CPD New Recruits Conduct Intense Rescue Training

Dec 12 2023

Following the announcement of 67 new recruits joining the Civil Protection Malta forces, the organisation shared the recruits’ continuation of their Trainee Assistance & Rescue Officers training.

Sharing photos to their social media, Civil Protection Malta showed the next stages of the recruits’ training, seeing them carry out rescue procedures in the likes of Wied Babu.

This was but week 3 of a total of 24 as the trainees continue to hone their skills and necessary knowledge to be able to save lives all around the island in all sorts of scenarios

Good luck to all!

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Donate Food And More For Animals At Mater Dei Hospital

Dec 12 2023

Dr. Lydia Abela, announced the fourth consecutive year of the “Gifts with Love” initiative and, as in past years, the initiative has taken a new spin to the concept.

Mrs. Abela’s welcomed sports ambassador Jake Vella’s wish to collect food and other related products for animals at Mater Dei Hospital.

Dr. Abela highlighted the initiative’s start, driven by Jake’s yearning a year ago. She also spoke about the success of “Gifts with Love with a Difference” last year, emphasising the love shown by the Maltese and Gozitans for animals.

Dr. Abela commended Jake for his commitment and dedication to the initiative. She recalled the fulfilment of Jake’s dream a year ago when they first gathered products for animals in the hospital’s ward.

She expressed joy over the initiative’s success, bringing happiness to both animals and people working in sanctuaries.During a recent visit with the Prime Minister, she mentioned their upcoming visit in December to continue supporting the “Gifts with Love with a Difference” initiative.

She invited the general public to join them in expressing their altruistic values and giving a voice to those who may not have one.

Dr. Abela urged everyone visiting Mater Dei Hospital during the festive season to contribute by donating animal food or other products, making a real difference through “Gifts with Love with a Difference.”

Jake expressed his gratitude to Mrs. Abela for once again being part of the initiative, encouraging everyone to participate to make it a meaningful Christmas for everyone. The initiative runs until December 21st.

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Over Half A Million Airport Movements In November 2023

Dec 12 2023

In November, Malta International Airport experienced a notable surge in passenger movements, recording 528,923 travellers, marking a substantial 7.2% rise compared to the figures observed in 2019.

The zenith of November’s air traffic occurred during the mid-term school holidays, where a remarkable 25,000 passengers transited through the airport in a single day.

This upswing was underscored by robust demand, reflecting in a commendable seat load factor (SLF) of nearly 85%, surpassing the 2019 levels by 6.8%. Italy, the United Kingdom, and Germany maintained their dominance on the airport’s market leaderboard.

Conversely, France ceded its position to Poland, marking a resurgent presence among the top five contributors to passenger traffic after a seven-month hiatus.

The Polish market demonstrated significant traction, with 92% of available seats on flights between seven Polish destinations and Malta being occupied, signifying a robust demand for travel to this region.

This heightened SLF, coupled with increased flight frequency, propelled a remarkable 120% surge in passenger traffic between Malta and Poland compared to 2019.

Despite Germany’s traffic not fully recovering to 2019 levels, its November SLF of 90% indicated a strong resurgence in demand for air travel.

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Malta Police Force Spreads Festive Cheer through Blood Donation Initiative

Dec 11 2023

In the true spirit of the season, the Malta Police Force has taken a heartwarming initiative to give back to the community.

This festive season, the Malta Police Force recruits have united for a cause that resonates with the spirit of giving. In collaboration with Blood Donation Malta – NBTS, the recruits volunteered to donate blood, emphasising the importance of community engagement and the role that law enforcement can play in fostering a sense of unity and compassion.

Simultaneously, the Department of Blood Donation Malta continues its tireless efforts to encourage more people to donate blood not only during the Christmas season but throughout the entire year.

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