local athletes as well as 77 kids, as the OCR sport here in Malta keeps increasing in its overall popularity. Over 40 countries were represented during this adrenaline powered weekend.

Spartan has become more than an obstacle course race – it’s a lifestyle brand. The core race events require fitness, endurance, athleticism and team spirit to get the athletes through each new round.

Athletes had t overcome their barriers across three distances and achieve their goals in thrilling surroundings.

With kids joining in on the fun, Spartan Malta not only challenged hundreds of athletes but situated Malta as a venue for the adventurous.

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Here are some Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards finalists for 2022

Oct 23 2022

We’ve got everything – dramatic penguins, an adorable racoon waving at the camera after what seems to be a wild night out and a photographic illusion which makes us wonder whether we’re in Narnia.

The images were chosen from thousands of entries from photographers from around the world, with the winners announce on the 8th of December.

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These animal snapshots give a hilarious outlook on wildlife, giving the models of these gorgeous snapshots a unique character that we are only normally observe with our house pets.

And given the long hours spent by these photographers, discovering such images after a literal day in nature might just reward them for capturing the unique side of Earth’s wildlife.

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Check out the full catalogue here.

45 year old woman dies after motorcycle accident in Rabat

Oct 23 2022

Police were informed yesterday at around 1730hrs that their assistance was needed in Triq l-Imdina, Rabat due to a traffic accident.

Preliminary investigations revealed to police that a 45-year-old woman resident of Imġarr had lost control of her Yamaha motorcycle and fell off the vehicle.

A medical team was called on sit to give her preliminary aid and she was later transported to Mater Dei Hospital for further assistance. Unfortunately, the woman was certified dead a few moments later.

An inquiry has been opened and investigations continue. Rest in Peace.

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