CPD Carry Out Two Separate Rescues On Sunday

Apr 28 2025

The Civil Protection Department was called to assist in two separate rescue operations in the north of Malta this Sunday.

Rescuers from Fire Stations 3 and 5 were involved in both operations, with the first incident seeing a woman who was trekking in Salmon area requiring medical assistance after suffering a foot injury.

The casualty had to be immobilised and transferred to the medical team by sea.

A few hours later, CPD was once again called to assist at the cliffs beside Golden Bay Beach, where another woman fell while walking and thus required medical attention.

The Mater Dei Hospital Emergency Department and the Malta Police Force were thanked for their assistance in both incidents.

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Malta’s Girls Who Code Outpace Europe’s Average with 23.3%

Apr 28 2025

Malta has emerged as the leader in Europe for teenage girls coding, with an impressive 23.3% of girls aged 16 to 19 having written code in the three months leading up to the 2023 survey.

This far exceeds the European Union (EU) average of just 9.9%, showcasing the island’s strong commitment to empowering young women in the tech field and digital literacy.

In the 2023 survey, Malta’s share of teen girls coding was not only the highest in the EU but also significantly higher than many other countries. Malta’s top position in coding among young girls was a reflection of the country’s growing focus on digital literacy and educational initiatives aimed at encouraging young women to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers.

Following Malta, Portugal and Lithuania also stand out for their strong participation in coding, with 23.1% and 17.8% of teen girls respectively taking part in programming activities.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, countries like Romania, Cyprus, and Sweden have much lower rates of teen girls engaging in coding.

Romania lags with just 1.3%, followed by Cyprus at 1.6%, and Sweden with 1.7%, indicating there is still a considerable gap in encouraging young women to explore technology-related fields in these regions.

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50% Of Local SMEs Use AI In Day To Day Work

Apr 28 2025

The results for the SME Barometer Q1 2025 were released this morning, revealing some interesting statistics in regards to AI in Small to Medium Enterprises in Malta.

It was revealed that 50.8% of the enterprises make use of AI tools within the day to day operations, whereas 49.2% say that they don’t.

Meanwhile, a whopping 71% of the businesses say that they do not plan on implementing the use of AI tools over the next 12 months, whereas 29% intend to do so.

Just over 34% said that the employers and/or employees participated in training regarding the use of these AI tools, with 65.9% saying that they did not.

The survey recommends launching public awareness campaigns to educate businesses about the benefits and risks associated with use of AI.

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Marco Carola’s Day-To-Night Takeover of Gianpula Village This Friday

Apr 28 2025

Global icon Marco Carola is set to ignite Gianpula Village this Friday, 2nd May, for an unforgettable edition of Higher Love Festival Malta.

Known for his marathon sets and magnetic stage presence, Carola will be joined by a powerhouse lineup including Franky Rizardo, Max Dean, Luke Dean, Dr Banana and many more.

Carola will reportedly take the stage in the late afternoon for a jam-packed day-to-night festival day at one of Malta’s most iconic open-air venues. With stages spread across Gianpula Village’s grounds, expect a next-level festival experience with a star-studded line-up, gorgeous views, high-energy performances, and the festival vibe you’ve been waiting for all year.

This is your final chance to be part of one of Malta’s biggest dance music experiences of the year. Last remaining tickets available now at g7events.com – don’t miss out!

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